Smithton Ridge Home for Sale

Smithton Ridge is a small subdivision in Columbia with fewer than 200 homes, characterized by sidewalk-lined streets and cul-de-sacs that create a quiet environment. The neighborhood features spacious, fenced-in backyards — ideal for pets and children — and includes the Smithton Crossing Condominiums complex, which offers amenities such as a community pool and clubhouse. Homes in Smithton Ridge are predominantly red brick New Traditional designs with garages and concrete driveways built in the early 2000s. The community is served by highly rated schools, including Paxton Keeley Elementary, Smithton Middle School and Hickman High School. Smithton Park provides a playground and an open field within walking distance, while the expansive Cosmo Park offers recreational facilities that include tennis courts and a golf course. The Twin Lakes Recreation Area nearby features a dog park and lakefront trails. Residents have convenient access to Fairview Marketplace — less than a mile east — which includes grocery stores and dining options, like The Pasta Factory and Shakespeare's Pizza. The Columbia Farmers Market and Columbia Mall are also within about 2 miles of the neighborhood. Smithton Ridge is primarily car-dependent, with bus stops a mile east on Go COMO's Red Route. Downtown Columbia, known as The District, is under 4 miles away, and major employers, like the University of Missouri and MU Health Care, are about 5 miles away. For longer commutes, Columbia Regional Airport is an 18-mile drive south.