Why Live in Northpointe
Northpointe in Sacramento features ranch-style and new traditional Craftsman-style homes from the 1980s and early ‘90s, characterized by multiple roof gables, wide driveways, and prominent two-car garages. These three- and four-bedroom homes, ranging from 1,200 to 2,600 square feet, are situated along wide, sidewalk-lined streets with yards landscaped with gravel or dotted with oak and cottonwood trees. North Pointe Park, a 2-acre greenspace, offers a playground and picnic tables, while the nearby 10-acre Robla Community Park includes soccer pitches, a skate park, and shaded swing sets. The expansive 265-acre Hansen Ranch Park Site, located about 3 miles northwest, provides dirt-packed hiking trails and wildlife protection. Local dining options include Taqueria Zapotlanejo and Bing’s Market, a family-owned deli with a sandwich counter and butcher shop. The Promenade at Sacramento Gateway, 4 miles southwest, features big-box stores like Target and national retailers. The annual Aftershock Festival at Discovery Park, 7 miles southwest, draws crowds for rock music and local food vendors. Interstate 80 and Interstate 5 provide access to the area, with Sacramento International Airport 9 miles northwest. Sacramento Regional Transit buses and light rail trains serve the neighborhood, complemented by bike lanes. Schools in the area include Robla Elementary, Norwood Junior High, Grant Union High, and Futures High, all with good ratings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northpointe a good place to live?
Northpointe is a good place to live. Northpointe is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Northpointe has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly dense in population with 13.3 people per acre and a median age of 36. The average household income is $103,053 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 26.6% of residents. A majority of residents in Northpointe are home owners, with 23.2% of residents renting and 76.8% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Northpointe can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Northpointe neighborhood guide.
Is Northpointe, CA a safe neighborhood?
Northpointe, CA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Northpointe?
The median home price in Northpointe is $489,925. If you put a 20% down payment of $98,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.15%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,390 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $102K a year to afford the median home price in Northpointe. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Northpointe is $103K.
What are the best public schools in Northpointe?
The best public schools that serve Northpointe are:
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Are home prices dropping in Northpointe?
Yes, home prices in Northpointe are down 2% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Northpointe, CA
On average, homes in Northpointe, Sacramento sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Northpointe, Sacramento over the last 12 months is $477,950, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$477,950
Median Single Family Sale Price
$477,950
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$297
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
18
Median List Price
$489,925
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-1%
