A family-focused pocket on the southwest side of the valley, adjacent to the trails and above Wood Ranch. Newer construction, good schools, and one of the quieter commutes in the city.
Long Canyon is a southwest valley Simi Valley neighborhood with homes typically in the $850K to $1.1M range. Architecture is primarily mediterranean and traditional two-story, most built primarily 1995 to 2010. Schools are in Simi Valley Unified. A family-focused pocket on the southwest side of the valley, adjacent to the trails and above Wood Ranch.
Long Canyon trades the Wood Ranch HOA structure for a looser, more relaxed neighborhood feel. The schools are the same. The trails are actually closer. For buyers who want the Wood Ranch zone without paying for the Wood Ranch master-planned premium, this is the quiet move.
Who typically buys here: Families who want White Oak or Sinaloa schools, buyers who want newer construction without Big Sky pricing, and trail-runners and mountain bikers.
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 Long Canyon |
|---|---|
| Price range (single-family) | $850K – $1.1M (approximate range for single-family homes) |
| Architectural styles | Mediterranean, Traditional two-story, Contemporary |
| Home sizes | Roughly 1,800 to 3,000 sq ft on 5,500 – 8,500 sq ft lots. |
| Year built (primary era) | Primarily 1995 – 2010. |
| HOA | See "What to Know" below — varies by sub-community |
Simi Valley Unified School District.
| Level | Schools (verify by address) |
|---|---|
| Elementary | White Oak Elementary |
| Middle | Sinaloa 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.
Some sub-communities have HOAs $100 to $250 per month, often covering community pools. Others have no HOA.
Before writing an offer in Long Canyon, 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.
First Street provides quick 118 access. Woodland Hills 25 minutes off-peak.
Simi Valley sits at the north end of Ventura County, connected to the San Fernando Valley via the 118 freeway. Most Long Canyon 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 Long Canyon. 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 Long Canyon. If something's missing, send it to me and I'll add it to this page.
Single-family homes in Long Canyon currently trade in the $850K to $1.1M 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.
Long Canyon is part of the Simi Valley Unified School District. Elementary options typically include White Oak Elementary; middle school feeders are Sinaloa 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.
Some sub-communities have HOAs $100 to $250 per month, often covering community pools. Others have no HOA.
First Street provides quick 118 access. Woodland Hills 25 minutes off-peak.
Architecture skews toward mediterranean, traditional two-story, contemporary. Roughly 1,800 to 3,000 sq ft on 5,500 to 8,500 sq ft lots. Primarily 1995 to 2010.
Many buyers who land in Long Canyon 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. Long Canyon trades the Wood Ranch HOA structure for a looser, more relaxed neighborhood feel.
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. Long Canyon trail access. Additional nearby amenities include: Newer construction than neighboring pockets; Quiet cul-de-sac streets; Proximity to Wood Ranch amenities without the Wood Ranch price band.
Long Canyon occupies a specific position in the valley. A family-focused pocket on the southwest side of the valley, adjacent to the trails and above wood ranch. 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 Long Canyon, 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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