Northridge
Neighborhood in Salinas, California
Monterey County 93906
Hot on-the-market homes
Houses in Northridge tend to sell quickly as there are usually few on the market due to a lack of supply. Most houses here were built in the 1970s and ‘80s in the ranch style and sit on small lots in subdivisions. Sidewalks are shaded by trees throughout the neighborhood. Prices range from around $530,000 to $700,000, with updated homes on the higher end. Condos and townhouses are typically found in gated communities, with amenities like outdoor pools, and go from $250,000 to $560,000. Manufactured homes in 55-plus communities start at $100,000.
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Many stores to be explored
The Northridge Mall is the largest mall in Monterey County. Since opening in 1974, its has been a staple for the area, bringing in millions of visitors every year. It features 130 stores such as Macy’s and Old Navy, a food court, bowling alley and movie theater. On main street, there are shopping centers with big-box retailers like Target scattered with fast-food and chain restaurants like Olive Garden. Groceries can be picked up at the Safeway or the Walmart Supercenter in nearby Westridge Plaza.
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Schools with vocational opportunities
Northridge students can begin their education at Henry F. Kammann Elementary School and then go on to Harden Middle. The schools score a C-minus and C-plus, respectively, on Niche. North Salinas High offers vocational opportunities like their health academy with classes such as Sports Medicine and Foundations of Nursing that help students progress into a CNA program. There are also career training programs in food services and computer sciences. North Salinas High receives a B-minus overall on Niche.Parks and The Tot Lot
A short drive from the mall, Northgate Park features a basketball court surrounded by grassy fields where new palm trees have been planted. The playground has two slides and plenty of objects to climb. For more recreational options, Northgate Tot Lot, a 6-minute walk away, has more playground equipment and a swing set.
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Important to know
Any area near the Northridge Mall will get heavy traffic during events like the Monster Jam in May and Salinas Rodeo in July, which happen in close-by neighbor, Sherwood Gardens.
Accessible by sidewalks, streets and freeways
Adjacent to US 101, residents have access to the city of Monterey, known for the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Pebble Beach. “Northridge has a lot of access to public transportation,” says Carbone. It’s a part of the Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) where the 41 Northridge-Salinas via East Alisal route makes stops at the mall and the Natividad Medical Center.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Martin Sanchez
Martin Sanchez
Orion Realty Group
(831) 540-1667
53 Total Sales
1 in Northridge
$615,000 Price
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Jorge Edeza
Jorge Edeza
Remax Property Experts
(831) 273-8618
103 Total Sales
5 in Northridge
$195K - $409K Price Range
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Joe Gallagher
Joe Gallagher
Sotheby’s International Realty
(831) 250-1666
43 Total Sales
1 in Northridge
$550,000 Price
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Regina Shaw
Regina Shaw
Intero Real Estate Services
(831) 273-3582
112 Total Sales
16 in Northridge
$67K - $665K Price Range
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Michelle Arensdorf
Michelle Arensdorf
Park Place Realty
(831) 202-3334
32 Total Sales
2 in Northridge
$323K - $585K Price Range
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Margaret Salazar
Margaret Salazar
Responds QuicklyCentury 21 Showcase Realtors
(831) 484-7935
39 Total Sales
5 in Northridge
$570K - $645K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Sherwood Park
Tatum's Garden Fully Inclusive Accessible Playground
Santa Rita Park
Laurel Neighborhood Park
Northgate Park
Laurelwood Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Northridge | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Northridge Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Northridge, Salinas sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Northridge, Salinas over the last 12 months is $607,500, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$605,000
Median Sale Price
$607,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$635,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$925,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$385,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
72
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
8%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$528
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,715
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Median Year Built
1971
Months of Supply
1.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,290
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,436
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
987
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
593
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 1412 - 3pm
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Saturday, Jun 141 - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
8,678
Median Age
34
Population Density
16 ppl/acre
Population under 18
30%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$78,778
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$88,641
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
73%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
14.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.9%
% Population in Labor Force
66.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
16''
Average Winter Low Temperature
41°F
Average Summer High Temperature
72°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
60
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
64
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
35
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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