Westlake Trails is where Westlake Village keeps its horse country roots: about 100 custom homes on large lots along winding, oak shaded streets with split rail fences, a short walk from the lake. It suits buyers who want land, privacy and a one of a kind house rather than a tract floor plan, with Las Virgenes Unified schools and an HOA that runs about $906 a year. Homes range from roughly 2,500 to 7,750 square feet and sell for about $1.9M to $4.1M.
Turn in off the main road and the pace changes. The streets in Westlake Trails curve instead of grid, the oaks arch over the road, and the old riding trails that gave the neighborhood its name still run alongside the wide lanes behind split rail fencing. Every house is different because every house was built for its owner, and most sit back on lots big enough that you hear birds more than neighbors. Yet Foxfield Park is inside the neighborhood, White Oak Elementary is a few minutes away on foot, and the lake is close enough for an evening walk. It is the rare pocket of Westlake Village that feels like country while living like town.
| Homes | About 100 custom homes, 3 to 7 bedrooms |
|---|---|
| Built | 1960s to 1980s |
| Size | Roughly 2,500 to 7,750 sq ft |
| Price range | About $1.9M to $4.1M |
| HOA | About $906 per year, no pool or clubhouse |
| Gated | No, though some individual estates have private gates |
| Schools | White Oak Elementary, Lindero Canyon Middle, Agoura High (Las Virgenes Unified) |
| Lots | Large, up to about an acre, many hillside with views |
| Getting around | East of Westlake Lake in the City of Westlake Village, Los Angeles County; walking distance to the lake and Foxfield Park |
Oaks, Split Rail Fences and the Quiet Side of the Lake
Westlake Trails was laid out as custom homesites that kept horse trails along the streets, and that decision still shapes daily life. The streets, Foxfield, Glenbridge, Saddletree and Canterhill among them, wind through mature oaks in the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains. Houses are set back and spread out, so the neighborhood reads as private and secluded even though it is in the middle of town.
The people who live here tend to stay. You find long time owners who bought decades ago alongside professionals and families who moved up from more conventional Westlake Village streets. Foxfield Park sits inside the neighborhood with basketball courts, picnic tables and play areas, and the lake is a short walk away.
Compared with First Neighborhood or Lakeshore Homes, the Trails trades shared amenities for elbow room. That is the whole appeal.
The Homes: One of a Kind, and Built for Land
There is no model here. Roughly 100 homes were built individually between the 1960s and 1980s, so floor plans, setbacks and rooflines all vary. Sizes run from about 2,500 square feet to 7,750, with three to seven bedrooms. Many have been heavily remodeled, and the best examples pair the original established character with current kitchens, baths and systems.
Lots are the differentiator. They range up to about an acre, and a good number are hillside parcels with sunset or sweeping panoramic views. Some have secondary pads that owners use for horses, extra garages or detached structures, and a few estates include a separate guest house. Outdoor kitchens and greenhouses show up too, because there is room for them.
Pricing reflects that variety. Homes sell for about $1.9M to $4.1M, with the top of the range going to the largest view estates with guest quarters, and the lower end to smaller or less updated homes on flatter lots. Our Westlake Village home values page tracks how this fits the broader city market.
Schools: Las Virgenes Unified, With White Oak Close By
Westlake Trails is in the City of Westlake Village, which is served by Las Virgenes Unified. Students are assigned to White Oak Elementary, Lindero Canyon Middle School and Agoura High School. White Oak is a small, high performing K through 5 campus on Village School Road, well under a mile from most of the neighborhood. Lindero Canyon is about a mile and a half away and Agoura High about three and a half miles.
One caution: a few listings in this area have mislabeled the district as Conejo Valley Unified. That district serves Westlake Village addresses on the Thousand Oaks side of the county line, not the City of Westlake Village. Run the exact address through the LVUSD school locator before you rely on any assignment.
Getting Around and What Is Nearby
The neighborhood sits east of Westlake Lake inside the city limits. Daily life is close at hand: the lake for walks, Foxfield Park for kids, White Oak Elementary a few minutes away, and the city's shopping and dining a short drive.
Within the Trails, the original trails and wide streets make walking and riding part of the routine. For a sense of how this compares with the other estate and planned pockets around the lake, see our full list of Westlake Village neighborhoods, including Parkwood Estates.
Who It Suits, and What to Check Before You Buy
Westlake Trails fits buyers who want a large lot, a custom house and real privacy, and who are comfortable with the upkeep that comes with mature trees, slopes and older construction. It is less suited to someone who wants a turnkey tract home, a community pool, or a gate at the entrance.
- Jurisdiction. This is the City of Westlake Village in Los Angeles County, not Ventura County. Property taxes, permits and school zoning differ from neighboring Thousand Oaks addresses that also carry the Westlake Village name.
- The HOA. Dues are about $906 a year and appear to cover management, the neighborhood's trail and fence character, and some security presence. There is no pool or clubhouse. Pull the CC&Rs and a current dues statement in escrow to confirm whether membership and dues apply to your property and what architectural review covers.
- Fire and insurance. This is a foothill setting and the association keeps a fire safety section on its website. Check the fire hazard zone for the specific property, confirm insurance availability, and budget for defensible space.
- Hillside lots. Expect questions about grading, pads, slope stability, drainage and view protection. Secondary pads and detached structures should have permits you can verify.
- Boundaries. "The Trails" gets used loosely in listing copy, and newer homes on adjacent streets sometimes get folded in. Confirm the home actually sits within Westlake Trails before you compare it to neighborhood pricing.
Owning in Westlake Trails
What a typical home costs to own
About $17,980/month
- Principal and interest$15,129
- Property tax (about 1.2% of price, LA County)$2,775
- HOA$76
Estimate for a $2.77M 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.
Westlake Village market, latest data
- Median sale price$1.67M
- Change over 12 months+14.9%
- Typical days on market45
Citywide, three months ending May 2026. Westlake Village home values
Our experience here
We sell across this part of the Conejo Valley, including the neighborhoods around Westlake Trails, and are glad to talk through how it compares.
Westlake Village home prices, the last five years
Questions people ask about Westlake Trails
How much do homes cost in Westlake Trails?
Homes in Westlake Trails sell for about $1.9M to $4.1M. The lower end is typically a smaller or less updated home on a flatter lot. The upper end goes to large view estates of 6,000 square feet or more, sometimes with a guest house and a secondary pad on a hillside lot.
Is Westlake Trails a gated community?
No. Westlake Trails has no community gates. Some individual estates have their own private driveway gates, which shows up on the larger hillside lots. The neighborhood's privacy comes from large setbacks, mature oaks and winding streets rather than a guardhouse.
What are the HOA fees in Westlake Trails and what do they cover?
The Westlake Trails association charges about $906 per year, roughly $75 a month. That appears to go toward management, the trail and fence character of the streets, and some security presence. There is no pool, clubhouse or recreation center. Confirm the current assessment and what it covers for your specific property during escrow.
What schools serve Westlake Trails?
Westlake Trails is in Las Virgenes Unified. Students attend White Oak Elementary, which is within walking distance of most of the neighborhood, then Lindero Canyon Middle School and Agoura High School in Agoura Hills. Verify the exact address with the LVUSD school locator, since some listings in the area have shown the wrong district.
Can you keep horses in Westlake Trails?
The neighborhood was designed with horse trails along its streets, and some of the larger lots still have secondary pads that owners use for horses or outbuildings. Whether a specific property can keep horses depends on the lot, the city's rules and the association's CC&Rs, so check all three before buying with that plan in mind.
Thinking about Westlake Trails?
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.
