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A hillside escape in Ventura County
In the quiet Ventura County hillside, Oak View offers a peaceful escape from the bustling atmosphere of downtown Ventura, located around 10 miles south. Just east of Lake Casitas, this southern California community offers mountainside recreation and sprawling estates, just a short drive from both Ventura Beach and Ojai.
Known for being the former home of renowned singer-songwriter Johnny Cash, the community pays homage to the late artist with signage and memorabilia at the entrance of town. “Oak View is quiet and tucked away,” says Mike Love, a local Realtor with eXp Realty of California. “It’s a place people move to get away from it all. There’s no noise from traffic or a large shopping area. Plus, you can get more for your money because it's an unincorporated community.” The area’s streets are lined with lush greenery, with vineyards and groves in the surrounding hills. Most residents commute to downtown Ventura or Ojai for work. Healthcare is Ventura County’s largest industry and provides over 18% of the area’s jobs. Major employers include Adventist Health Simi Valley, Amgen and Baxter Healthcare.
Oak View is a few miles north of Ventura County and South of Ojai.
Enjoy the lush green spaces of Oak View.
Johnny Cash is known to live in the Oak View Area.
Oak View is close to Adventist Health in Simi Valley.
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From modest ramblers to expansive estates
Most homes in the community were built between the 1940s and 1970s, with a few modern builds throughout. Houses range from modest ranch-style homes to expansive hillside estates. “From the streets in Oak View, it feels like a remote countryside town,” says Love. On average, homes in Oak View are significantly more expensive than the California and United States averages. Over the past year, the average home price in Oak View was $1.1 million, which was a 2% decrease compared to the previous year.
Expansive luxury estates are common in the hills of Oak View.
Find modest ranch homes with spectacular views in Oak View.
Oak View Homes vary from large luxury estates to ranch style homes.
Folks who prefer a remote countryside town should consider Oak View.
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Local eateries on Ventura Avenue
Oak View is largely residential, with a few eateries and a small grocery store along North Ventura Avenue, which splits the town between east and west. There are a handful of Mexican restaurants, including Casa De Lago and Carmelita’s. The historic Old Creek Ranch and Winery lies in the community’s eastern hills and has been producing wine since 1906. For groceries and other essential amenities, Ojai is around 5 miles north. Downtown Ventura is roughly 10 miles south and has an active main-street business hub full of boutiques, bookshops and restaurants.
Old Creek Ranch in Oak View is a popular Winery for locals to visit.
Casa De Lago is a popular restaurant in Oak View cooking up Mexican cuisine.
Visit Oak View market in Oak View for your general shopping needs.
Carmelita's in Oak View options local favorite Mexican dishes.
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Career pathways at Ventura High School
The community is served by the Ventura Unified School District, which earns an A-minus grade from Niche. Most students attend the same pipeline of public schools, starting with the B-rated Sunset Elementary School. Also with a B, De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts is a magnet school a short drive south and has a curriculum based on hand-on learning and creativity. Ventura High School receives an A-minus and offers nine career education pathways for students to explore, including patient care, environmental resources and agriculture business.
The Ventura Unified School District in Oak View earns an A minus from Niche.
Students K-8 can attend the Sunset Elementary School in Oak View.
The De Anza Academy Of Technology And The Arts school in Oak View is another great option for students.
Ventura High School is located on Catalina Street in the city of Ventura near Oak View.
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Ventura County events and outdoor recreation
The Oak View Park and Resource Center serves as a community gathering space for events and programs. The Oak View Library is located in the resource center and hosts regular art workshops, story times and kids' programs. Numerous Ventura County events are held just a short drive away, from beachfront concerts in the summertime and the Ventura County Fair to the annual X Games, which draws in over 100,000 spectators each year.
Oak View has limited outdoor recreation within the city limits, apart from the sports facilities at Oak View Park, but the surrounding hills are home to hiking trails, natural scenery and verdant golf courses. Ventura Beach is a hub for local surfers, while the picturesque Lake Casitas offers 2,700 acres of fishing, boating and camping.
The Oak View library has amenities for adults and kids in the area to use.
The Oak View Park and Resource Center has multiple public buildings available for locals of Oak Park.
There is always live music at the X Games in Ventura, CA.
You're never too far from the picturesque Lake Casitas.
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Below average crime rates
While there is no readily available crime data for Oak View, according to FBI data, Ventura County has lower rates of both property and violent crime compared to the California and United States averages. As of December of 2023, the property crime rate was 50.02 for every 100,000 residents, with a violent crime rate of 52.14.
Gold Coast Transit on Route 33
California State Route 33 runs through Oak View and can take drivers north to Ojai or south to downtown Ventura. Gold Coast Transit operates a handful of bus stops along Route 33, with service to Ojai, Mira Monte and Ventura. The Santa Barbara Airport is roughly 40 miles west, while the Burbank Airport is 80 miles east.
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On average, homes in Oak View, CA sell after 48 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Oak View, CA over the last 12 months is $945,000, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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