Wells
Mediterranean architecture and tall palms
The community is comprised of a handful of subdivisions, with a wide variety of housing sizes and architectural styles. The hilly streets of Wells are lined by well-maintained sidewalks between orchards and other farmland. Most homes in the neighborhood’s northeast side were built between the 1960s and 1970s, with ranch-style houses and split levels sitting close together on palm-tree-dotted lawns. The rest of Wells is mostly 21st-century builds, with modern traditional and Mediterranean-inspired architecture featuring clay tile roofing and rounded entryways. Manufactured homes range from $300,000 to $500,000, while single-family homes can go for $580,000 to $1.2 million. Wells also has a selection of recently built townhomes with prices ranging from $650,000 to $800,000.Walkways and outdoor recreation near Wells
Paved walkways connect Foothill Road to the community, winding alongside streams and natural areas. There are a handful of pocket parks nestled between the neighborhood’s residential streets, including The Farm Community Park and Santa Monica Street Minipark. Blackburn Park is home to a playground, picnic tables, sports facilities and a community garden. The Saticoy Regional Golf Complex is a public, nine-hole course nearby with verdant fairways and a driving range. Next door, the Fritz Huntsinger Youth Sports Complex has facilities for soccer and baseball and hosts practices and games for community leagues like the American Youth Soccer Organization and Ventura’s little league baseball teams. Around 3 miles west is the Ventura Community Park and Aquatic Center, which has baseball diamonds, soccer fields, two outdoor pools and a mile of paved walking paths. Along with its rentable fields, the park hosts Ventura’s adult water polo league.Career and technology education pathways at Buena High School
Kindergarten through fifth-grade students can attend ATLAS School, which earns a B overall grade from Niche. Also with a B, Balboa Middle School has a variety of extracurricular activities for students to consider, from drama club to Battle of the Books. Buena High School receives a B-plus and has eight career and technical education pathways that allow students to cater their courseload to their interests, with options including law and justice, commercial photography and environmental resources. Nearby, the Saticoy Library has hundreds of books for locals to borrow, along with regular community programs like story times and book club meetings.Classic donuts and authentic Mexican eats
While Wells is largely car reliant, there are a few shops and eateries within a half-mile walk of many of the neighborhood’s homes. Cafe 126 lies at the corner of Citrus Drive and Wells Road and has been serving a variety of comfort food and brunch dishes since it opened over 25 years ago. Citrus Donuts is a neighborhood favorite serving bagels and coffee along with their popular donuts, which are made fresh every day and sell out regularly. For authentic Mexican cuisine, diners can grab a table at Los Comales on Violeta Street. Grocery Outlet and Vons are both a short drive west with groceries and household essentials.Take Gold Transit to downtown Ventura
The Santa Paula Freeway can take drivers west to downtown Ventura in around 9 miles or roughly 8 miles northeast to Santa Paula. Additionally, Wells Road and Telegraph Road are lined with bus stops with routes operated by Gold Coast Transit.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Ann Howarth
Ann Howarth
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Gold Coast-Beach Office
(805) 307-8579
231 Total Sales
1 in Wells
$1,204,065 Price
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Brenda Borum
Brenda Borum
Comfort Real Estate Services
(805) 401-0156
13 Total Sales
1 in Wells
$770,000 Price
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Julia Otero
Julia Otero
BHHS California Properties
(805) 263-1669
74 Total Sales
1 in Wells
$686,000 Price
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Mark Moskowitz Team
Mark Moskowitz Team
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Westlake Village
(747) 277-5427
106 Total Sales
1 in Wells
$820,000 Price
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Kay Wilson-Bolton
Kay Wilson-Bolton
eXp Realty of California Inc
(805) 849-5328
174 Total Sales
3 in Wells
$270K - $1.2M Price Range
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Carl De Palma
Carl De Palma
Keller Williams Westlake Village
(805) 210-8241
33 Total Sales
1 in Wells
$732,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Hobert Park
Woodside Linear Park
Blackburn Park
Los Altos mini park
Santa Monica St. minipark
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Wells | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Wells Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Wells, Ventura sell after 95 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Wells, Ventura over the last 12 months is $625,000, up 52% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$879,000
Median Sale Price
$625,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$879,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$435,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$435,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Last 12 months Home Sales
8
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
52%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$428
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
972
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1975
Months of Supply
1.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,843
On par with the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,852
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
400
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,620 - $3,825 per month
- Parklands Apartments
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 758+ Sq Ft
- 10896 Telegraph Rd
- Ventura, CA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
6,292
Median Age
40
Population under 18
24.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$88,624
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$111,138
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.4%
College Graduates
27.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.2%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.1%
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
57
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
21
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
29
/ 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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