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12072 Broadway Road, Moorpark, CA 93021
$8,990,000
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Conejo Valley Communities
Living in Moorpark
An agricultural town turned planned community on the northeastern edge of the Conejo Valley – historic High Street, working farmland, and a Metrolink line straight into Los Angeles.
At a Glance
Moorpark, in Brief
Lifestyle
Suburban / Agricultural Heritage
Known For
Historic High Street, Moorpark College, Underwood Family Farms, agricultural greenbelt
School District
Moorpark Unified
Population
~36,000
Nearby Cities
Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, Camarillo
Commute to LA
~45–60 min via CA‑118 / CA‑23 (or Metrolink)
Walkability
Low – car oriented, walkable High Street
Best For
Agricultural greenbelt, historic downtown, Metrolink access
About
From Apricot Orchards to a Conejo Valley Town
Moorpark sits in the southeastern corner of Ventura County, bordered by Simi Valley to the east and Thousand Oaks to the south, at the northern edge of the greater Conejo Valley. The name comes from the Moorpark apricot that once grew in the surrounding orchards – the fruit still appears on the city seal – and the town got its start in 1900 as a stop on the rail line. It stayed a small agricultural community for most of the twentieth century before incorporating as a city on July 1, 1983.
Growth came quickly after that. The town went from roughly 4,000 residents in 1980 to more than 25,000 by 1990, and sits around 36,000 today. What is unusual is how much of the agricultural character survived the expansion. The Tierra Rejada Valley greenbelt – a protected band of farmland between Moorpark, Simi Valley, and Thousand Oaks – keeps orchards and open fields at the city’s edges, and Underwood Family Farms, a working farm on Tierra Rejada Road, draws visitors year-round for pick-your-own harvests and its fall festival.
High Street is the historic center – “Old Town Moorpark” – a walkable main street lined with towering pepper trees planted by the town’s founder. It is anchored by the High Street Arts Center, a 1927 theater that still stages live performances, and by the Metrolink station, which since 1992 has connected the town to the wider region by rail.
On the south side of the city sits Moorpark College, a well-regarded community college best known nationally for its Exotic Animal Training and Management program and America’s Teaching Zoo, home to more than a hundred exotic and wild animals and open to the public on weekends. It is one of only two programs of its kind in the country, and it gives the town a distinctive identity well beyond its size.
Housing runs from established 1970s neighborhoods like Peach Hill to master-planned areas such as Mountain Meadows and the newer, gated Moorpark Highlands. Lots tend to be larger and construction newer than the older Conejo Valley cities to the south, and prices generally run more accessible per square foot than Thousand Oaks or Westlake Village – part of why the town has drawn buyers looking for room and newer homes within reach of the same freeways and school-district quality.
Neighborhoods
Where People Live in Moorpark
Mountain Meadows
A large master-planned area on the south side, built around parks and schools. A mix of single-family homes and townhomes, and one of Moorpark’s most established residential communities.
Peach Hill
An established neighborhood dating to the 1970s, with many homes updated over the years. Tree-lined streets near Peach Hill Academy and central to the rest of town.
Campus Park
Set on the south side near Moorpark College, with single-family homes and some hillside lots offering valley views. Convenient to the college and the 118 corridor.
Moorpark Highlands
A gated community developed in 2006 on the city’s north side. Larger, newer, upscale homes – the most recently built residential tier in town.
Schools
Moorpark Unified School District
Moorpark Unified School District (MUSD) is a ten-school district serving the city, with five elementary schools, a K–8 school, two comprehensive middle schools, and Moorpark High School, plus a middle-college high school on the Moorpark College campus. Moorpark College adds a community-college and cultural presence, including the nationally known Exotic Animal Training and Management program and America’s Teaching Zoo.
