Cedar Ridge in Gainesville

Cedar Ridge

Established 1988 · Gainesville · Alachua County

An established, wide-ranging single-family neighborhood in west Gainesville with sidewalks and trails, reported as built across roughly 1969 to 1983.

West Gainesville, establishedSingle-family, 1969 to 1983 reportedSidewalks, street lights, trails
Live Market Pulse
46/100
Momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market
Tight supply keeps sellers in control, but dated interiors still trade at a discount, so condition is where buyers win.
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily
LiveMarket PulseStellar MLS
$1K
Median Price
24mo
Supply
25days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$1/sf
Median $/Sqft
n/a
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Cedar Ridge is an established single-family neighborhood in west Gainesville (ZIP reported around 32607), reported as built across roughly 1969 to 1983, with a wide range of home sizes from the high 900s into the 4,000s square feet and reported amenities including sidewalks, street lights, and trails (Homes by Marco). Because the housing stock spans more than a decade and a very wide size range, the read is strongly home-specific: condition, the lot, the floor plan, and an honest renovation read separate value far more than the neighborhood average. Confirm the HOA status, ZIP, flood zone, and zoned schools with the listing."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Cedar Ridge market snapshot (as of June 18, 2026): the median sale price is about $1K ($1 per sq ft), with homes averaging 25 days on market and 24.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market. Based on 3 recent closings in live Stellar MLS data.

Cedar Ridge is an established single-family neighborhood in west Gainesville, Alachua County (ZIP reported around 32607), reported as built across roughly 1969 to 1983 (Homes by Marco). Confirm the ZIP and parcel with the listing.

Homes are reported across a wide range, from the high 900s into the 4,000s square feet, so size, condition, and floor plan vary widely; treat figures as reported and confirm per home.

Reported neighborhood features include sidewalks, street lights, and trails, which add to a walkable, established residential character.

Because the housing stock spans a wide vintage and size range, the decision is home-specific. Read the home's age and condition, the roof, HVAC and systems, the lot, and comp within Cedar Ridge by condition and size rather than the broader Gainesville average.

Best for

  • Buyers who want an established single-family neighborhood in west Gainesville with sidewalks and trails
  • Buyers who want a wide range of home sizes to choose from
  • Buyers who will read condition and the renovation math on an older home
  • Buyers comparing established west Gainesville neighborhoods by condition and size

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want new construction with a builder warranty
  • Buyers who want gated, amenity-dense master-plan living
  • Buyers who want a turnkey home with no renovation reserve
  • Buyers who want a uniform, single-vintage product

How Cedar Ridge is performing right now

46/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
24Months of supplytight
2Median days on marketdays
0 : 6Under contract vs for salestrong demand
3Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+6%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from Stellar MLS, as of June 18, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Cedar Ridge listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Cedar Ridge buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Cedar Ridge

Live MLS inventory for Cedar Ridge. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

Active and pending Cedar Ridge listings as of 2026-06-18, priced high to low. Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

University of Florida~10 to 15 min · approximate
UF Health Shands~10 to 15 min · approximate
Butler Plaza / Celebration Pointe~5 to 10 min · shopping and dining, approximate
Interstate 75~5 to 10 min · regional access, approximate
Downtown Gainesville~12 to 18 min · approximate
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)~20 to 25 min · approximate

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
Cedar Ridge (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take
  • Alachua County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Confirm current ratings before relying on them
  • Private and parochial options nearby

Cedar Ridge is served by Alachua County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Cedar Ridge address.

The takeaway

What actually shapes value in Cedar Ridge, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Cedar Ridge

Our read on what is being built around Cedar Ridge, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is an established, walkable single-family neighborhood with a wide range of home sizes and vintages. The watch items are home age and condition, the renovation read, and the HOA status per parcel.

