Commons Lane and Rams Village: Should You Buy or Sell in the West Valley?

By Nathaniel Getzels | Getzels Group, Christie’s International Real Estate Southern California
October 4, 2026

If you own a home in the West Valley, the construction at The Commons and the plans for Rams Village raise a practical question: should these changes affect when you sell?

If you are buying, the question is different: where can you enjoy access to new destinations while getting the privacy, space and daily routine you want?

For buyers and sellers in Calabasas, Woodland Hills, Tarzana and Hidden Hills, these projects deserve attention. But a development announcement cannot tell you what a particular home is worth. The useful analysis connects what is happening nearby to the property, its competing homes and the way a buyer will actually live there.

I have maintained an office in Calabasas for 17 years across different brokerage affiliations, and I am a longtime Tarzana resident. My partner, Sarah Anderson, is a longtime resident of The Oaks of Calabasas. Our approach begins with the details that affect your daily life and your next transaction: the street, the home, the competing properties and the cost of moving.

If you are considering a purchase or sale in the next three to twelve months, here is how I would evaluate these changes.

The short answer: Commons Lane is under construction, while Rams Village is a proposed development with a phased buildout. Buyers should evaluate homes against existing conditions and verified plans. Sellers should price against comparable sales and use nearby amenities to explain the property’s appeal. Neither project establishes a guaranteed increase in home value. ^{[1], [2]}

What is happening at The Commons and Rams Village?

Commons Lane at The Commons at Calabasas

According to The Commons’ official project update, construction began in January 2026. The plan includes 80 apartment homes, 12–14 new shops and restaurants, additional greenspace and pedestrian paseos on a portion of the center’s west side.

The developer’s target for residential completion is fall 2027, with shops and restaurants planned to open earlier. The Commons remains open during construction. As of this article’s publication, the latest construction schedule posted on its update page covers July through September 2026; completion targets should be checked as work progresses. ^[1]

For a home buyer, the practical consideration is whether access to The Commons fits everyday life. For an owner preparing to sell, that access may be a useful part of the property’s story, alongside any construction conditions a buyer should understand.

Rams Village at Warner Center in Woodland Hills

The Rams’ official project page describes a proposed 52-acre mixed-use neighborhood anchored by the team’s permanent headquarters and training facility. Plans include housing, shops, restaurants, office space, a hotel, public open space and indoor entertainment venues.

The temporary Rams practice facility opened at the site in August 2024. The larger Rams Village proposal is a separate undertaking, with the team describing a phased construction schedule over many years. An operating practice facility does not mean that the proposed neighborhood is complete or that every component has a guaranteed delivery date. ^[2]

That distinction matters when you are deciding what to pay for a home today.

What the current market says about pricing and timing

Realtor.com’s market summaries, labeled September 2026 and reviewed October 4, report the following broad-market figures. These are portal-reported snapshots across property types and price ranges, not a separate analysis of $2 million to $7 million luxury homes. ^{[4], [5]}

The listing-price median describes asking prices, not achieved sale prices. The figures also do not measure any price effect from Commons Lane or Rams Village. For a luxury home, we need a narrower comparison based on neighborhood, property type, condition, lot utility and price range.

My interpretation for sellers: plan for buyers to compare your home carefully. Before setting a price, identify the homes that compete directly with yours and the closed sales that support the asking price. A development headline cannot substitute for that work.

My interpretation for buyers: investigate the reason a listing has remained available. Price, condition, layout and seller timing can affect the opportunity. The broad-market days-on-market figure does not establish how negotiable an individual home will be.

Will these projects increase West Valley home values?

Neither project establishes that a nearby home will appreciate by a particular amount. New destinations could make an area more appealing to some buyers, while construction, traffic or a busier setting could concern others. Those are factors to investigate, rather than measured price effects.

For a specific property, I would start with comparable closed sales, current competing listings, condition, usable outdoor space, layout and location. Then I would examine whether the development changes the property’s appeal to its likely buyer.

