Absolutely remarkable opportunity to own a tranquil equestrian pool home with breathtaking mountain surroundings! An inviting entryway welcomes you with vaulted ceilings, formal living room, elegant dining room, and a curved staircase. With approximately 2,797 sq. ft. and flat lot over 24,000 sq. ft. , this home offers 4 bedrooms with a main floor bedroom, 3 bathrooms, an attached three-car garage, laundry/craft room, and serene vistas from virtually every room! The cheerful eat-in kitchen, with Quartz countertops, stunning cabinetry, pantry, and stainless steel appliances, flows gracefully into the family room with a relaxing fireplace! Upper level master suite offers an artistically designed bathroom with a river rock enhanced shower, soaking tub, a walk-in closet, and a balcony to enjoy bird watching while taking in the pool view! Two additional spacious upstairs bedrooms share a full bathroom. Relax in the private backyard offering a sparkling pool and spa, gazebo, wishing well, fruit trees, gorgeous mature landscaping, that is just perfect for entertaining with family and friends! Spectacular 2 stall barn with tack room, turn outs, and corral will lead you to direct access to the trails! A wonderful place to call home
Single-familyProperty Type
1987Year Built
0.57 acresLot Size
$576Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Renee Rosen• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Realty
•805-496-0555 (broker)
•info@bhhscalhomes.com (broker)
Bought with Frank DeNardo•DRE #00892558• Francis Bernard Denardo Broker
Located in the west end of Simi Valley near Wood Ranch. This two story home features a down stairs bedroom, inside laundry room, RV parking, dual pane windows, spiral stair case and updated kitchen. The back yard is spacious with a pool/spa, gazebo...
and grass area. Near trails/horse trails, parks and shopping.
12 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Absolutely remarkable opportunity to own a tranquil equestrian pool home with breathtaking mountain surroundings! An inviting entryway welcomes you with vaulted ceilings, formal living room, elegant dining room, and a curved staircase. With approximately 2,797 sq. ft. and flat lot over 24,000 sq. ft. , this home offers 4 bedrooms with a main floor bedroom, 3 bathrooms, an attached three-car garage, laundry/craft room, and serene vistas from virtually every room! The cheerful eat-in kitchen, with Quartz countertops, stunning cabinetry, pantry, and stainless steel appliances, flows gracefully into the family room with a relaxing fireplace! Upper level master suite offers an artistically designed bathroom with a river rock enhanced shower, soaking tub, a walk-in closet, and a balcony to enjoy bird watching while taking in the pool view! Two additional spacious upstairs bedrooms share a full bathroom. Relax in the private backyard offering a sparkling pool and spa, gazebo, wishing well, fruit trees, gorgeous mature landscaping, that is just perfect for entertaining with family and friends! Spectacular 2 stall barn with tack room, turn outs, and corral will lead you to direct access to the trails! A wonderful place to call home
CRMLS #214030167
Oct 31, 2014
Sold
$840,000
$300/sq ft
Oct 31, 2014
Sold
$840,000
$300/sq ft
Oct 28, 2014
Pending
—
Oct 11, 2014
Pending
—
Oct 4, 2014
Price Changed
$840,000
$300/sq ft
Aug 19, 2014
Price Changed
$889,000
$318/sq ft
Aug 8, 2014
Listed
$925,000
$331/sq ft
Aug 8, 2014
Listed
$840,000
$300/sq ft
A Smart Buy AND a Great Deal are realized here and now in this, rarely on the market, Fountainwood home. This popular floor plan invites casual, comfortable living with 4 gracious size beds & 3 full baths (1 bed & 1 bath downstairs) custom built-ins aprx 2,901 sq ft on over 1/2 Acre of peaceful paradise. Newly updated kitchen with views of fabulous, private, entertainers yard, pool/spa, gazebo & wishing well, through beautiful picturesque windows. Family room w/ fireplace, living room, formal dining room, balcony off master suite, lots of natural light throughout, dual pane E-Glass windows, smooth ceilings and plenty of room for gardens, play-house storage shed, Double RV Parking w/ hookups, 3 car garage, Zoned for horses with direct access to trails. Close to hiking & biking trails, parks,
