Orange Lake Village vs Ridgewood Groves
Two Pinellas communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-02.
| Metric | Orange Lake Village | Ridgewood Groves |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $265K | $390K |
| Price per sq ft | $317 | $296 |
| Avg days on market | 64 days | 53 days |
| Months of supply | 0.8 mo | 1.9 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market (limited data) | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 32 | 44 |
The verdict
Ridgewood Groves carries the higher median price — about 47% above Orange Lake Village. Homes in Ridgewood Groves sell faster (53 days on market vs 64). Orange Lake Village is the tighter market on inventory (0.8 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Orange Lake Village | Ridgewood Groves | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Pinellas County, FL | Pinellas County, FL |
| City / area | Largo | Seminole |
| ZIP | 33773, 33776, 33778 | 33772 |
Distances are straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more. Flood-zone shares come from FEMA flood maps matched to sampled parcels; always check the exact address before you close.
What is for sale today
| Orange Lake Village | Ridgewood Groves | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 2 | 7 |
| Under contract | 2 | 5 |
| Asking prices today | $190K to $240K | $359K to $500K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Orange Lake Village homes for sale · Ridgewood Groves homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Orange Lake Village | Ridgewood Groves | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 832 | 904 |
| Built | 1925–2023 (median 1961) | 1914–2021 (median 1961) |
| Typical living area | 1,264 sq ft | 1,339 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 63% | 68% |
| Vacant lots | 3 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Orange Lake Village median | Ridgewood Groves median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $26K (3 sales) | $104K (4 sales) |
| 2015 | $65K (20 sales) | $150K (36 sales) |
| 2016 | $100K (33 sales) | $161K (40 sales) |
| 2017 | $115K (27 sales) | $187K (42 sales) |
| 2018 | $126K (9 sales) | $182K (14 sales) |
| 2019 | $144K (8 sales) | $185K (10 sales) |
| 2021 | $201K (9 sales) | $299K (5 sales) |
| 2022 | $235K (51 sales) | $365K (43 sales) |
| 2023 | $255K (19 sales) | $360K (19 sales) |
| 2024 | $275K (35 sales) | $375K (41 sales) |
| 2025 | $270K (36 sales) | $368K (29 sales) |
| 2026 | $250K (26 sales) | $365K (39 sales) |
Since 2012, Orange Lake Village's median sale price is +843% and Ridgewood Groves's is +251% — Orange Lake Village has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Orange Lake Village | Ridgewood Groves | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 93.7% | 95.4% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 795 sq ft | 1,081 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 15 (cold) | 59 (normal) |
Last 12 months of recorded closings; sale-to-original-list is the share of the first asking price sellers actually got.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Orange Lake Village | Ridgewood Groves | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Fuguitt Elementary-Pn | Seminole Elementary-Pn |
| Middle | Osceola Middle-Pn | Osceola Middle-Pn |
| High school | Seminole High-Pn | Seminole High-Pn |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Orange Lake Village is the lower entry point (median $265K vs $390K). Sellers get a faster sale in Ridgewood Groves (53 days on market on average); buyers get more negotiating room where homes sit longer.
Neither number set decides it: drive both on a weekday evening, check the HOA documents and the flood zone for the exact street, and price the insurance before you write an offer. A Momentum agent who works both communities can pull the comparable sales for any two specific homes.
Questions people ask
Is Ridgewood Groves more expensive than Orange Lake Village?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Ridgewood Groves is $390,000 versus $265,000 in Orange Lake Village, about 47% higher.
Which has appreciated more, Orange Lake Village or Ridgewood Groves?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 843% in Orange Lake Village and 251% in Ridgewood Groves (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Ridgewood Groves — sellers there received 95.4% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 93.7% in Orange Lake Village.
What high schools serve Orange Lake Village and Ridgewood Groves?
Listings in Orange Lake Village most often report Seminole High-Pn; listings in Ridgewood Groves report Seminole High-Pn. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Orange Lake Village homes, photos & schools · Ridgewood Groves homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.