Why Live in North Riverside
North Riverside is a hilly Sandy Springs community that borders the Chattahoochee River, offering quiet suburban living close to the city’s bustling downtown area. “A lot of them are beautiful homes, with beautiful vistas of the river,” says Ronda Smith, president of the Sandy Springs Council of Neighborhoods. The area is just down the road from a 24-acre nature preserve and less than 3 miles from the City Springs downtown entertainment district. The community has nearly 200 homes across two subdivisions. “They really are a mixed bag,” Smith says. “There are some mid-century moderns, some more Craftsman styles.” Most homes date back to the 1960s and 1970s, though a few have been torn down and rebuilt. Lots are large, many around a full acre or more, and homes are set back from the street. The average size of homes in the neighborhood is 3,400 square feet, and most sell for between $700,000 and $1 million. Children in the neighborhood are zoned for Spalding Drive Elementary, which has an A on Niche, and Sandy Springs Middle School, which has a B-plus. North Springs High School is rated A-minus. It has multiple magnet programs, including pathways in science, math and engineering, as
Frequently Asked Questions
Is North Riverside a good place to live?
North Riverside is a good place to live. North Riverside is considered very car-dependent with minimal transit options. North Riverside is a neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. It has a median age of 52. The average household income is $135,692 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 86.3% of residents. A majority of residents in North Riverside are home owners, with 6.6% of residents renting and 93.4% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving North Riverside can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
North Riverside neighborhood guide.
Is North Riverside, GA a safe neighborhood?
North Riverside, GA 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 North Riverside?
The median home price in North Riverside is $271,675. If you put a 20% down payment of $54,300 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,410 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $60K a year to afford the median home price in North Riverside. The average household income in North Riverside is $136K.
What are the best public schools in North Riverside?
The best public schools that serve North Riverside are:
What are the best private schools in North Riverside?
The best private schools that serve North Riverside are:
- The Mount Vernon School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 4:1 and an average review score of 4.4.
- The Weber School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 8:1 and an average review score of 4.2.
- Mt. Bethel Christian Academy has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 11:1 and an average review score of 4.3.
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Are home prices dropping in North Riverside?
Yes, home prices in North Riverside are down 64% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in North Riverside, GA
On average, homes in North Riverside, Sandy Springs sell after 117 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in North Riverside, Sandy Springs over the last 12 months is $271,675, down 70% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$271,675
Median Single Family Sale Price
$271,675
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$147
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
7
Median List Price
$271,675
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-70%