A home close to shops and restaurants may suit someone who values convenience. A home farther away may suit someone who prefers a quieter setting but still wants access. Both can be attractive choices. Their value needs to be supported by the relevant market evidence.

For buyers: choose the address around your daily life

If you are searching for a $2 million to $7 million home, begin with the things you need the property to do for you. Do you want a large usable yard? A single-level layout? A gated setting? Room for guests or a home office? Frequent access to Warner Center or The Commons?

Then compare actual addresses across the West Valley.

Near Warner Center or south of Ventura Boulevard in Woodland Hills

If you expect to visit Warner Center frequently, compare the actual route from each home. A property near the commercial core and one south of Ventura Boulevard may both be marketed as convenient, but they can offer different street conditions and daily routines.

For hillside properties, examine driveway access, slope, usable outdoor space and the effort involved in everyday arrivals. For properties near busier destinations, visit during weekday commuting hours and a weekend evening. Obtain an insurance quote early and verify property-specific conditions rather than relying on a neighborhood label.

Buyer question: Do I want to be close enough to use these destinations frequently, or would I rather travel farther for a setting that better suits me?

Near The Commons or in The Oaks of Calabasas

Start by deciding how you expect to use The Commons: an occasional dinner, a regular shopping stop or a destination you want to reach on foot. Verify the actual pedestrian route, crossings and driveway-to-destination trip before describing a home as walkable or nearby.

If you are considering The Oaks of Calabasas, compare the individual property’s layout, outdoor space and position within the community, then review current HOA dues, governing documents and applicable rules. Sarah’s longtime residency in The Oaks adds firsthand community perspective to that conversation. A home near The Commons and a home in The Oaks should be compared on the priorities they serve, not simply on the Calabasas address.

Tarzana as a comparison for space and everyday living

As a longtime Tarzana resident, I would include Tarzana when a buyer’s priorities are a particular layout, usable yard, home office or indoor-outdoor living. Compare homes at the same budget across Tarzana, Woodland Hills and Calabasas rather than assuming the nearest address to a new development offers the best value.

For south-of-the-boulevard and hillside homes, verify slope, access and outdoor utility at the property itself. A larger recorded lot is not necessarily a larger usable yard. Test the routes you will actually drive, and obtain property-specific insurance information.

Hidden Hills when a gated setting is central to the search

Include Hidden Hills if a guard-gated setting is one of your principal requirements. Compare carrying costs, governing rules, condition, access and the features you will use. Confirm any intended property use directly; do not assume that an address or lot size establishes permission for a particular improvement.

For more neighborhood detail, explore The Oaks of Calabasas and our Calabasas market information.

For a starting point on budget comparisons, read what $2 million, $3 million and $5 million buys in Calabasas, Woodland Hills and Tarzana. Available homes and pricing change, so use current listings and closed sales when making an offer.

Planning a purchase? request a West Valley neighborhood shortlist with your budget, preferred move date and three most important home requirements. We can help you narrow the neighborhoods to compare, identify property tradeoffs and plan a focused search.

For sellers: make the location relevant to your buyer

The strongest use of nearby development in a listing is a specific explanation of how the location serves the buyer.

A Woodland Hills property might offer convenient access to Warner Center while providing outdoor space for entertaining. A Calabasas home might appeal to a buyer who wants to make The Commons part of a regular routine. Those benefits should be described accurately and supported by the property’s actual location and features.

A practical seller plan before your home goes live

1. Build the right competitive set. Review relevant closed sales and the homes a buyer could choose today. Separate remodeled homes from homes needing work, and account for lot utility, layout and community differences.
2. Identify the strongest reasons to choose your property. Translate its actual features into buyer benefits: a usable yard, single-level living, guest space, a gated setting or verified access to everyday destinations.
3. Choose preparation that addresses a buyer’s objections. Assess repairs, presentation, landscaping and photography against cost and likely benefit. Obtain estimates before committing to major renovations.
4. Explain nearby change accurately. Use verified project information and address relevant construction questions. Provide required disclosures with appropriate professional guidance; do not promise future appreciation or guaranteed completion dates.
5. Set a review plan before launch. Agree on when to review inquiries, showing feedback, competing listings and offers. If interest is weak, assess price, presentation and exposure together.

