This article from the Los Angeles Times highlights the Ventura County real estate market today. What can $615,000 buy in the county? The price for a single family home has definitely climbed since June. Thought you might find this interesting; I know I did. Great time to buy or sell.
Much like the rest of the entire six-county region, Ventura County saw its median price for single-family homes climb in June. The county, which includes Oxnard, Thousand Oaks and Ventura, saw prices rise 6.2% year over year to $615,000. That makes it second only to Orange County in terms of highest-priced markets in the region.
Here’s a look at how much the median price, or close to it, buys around Ventura County.
Oxnard
Ceramic tile and wood flooring are among upgrades at this 3,032-square-foot home in the West Village neighborhood.
Address: 1244 Vida Drive, Oxnard, 93030
Listed for: $615,000 for five bedrooms, three bathrooms and 3,032 square feet (4,615-square-foot lot)
Features: Center-island kitchen; patio with fountain feature; loft/bonus room
About the area: In the 93030 ZIP Code, based on 22 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in June was $435,000, up 18.9% from June 2015, according to CoreLogic.
Ventura
Brickwork and a low-slung roofline lend a classic look to this two-story ranch house in East Ventura.
Address: 206 Dana Point Ave., Ventura, 93004
Listed for: $610,000 for four bedrooms, three bathrooms in 1,843 square feet (6,000-square-foot lot)
Features: Living room with brick fireplace; large patio; built-in planters
About the area: In the 93004 ZIP Code, based on 29 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in June was $525,000, up 2.2% from June 2015, according to CoreLogic.
Simi Valley
This two-story in the White Oak Creek community has a contemporary look, with subdued hues and colored concrete floors.
Address: 5930 Sunflower St., Simi Valley, 93063
Listed for: $619,900 for three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms in 1,886 square feet (5,487-square-foot lot)
Features: Vaulted ceilings; drought-tolerant landscaping
About the area: In the 93063 ZIP Code, based on 51 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in June was $533,000, up 1.4% from June 2015, according to CoreLogic.
Thousand Oaks
Built in 1976 and recently remodeled, this single-story house has an open floor plan with light hardwood floors and living room with a fireplace.
Address: 2291 Northpark St., Thousand Oaks, 91362
Listed for: $615,000 for three bedrooms, two bathrooms in 1,323 square feet (7,073-square-foot lot)
Features: Kitchen with stainless-steel appliances; trellis-topped patio
About the area: In the 91362 ZIP Code, based on 52 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in June was $888,000, down 5% from June 2015, according to CoreLogic
Moorpark
An oversized kitchen with plenty of counter space highlights this two-story in the Mountain Meadows area.
Address: 11997 Bubbling Brook St., Moorpark, 93021
Listed for: $609,000 for three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms in 2,120-square-foot lot (5,672-square-foot lot)
Features: Vaulted entry; living room with fireplace; palm-topped grounds
About the area: In the 93021 ZIP Code, based on 36 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in June was $678,000, up 10.8% from June 2015, according to CoreLogic.
Los Angeles Times article 8/12/16 by Neil J. Lietereg
