Pine Ridge is a residential haven near the Crystal River in west-central Florida, close to state parks and outdoor trails but still commutable to Tampa. On the cusp of Florida’s Suncoast, as well as its Nature Coast, this area offers residents warm, sunny weather year-round and an abundance of outdoor leisure activities. “It’s growing dramatically. All of Citrus County is growing dramatically, and we’re always getting a bunch of new shops and stores,” says Roni Sayer, Realtor with Real Trust Realty. “And with the Suncoast coming right up to Pine Ridge, it’ll be an easy commute to Tampa and other areas.”
Downtown Crystal River is a quaint cool town with a laid back style.
Become one with nature during the 6 mile journey on the Rainbow River in Dunnellon.
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Larger lot sizes than surrounding communities
Most of the homes in Pine Ridge are single-family houses built since the 1980s. Plots of land and new construction are available, with a higher concentration of vacant land available on the north side. Ranch houses are popular, especially in Beverly Hills where one-story homes are neatly aligned on streets named after presidents and other significant people. “That area has quarter-acre lots. In Pine Ridge, these lots are an acre or more. You can have bigger homes, and you’re more spread out there,” Sayer says. The median home price here is $307,875, considerably less than the national median.
Beverly Hills is know for the quaint and cozy neighborhoods.
Pine Ridge offers exceptionally large lots to build your custom home and detached workshop!
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Central Ridge Parks for jogging trails and horseshoes
The area has several golf courses, including the Twisted Oaks Golf Club and the Black Diamond Ranch. Central Ridge District Park in the community’s northeast corner is the site of frequent softball, soccer, and disc golf matchups. It also has a playground and dog-friendly jogging trail. The similarly named Central Ridge Community Park offers shuffleboard and tennis courts and the largest horseshoe compound in Florida. Locals looking for more trail walking opportunities can look to the Withlacoochee State Trail along Highway 41. The Pine Ridge Equestrian Club provides recreation for the area’s large horse enthusiast community.
Let's all go to the dog park in the Villages of Citrus Hills.
Beverly Hills Horseshoe Club hosts state tournaments for the serious players.
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Cattle Dog Coffee Roaster's in-house K-cups
Many of the area’s retail, grocery, and dining options can be found along Lecanto Highway or Norvell Bryant Highway. Cattle Dog Coffee Roasters roasts all their coffee locally and even produces their own K-cups. 220 Barbecue gets their name from the temperature at which they smoke their meats, and offers takeout and barbecue by the pound. Manila-House sells Asian and other international grocery items and premade meals and desserts.
Cattle Dog Roaster's makes an amazing iced coffee caramel latte in Pine Ridge.
In Pine Ridge Cattle Dog Roaster's has a long history as the best place for a great meal.
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Served by Citrus County Schools
Pine Ridge is part of the Citrus County School District, which has a C-plus overall rating on Niche. The district serves about 16,000 students across 23 schools. Citrus County Schools reported a graduation rate of 91.6% in 2024, a 6.7% increase from the previous year and nearly 2% higher than the state average.
Lecanto High School has 1,630 students in grades 9-12.
Citrus Springs Middle School has 821 students in grades 6-8.
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Accessible to state and U.S. highways
Pine Ridge is bordered by U.S. Highway 41 to the northeast, with State Road 44 to the south. Tampa International Airport is about 77 miles away. The area’s hospital is the TGH Crystal River Emergency Center. Many of the area's residents are employed here and at the Citrus County School District, or commute to Tampa for work.
Decrease in crime overall
Recent crime data for Citrus County is not available, but according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement via the Palm Beach Post, the county reported a 25% decrease in the violent crime rate and a 17% decrease in the property crime rate from 2020 to 2021. The area has mild winters and hot, humid and rainy summers. Average highs in the summer reach the low 90s. There is a mild flood risk due to its proximity to Crystal River, and the area is often affected during hurricane season.
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