A walkable, family-oriented pocket near Rancho Madera Community Park. Competitive entry pricing, consistent architecture, and one of the most stable resale stories in the valley.
Madera is a south central valley Simi Valley neighborhood with homes typically in the $850K to $1.05M range. Architecture is primarily traditional two-story and california ranch, most built primarily 1985 to 2000. Schools are in Simi Valley Unified. A walkable, family-oriented pocket near Rancho Madera Community Park.
Madera is what buyers mean when they say "normal Simi Valley." Consistent architecture, consistent floor plans, consistent lot sizes, and a school everybody likes. The park is the social anchor. Walk it at 8 AM on a Saturday and you'll see three youth leagues, a run club, and about 40 dogs.
Who typically buys here: Young families, first move-up buyers, and buyers priced out of Wood Ranch who want the same school district.
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 Madera |
|---|---|
| Price range (single-family) | $850K – $1.05M (approximate range for single-family homes) |
| Architectural styles | Traditional two-story, California ranch, Mediterranean |
| Home sizes | Roughly 1,600 to 2,800 sq ft on 5,500 – 8,500 sq ft lots. |
| Year built (primary era) | Primarily 1985 – 2000. |
| HOA | See "What to Know" below — varies by sub-community |
Simi Valley Unified School District. Madera Elementary is a primary draw.
| Level | Schools (verify by address) |
|---|---|
| Elementary | Madera 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 covering pools or shared greenbelts, $50 to $150 per month. Many blocks have no HOA. Verify per address.
Before writing an offer in Madera, 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.
Madera Road feeds both 118 entries within 5 minutes. Commute patterns mirror Wood Ranch.
Simi Valley sits at the north end of Ventura County, connected to the San Fernando Valley via the 118 freeway. Most Madera 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 Madera. 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 Madera. If something's missing, send it to me and I'll add it to this page.
Single-family homes in Madera currently trade in the $850K to $1.05M 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.
Madera is part of the Simi Valley Unified School District. Elementary options typically include Madera 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 covering pools or shared greenbelts, $50 to $150 per month. Many blocks have no HOA. Verify per address.
Madera Road feeds both 118 entries within 5 minutes. Commute patterns mirror Wood Ranch.
Architecture skews toward traditional two-story, california ranch, mediterranean. Roughly 1,600 to 2,800 sq ft on 5,500 to 8,500 sq ft lots. Primarily 1985 to 2000.
Many buyers who land in Madera 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. Madera is what buyers mean when they say "normal 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. Rancho Madera Community Park with pool, tennis courts, and playgrounds. Additional nearby amenities include: Walkable to schools and shopping; Madera Road access to both 118 freeway entries; Strong resale history compared to valley average.
Madera occupies a specific position in the valley. A walkable, family-oriented pocket near rancho madera community park. 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 Madera, 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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