Why Live in Northgate
Northgate in Sacramento, CA, developed between the 1950s and early 1980s, features a mix of split-level homes, bungalows, and ranch-style houses. Many homes have two-car garages, stucco or vinyl exteriors, and some include partial stone facades and barrel-tile roofs. The neighborhood’s homes are often close-set with fenced-in front yards adorned with cypress and oak trees. Northgate’s largest parks, such as Stauch School Park and Ninos Park, offer playgrounds, sports fields, and community gardens. Ninos Parkway, a 1-mile paved trail, connects Ninos Park to Rio Tierra Junior High and will soon feature the Grassland Garden, a pollinator habitat. Northgate Boulevard is the main commercial area, hosting grocery stores like Foods Co and local businesses such as Kiki’s Chicken Place and Anthony’s Italian Cuisine. The Promenade at Sacramento Gateway and Natomas Marketplace, less than 3 miles away, provide additional shopping options. The Gardenland Northgate Neighborhood Association organizes community events, including a Dia De Los Muertos celebration. Northgate is conveniently located about a mile from Interstate 80 and 3 miles from Interstate 5, with bike lanes and bus stops along Northgate Boulevard leading to Downtown Sacramento, 4 miles away. Sacramento McClellan Airport is 8 miles away, and Sacramento International Airport is 11 miles away. Schools in the area include Strauch Elementary, Smythe Academy of Arts & Sciences, and Rio Tierra Junior High, with Grant Union High School located 3 miles outside the neighborhood.
Home Trends in Northgate, CA
On average, homes in Northgate, Sacramento sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Northgate, Sacramento over the last 12 months is $402,450, up 81% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$402,450
Median Single Family Sale Price
$402,450
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$226,900
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$370,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$290,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$340
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Last 12 months Home Sales
24
Median List Price
$437,990
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
81%