Established west Gainesville location with sidewalks and trails

BullishA walkable, established neighborhood with sidewalks, street lights, and trails supports steady demand from a range of buyers; confirm the parcel. impact
SignificanceRadius: Neighborhood

Established west Gainesville location with sidewalks and trails

Wide vintage and size range reported (1969 to 1983)

NeutralA wide span of build years and sizes means condition and floor plan vary widely; read each home and price the renovation per home. impact
SignificanceRadius: On-site

Wide vintage and size range reported (1969 to 1983)

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Cedar Ridge, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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  1. Reported
    Neighborhood

    Established single-family neighborhood in west Gainesville

    Cedar Ridge is reported as an established single-family neighborhood in west Gainesville built across roughly 1969 to 1983, with home sizes ranging from the high 900s into the 4,000s square feet and amenities including sidewalks, street lights, and trails (Homes by Marco). Treat figures as reported and confirm. Why it matters: A walkable, established character and a wide range of homes are the story; value turns on the specific home, its size, and condition. Source

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Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.

If we were buying in Cedar Ridge, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Read the home's age and condition first, the roof, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing, and price the renovation honestly given the wide vintage range.

2

Confirm the HOA status and any fees for the specific parcel before you offer.

3

Match the size and floor plan to your needs, since homes range widely in square footage.

4

Confirm the zoned schools by address with Alachua County Public Schools.

5

Comp within Cedar Ridge by condition and size, not the broader Gainesville average.

Best Buy
An updated home in the size you need on a sound lot with the HOA status and schools confirmed.
Biggest Risk
Comparing across very different sizes and vintages, or underbudgeting renovation on an older home.
Best Lot
A level, well-drained lot with sidewalk access and good trees.
Smart Timing
Confirm condition, size, HOA status, and schools before you write.
The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

Cedar Ridge is an established single-family neighborhood in west Gainesville, Alachua County (ZIP reported around 32607), reported as built across roughly 1969 to 1983, with home sizes ranging from the high 900s into the 4,000s square feet and reported amenities including sidewalks, street lights, and trails (Homes by Marco). Because the housing stock spans more than a decade and a wide size range, condition, size, and floor plan vary widely. Confirm the HOA status, flood zone, zoned schools, and parcel with the listing.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Entry: smaller or original-condition home
$1K to $1K

The most attainable homes are smaller or original-condition ones that need updating. Price the renovation before assuming value.

Lowest entry
Mid: updated mid-size home
$1K to $1K

The middle is updated mid-size homes. Condition, the kitchen and systems, and the lot separate these more than square footage alone.

Most inventory
High: larger or fully renovated home
$1K to $1K

The top end is the larger or fully renovated homes that run into the 4,000s square feet on the better lots. These trade on size, condition, and the lot.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

$1K to $1K
Entry: smaller or original-condition home
The most attainable homes are smaller or original-condition ones that need updating. Price the renovation before assuming value.
$1K to $1K
Mid: updated mid-size home
The middle is updated mid-size homes. Condition, the kitchen and systems, and the lot separate these more than square footage alone.
$1K to $1K
High: larger or fully renovated home
The top end is the larger or fully renovated homes that run into the 4,000s square feet on the better lots. These trade on size, condition, and the lot.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

15-Second Take
  • Renovation math decides the deal
  • Better lots and views resell strongest
  • Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

No CDD on the tax billStrong
Central Gainesville locationStrong
Scarce, established homesitesStrong
Established, in-demand locationPositive
All-resale 1990s conditionManage it

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Cedar Ridge

15-Second Take
  • Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
  • Misjudging the renovation budget
  • Overpaying for an interior lot
  • Underbudgeting the carrying costs
  • Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

The walkable, established setting is priced into every Cedar Ridge listing. The deal is won on the home's size, condition, and the renovation math, not the sticker.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.1B- · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.5/10
Renovation Risk5.8/10
Location Efficiency8.0/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.3/10
Carrying Cost Advantage8.0/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Why our read on Cedar Ridge is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live Stellar MLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live Stellar MLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)
$261 value$401 premium
Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from Stellar MLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take
  • A level, well-drained lot with sidewalk access is the practical win.
  • Confirm the flood zone and any drainage history per parcel.
  • Confirm the HOA status per parcel.

In an established neighborhood like Cedar Ridge, the lot, the home's size, and its condition set value together. Compare a home against the closest sale within the neighborhood by size, condition, and lot, confirm the flood zone, and confirm the HOA status before the finishes.

