Newbury Park Neighborhood Guide
American Oaks
1971–1976 · about 240 houses south of Borchard Road
Listing photo: Henry Dodge Properties Inc · CSMAR MLS
American Oaks is about 240 houses built from 1971 to 1976 in Newbury Park, south of Borchard Road between Wendy Drive and Lynn Road. Most of the streets are named for trees: Orangewood, Evergreen, Lodgewood, Firwood, Maplewood and Cottonwood. Nearly all the houses are single-story, about 1,050 to 2,000 square feet, on lots of about 7,000 to 11,000 square feet.
Highlighted area is the approximate footprint of American Oaks, drawn from the parcels in Ventura County records and the subdivision named on MLS sales. Labels mark the other Newbury Park neighborhoods; click one to open its guide.
Not gatedAmerican Oaks is not a gated community.
Homes for sale and recently sold in American Oaks
These lists are drawn to the outline of American Oaks on the map above. They come from the CSMAR multiple listing service and update as agents post them.
For sale in American Oaks right now
Active listings inside the neighborhood.
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In escrow in American Oaks
Under contract but not yet closed — the closest read on what buyers are paying today.
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Sold in American Oaks in the last two years
Closed sales inside the neighborhood, newest first.
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The homes
The houses
American Oaks is a 1970s single-story neighborhood. Almost every sale here has been a one-level house, most of them three or four bedrooms. The most common plans are about 1,300 and 1,500 square feet. A few owners have added on; the largest house, on Ashwood Court, is now about 3,100 square feet with six bedrooms.
The streets
The tract is built around American Oaks Avenue, with short courts off it. Wendy Park is within a quarter mile, and Deer Ridge Open Space is about a quarter mile south. Neighboring tracts are Wendy Oaks, Shadow Hills, Deer Ridge and Glenridge. Shadow Hills, on Firwood and Maplewood courts, was recorded on the same 1976 tract map as the Firwood, Maplewood, Elmwood and Lemonwood section, and the MLS uses both names on those streets.
Owning here
No association
No association fee shows on sales of these houses. City of Thousand Oaks rules govern changes.
Schools
American Oaks is in the Conejo Valley Unified School District. The closest campuses are Maple Elementary School (about 0.8 mile), Sequoia Middle School (about 1.1 miles) and Newbury Park High School (about 1.5 miles). Attendance is set by address, so confirm the assignment with the district.
What to check
The houses are about 55 years old. Original roofs, windows and heating and air systems are likely replaced or due. Check permits for additions.
Prices
Recent sales
7 sales in the last two years. A 1,324-square-foot three-bedroom on Firwood Court sold for $830,000 in July 2026, and one the same size on Elmwood Street sold for $887,000 in March 2026. A 1,254-square-foot house on Evergreen Avenue sold for $925,000 in July 2026. A 2,006-square-foot four-bedroom on Lodgewood Street sold for $1,025,000 in June 2025, and the enlarged 3,093-square-foot house on Ashwood Court sold for $1,180,000 in March 2025.
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