Hobson Park West
Neighborhood in Oxnard, California
Ventura County 93030
Gated condos and midcentury homes
Hobson Park West offers a mix of living spaces. The condos in California Lighthouse have become a popular option. “Residents love that it’s gated and has a pleasant community feel; plus, there are no Mello-Roos taxes,” says Keziah Aaliyah, Realtor with Balboa Real Estate, referring to the added property tax levied on homes in California. Residents enjoy resort-style amenities within the community’s gates, like pools and courtyards shaded by palms and laurels. The Mediterranean-inspired condos add to the coastal feel. Units range from a two-bedroom for $500,000 to a more spacious four-bedroom for $700,000. Single-family options can be found in Rancho Pacifico, a small subdivision across Ninth Street. Sidewalks, wide streets and manicured lawns give a suburban vibe. Prices start at $600,000 for three-bedroom midcentury ranch styles and reach $1 million for larger two-story midcentury homes.Dining in the neighborhood and retail at Riverpark
Residents don’t have to walk far to grab a bite around the neighborhood or downtown. On the south end, Taqueria El Chavocho serves authentic Mexican cuisine, while Oralia’s Bakery offers sweet treats. A greater array of eateries are less than a mile downtown. Around downtown’s Plaza Park, folks enjoy carne asada and cold brews at Tacos el Diablo. Carnitas El Rey is another favorite spot, known for their carnitas tacos. Groceries can also be found around the corner at ALDI or Vons. The Collection at Riverpark, 4 miles north, is an outdoor mall with an extensive list of retail shops and big-box stores and grocers like Target and Whole Foods. Costco and Sam’s Club can also be found down the road from the Collection.Walk to Oxnard Community Park
Residents can walk down the road or across the street to large community parks, and Oxnard Beach is 4 miles away. Oxnard Community Park West is where local softball leagues play spring ball, and neighbors compete in matches at the large tennis facility. Kids can also walk to the playground here. Across Hobson Way, Community Center Park has open green spaces to relax and a basketball court for pick-up games. Oxnard Performing Arts Center, next to the park, features live performances of all kinds. Oxnard Beach's sandy beachfront and waterfront parks are popular with the locals and offer easy access to the Pacific. Local surfers gravitate to the Southern California surf at Silver Strand Beach.Twenty-five-mile drive to Thousand Oaks on Route 101
Commuters can make their drive on Route 101, 4 miles north of the neighborhood. It’s a 10-mile drive north to Ventura and a 25-mile drive south to Thousand Oaks. Folks can also go to the Oxnard Transit Center for a 26-minute train to Ventura or an hour-and-a-half train to downtown Los Angeles. Many locals also work three miles down the road at Port Hueneme, home to a naval base and prominent seaport. Military personnel might also drive 8 miles down the coast to Point Mugu.Oxnard School District
The neighborhood is a part of the Oxnard School District, which is graded a C-minus overall by Niche. Kids get their start at Driffill Elementary, a Kindergarten-through-eighth grade school, graded a C-minus. Students finish at B-rated Pacifica High, which is a part of the B-plus-rated Oxnard Union High School District. Pacifica has an impressive football program that recently won a CIF Division II State Title in 2019.Plaza Park Farmers Market
Every Thursday, the farmers market at Plaza Park brings in the best produce from this rich agricultural region. Plaza Park also hosts the First Thursdays Food Truck event on the first Thursday of every month. Here, locals can taste the best of what the city’s food trucks have to offer.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Tammy Burgess
Tammy Burgess
Responds QuicklyRealty Executives Of Northern California
(209) 354-3553
34 Total Sales
1 in Hobson Park West
$510,000 Price
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Jim Cox
Jim Cox
Jim Cox, Broker
(805) 902-4465
52 Total Sales
1 in Hobson Park West
$540,000 Price
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Kiran Locke
Kiran Locke
Surfside-Anacapa Real Estate
(805) 394-2908
126 Total Sales
2 in Hobson Park West
$615K - $630K Price Range
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Laura Nuno
Laura Nuno
Responds QuicklyCIMA Realty Group
(805) 793-1664
36 Total Sales
1 in Hobson Park West
$532,500 Price
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Barbara Marsh
Barbara Marsh
Responds QuicklyAARE
(858) 381-4692
32 Total Sales
1 in Hobson Park West
$495,000 Price
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Dina Clem
Dina Clem
Responds QuicklyOrigin
(949) 390-5972
51 Total Sales
1 in Hobson Park West
$572,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- K to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Sea Air Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Durley Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Community Center Park East
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Oxnard Community Park West
- Baseball/Softball
- Tennis
- Playground
Plaza Park
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Hobson Park West | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Hobson Park West Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hobson Park West, Oxnard sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Hobson Park West, Oxnard over the last 12 months is $650,000, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$649,900
Median Sale Price
$650,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,300,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$650,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$630,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
21
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
7%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$422
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
360
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1992
Months of Supply
2.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,487
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,472
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,296
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,980
Median Age
32
Population Density
26 ppl/acre
Population under 18
31.3%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
8.7%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$112,500
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$133,333
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
79.8%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
14.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.5%
% Population in Labor Force
71.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
15''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
74°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
67
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
75
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
36
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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Marina West
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