The western edge of West Hills, along Valley Circle Boulevard, is where the San Fernando Valley meets open space - trail access, larger lots, and the Bell Canyon gate just across the county line.
Boundaries and open space
Valley Circle Boulevard runs as the neighborhood's western spine. To the west, across the Ventura County line, is the gated community of Bell Canyon; the border area includes El Escorpion Park and the Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve. West Hills is bounded by the Chatsworth Reservoir to the north, Canoga Park to the east, Woodland Hills to the south, and Hidden Hills to the southwest. (The Westfield Topanga mall is nearby to the east, in the Canoga Park/Warner Center area - not in West Hills itself.)
Schools
West Hills is served by LAUSD. Schools in West Hills include Welby Way Charter Elementary (and Gifted/High-Ability Magnet), Pomelo Community Charter, and Justice Street Academy Charter. Hale Charter Academy (middle) and El Camino Real Charter High School serve West Hills students but are located just over the line in Woodland Hills (91367). Confirm the exact attendance area for a specific address with the LAUSD School Finder.
The market
The canonical West Hills median home price is $1,058,000 (data.json). The Valley Circle / Bell Canyon-border pocket - with its larger lots and trail access - tends to sit at the upper end of the West Hills range. Ask me for a comp set specific to the street and lot you are targeting.
See also: West Hills real estate · West Hills Q2 market data · West Hills vs. Canoga Park.