This is the Northridge Q2 2026 quarterly market data page - May 2026 snapshot of price, days on market, list-to-sale, inventory, and closed sales, broken out by sub-neighborhood and price band. I am Brian Cooper, REALTOR at eXp Realty (DRE# 01434286). Northridge sits at the center of the northwest San Fernando Valley, with Cal State Northridge as a defining anchor and a wide range of inventory from older 1950s-60s ranch tracts through the gated Northridge Estates and the larger Sherwood Forest equestrian-adjacent lots. ZIPs 91324, 91325, 91326.
Headline numbers (Q2 2026)
May 2026 snapshot for the Northridge detached single-family market. Pulled from Combined LA County MLS on the first business day of the month. ZIPs 91324 (north), 91325 (south of Devonshire), and a portion of 91326 (Northridge-adjacent). Single-family detached only; condos and townhomes are tracked separately. Sherwood Forest (the larger-lot area near Cal State Northridge) and Northridge Estates (gated) flagged in the sub-area breakdown.
The $925K median is up 3.7% year-over-year - tracking northwest San Fernando Valley appreciation. DOM at 20 days and LTS at 99.0% put Northridge in a tight seller's market. The CSUN-adjacent rental demand from students, faculty, and staff adds a year-round investor-buyer slice that the other northwest valley cities do not have as strongly.
| Metric | May 2026 value | vs May 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price (SFR) | $925,000 | +3.7% |
| Median days on market | 20 | +2 days |
| List-to-sale ratio | 99.0% | -0.3 pts |
| Active inventory (SFR) | 168 | +19% |
| Closed sales (trailing 90 days) | 388 | +5% |
| Months of supply | 1.3 | +0.2 |
| New listings (May) | 182 | +10% |
| Price per sqft (median) | $478 | +2.9% |
Inventory and supply
Active inventory in Northridge is 168 detached homes at the May snapshot, up 19% year-over-year. The increase is concentrated in the $1.0M-$1.3M Sherwood Forest and Northridge North move-up band. Older central Northridge inventory under $850K is barely changed. Months of supply runs 1.3 citywide - tight seller's market.
Above $1.4M, supply runs roughly 2.5 months - moderate. Sherwood Forest (the larger-lot 0.5-1+ acre area) inventory is perennially thin because of the fixed parcel count and low turnover. Northridge Estates (gated community) inventory typically 4-8 active listings. The luxury slice above $1.8M is small in count but distinctive in character.
New listings in May totaled 182, up 10% from May 2025. LAUSD school calendar drives Q2 buyer urgency. Northridge feeds into a mix of LAUSD elementary and middle schools and Cleveland Charter / Granada Hills Charter for high school. School boundary verification matters for any specific address.
Days on market trend
20-day median DOM is two days slower than May 2025. Northridge DOM follows the broader northwest San Fernando Valley curve. The CSUN adjacency adds a year-round baseline of student-housing and faculty-housing demand that smooths the seasonal curve modestly compared to Porter Ranch or Granada Hills.
By price band: under $800K is moving in 15 days. $900K-$1.1M at 20 days. $1.2M-$1.5M at 28 days. Above $1.6M, DOM extends to 42+ days. Sherwood Forest larger-lot homes typically run 30-50 days; Northridge Estates gated homes 35-55 days because of the smaller buyer pool.
| Price band | Median DOM | Sample size (90 days) |
|---|---|---|
| Under $800K | 15 | 82 |
| $800K - $1.0M | 19 | 128 |
| $1.0M - $1.2M | 22 | 78 |
| $1.2M - $1.5M | 28 | 52 |
| $1.5M - $1.9M | 42 | 28 |
| $1.9M+ | 62 | 20 |
By-neighborhood breakdown
Northridge divides into several distinct sub-areas. Sherwood Forest (the larger-lot 0.5-1+ acre tracts near Cal State Northridge) carries the highest median at $1.85M. Northridge Estates (gated community south of Devonshire) at $1.62M. North Northridge (the family-buyer tracts north of Devonshire) at $1.05M. Central Northridge (the broad 1950s-60s ranch tracts) at $895K. South Northridge (older inventory south of Roscoe) at $825K. The CSUN-adjacent rental-investment slice operates as its own sub-market.
Sherwood Forest is the most distinctive sub-area. Lot sizes are 0.5-1.5+ acres, many parcels have horse-keeping permission, mature trees, and a semi-rural character despite the proximity to CSUN. The buyer pool there overlaps with the equestrian buyers in Chatsworth's Indian Springs.
| Sub-area | Median price | Median DOM | Active |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood Forest | $1,850,000 | 45 | 10 |
| Northridge Estates (gated) | $1,620,000 | 38 | 6 |
| Northridge West | $1,180,000 | 22 | 18 |
| North Northridge | $1,050,000 | 20 | 32 |
| Central Northridge | $895,000 | 18 | 52 |
| South Northridge | $825,000 | 17 | 30 |
| CSUN-adjacent (investment) | $885,000 | 22 | 20 |
By-price-band breakdown
The $800K-$1.1M bands together represent 64% of trailing-90-day closings. That is the family-buyer and entry-investor heart of the Northridge market. Above $1.2M is a smaller slice anchored in Northridge West, Sherwood Forest, and Northridge Estates. Below $800K is mostly older South and Central Northridge inventory.
