Neighborhood · Gainesville, Florida
Ridgewood
An established Gainesville pocket close to it all
1
Homes for sale
$349,000
Median list price
$182
Avg price / sqft
68
Median days on market
Ridgewood sits among Gainesville's well-known residential districts, in easy reach of neighborhoods like Duckpond, University Park, and the larger Haile Plantation community. It's the kind of settled, low-key spot that appeals to buyers who want central-city convenience without the churn of student rentals, with homes zoned to Gainesville High School and Westwood Middle School.
Inventory here is genuinely thin — right now there's a single active listing at $349,000, so buyers should watch Gainesville homes for sale broadly and move quickly when something opens up. Over the past year five homes sold at a median of $439,000, and sellers collected about 99% of asking, which tells you demand is steady even as choices are limited.
Ridgewood is a community in Gainesville, Florida.
Quick facts
$349,000 – $349K price range
1,920 sqft median home
5 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Ridgewood
Every active listing inside the Ridgewood boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The Ridgewood market
5
Sold, last 12 months
$439,000
Median sold price
99%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
17 days
Median time to sell
Ridgewood vs Gainesville
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 19.1% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Ridgewood boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Ridgewood is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Ridgewood home
≈ $2,295/mo
$349,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
402
Median age
27
Median income
$110,617
Median home value
$286,700
Beyond the listings
Living in Ridgewood
Hobbies & Interests
Top 6% in the U.S.Bookish
Always seeking the next book, article, or poem to read, this activity is prevalent in areas where reading is a way of life. Although a solo activity, the expression of the love of books is a bonding, communal experience.
Beliefs
Top 8% in the U.S.Mindfulness & Spirituality
Seeking peace and well-being through meditation, gratitude and spirituality.
Active
Top 8% in the U.S.Yoga Advocates
Improving flexibility, strength, and overall well-being is the yogi's aim. This population is looking for the right community, instruction, and accessories.
Active
Top 12% in the U.S.Organized Sports
From tryouts and casual pick-up games, to varsity tournaments and intramural matches, this population includes people who participate in organized athletics. Often through schools or public recreational areas.
Relationships
Top 12% in the U.S.Networking
Driven to succeed in the business world, this population seeks to progress in their career through networking happy hours, summits, and connecting with other professionals online.
Entertainment
Top 14% in the U.S.Competitive Nature
These folks have their head in the game. Whether it's creating a card game tournament with friends or cheering on the home team, these people want to win.
Straight answers
Ridgewood FAQs
Is Ridgewood a good place to live?+
It's an established, centrally located Gainesville neighborhood near well-regarded areas like Duckpond and University Park. Homes are zoned to Littlewood Elementary, Westwood Middle, and Gainesville High School, and the settled character appeals to buyers who want convenience over campus bustle.
Is Ridgewood expensive?+
It sits in a comfortable mid-market range for Gainesville. The current active listing is priced at $349,000, while homes sold over the past year had a median price of $439,000, so pricing depends heavily on the specific property and its condition.
What do homes cost in Ridgewood?+
The single active listing is at $349,000, and average pricing works out to about $182 per square foot on a median home size of 1,920 square feet. Recent sales tell a fuller story, with a median sold price of $439,000 over the last 12 months.
How is the market in Ridgewood right now?+
It's tight and competitive — only one home is currently active, and just five sold in the past year. Sellers averaged about 99% of asking, and the median time on market is around 68 days, so well-priced homes move without lingering. Watch the live map to catch new listings early.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no reported HOA fee for the neighborhood, which keeps monthly carrying costs simpler. Property taxes run a median of about $2,956 per year, though your exact bill depends on assessed value and any exemptions you qualify for.
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Neighborhood boundary by edgeAI; listings matched to the polygon. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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