Northridge Homes for Sale in Highlands Ranch, CO
As the founding north-central village of Highlands Ranch along South Broadway and C-470 in ZIP code 80126, Northridge is prized for its towering mature trees, generous yard sizes, and immediate proximity to the Northridge Recreation Center and High Line Canal trail network. Browse active MLS listings immediately below, then review our builder and electrical engineer evaluation covering renovation equity, mechanical systems, and Douglas County schools.
Northridge — Live REcolorado Active & Under-Contract Market Scorecard
🏡 Single-Family Detached Homes
| Live REcolorado MLS Metric | Current Value |
|---|---|
| Active Homes For Sale | 4 Active Homes |
| Homes Under Contract / Pending | 3 Under Contract |
| Median Active List Price | $675,000 |
| Average Active List Price | $753,750 |
| Active Price Range (Low – High) | $645,000 – $1,045,000 |
| Active Price Per SqFt ($/SqFt) | $269/SqFt |
| % of Active Homes with a Price Reduction | 100% |
🏘️ Condos, Townhomes & Patio Homes
| Live REcolorado MLS Metric | Current Value |
|---|---|
| Active Homes For Sale | 3 Active Homes |
| Homes Under Contract / Pending | 0 Under Contract |
| Median Active List Price | $399,900 |
| Average Active List Price | $403,633 |
| Active Price Range (Low – High) | $336,000 – $475,000 |
| Active Price Per SqFt ($/SqFt) | $293/SqFt |
| % of Active Homes with a Price Reduction | 33% |
🏠 Featured Active Homes in Northridge, Highlands Ranch
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Mature Tree Canopies, Generous Yards & Instant C-470 Access
Where the story of modern Highlands Ranch began in the early 1980s, Northridge remains one of the most desirable and centrally connected districts in Douglas County. Positioned in ZIP code 80126 immediately south of C-470 between South Broadway and South University Boulevard, Northridge offers something that brand-new subdivisions simply cannot manufacture: forty-foot shade trees, wide cul-de-sac setbacks, deep private backyards, and direct pedestrian access to the High Line Canal and Northridge Park.
Commuters love Northridge because you can pull out of your driveway and be on C-470, South Broadway, or South University Boulevard in under three minutes—avoiding the longer north-south arterial drives from the southern edge of the community. At the same time, winding residential streets, pocket parks, and greenbelt underpasses keep the interior of the neighborhood remarkably quiet and walkable.
Architecture, Lot Profiles & Northridge Data Breakdown
Northridge showcases a compelling blend of architectural styles and price points. Buyers will find classic 1980s and 1990s two-story, ranch, and tri-level single-family homes—many completely reimagined by local builders and designers with open-concept structural beams and chef's kitchens—alongside low-maintenance townhomes and condos near Plaza Drive (such as Clocktower, Carlyle Park, and Chalet Townhomes) and custom estates perched along the southern bluff above the Historic Mansion.
| District Attribute | Northridge Profile | Builder & Buyer Takeaway |
|---|---|---|
| Residence Types & Eras | Established 1980s and 1990s single-family two-story, ranch, and tri-level homes, lock-and-leave townhomes and condos, and custom ridgeline estates. | Dimensional lumber framing and generous lot widths make Northridge one of the top renovation and equity-building districts in Douglas County. |
| Finished Square Footage | Single-family residences typically span 1,800 to 4,200 finished square feet, with townhomes starting around 1,200 square feet and custom estates exceeding 5,500 square feet. | Finishing or modernizing a basement adds substantial functional living space at a fraction of the cost per square foot of above-grade additions. |
| Lot Sizes & Landscaping | Generous 0.16 to 0.30+ acre single-family parcels framed by mature cottonwoods, maples, pines, and direct greenbelt trail connections. | Deep backyards easily accommodate expanded composite decks, pergolas, outdoor kitchens, and private garden beds. |
| Commute & Shopping | Immediate two-minute access to C-470, South Broadway, University Boulevard, The Streets at SouthGlenn, and Littleton / DTC employment corridors. | Saves 10 to 15 minutes round-trip each day for commuters heading to Littleton, Englewood, downtown Denver, or the Denver Tech Center. |
| Community Amenities & HOA | Anchored by the Northridge Recreation Center (indoor tennis pavilion and aquatics), plus full access to Eastridge, Westridge, Southridge, and Backcountry trails. | Always review property-specific HOA disclosures and architectural guidelines during due diligence when evaluating any Northridge home or condo. |
What an Residential Builder & Engineer Shares as General Considerations in Northridge
Northridge homes have some of the strongest structural bones in Highlands Ranch, and buyers who understand how to evaluate 1980s and 1990s mechanical and structural systems can capture remarkable long-term value. As detailed in our Builder's Guide to Buying Older Homes in Highlands Ranch, here are the four technical priorities we help you know what to ask your licensed inspector regarding on every Northridge walkthrough:
- Main Electrical Panel Amperage & Modern Load Planning: Many 1980s and early-1990s Northridge homes were built with 100-amp or 125-amp service panels. As a engineer, I help you know what to ask your licensed inspector regarding the service entrance cable, meter housing, and breaker bus to determine whether the panel has already been upgraded to 200-amp service or how to budget a clean upgrade for EV chargers, remodeled kitchens, and central A/C condensers.
- Sewer Lateral Camera Scopes & Plumbing Supply Lines: Because Northridge boasts mature 35-to-45-year-old shade trees along front yards, a sewer scope is non-negotiable during inspection to check for root intrusion at pipe joints. We also check interior supply piping to confirm copper or modern PEX updates and verify water heater expansion tanks and pressure regulators.
- Exterior Siding, Window Envelopes & Deck Ledger Framing: Many Northridge residences have already been upgraded to James Hardie fiber-cement siding and double-pane vinyl or fiberglass windows. Where original wood composite siding or aging redwood decks remain, we help you know what to ask your licensed inspector regarding ledger-board flashing, post footings, and south/west window glazing seals—using any deferred maintenance as smart negotiation leverage.
- Opening Traditional Floor Plans for Modern Equity: Classic 1980s and 1990s layouts often separate the kitchen from the dining and family rooms with framed partition walls. Because we design and build custom kitchen and main-level remodels, we can tell you right in the kitchen during a showing whether a wall is non-bearing or requires an engineered flush beam.
Northridge Recreation Center, Parks & Douglas County School Feeders
Anchored at 8800 S Broadway, the HRCA Northridge Recreation Center serves as the racquet sports and fitness cornerstone of the north side, featuring the community's indoor tennis pavilion, outdoor lighted tennis courts, nine racquetball courts, indoor and outdoor aquatic facilities, and full cardio/strength studios, as covered in our HRCA Recreation Centers Guide. Just outside your back door, paved greenbelt paths connect Northridge Park, Sand Creek Park, Dad Clark Park, and the historic High Line Canal trail.
Families in Northridge are served by the Douglas County School District, with walk-in neighborhood elementary schools including Northridge Elementary, Bear Canyon Elementary, and Sand Creek Elementary. Depending on exact street boundaries, middle and high school feeders route to Cresthill Middle School and Highlands Ranch High School or Ranch View Middle School and Mountain Vista High School, with STEM School Highlands Ranch located right on Dad Clark Drive on the northern edge of the district.
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