Public Records
Apr 1, 1987
Sold
$229,000
$82/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,306 (+1.1%)
$807,109 + $434,175
$1,241,284
2024
$14,147 (+6.3%)
$807,109 + $434,175
$1,241,284
2023
$13,310
$791,284 + $425,662
$1,216,946
2022
$13,323 (+0.3%)
$775,769 + $417,316
$1,193,085
2021
$13,286 (+1.8%)
$760,558 + $409,134
$1,169,692
2020
$13,051 (+26.0%)
$745,645 + $401,112
$1,146,757
2019
$10,357 (+0.6%)
$738,000 + $397,000
$1,135,000
2018
$10,298 (+2.1%)
$588,254 + $328,530
$916,784
2017
$10,090 (+4.6%)
$565,412 + $315,774
$881,186
2016
$9,647 (+3.2%)
$565,412 + $315,774
$881,186
2015
$9,350 (+106.4%)
$554,326 + $309,583
$863,909
2014
$4,529 (+0.7%)
$127,637 + $260,482
$388,119
2013
$4,499 (+1.5%)
$127,637 + $260,482
$388,119
2012
$4,432 (+2.6%)
$127,061 + $259,305
$386,366
2011
$4,319 (+0.9%)
$124,570 + $254,221
$378,791
2010
$4,280
$122,128 + $249,237
$371,365
2009
$4,277 (+2.1%)
$121,216 + $247,375
$368,591
2008
$4,191
$121,505 + $247,963
$369,468
Tax history for 538 Valley Gate Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,306 (+1.1%)
$807,109 + $434,175
$1,241,284
2024
$14,147 (+6.3%)
$807,109 + $434,175
$1,241,284
2023
$13,310
$791,284 + $425,662
$1,216,946
2022
$13,323 (+0.3%)
$775,769 + $417,316
$1,193,085
2021
$13,286 (+1.8%)
$760,558 + $409,134
$1,169,692
2020
$13,051 (+26.0%)
$745,645 + $401,112
$1,146,757
2019
$10,357 (+0.6%)
$738,000 + $397,000
$1,135,000
2018
$10,298 (+2.1%)
$588,254 + $328,530
$916,784
2017
$10,090 (+4.6%)
$565,412 + $315,774
$881,186
2016
$9,647 (+3.2%)
$565,412 + $315,774
$881,186
2015
$9,350 (+106.4%)
$554,326 + $309,583
$863,909
2014
$4,529 (+0.7%)
$127,637 + $260,482
$388,119
2013
$4,499 (+1.5%)
$127,637 + $260,482
$388,119
2012
$4,432 (+2.6%)
$127,061 + $259,305
$386,366
2011
$4,319 (+0.9%)
$124,570 + $254,221
$378,791
2010
$4,280
$122,128 + $249,237
$371,365
2009
$4,277 (+2.1%)
$121,216 + $247,375
$368,591
2008
$4,191
$121,505 + $247,963
$369,468
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.57 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,797
Year built
1987
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Ventura County
APN
6850162035
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 11, 2026.
RL
Residential Low Density District
The RL zoning district is intended to provide for a suburban single-family residential environment with a range of parcel sizes, but with generally low density and some clustering of parcels. The residential density in this zoning district may range from 2.1 to 3.5 dwelling units per acre. The maximum density is one dwelling per lot.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Fire house
Golf related
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Grove / orchard / vineyard
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Type: Garage - 3 Doors, RV Access, RV Paved
Features: Direct Garage Access, Driveway - Concrete, RV Gated
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
Main Floor Bedroom, Master Suite, Walk-In Closet
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Double Vanity(s), Remodeled, Shower & Tub
Kitchen Information
Open to Family Room, Pantry, Remodeled, Stone Counters
Lot Description: Back Yard, Curbs, Fenced Yard, Front Yard, Horse Property, Horse Property Improved, Landscaped, Lawn, Riding/Stables, Sidewalks, Street Concrete
Management Company Name: ABM PROPERTY MANAGEMENT INC.
Association Name: Fountainwood Estates HOA
School Information
School District: Simi Valley Unified
Location Details
Has View
Location Information
Property Directions: East on Olsen becomes Madera Road, right onto Royal Avenue, right on Sinaloa Road, right on Highland Road, left on Valley Gate, home is on the left.