Public Schools (MUSD)
- Arroyo West / Peach Hill AcademyElementary · Moorpark
- Campus Canyon / Flory AcademyElementary · Moorpark
- Chaparral & Mesa Verde Middle SchoolsMiddle · Moorpark
- Moorpark High SchoolHigh · Moorpark
- The High School at Moorpark CollegeMiddle College · Moorpark
Higher Education & Nearby Private
- Moorpark CollegeHigher Education · Moorpark (EATM / America’s Teaching Zoo)
- Grace Brethren SchoolsK–12 · Simi Valley (~15 min)
- Hillcrest Christian SchoolK–12 · Thousand Oaks (~20 min)
Lifestyle
Things To Do in Moorpark
Outdoors
- Arroyo Vista Community Park69 acres of sports fields, trails, disc golf, and a rec center
- Underwood Family FarmsWorking farm with pick-your-own harvests and a fall festival
- Tierra Rejada Valley greenbeltProtected farmland and open space at the city’s edge
- Moorpark Country ClubGolf on the city’s north side
- Happy Camp Canyon Regional ParkBackcountry hiking and equestrian trails north of town
Dining & Coffee
- High StreetCafés and restaurants along Old Town’s main street
- Moorpark MarketplaceCasual dining along the Los Angeles Ave. corridor
- Underwood Farm MarketSeasonal produce and farm-made goods
Shopping
- Moorpark MarketplaceAnchored retail and everyday shopping
- Mission Bell PlazaNeighborhood shopping center
- High StreetOld Town shops and services
Community
- High Street Arts CenterLive theater in a restored 1927 venue
- America’s Teaching ZooMoorpark College’s public zoo, open weekends
- Fireworks ExtravaganzaAnnual celebration at Arroyo Vista Community Park
- Underwood Fall Harvest FestivalCorn mazes, wagon rides, and pumpkin patches each autumn
Getting Around
Commute & Access
Common reference points: Thousand Oaks ~20 min via CA‑23 · San Fernando Valley ~30 min via CA‑118 · Camarillo ~20 min · Downtown LA ~45–60 min via CA‑118 / CA‑23 / US‑101 · LAX ~55–65 min. Metrolink’s Ventura County Line runs from the High Street station to Union Station, giving Moorpark one of the few viable rail commutes into downtown Los Angeles.
Why Locals Stay
Room to Breathe, a Line to the City
Moorpark keeps a foot in two worlds – working orchards and the Tierra Rejada greenbelt on one side, a Metrolink platform and an easy run to Los Angeles on the other. It still feels like a town: High Street on a weekend, the teaching zoo on a Saturday, open fields at the edge of the neighborhoods. For the people who settle here, that combination of space and access is the thing that keeps them.
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Frequently Asked
Moorpark FAQs
What is Moorpark known for?
Moorpark is known for its agricultural heritage – the city is named after the Moorpark apricot that once grew in the surrounding orchards, and the apricot still appears on the city seal. Today it is recognized for its historic High Street downtown, Moorpark College and its nationally known exotic-animal program, the working farmland of the Tierra Rejada Valley greenbelt, and a Metrolink line that connects the city directly to Los Angeles.
Is Moorpark its own city?
Yes. Moorpark was founded in 1900 as a stop on the rail line and incorporated as a city on July 1, 1983. It sits in the southeastern corner of Ventura County, bordered by Simi Valley to the east and Thousand Oaks to the south, with a population of roughly 36,000. It has its own city government and its own school district, Moorpark Unified.
What school district serves Moorpark?
Moorpark is served by Moorpark Unified School District (MUSD), a ten-school district that includes elementary schools, two comprehensive middle schools (Chaparral and Mesa Verde), and Moorpark High School, plus The High School at Moorpark College, a middle-college program on the college campus. Moorpark College itself is a well-regarded community college, best known nationally for its Exotic Animal Training and Management program and America's Teaching Zoo.
How far is Moorpark from Los Angeles?
Moorpark is approximately 50 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles, roughly 45-60 minutes by car via the CA-118, CA-23, and US-101 freeways. Just as significant for commuters, Metrolink's Ventura County Line runs from the station on High Street to Union Station in downtown LA, giving Moorpark one of the few viable rail commutes in the region.
What neighborhoods are in Moorpark?
Moorpark ranges from established 1970s neighborhoods like Peach Hill to master-planned areas like Mountain Meadows on the south side, Campus Park near Moorpark College, and the newer, gated Moorpark Highlands on the north side. Lots tend to run larger and construction newer than the older Conejo Valley cities to the south.
What is the real estate market like in Moorpark?
Moorpark generally offers larger lots and newer planned-community construction than the older cities of the Conejo Valley, and prices tend to run more accessible per square foot than Thousand Oaks or Westlake Village to the south. The range spans townhomes and entry-level single-family homes through the upscale gated estates of Moorpark Highlands.
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