Northridge is a residential suburb near CJ Brown Reservoir
Northridge is a residential suburb just north of Springfield and just west of the C.J. Brown Reservoir and Buck Creek State Park. The community transitioned from mostly agricultural to mostly residential in the 60s and 70s — a transition that continues today as new subdivisions spring up around the area. “It’s basically just a quiet place to live,” says Realtor Theresa Jennings of Re/Max Victory, who has worked in the area for over 16 years. “It’s a nice residential community, close to the reservoir if you like fishing, and close to town for everything else. What you see is what you get.”
A mix of ranch-style homes and contemporary two-story builds
Northridge’s housing market is mostly made up of midcentury ranch-style homes and more modern subdivisions featuring larger two-story homes. New developments continue to spring up around the community. There are also a fair number of single-story condos scattered around. Most ranch-style homes go for $180,000 to $300,000, while larger modern homes generally sell for $300,000 to $500,000. Condos, meanwhile, can go for anywhere from $140,000 to a little over $300,000.
Just a short drive from Buck Creek State Park
Moorefield Family Park near the center of Northridge features a playground, a baseball diamond and a public fishing lake. The Pappy Maine Baseball Fields on the south side are used by the local Little League. Residents looking to spend more time outside have a few nearby options. The largest, closest and most popular of these is Buck Creek State Park. The park, which borders Northridge to the east, encompasses the C.J. Brown Reservoir and offers tons of recreational options. These include swimming, fishing and boating on the lake, and camping, hiking and disc golf on land. Over a dozen miles of trail run along the eastern and western shores of the lake, and are popular with hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders. “The reservoir and the state park can get pretty busy in the summer,” Jennings says. “It’s got the best beach in the area, and it’s a great place to cool off.” Local bikers enjoy easy access to the Simon Kenton Trail, a paved 32-mile trail that passes along the east side of the community and connects to the extensive Miami Valley Trails network.
Retail is concentrated in the heart of the community
Northridge is almost entirely made up of housing and farmland. However, there is a small commercial area at the heart of the community along Moorefield Road. This area is where locals will find the small Northridge Shopping Center, which is home to most of the community’s shops, including the Market at the Ridge grocery store. The Northridge Lanes bowling alley is just across the street from the shopping center, and often serves as a meetup spot for community members. The alley is also home to King Pin Restaurant and Bar, one of the only eateries — and the only bar — in Northridge. While shopping and dining options within the community are limited, Northridge residents are within a 15-minute drive of West Springfield’s shopping centers, which are home to a variety of restaurants and big-box retailers.
Part of Northeastern Local School District
The local public schools are all located on a single campus on the east side of the community, and are overseen by Springfield's Northeastern Local School District, which has a B-minus rating on Niche. Kenton Ridge Elementary School has a B rating, while both Kenton Ridge Middle School and Kenton Ridge High School have B-minuses. Kenton Ridge High offers advanced courses through its College Credit Plus program, which partners with nearby colleges like Clark State College in Springfield.
Culturefest and Summer Arts in nearby Springfield
The local event schedule is fairly limited, though community events are occasionally held at Moorefield Family Park and the adjacent public library. Locals looking for a bit of entertainment usually head to Springfield, which hosts a few festivals throughout the year, including the Springfield Summer Arts Festival in July, and the September CultureFest.
Multiple commuting routes in and out of town
Three highways, state Routes 72 and 4, and U.S. Route 68, run north-south through Northridge, connecting the community to Springfield and Interstate 70 to the south, and Urbana to the north. There is no regular bus service in the area, so most residents rely on private transportation to get around. It’s a roughly 7-mile drive from Northridge to the center of Springfield, and just over 30 miles to Downtown Dayton. It’s also about 30 miles to Dayton International Airport, which offers direct flights to 12 destinations across the U.S.
