Northrup Houses for Sale

Northrup in Sacramento is a vibrant neighborhood located a few miles east of the state capital and California State University Sacramento Campus. Popular with students and faculty, the area features a youthful atmosphere with a median age of 34. Housing includes a mix of townhomes, condos, and ranch-style single-family homes from the 1960s, with about 90% of residents renting. Dining options are diverse, with eateries like Taqueria El Perrones, Boiling Avenue, and Blue House Korean BBQ on Howe Avenue, and Namaste Sacramandu and Freshmedi Mediterranean & Afghan Cuisine on the east end. For groceries, residents have Safeway and Raley’s nearby. Retail choices include Marshalls, Ross, and the Arden Fair mall. Outdoor activities are centered around Swanston Park, which offers a playground, sports courts, and a splash pad, while Sutter’s Landing Regional Park features a skatepark, trails, and a dog park. Indoor fitness is available at 24-Hour Fitness on Fulton Avenue. Children attend schools in the San Juan Unified School District, with Greer Elementary and Encina Preparatory High School serving the area, and Sacramento Country Day School as a highly rated private option. Northrup is well-connected, with Interstate 80 providing access to downtown, Roseville, Rockland, the Bay Area, and Lake Tahoe. The Sacramento Regional Transit system and Sacramento International Airport, less than a half hour away, further enhance connectivity.