Forest Ridge Home for Sale

Forest Ridge is a tranquil residential neighborhood in Joplin that’s right next to Ozark Christian College and Missouri Southern State University. New Traditional homes, two-story farmhouses and single-story ranch styles range between 1,200 and 2,200 square feet and include driveways and two-car garages. Lot sizes are about a quarter acre, and many backyards have enough space for a playset or an above-ground pool. Prices vary between $150,000 and $270,000. Students attend Royal Heights Elementary, East Middle and Joplin High School. The community is located between Joplin and Webb City, with several shopping and dining options nearby. Flat Creek is known for its fried chicken and catfish, while The Bruncheonette serves locally sourced breakfast classics. Outdoor concerts and seasonal festivals are held throughout the year, and Third Thursdays brings live music and food trucks to Main Street every month. Locals go walking, running and biking in the 3.5-mile Frisco Greenway Trail, and Landreth Park is a 160-acre green space with playgrounds, sports fields and picnic facilities. Youth baseball, softball and soccer teams play at King Jack Park, and a restored 1920s trolley provides transportation around the recreational space. Mercy GoHealth Urgent Care is a little over 2 miles north, while Freeman Hospital West is 6 miles south. The Joplin Regional Airport offers nonstop flights to Chicago and Denver.