Northgate Homes for Sale in Phoenix, AZ

Northgate is a small gated neighborhood of two-story single-family homes in north Phoenix, ZIP 85023, west of 19th Avenue and just north of Greenway Road. The homes were built from about 2006 to 2012, and recent sales put the median near $385,000, which makes it one of the more affordable gated options in this part of the city.

Northgate at a glance

Where: north Phoenix, ZIP 85023, addresses roughly 15900 to 16200 North and 1900 to 2200 West
Homes: two-story single-family homes, about 1,310 to 2,446 sq ft, built about 2006 to 2012 (MLS records)
Community: gated entry; listings describe a community spa, playground and walking path
HOA: Northgate Homeowners Association, an Arizona nonprofit formed in 2006
Schools named in listings: John Jacobs Elementary (Washington Elementary School District) and Thunderbird High School (Glendale Union High School District); confirm boundaries with the district
Recent prices: 11 closed sales May 12 to Oct 22, 2026, median $385,000, about $229 per sq ft

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Where Northgate sits

Northgate's street numbers place it west of 19th Avenue and north of Greenway Road. For a landmark, the City of Phoenix's Cave Creek Golf Course is at 15202 N 19th Ave, on 19th Avenue just south of Greenway. Greenway Road is also the line between two of the City's planning villages: North Mountain Village to the south and Deer Valley Village to the north, so Northgate falls on the Deer Valley side.

Two city parks are close by on the map: Cave Creek - Thunderbird Park at 13670 N 23rd Ave and Deer Valley Park at 19602 N 19th Ave. Interstate 17 is the nearest freeway, the main route north to Happy Valley and south toward central Phoenix.

A local insight: what is changing to the south

The biggest change near Northgate is a few miles south at the old Metrocenter mall site near I-17 and Dunlap. The mall's demolition was finished in September 2025, and a large mixed-use project called The Metropolitan is planned there, with apartments and townhomes from Oakwood Homes. Valley Metro's light rail also reaches the area now: the Metro Parkway station opened on Jan 27, 2024 as the northern end of the B Line, with park-and-ride at the Thelda Williams Transit Center.

For a Northgate owner, that means more shopping and transit options heading your way over the next few years. For a buyer, it is worth watching, because new townhomes nearby will compete with resale homes at similar price points.

The homes

Every home in the recent sales and listings I pulled is a two-story single-family home on a small lot. Sizes run from about 1,310 to 2,446 sq ft, and the larger plans in the 1,800 to 2,200 sq ft range come up most often. Because the homes are 14 to 20 years old, the first things I look at on a showing are the age of the AC units, the water heater and the roof, and whether the original builder-grade finishes have been updated.

Listings describe gated entry, a community spa, a playground and a walking path, and one recent listing notes the HOA fee covers front yard, grounds and street maintenance. Read the association's resale documents for the exact list of what the fee covers and the rules on rentals, parking and exterior changes.

Northgate home prices right now

Northgate is small, so only 4 homes closed in the last 90 days. Looking at six months instead: 11 homes closed from May 12 to Oct 22, 2026, with a median sold price of $385,000 and a median of about $229 per square foot. On Nov 6, 2026 there were 7 active listings priced from $329,900 to $429,900, plus 2 more under contract.

With a sample this small, one or two sales can move the median a lot. If you are selling, the best guide is the two or three closings of your same floor plan.

Who Northgate fits and who it doesn't

It fits a search for a gated community with a newer home than most of 85023 offers, low yard upkeep, and recent prices that have mostly stayed under $450,000.

It may not fit a search for single-level living, a large backyard, a private pool on a big lot or RV parking. The lots are small and the homes are two stories.

An assumable loan angle

Homes in this price range were often bought with FHA or VA loans, and some of those loans can be assumed by a qualified buyer, keeping the seller's original rate. Not every listing will have one, and the buyer still has to qualify with the servicer and cover the seller's equity. My assumable mortgage homes page explains how it works, and I can check a specific Northgate listing for you.

How Northgate compares nearby

Happy Valley: farther north along I-17, with more newer construction and larger homes, at higher prices.
Desert Ridge: in closed sales Aug 8 to Nov 5, 2026, ZIP 85050 had a median of $585,000 and about $317 per sq ft, well above Northgate.
Other gated choices: my Phoenix gated community homes page lists gated homes across the city.

For the bigger picture, see my Moving to Phoenix guide.

Northgate: questions people ask

Is Northgate a gated community?
Yes. Northgate listings describe it as gated, with a community spa, playground and walking path inside the gates.

What schools serve Northgate?
Most listings name John Jacobs Elementary School in the Washington Elementary School District and Thunderbird High School in the Glendale Union High School District. A few listings name other schools, so check the address with the WESD School Locator and the Glendale Union boundary map before you buy.

How much do homes in Northgate cost?
Recent closings put the median at $385,000 (11 sales from May 12 to Oct 22, 2026), and on Nov 6, 2026 active listings ran from $329,900 to $429,900.

Are there single-story homes in Northgate?
Not in the recent sales and listings I pulled; every one was a two-story home. If single-level living matters, ask me about nearby options.

Who manages the Northgate HOA?
State corporation records show FirstService Residential as the association's statutory agent. Confirm the current management company and dues in the resale documents for the home you are buying.