Agoura Hills Real Estate & Homes for Sale

Oak-covered hills, horse trails and a short canyon drive to the coast set Agoura Hills apart from most of Los Angeles County. This guide covers how the city is laid out, what Agoura Hills homes for sale look like from one neighborhood to the next, and the checks worth making before you write an offer. Questions are welcome any time: call or text Aimee Ghafouri of 951 Properties at (951) 331-8453.

Where Agoura Hills Sits

Agoura Hills is an incorporated city on the western edge of Los Angeles County, in the Conejo Valley along the US 101 corridor. Calabasas lies to the east, Westlake Village to the west, and the Ventura County community of Oak Park sits directly to the north. To the south the Santa Monica Mountains rise toward Malibu, with Kanan Road running from the freeway over the mountains to Pacific Coast Highway.

The city incorporated in 1982, and much of its housing dates from the 1960s through the 1980s. Large parts of the surrounding hills are protected open space within the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, which shapes both the views and the limits on new building.

Agoura Hills Real Estate by Neighborhood

For a small city, Agoura Hills real estate is varied. The main areas people search by name include:

• Old Agoura: the semi-rural northeast corner of the city, with larger lots, ranch-style and custom homes, and zoning that allows horse-keeping on many parcels.
• Morrison Ranch: a planned neighborhood of single-family homes from the 1980s, with greenbelts and a homeowners association.
• Lake Lindero: homes and townhomes around a small private lake and golf course on the west side, governed by an association.
• Fountainwood and Hillrise: single-family tracts north of the freeway, many on streets that climb into the hills.
• Liberty Canyon: a pocket on the east side, next to open space and trailheads.
• Townhomes and condos: several attached communities close to Kanan Road and Thousand Oaks Boulevard offer a lower-maintenance way into the city.

South of the freeway, the land becomes more rugged, and some properties with an Agoura mailing address (Malibou Lake and parts of the mountain canyons, for example) are actually in unincorporated Los Angeles County. That affects which agency handles permits, so confirm jurisdiction for any address.

Horse Property in Old Agoura

Buyers looking for horse property within reach of the San Fernando Valley and the Westside often start in Old Agoura. Lots here are measured in fractions of an acre up to several acres, and many have barns, corrals, arenas or room to add them. Before relying on a listing’s description, check with the City of Agoura Hills planning department on how many animals a specific parcel allows, where structures can sit, and whether existing barns and outbuildings were permitted.

Wildfire, Insurance and Other Due Diligence

Agoura Hills is wildland-adjacent on nearly every side, and the 2018 Woolsey Fire burned through parts of the city and the surrounding mountains. Much of the area is mapped in a fire hazard severity zone.

1. Ask an insurance broker for a quote on the specific address early, ideally before you make an offer. Availability and cost of coverage vary street by street, and some owners rely on the California FAIR Plan.
2. Review the natural hazard disclosure report for fire, flood and seismic zones.
3. Ask about brush clearance and defensible space requirements, and whether the seller has passed recent inspections.
4. For homes rebuilt or repaired after a fire, request permits and final sign-offs.
5. On hillside lots, have an inspector look closely at drainage, retaining walls and slopes.

Fire zone maps and insurance rules change, so confirm current status with the city, CAL FIRE and your insurer.

Houses for Sale in Agoura Hills: HOAs and Older Systems

Many houses for sale in Agoura Hills are forty or more years old. Expect to ask about roof age, original plumbing and electrical panels, pool equipment and window upgrades. In association neighborhoods, read the CC&Rs, budget and reserve study during your contingency period, and ask about any planned special assessments. Water service comes from the Las Virgenes Municipal Water District, and outdoor watering rules have tightened in dry years, which matters on large landscaped lots.

Selling a Home in Agoura Hills

Selling a home in Agoura Hills usually means competing with listings in Calabasas, Westlake Village and Oak Park, because buyers compare all four. Preparation that tends to matter here:

• Having insurance information ready, including your current carrier and any fire-hardening work such as ember-resistant vents or a newer roof.
• Gathering permits for additions, barns, pools and remodels.
• Pricing from recent comparable sales in your own tract instead of citywide figures.

Working With an Agoura Hills Real Estate Agent

Aimee Ghafouri is based in Temecula and is licensed to represent clients anywhere in California. She grew up in Murrieta, holds a bachelor’s degree in business, and brings more than 15 years of sales and marketing experience to buyers, sellers and investors. If you want an Agoura Hills real estate agent who communicates clearly and does the homework on each property, send a message or call (951) 331-8453.

Nearby Areas to Compare

• Calabasas, directly east along the 101.
• Westlake Village, the next city west.
• Hidden Hills, a gated equestrian city near Calabasas.
• Malibu, over Kanan Road on the coast.
• Woodland Hills, in the west San Fernando Valley.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Agoura Hills a city or part of Los Angeles?

Agoura Hills is its own incorporated city in Los Angeles County, with its own city hall and planning department. Some nearby addresses that use Agoura as a mailing name are in unincorporated county territory, so check jurisdiction for each property.

Can I keep horses in Agoura Hills?

Horse-keeping is allowed on many parcels in Old Agoura, subject to city zoning rules on lot size, animal numbers and setbacks. Confirm what a specific parcel allows with the City of Agoura Hills before you buy.

Is homeowners insurance hard to get in Agoura Hills?

It depends on the address. Much of the city is in a mapped fire hazard zone, so get a quote from an insurance broker early in your search and ask about the California FAIR Plan if standard carriers decline.

Which school district serves Agoura Hills?

Public schools in Agoura Hills are part of the Las Virgenes Unified School District. Attendance boundaries can change, so verify the assigned schools for an address directly with the district.

How do I start looking at Agoura Hills homes for sale?

Call or text Aimee Ghafouri at (951) 331-8453 with the neighborhoods, property type and timing you have in mind. She can set up a search, flag insurance and zoning questions for each listing, and arrange showings.

Aimee Ghafouri, 951 Properties, CAL DRE #02193341. This page is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.