1781 El Monte Drive, Thousand Oaks, California 91362, Thousand Oaks, 91362 - 4 bed, 2 bath

1781 El Monte Drive, Thousand Oaks, California 91362 home-pic-0

1781 El Monte Drive

Thousand Oaks, California 91362

ACTIVE
CONDITION: GOOD
4Beds
2Baths
2,039Sq Ft
13,503Lot Size

Property Price

LIST PRICE$1,250,000
EST. MARKET VALUE
$1,241,603

SUMMARY

Analysis of 1781 El Monte Drive, Thousand Oaks, California 91362 reveals a Fairly Priced Property with a current list price of $1,250,000  aligned with the estimated $1,241,603 Fair Market Value. This represents a stable investment opportunity at market rate. The property maintains a Good Condition Rating (78/100), reflecting solid structural condition with well-maintained systems. The property presents an attractive opportunity for buyers seeking a move-in ready home. Located in a high-demand neighborhood within the Thousand Oaks Unified School District, this asset is categorized as a low-risk, high-reward acquisition suitable for both Buy-and-Hold Investors and Owner-Occupants willing to undertake light renovation work.

Estimated Market Value

$1,241,603
Based on Realkey algorithm analyzing recent comparable sales in Thousand Oaks.

Comparable Sales Map

Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently

Address Sold Price BedsBathsSq Ft$/SqftDistance
1781 El Monte Drive
Subject
$1,250,000*
List Price
422,039$609-
A
1932 El Monte Drive
Sold
$1,270,000432,099$6050.2 mi
B
1634 Fremont Drive
Sold
$1,540,000322,116$7280.1 mi
C
1811 El Monte Drive
Sold
$1,380,000432,394$5760.0 mi
D
2868 Amber Wood Place
Sold
$1,140,000431,868$6101.0 mi
E
1605 Shadow Oaks Place
Sold
$1,275,000422,398$5320.3 mi
F
2130 La Granada Drive
Sold
$1,395,000432,515$5550.9 mi
G
984 Harris Court
Pending
$1,299,000
List Price
432,223$5840.9 mi

* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.

Condition Analysis

OVERALL CONDITION SCORE

Good
TeardownExcellent

Property is move-in ready.

The property is move-in ready and underwent an extensive remodel in 2013, placing it within the 5-15 year renovation window for a 'good' rating. It features high-quality finishes such as hardwood flooring, granite countertops, and travertine showers. Maintenance is evident through recent upgrades including a 200-amp electrical panel, new water heater, new pool equipment, and a brand-new stainless steel gas stove.

PROSSTRENGTHS & OPPORTUNITIES

  • High Available Lot Utilization

    The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 13503, living area = 2039.

  • Outdoor Entertainment Oasis

    The expansive 13,503 sqft lot features a resort-style backyard equipped with an in-ground pool and spa with waterfalls, a detached cabana, and a built-in BBQ center with bar seating.

  • Extensive Infrastructure Upgrades

    The property has been meticulously maintained with significant upgrades including a 200-amp electrical panel, new pool pump and filter, new water heater, and central HVAC for modern comfort.

CONSRISKS & DEFICIENCIES

  • MLS Listing Discrepancy

    Living area discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing living area = 2039, other record living area = 1664. Bedroom count discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing bedroom count = 4, other record bedroom count = 5.

  • Aging Remodel Aesthetics

    While the 2013 remodel was comprehensive, certain finishes like the granite countertops and travertine tile may feel slightly dated to buyers looking for the latest 2024 design trends.

  • Lack of Scenic Views

    The property is noted as having no specific view, which may be a disadvantage compared to other hillside or elevated listings in the Thousand Oaks area that offer panoramic vistas.

About 1781 El Monte Drive

A must see one-story dream home in a quiet neighborhood with easy walking access to parks, library, senior center, and teen center. In addition to ample street parking, a long sweeping driveway with separate space for RV parking delivers you to a landing with plenty of room for private parking flanked by beautiful mature trees. This 1959 home was completely remodeled in 2013 and features an open floor plan with hardwood floors, slow-close kitchen cabinets, a vaulted wood-beam ceiling in the family room, a wall length slider that opens to a private oasis in the backyard with an orange tree, and central heating & air conditioning. The dining room also opens through French door sliders to the huge fenced backyard with a built-in BBQ and refrigerator with bar seating, three seating areas including one with a terracotta wood firepit, an in-ground pool & spa with waterfalls, and a detached pool cabana. The current owner added shutters throughout this home, new sink faucets, replaced the pool pump and filter, permitted an electrical panel upgrade to 200 amps, and recently installed a new bay window in the living room, new water heater, and new wall mounted family room 65' TV which stays with the house. The kitchen features granite countertops with an eat-in counter, a garden window overlooking the backyard, a stainless steel refrigerator, a brand-new stainless steel gas stove, and connects to a laundry room with a front load side-by-side washer and gas dryer which remain with the home along with all the kitchen appliances. The master bedroom features an oversized closet with mirrored doors and an ensuite bathroom with a granite countertop and travertine walk-in shower. The master also has convenient access to the backyard spa through a brand new slider being installed prior to close of escrow. This lovely, private, ranch style home is truly a gem.

Property Details

Public Facts

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1959
Lot Size
13,503 Sq. Ft.

Interior

Total Bedrooms
4
Total Bathrooms
2 (2 Full, 0 Half)

Exterior & Parking

No exterior & parking available.

Utilities & Misc

HOA Fee
$0 / Month

Neighborhood Insights

Thousand Oaks Unified Schools

Los Cerritos Middle School

Grades 6-8 • 0.6 mi

7/10

Westlake High School

Grades 9-12 • 3.6 mi

8/10

Sensitive Facilities

No sensitive facilities data found.

Neighborhood Comparison

FeatureSubjectAverage HomeNeighborhood Ranking (50 Listings)
Beds4.04.0
50%
Baths2.03.0
29%
Square foot2,0392,461
32%
Lot Size13,5039,082
73%
Price$1.25M$1.34M
39%
Price per sq ft$613$566
63%
Built year19591985
8%
HOA$0$87
40%
Days on market10168
2%

Pricing History

Listed for Sale

Feb 25, 2026

$1,250,000

Initial Listing

Sold

Jun 14, 2013

$737,500

Public Record

Sold

Jan 25, 2013

$475,500

Public Record

Sold

Mar 18, 2005

$785,000

Public Record

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