Simi Valley's newer master-planned community tucked into the northern hills. Contemporary homes, protected open space, and the valley's strongest trail system at your back door.
Big Sky is a north hills Simi Valley neighborhood with homes typically in the $1.1M to $1.6M range. Architecture is primarily contemporary and modern farmhouse, most built primarily 2001 to present, with ongoing custom infill. Schools are in Simi Valley Unified. Simi Valley's newer master-planned community tucked into the northern hills.
Big Sky is what buyers picture when they search "new-construction Simi Valley." Lots are bigger than Wood Ranch. The architecture is more modern. The hillside setting gives even mid-tract homes real views. Early mornings here are quiet in a way most of Southern California forgot existed.
Who typically buys here: Tech and finance professionals commuting a few days per week to Woodland Hills or the Valley, families wanting new construction without leaving Ventura County, and move-up buyers coming from Wood Ranch or Indian Hills.
A snapshot of the housing stock, typical pricing, and the details buyers ask about most often. All pricing is approximate. Request a current CMA for precise values on any specific address.
| Detail | Typical Big Sky |
|---|---|
| Price range (single-family) | $1.1M – $1.6M (approximate range for single-family homes; custom estates higher) |
| Architectural styles | Contemporary, Modern farmhouse, Transitional California |
| Home sizes | Roughly 2,400 to 5,000+ sq ft on 6,000–14,000 sq ft lots. Some custom lots exceed one acre. |
| Year built (primary era) | Primarily 2001 – present, with ongoing custom infill. |
| HOA | See "What to Know" below — varies by sub-community |
Simi Valley Unified School District. Zoning confirmed address-by-address.
| Level | Schools (verify by address) |
|---|---|
| Elementary | Big Springs Elementary |
| Middle | Hillside Middle School |
| High | Royal High School |
| District | Simi Valley Unified School District |
School zoning is address-specific and does change. Verify via the Simi Valley Unified School District boundary tool or ask for the current assignment before writing an offer.
Master HOA typically runs $150 to $300 per month depending on the tract, covering community trails, parks, and gated security where applicable. Sub-HOAs may apply. Verify current dues in writing.
Before writing an offer in Big Sky, confirm the following in writing: current monthly HOA dues, any special assessments on the horizon, Mello-Roos special tax status on the parcel (which appears on the property tax bill), and the most recent reserve study if the HOA operates a pool, gate, or other shared amenity. These three numbers move real monthly cost meaningfully. Budget for them before you fall in love with a house.
Information here is a working summary. Dues, assessments, and rules change; always verify current figures in the HOA disclosure packet during escrow.
118 freeway access is 6 to 8 minutes from most Big Sky homes. Commutes mirror Wood Ranch. Woodland Hills 25 minutes off-peak, Burbank 35 to 45, West LA 45 to 65.
Simi Valley sits at the north end of Ventura County, connected to the San Fernando Valley via the 118 freeway. Most Big Sky buyers are trading a longer drive for more home, better schools, and a meaningfully different day-to-day rhythm than LA-adjacent neighborhoods. If remote or hybrid work is in the picture, the math gets much easier.
I keep a current list of active, pending, and recently sold homes in Big Sky. If you'd like the up-to-date report with price, days on market, and sale-to-list ratios, I'll send it over.
Request Current ListingsThe questions I get most often from buyers and sellers looking at Big Sky. If something's missing, send it to me and I'll add it to this page.
Single-family homes in Big Sky currently trade in the $1.1M to $1.6M range, though condition, lot size, and view exposure can move any individual home well above or below that band. These are approximate working ranges. A current comparative market analysis gives a more precise answer for any specific address.
Big Sky is part of the Simi Valley Unified School District. Elementary options typically include Big Springs Elementary; middle school feeders are Hillside Middle School; and the high school zone is Royal High School. Boundaries are confirmed address-by-address. Always verify with the district's school finder before making an offer.
Master HOA typically runs $150 to $300 per month depending on the tract, covering community trails, parks, and gated security where applicable. Sub-HOAs may apply. Verify current dues in writing.
118 freeway access is 6 to 8 minutes from most Big Sky homes. Commutes mirror Wood Ranch. Woodland Hills 25 minutes off-peak, Burbank 35 to 45, West LA 45 to 65.
Architecture skews toward contemporary, modern farmhouse, transitional california. Roughly 2,400 to 5,000+ sq ft on 6,000 to 14,000 sq ft lots. Some custom lots exceed one acre. Primarily 2001 to present, with ongoing custom infill.
Many buyers who land in Big Sky are families. The community is inside Simi Valley Unified, which is one of the main reasons families relocate from Los Angeles County to begin with. Big Sky is what buyers picture when they search "new-construction Simi Valley.
Several items worth diligencing before writing: current HOA dues and reserve study if applicable, Mello-Roos assessments (which vary by parcel), fire-zone classification for any hillside lot, and school boundary by address. A local agent with recent transaction history in the specific pocket will walk through each of these with you.
Yes. Direct access to Rocky Peak and Corriganville trail systems. Additional nearby amenities include: Community parks with sports courts and playgrounds; Newer construction means higher ceilings, open floor plans, and solar-ready builds; Mountain views from most lots.
Big Sky occupies a specific position in the valley. Simi valley's newer master-planned community tucked into the northern hills. Depending on your priorities (price band, lot size, schools, HOA tolerance, commute direction), other Simi pockets may serve better. Happy to walk through the comparison on a short call.
The fastest path is a conversation. I can send you an active-listings report for Big Sky, pull recent sold comps so you understand real pricing, and set up property tours on your schedule. Brian Cooper, REALTOR® DRE# 01434286, Brian Cooper Real Estate Team | Powered by eXp Realty. Call or text (805) 304-5589, or email brian@cooperfamilyrealestate.com.
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