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Far west Roanoke residential neighborhood
Ridgewood Park is a neighborhood in the far west of Roanoke that borders Salem. It’s almost 100% residential, with homes from the late 1950s and early 1960s sitting on grassy lots with enough room to toss a ball around or play a backyard soccer game. Houses are spread out in Ridgewood Park, and locals love that they can breathe in fresh mountain air or see the Blue Ridge in pocket vistas.
Picnic areas with tables invite families for gatherings, barbecues, and community events.
Residents enjoy a strong sense of community and friendly neighbors.
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Ranch-style, bilevel and Cape Cod homes
Homes in Ridgewood Park sit up and down hilly roads without sidewalks. Mature oak, maple, pine and sycamore trees are the neighborhood’s backdrop, and the Blue Ridge Mountains are visible in pocket vistas. While most properties have driveways, it’s common to see cars parked on the roadside. 1959 is the median year homes were built, and the uniform lot sizes and home styles make this a neighborhood that embodies that era. For between $130,000 and $180,000, potential homebuyers can find a ranch-style or Cape Cod house on less than 1,000 square feet that might need some updating. In the $200,000 to $255,000 range, they can expect ranch-style or bilevel homes on larger lots, typically around 1,500 square feet. “There are a good amount of renters in that area,” says Alla Scott, Sales Associate with Coldwell Banker Townside Realtors, who has sold homes throughout Roanoke. “A lot of investors will buy homes to rent out.”
Ridgewood Forest features charming bi-level houses with unique architectural designs.
Many ranch-style homes in the neighborhood have charming brick exteriors.
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Spend time outdoors at Ridgewood Park and The Grounds
Ridgewood Park is a small neighborhood green space near Ridgewood Baptist Church. A paved trail loops from the parking lot and playground area, leading to the picnic shelter and back. Within the loop, there’s an open green space where visitors can kick soccer balls or throw frisbees. Nearby, Grace Covenant Church has The Grounds, a 23-acre outdoor space. Churchgoers plant produce in the community garden, while children can enjoy the playscape, which is filled with fun things to play with, like a volleyball net, tetherball, tunnels and more.
The park features well-maintained walking trails perfect for jogging or leisurely strolls.
Ridgewood Baptist Church is located at the heart of the Ridgewood Forest.
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Roanoke City Public Schools
Students are zoned for Roanoke City Public Schools. They can attend Fairview Elementary School and Woodrow Wilson Middle School, which both receive C-plus scores from Niche. They can finish their public education at Patrick Henry High School, which receives a B and offers numerous clubs, including Tabletop Gaming Club and a student-run literature magazine, The Quill.
Fairview Elementary serves PK-5.
Patrick Henry High School
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Nearby grocery stores and shopping destinations
There’s a Food Lion grocery store just east of the neighborhood, with a Family Dollar and a few other businesses in the same shopping center. The Lakeside Plaza shopping center is about a mile north and offers a Kroger grocery store and various dining options, from McDonald’s and Starbucks to Hibachi Express, a Japanese restaurant. For a larger shopping trip, downtown Salem is about 3 miles west, while downtown Roanoke is about 6 miles east.
Food Lion is the go to spot for fresh produce.
Known for its delicious dishes, Hibachi Express attracts both locals and visitors.
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What's happening in downtown Roanoke
The City of Roanoke has a lot of annual events for residents to enjoy. Every Friday in the summer, bands play at Elmwood Park’s First Friday event in downtown Roanoke; the Strawberry Festival is one of the city’s most popular festivities, drawing people from all over for desserts, vendors and live music; and the Blue Ridge Marathon draws runners from all over the country. “With the mountains and challenging course, the marathon is very popular,” Scott says. “People come from all different states.”
Getting around Ridgewood Park
Peters Creek Road runs along the neighborhood’s eastern border and leads to the U.S. Route 460 as well as the U.S. Interstate 581 interchange. Valley Metro buses run along Shenandoah Avenue – which turns into Roanoke Boulevard in Salem. Just outside of the neighborhood, Electric Road connects to U.S. Interstate 81, which Scott says is a draw for locals. “Some people who work for Virginia Tech live in that area,” she says. “It’s not a bad commute.” In case of emergency, Carillion Roanoke Community Hospital is about 6 miles west. For a trip out of the mountains and into the sky, the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport is about 6 miles northeast.
The major interstates run near the neighborhood connecting it to downtown.
The metro valley buses run throughout both the city of Roanoke and the neighborhood.
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On average, homes in Ridgewood Park, Roanoke sell after 12 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Ridgewood Park, Roanoke over the last 12 months is $230,000, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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