Why Live in Ridgefield
Ridgefield in Montgomery is a neighborhood characterized by its older homes with classic architecture, including French Colonials, New Traditional Tudors, and ranch-style houses. Properties typically feature nearly half-acre lots, providing an estate-like feel, with most homes offering driveways or garages and additional street parking. Vaughn Road Park serves as a central outdoor hub with playgrounds, picnic areas, jogging trails, tennis courts, and open green spaces. For indoor recreation, Midtown YMCA is about a mile away, and the Montgomery Country Club offers a pool, golf course, and tennis courts. The Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Learning Museum, located north of downtown, house over 700 animals and numerous exhibits. Ridgefield is primarily residential but close to shopping and dining options along Vaughn Road, including Publix, Fresh Market, The Seafood Bistro, La Zona Rosa, and Cork and Cleaver. Major chains like CAVA and Crumbl Cookie are also nearby. Vaughn Road connects to Interstate 85 and Highway 80, making downtown Montgomery accessible within 5 miles, and Montgomery Regional Airport is 12 miles southwest. Baptist Medical Center South is the nearest hospital, 4 miles away. Ridgefield's schools, Vaughn Road Elementary, Brewbaker Middle, and Johnson Abernathy Graetz High, all have average ratings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ridgefield a good place to live?
Ridgefield is a good place to live. Ridgefield is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Ridgefield has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 3.4 people per acre and a median age of 48. The average household income is $105,372 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 45.8% of residents. A majority of residents in Ridgefield are home owners, with 10.5% of residents renting and 89.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Ridgefield can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Ridgefield neighborhood guide.
Is Ridgefield, AL a safe neighborhood?
Ridgefield, AL is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Ridgefield?
The median home price in Ridgefield is $480,525. If you put a 20% down payment of $96,100 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,490 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $107K a year to afford the median home price in Ridgefield. The average household income in Ridgefield is $105K.
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Home Trends in Ridgefield, AL
On average, homes in Ridgefield, Montgomery sell after 123 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Ridgefield, Montgomery over the last 12 months is $522,050, up 145% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$522,050
Median Single Family Sale Price
$354,840
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$522,050
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$347
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Last 12 months Home Sales
36
Median List Price
$480,525
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
145%