Northridge Real Estate & Houses for Sale
Northridge offers an unique mix of areas that are both busy and quiet. Even though the ambience is not the liveliest in this part of the city with the bars in nearby neighbourhoods, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink since they are generally located around the corner. 100 Street in particular offers a broad selection of nightlife. At the same time, this area is great for those who enjoy a quiet atmosphere, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue.
Transportation
Traveling as a pedestrian is reasonably feasible for residents in Northridge; running daily errands is convenient without needing a vehicle. However, biking is at times challenging in Northridge. Thankfully, the bicycling network is rather comprehensive, and it is a flat ride to most locations. Driving is very often the best mode of transportation in Northridge. It is straightforward to come across a place to park, and most houses for sale are a very short car ride from the closest highway. On the other hand, Northridge is not very transit friendly. Nonetheless, the neighbourhood is linked by a few bus lines, and bus stops are not very far-removed from most houses.
Housing
Around 55% of the units in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners and 45% are rented. Small apartment buildings are the predominant housing type, representing roughly 40% of dwellings in this area, and the remaining properties are mainly single detached homes. Most of the housing growth in this part of the city has happened following the year 2000. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of three bedroom and two bedroom homes.
Services
It is a short distance to access daycares and schools from any location in Northridge. With respect to food, it is generally practical for house buyers in this neighbourhood to shop for their groceries on foot. In addition, Northridge is a fairly good place in which to go out to eat or go to a cafe. It is also convenient to access a variety of clothing stores without a car.