$441,297Average Value$201Average Price per Sq Ft4Homes For Sale
A Northwest Gainesville community with midcentury homes
An optional homeowners association, neighborhood parks and annual yard sales are a few of the attractions in Forest Ridge. "This is a centrally located, desirable and mature neighborhood," says Rachel Kerensky, a Realtor with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Thomas Group, who has sold in the neighborhood. "Houses don't come on the market that often because when people buy here, they stay." Homes entering the market list higher than the metro average. The Forest Ridge development shares a Facebook page with the Henderson Heights subdivision, located in the southwest corner of the community. The area also sits within 5 miles of the University of Florida and downtown Gainesville.
Looking for nightlife, head downtown to play billiards and have a cold beer.
Forest Ridge is a quiet and peaceful neighborhood with large well kept homes can be found
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Homes sell quicker in Forest Ridge
Aside from the water tower on NW 23rd Street, the community is primarily residential. Many yards have tall pines that reach above homes, shading front yards while blocking the view of the water tower. Houses in Forest Ridge often have three or four bedrooms with two baths. Buyers can find midcentury concrete block homes and two-story houses with colonial influences. Although the community has no homeowners association, the homes are well-maintained, with trimmed front lawns. Houses entering the market tend to have updated flooring and roofs. Pricing varies based on the square footage. Homes under 2,500 square feet range in price between $350,000 to $425,000. Larger residences often range from $425,000 to $575,000. Kerensky says that the neighborhood has some of the biggest lots in the city for homes built at that time, between a third to a half of an acre.
From afar, the first thing that you notice is the water tower that sticks out above the trees.
The homes of Forest Ridge are older and on the larger side and are well-kept and solid.
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Flanked by a forested park
Alfred Ring Park has a playground, picnic spots and the Ring Park Trail. The pathway takes visitors through dirt paths, boardwalks and an observation deck overlooking the creeks. The trail is a part of the larger Hogtown Creek Greenway. The Alachua Conservation Trust manages Rockwood Park. The 1-acre conservation space has enough room for a free little library and outdoor exercise equipment. The ACT hosts community events like Ice Cream In the Park as well as the annual Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice gathering. Albert "Ray" Massey Park, about 2 miles away, has an aquatic center and playgrounds.
There is a beautiful forest that borders Forest Ridge, where you can find lots of nature.
Albert "Ray" Massey Park has a large playground where kids can have hours of fun.
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Attending Alachua County schools close to home
Children are zoned for schools less than 2 miles from the neighborhood. Elementary students can attend Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary, which receives a B grade from Niche. Westwood Middle has a B-plus, offering courses in robotics and coding. The A-rated Gainesville High is the oldest high school in the county.
Enroll at Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary School for quality public education.
Gainesville High School offers public education to the Gainesville area.
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Interstate 75 is 5 miles away
Following NW 13th Street leads to the University of Florida, about 2 miles away. The thoroughfare also brings locals to UF Health Shands medical complex, which includes an emergency room as well as children's and cancer hospitals. The nearest Interstate 75 interchange is about 5 miles west.
Gainesville is home to the University of Florida and has many campuses throughout the city
Shands-UF Health is a teaching hospital for the University of Florida students.
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Shopping along NW 23rd Avenue
Busy 13th Street, a major thoroughfare in the city, has shopping plazas near the intersection of NW 23rd Avenue, about 2 miles from the neighborhood. There is a Lowe's Home Improvement and Big Lots. Gainesville Plaza has national clothing retailers like Burlington and Ross Dress for Less. Grocery stores along NW 23rd Avenue include Winn Dixie and Ward's Supermarket. The commercial area also contains national restaurants, but the most popular are casual, local spots such as Big Mill's Cheesesteak and Adam's Rib Co.
Ross is a great place to find clothing and household items at reasonable prices.
Wards is the go-to grocery store if you want fresh, organic foods.
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Parks in this Area
Rockwood Park
Albert "Ray" Massey Park
Transit
Airport
Gainesville Regional
16 min drive
Bus
Westbound NW 16th Avenue & NW 20th Way
Bus
Forest Ridge Neighborhood
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Forest Ridge
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Forest Ridge Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Forest Ridge, Gainesville sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Forest Ridge, Gainesville over the last 12 months is $443,250, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Traditional Mid-Century Ranch 3 BR, 2 BA pool home located just a few blocks from the University of Florida. This meticulously maintained brick home features 3, 2 bathrooms, a living room, family room, and formal dining room. The spacious kitchen offers ample cabinet and countertop space, a breakfast peninsula with seating for four, and stainless steel appliances added in 2022. Engineered wood
Welcome to Forest Ridge—one of Gainesville’s most loved neighborhoods—just 1.7 miles/6-minute drive (or an easy 11-minute bike ride) to The Swamp and the UF campus. This tastefully updated 4-bedroom home is move-in ready and perfectly located for medical professionals, professors, university / UAA staff or anyone who wants to live close to work but still enjoy peace and privacy at home.Inside,
Welcome to your own private oasis in the heart of NW Gainesville! Perfectly situated in a desirable, established neighborhood with no HOA, just a voluntary neighborhood association. This unique and beautifully maintained home is just a short bike ride to the University of Florida, making it ideal for professionals, faculty, or anyone seeking convenience with a touch of tranquility.From the
One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. This spacious two-story home offers over 3,200 square feet of living space, featuring 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms with dual sinks, and a recently updated half bathroom. The primary suite includes a walk-in closet, and you'll find both formal living and dining rooms, as well as a more casual living area anchored by a wood-burning fireplace. The
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
554
Median Age
43
Population under 18
21.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
27.1%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$98,295
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$113,986
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91%
College Graduates
68.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
38.7%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
43°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
58/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
15/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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