Rancho Conejo is a gated Newbury Park community of roughly 1,000 homes beside the Arroyo Conejo Nature Preserve, north of the Amgen campus. It suits buyers who want a newer home, two community pools and a quiet gate. Homes run about $1.05M to $2.7M, with 3 to 5 bedrooms and 1,400 to 5,000 square feet.
The thing you notice first in Rancho Conejo is how quickly the city falls away. Pass the gate, turn onto Blue Canyon or Old Oak, and you are close to the chaparral slopes of the Arroyo Conejo. The neighborhood sits beside the Arroyo Conejo Nature Preserve, and the gate keeps outside traffic off the residential streets. It is a neighborhood that feels bigger and greener than its lot sizes would suggest.
| Homes | About 1,000 single family homes |
|---|---|
| Built | 1991 to present |
| Price range | About $1.05M to $2.7M |
| Size | 3 to 5 bedrooms, 1,400 to 5,000 sq ft |
| HOA | About $163 per month; two community pools |
| Gated | Yes |
| Schools | Madrona or Walnut Elementary, Sequoia Middle, Newbury Park High (Conejo Valley Unified) |
| Getting around | Near the Amgen campus, with open space and parks at the edge of the community |
Daily life behind the gate
Rancho Conejo lives like a small town inside Thousand Oaks. The two community pools are where neighbors meet each other through the warm months. Our clients who move here from denser parts of the Conejo Valley talk about the same thing: the quiet. The gate keeps through traffic out, so the cars on Amarelle Street generally belong to people who live there.
The open space edge is the real amenity. The Arroyo Conejo Nature Preserve sits beside the community, and Rancho Conejo Playfields, a 13 acre multi use park at 950 N. Ventu Park Road run by the Conejo Recreation and Park District, is adjacent to Conejo Canyons Open Space and the preserve. Walking and hiking are a daily habit for many residents here, not a weekend outing.
The homes: production builds with a semi custom top tier
Construction started in 1991 and has continued since, so the housing stock is newer than much of Thousand Oaks. The community mixes production and semi custom homes, with floor plans running from about 1,400 to 5,000 square feet and 3 to 5 bedrooms. Lots are generally modest, which is part of the trade you make for newer construction and the gate.
At the upper end are the larger semi custom homes, running toward 5,000 square feet with 5 bedrooms. These are the homes that push the range to about $2.7M, while the smallest plans start around $1.05M. For context on where that sits in the wider market, see our Thousand Oaks home values page.
Schools
Rancho Conejo is served by Conejo Valley Unified. Elementary assignment is reported as Madrona or Walnut, so we run the exact address through the district lookup for every client before they write an offer. Middle school is reported as Sequoia, and high school as Newbury Park High, which sits beside Borchard Community Park at Reino and Borchard Roads.
Getting around and what is nearby
The location is the quiet reason this neighborhood works for many Amgen households. The community sits north of the Amgen campus.
Parks are everywhere. Beyond Rancho Conejo Playfields at the edge of the community, Borchard Community Park at 190 N. Reino Road gives you 29 acres, and Dos Vientos Community Park on Borchard Road, the largest Conejo Recreation and Park District public park in the Conejo Valley at 28 acres, is nearby. The Rancho Conejo Boulevard business corridor, with offices and apartment complexes, is outside the gate.
Who it suits, and what to know before buying
Rancho Conejo fits buyers who want a newer home with a gate and pools, who value open space access over acreage, and who work near the Amgen campus. It is a strong fit for families trading up from a condo or an older ranch house, and for relocating professionals who want to be settled quickly.
If you are weighing other options, compare Lynn Ranch or Lynnmere Estates, and Running Springs Village is another worth a look. Our full list of Thousand Oaks neighborhoods covers the rest.
- HOA: dues run about $163 per month. We review the budget, reserves and exactly what dues cover with every client.
- Tax bill: for any community built from the early 1990s onward, we pull the actual tax bill line items on the specific home before you commit, so you know the true monthly carry.
- Open space edge: sitting beside the preserve is the best feature here, and it also means homeowners insurance should be quoted early in escrow rather than at the end.
- Lot size: many yards are modest. If outdoor space is the priority, look at the larger semi custom homes or at a different neighborhood.
Owning in Rancho Conejo
What a typical home costs to own
About $10,990/month
- Principal and interest$9,268
- Property tax (about 1.1% of price, Ventura County)$1,558
- HOA$163
Estimate for a $1.7M home, near the middle of the recent range here, with 20% down at 7.24% (30 year fixed, Freddie Mac, October 29, 2026). Homeowners insurance is extra and varies with fire zone, so get a quote early. Your lender's figures will differ.
Thousand Oaks market, latest data
- Median sale price$1.13M
- Change over 12 months-5.0%
- Typical days on market34
Citywide, three months ending May 2026. Thousand Oaks home values
Our experience here
We have sold homes in Rancho Conejo and work in the neighborhood regularly. We are glad to share what we are seeing on the ground.
Thousand Oaks home prices, the last five years
Questions people ask about Rancho Conejo
Is Rancho Conejo gated?
Yes. Rancho Conejo is a gated community of 500+ homes in Newbury Park, which is part of the City of Thousand Oaks. The gate keeps through traffic off the residential streets, and the homeowners association, at about $163 per month, is associated with two community pools.
How much do homes in Rancho Conejo cost?
Homes in Rancho Conejo generally run about $1.05M to $2.7M. Smaller homes near 1,400 square feet sit at the low end, and the larger semi custom homes up to 5,000 square feet with 5 bedrooms reach the top of the range. Pricing moves with the market, so we review current comparable sales with every client.
What schools serve Rancho Conejo?
Rancho Conejo is in Conejo Valley Unified. Elementary assignment is reported as Madrona or Walnut depending on the address, followed by Sequoia Middle School and Newbury Park High School. Because assignments can vary, we confirm the exact school for each specific home with the district before our clients make an offer.
How old are the homes in Rancho Conejo?
Construction began in 1991 and has continued since, so this is one of the newer neighborhoods in the area. The community includes both production and semi custom homes, with the larger semi custom plans at the top of the size and price range.
Is Rancho Conejo close to Amgen?
Yes. The community sits north of the Amgen campus in Newbury Park. Many buyers who look here work nearby, and the position relative to the campus is a common reason they choose this neighborhood.
Thinking about Rancho Conejo?
Whether you are weighing a move here or wondering what your home would bring, Davis and the team are happy to talk it through, street by street. No obligation.
