Why Live in Northridge
Northridge in Bowie features homes built from the 1980s through the 2000s, including Colonial Revival and Craftsman-style houses, many with attached garages. Townhouses, typically with three bedrooms, are also available. The neighborhood is served by several HOAs that handle maintenance and park upkeep. Northridge Park is a central feature, offering a pond, loop trail, pavilions, and sightings of local wildlife. The Northridge Swim & Tennis Club includes an outdoor pool, playground, tennis court, and clubhouse, and hosts a swim team for ages 8 to 18. Residents are close to the Patuxent Research Refuge, a 12,000-acre wildlife preserve with hiking trails and a nature center, and the Bowie Golf Club, a public course with a pro shop. Bowie Town Center, six miles south, offers over 70 restaurants and retailers, anchored by Macy’s, and includes a Safeway for groceries. East Moon Asian Bistro nearby serves Chinese and Japanese fusion dishes. Commuters have access to U.S. Route 50, leading 18 miles west to downtown Washington, D.C., and public transit options include WMATA buses and the Seabrook Train Station, four miles west, with MARC and Amtrak services. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 22 miles away. Northridge has a crime rate below the national average.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northridge a good place to live?
Northridge is a good place to live. Northridge is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Northridge is a neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Northridge has 1 park for recreational activities. It has a median age of 48. The average household income is $178,107 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 54.5% of residents. A majority of residents in Northridge are home owners, with 8% of residents renting and 92% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Northridge can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Northridge neighborhood guide.
Is Northridge, MD a safe neighborhood?
Northridge, MD is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Northridge?
The median home price in Northridge is $825,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $165,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $4,280 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $183K a year to afford the median home price in Northridge. The average household income in Northridge is $178K.
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Home Trends in Northridge, MD
On average, homes in Northridge, Bowie sell after 46 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Northridge, Bowie over the last 12 months is $849,000, up 134% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$849,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$789,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$295,000
Median Studio Sale Price
$40,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$317
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
24
Median List Price
$825,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
134%