Buyers in the $1.5M+ band have some leverage - LTS at that level runs 97%. Sellers under $1M are in the strongest position; well-presented Central and North Northridge homes routinely see multiple offers in 14-20 days. CSUN-adjacent investment buyers add bid competition in the $750K-$950K band specifically for rental-suitable properties.
| Price band | Closings (90d) | % of total | Median LTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $800K | 82 | 21.1% | 99.4% |
| $800K - $1.0M | 128 | 33.0% | 99.2% |
| $1.0M - $1.2M | 78 | 20.1% | 98.8% |
| $1.2M - $1.5M | 52 | 13.4% | 98.4% |
| $1.5M - $1.9M | 28 | 7.2% | 97.5% |
| $1.9M+ | 20 | 5.2% | 96.8% |
Buyer takeaway
For Northridge buyers in Q2 2026, the playbook varies by sub-area and use case. Under $1M family-buyer in Central or North Northridge: tight market, clean pre-approval, ready to decide. CSUN-adjacent investment buyers: pre-qualify for non-owner-occupied financing, underwrite the rental math carefully (vacancy, repair reserves). Sherwood Forest larger-lot: specialized search, plan for 30-50 day timeline. Northridge Estates gated: discretionary buyer profile, longer search timeline acceptable.
School boundary verification matters. LAUSD elementary and middle school boundaries vary across Northridge sub-areas. High school options include Cleveland Charter, Granada Hills Charter, and Birmingham Community Charter depending on boundary and magnet enrollment - verify on the LAUSD and individual school sites. Public-data amenity analysis only.
Seller takeaway
Sellers in Northridge under $1.1M face a strong market through Q2. List in May-June for peak buyer attention. CSUN-adjacent investment-tier homes (typically 3-bed / 2-bath ranches in the $800K-$950K range) see baseline investor demand year-round on top of family-buyer Q2 surge. $1.2M-$1.5M: pricing precision matters; the Northridge West and North Northridge resale comp pool is large and buyers compare actively.
Price-reduced Northridge listings sold for 96.5% of original list on average in May. The most common pricing mistake: anchoring to Sherwood Forest or Northridge Estates comps when listing in Central Northridge (different sub-markets, different buyer pools). Sub-area specificity matters for accurate pricing.
How this data is compiled
Source: Combined LA County MLS, pulled on the first business day of each month. Geographic scope is the Northridge community within the City of Los Angeles, ZIPs 91324, 91325, and a portion of 91326. Single-family detached only. Sherwood Forest larger-lot inventory flagged in the sub-area breakdown; Northridge Estates gated flagged separately.
Methodology: medians across closed transactions in the snapshot month. DOM is median across trailing 90 days. LTS is original-list to final-sale. Active inventory is point-in-time on the first of the month. Year-over-year is same-month comparison.
Custom comp pulls for specific tracts, school boundary verification, the CSUN-adjacent investment segment, or the Sherwood Forest larger-lot sub-segment available on request. The /data-room archive carries monthly snapshots back to 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Northridge as of May 2026?
The May 2026 median single-family sale price in Northridge is $925,000, up 3.7% year-over-year. Pulled from Combined LA County MLS, detached only. Sub-area medians range from $825K (South Northridge) to $1.85M (Sherwood Forest). Central Northridge anchors the family-buyer core at $895K.
How fast are Northridge homes selling?
Median DOM in May 2026 is 20 days citywide. Under $800K moves in 15 days, $900K-$1.1M in 19-20 days, $1.5M+ in 42+ days. CSUN-adjacent investment-tier homes see baseline investor demand year-round which smooths the seasonal curve modestly. Q2 is the highest-velocity window.
What is Sherwood Forest Northridge?
Sherwood Forest is the larger-lot tract area near Cal State Northridge - 0.5-1.5+ acre parcels, many with horse-keeping permission, mature trees, semi-rural character. May 2026 median is $1.85M with 45-day DOM. Inventory perennially thin. Buyer pool overlaps with Chatsworth Indian Springs equestrian buyers.
Is Northridge good for rental investment?
Yes - CSUN adjacency creates baseline year-round demand for student housing, faculty housing, and staff housing. Investment-tier homes (3-bed / 2-bath ranches in the $800K-$950K range) are the most common rental-investment target. Rental math needs careful underwriting (LA city rent control, vacancy assumptions, repair reserves). Pre-qualify for non-owner-occupied financing before searching.
Is Northridge a buyer's or seller's market right now?
Citywide Northridge is a tight seller's market - 1.3 months of supply, 99.0% list-to-sale, 20-day DOM. Under $1.1M is the strongest seller's tier with multiple offers common. Above $1.5M shifts toward more balance. Sherwood Forest and Northridge Estates operate with longer DOM but consistently solid LTS.
What schools serve Northridge?
LAUSD elementary and middle schools vary across sub-areas. High school options include Cleveland Charter, Granada Hills Charter, and Birmingham Community Charter depending on boundary and magnet enrollment. Verify boundary on LAUSD site and individual school sites for any specific address. Cleveland and Granada Hills Charter both have strong GreatSchools scores.
Where does this Northridge data come from?
Combined LA County MLS, pulled on the first business day of each month. Geographic scope is the Northridge community within the City of Los Angeles, ZIPs 91324, 91325, and a portion of 91326. Single-family detached only. Same methodology quarter to quarter.