Selling in the next three to twelve months? Request a West Valley pricing and competition review. Send your address, target move date and whether you also need to buy. We can discuss a pricing range, competing homes, preparation priorities and how nearby projects fit your marketing.

Should you buy or sell before the projects are finished?

A completion date alone is a weak basis for timing a purchase or sale.

For buyers, ask whether the home works at today’s price, with today’s surroundings. Review the proposed changes, but make sure the purchase still makes sense if future amenities arrive later than expected.

For sellers, compare the value of waiting with your carrying costs, moving plans and current competition. If you are also buying, evaluate both transactions together. A higher eventual sale price would not necessarily improve your position if your replacement home also becomes more expensive.

The right decision depends on your property and your next move. It should be reviewed with current market information rather than a prediction about a development’s eventual effect.

Frequently asked questions about buying and selling in the West Valley

Is Commons Lane a new development at The Commons in Calabasas?

Yes. Commons Lane is the redevelopment project at The Commons at Calabasas. The developer reports that construction began in January 2026, with new apartments, shops, restaurants and pedestrian areas planned. ^[1]

Is Rams Village already open in Woodland Hills?

The Rams’ temporary practice facility is operating in Woodland Hills. The larger Rams Village mixed-use neighborhood is proposed and described by the team as a project that will be built in phases over many years. ^[2]

Should I pay more for a home because it is near Rams Village?

A premium should be supported by comparable sales and the property’s current features and location. Proposed amenities alone do not establish that a home is worth more or will appreciate.

Should I wait for Commons Lane to finish before selling my Calabasas home?

Review your carrying costs, moving timeline, competing listings and replacement-home options. A development completion target alone does not establish the best time to sell a particular property.

Get a property-specific plan for your next move

Commons Lane and Rams Village give West Valley buyers and sellers useful reasons to reassess their options. The next step is to connect those changes to an actual address, budget and timeframe.

If you are selling, request a pricing and positioning review. Share your property address and preferred timing so we can discuss comparable sales, competing listings and how to present your home’s location.

If you are buying, request a West Valley neighborhood comparison. Share your budget and priorities so we can help you evaluate homes in Calabasas, Woodland Hills, Tarzana and Hidden Hills.

Call Getzels Group at (818) 535-5337.

About Nathaniel Getzels and Sarah Anderson

Nathaniel Getzels is the founder of Getzels Group, powered by Christie’s International Real Estate Southern California. A longtime Tarzana resident and member of the Calabasas Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, he has maintained an office in Calabasas for 17 years across different brokerage affiliations. His partner, Sarah Anderson, is a longtime resident of The Oaks of Calabasas, bringing firsthand knowledge of the community and its lifestyle. Together, they advise buyers and sellers throughout Calabasas, Hidden Hills, Woodland Hills, Tarzana and surrounding Los Angeles communities.

Sources and project status

Project information checked October 4, 2026. Plans and completion targets may change. Property photos illustrate previously sold homes in Calabasas and Tarzana. The Rams Village image is a conceptual rendering of a proposed development, not a photograph of completed construction.

1. The Commons at Calabasas — official construction updates and FAQ. Accessed October 4, 2026. The latest construction schedule displayed at review covers July–September 2026.
2. Los Angeles Rams — Rams Village official project plans and FAQ. Accessed October 4, 2026.
3. Getzels Group — 4467 Vanalden Avenue, Tarzana. Source of the property photographs; the property page identifies the home as sold November 10, 2022.
4. Realtor.com Calabasas market summary. Summary labeled September 2026; reviewed October 4, 2026. Historical charts on the page are separately labeled through August 2026.
5. Realtor.com Woodland Hills neighborhood market summary. Summary labeled September 2026; reviewed October 4, 2026. Historical charts on the page are separately labeled through August 2026.
6. Getzels Group 4701 Luna Court property page. Calabasas photograph; the page identifies the home as sold June 12, 2026.