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Northridge, is located in the Northwest part of the San Fernando Valley, and is sheltered by the majestic Santa Susana Mountains. Most of the real estate in Northridge is level land. However, on the north end of the community there are mountainous. Northridge is located about 30 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles. Real estate prices range from around $400,000 to over a million dollars for single-family residences. The median sale price for homes in Northridge is $580,000. The community is comprised of 17 square miles and has a population of 85,000 people.

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Some of the earliest community history revolves around a watering hole that was located in the area of the intersection of current day Roscoe and Parthenia Boulevards. It was used as a gathering spot for the Gabrielino Indians and later the Spanish who explored Missions in the area. Northridge was the only San Fernando Valley station on the Southern Pacific Railroad line in the late 1800’s. Once water was brought to the Valley, Northridge real estate was used primarily for agricultural purposes. The groves of orange trees that stand in front of CSUN were originally planted in the 1920’s and are some of the last remaining groves from the San Fernando Valleys early days. In the 40's and 50's, the community earned the slogan "The Horse Capital of the World." Many horses were raced and shown at Devonshire Downs. California State University Northridge, originally established in the late 50's became a major University and now is one of the valley's largest employers. In the mid 60's, the emergence and growth of the Porter Ranch Estates spurred business activity in general. The area became the home of many major industrial firms. The community went through major trauma in the shape of a 6.8 earthquake in January of 1994. However, it has emerged more vibrant than ever.

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