Located about 20 minutes north of Colorado Springs, Northgate is a thriving area with a wide variety of real estate options. In addition to its spectacular mountain views and peaceful suburban lifestyle, Northgate offers a great location near the U.S. Air Force Academy and premier employment opportunities. This comprehensive guide provides insight into the local area and a consistently updated list of Northgate homes for sale right now.

What Makes it Unique?

A rapidly growing residential area on the north side of Colorado Springs, Northgate offers inspiring views of the Front Range mountains and majestic Pike’s Peak. With quick access to Monument, Briargate and the Black Forest, this lovely community provides many convenient options for shopping, hiking, biking and other outdoor recreation. 

Located at the northern edge of Colorado Springs’ city limits, Northgate is home to Pikes Peak Community College, The Club at Flying Horse and Rampart Campus. It also plays host to the Bass Pro Shop Center, InterQuest Marketplace and Colorado Crossing, which feature distinctive restaurants, great shopping and movie theaters.

Just down the road from the U.S. Air Force Academy Planetarium, Northgate is only a short drive from Glen Eyrie Castle, Garden of the Gods and other popular attractions. It’s also perfectly placed near great employment opportunities at top tech companies and military installations, including Peterson Air Force Base, the Air Force Academy, Cheyenne Mountain AF Station, Fort Carson Army Base and Schriever Air Force Base.

In addition to its diverse custom home sites, Northgate offers excellent schools, a gorgeous natural environment and striking mountain views. It’s also positioned near the Black Forest Regional Park and Fox Run Regional Park which offers many opportunities for outdoor recreation. The area includes expansive green spaces, beautiful, stocked ponds and miles of scenic trails that cut through open meadows and breathtaking Ponderosa pines. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy a wealth of great hiking and chances for wildlife viewing

Living in Northgate

The Northgate area is booming with new homes, offices and retail developments. The area is popular among move-up buyers and features a diverse array of desirable properties and several gorgeous estates in many of the newer developments.

Northgate subdivisions start with the mature Gleneagle subdivision, featuring several established neighborhoods and a wonderful golf course. Over the past few years, Northgate has received several new luxury developments, such as Stone Crossing and Flying Horse Country Club, along with other impressive neighborhoods, including Serenity Park, Struthers Ranch, Middle Creek Manor, Pleasant View Estates, Deer Crossing, Trail Ridge, Northgate Highlands and Bison Ridge at Kettle Creek. Flying Horse is the biggest neighborhood in Northgate and is well-known for its stunning home and luxurious European designs.

Homes in Northgate range from $200,000 in Falcon’s Nest to more than one million dollars in nearby Flying Horse. The median sale price is around $380,000. The smaller Stone Crossing development offers homes with panoramic views on one-third acre lots. Flying Horse Club and Spa offers expansive, resort-style living amid a stunning private golf course lined with new homes by some of the state’s top builders. 

Students living in Northgate are districted to the well-regarded Academy District 20 schools, which include nearly two dozen elementary schools, seven high schools, eight middle schools and The Classical Academy Charter School. Air Academy H.S. Discovery Canyon Campus (DCC) is also just a few minutes away. Young residents of Northgate enjoy comprehensive high school curriculums specifically designed to prep young minds for major state colleges and top out-of-state universities. Northgate parents can be confident that their children will get a top-notch education from well-trained teachers in first-rate facilities.

Northgate is popular among Colorado homebuyers because it provides a diverse range of amenities, a celebrated school district, expansive lot sizes and newer properties. While people generally move to Northgate for a combination of reasons; the main attractions are schools, convenience, lifestyle and ideal proximity within minutes of both Colorado Springs and Denver.

If you’re thinking of buying a new home in Northgate or need help selling your existing home, contact The Pikes Peak Properties Team. Over the last ten years, we’ve earned a widespread reputation for specializing in residential real estate in Northgate, Colorado Springs, and all of El Paso County.

Browse our listings below of current homes for sale in Northgate or contact us directly at 719-822-1444. Our considerate team of seasoned real estate professionals will guide you through the complicated home buying/selling process so you can find the home of your dreams.

Helpful links to Northgate HOA’s:

Northgate Highlands HOA   

Greyhawk at Northgate HOA