Cedar Ridge in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established, walkable single-family neighborhood in west Gainesville with a wide range of home sizes.
Strong onSidewalks, street lights, trails, and a wide choice of home sizes and vintages.
WatchA wide vintage and size range means condition varies; read the renovation math and the HOA status per parcel.
Not forBuyers who want new construction, gated amenities, or a uniform single-vintage product.
The edgeSize, condition, and the lot define this market, so matching the right home is the find.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Confirm the HOA status and any dues per parcel.
  • Wide vintage and size range means a careful renovation read.
  • Sidewalks, street lights, and trails add walkability.
  • Match the home size and floor plan to your needs.
  • Comp within Cedar Ridge by condition and size.

Confirm the homeowners association status and any dues for the specific parcel with the listing, since terms can vary across an established neighborhood with a wide vintage range. Confirm CDD/HOA with the listing.

Confirm what any association covers and whether maintenance of sidewalks, lighting, or trails is community or city responsibility for the specific parcel.

No club is reported; the setting is an established residential neighborhood with sidewalks, street lights, and trails. Confirm what is nearby with the listing.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Momentum listings (YTD)
97.98%
Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.
Market average (YTD)
96.73%
The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.
Momentum days on market
64 days
Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.
Market days on market
72 days
The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Cedar Ridge, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Valwood, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

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Cedar Ridge Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Cedar Ridge is currently a strong seller's market. About 1.8 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,049,500, and homes go under contract in about 72 days.

1.8
Months supply
$1,049,500
Median list
$847,500
Median sold
$321
Per sqft
72
Days on mkt
6/7/39
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32224 ZIP is $456,759, about 13.7% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Cedar Ridge?
Cedar Ridge is an established single-family neighborhood in west Gainesville, Alachua County, in the 32607 area. Confirm the ZIP and parcel with the listing.
What kinds of homes are in Cedar Ridge?
Single-family homes reported as built across roughly 1969 to 1983, ranging widely from the high 900s into the 4,000s square feet. Confirm sizes and dates per home.
Does Cedar Ridge have an HOA?
Confirm the homeowners association status and any dues for the specific parcel with the listing, since terms can vary across this established neighborhood.
Is Cedar Ridge walkable?
It is reported to have sidewalks, street lights, and trails, which add to a walkable, established character. Confirm what is within reach for the specific home.
What schools serve Cedar Ridge?
Verify the exact zoned schools with Alachua County Public Schools by address, since assignments change.
How wide is the range of home sizes in Cedar Ridge?
Home sizes are reported from the high 900s into the 4,000s square feet, a very wide range, so compare a home against similar sizes, not the neighborhood average.
What should I budget for renovation in Cedar Ridge?
Because the housing stock spans roughly 1969 to 1983, budget for the roof, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and finishes on an older home. The figure is home specific; price the work honestly.
Is Cedar Ridge a good investment?
An established, walkable neighborhood with a wide range of homes supports steady demand, but value is home specific. Confirm condition, the lot, and the renovation math before deciding.
How far is Cedar Ridge from the University of Florida?
The University of Florida and UF Health are a short drive. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Cedar Ridge?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. In a neighborhood with a wide range of homes where condition and size drive value, having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.
How current is the information on this Cedar Ridge page?
We build from the live Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID and refresh it on a regular cadence, paired with researched, sourced neighborhood facts. Specific figures are deemed reliable but are not guaranteed; confirm the parcel details, fees, and any flood or zoning items with the listing before you rely on them.
How do you price a home in Cedar Ridge for me?
We comp against the closest recent sales matched by condition, size, and product type, not a single neighborhood average or an automated estimate. We read the home in person where we can and price the renovation or updates honestly.
What does it cost to work with Momentum as a buyer in Cedar Ridge?
We will walk you through how buyer representation and compensation work for your specific situation up front, in writing, before you tour or offer. Our job is to represent you, not the seller, and to protect your money on the read, the comps, and the contract.
You want an established, walkable single-family neighborhood in west GainesvilleExcellent fit
You want a wide range of home sizes to choose fromExcellent fit
You will read condition and the renovation math before you offerExcellent fit
You want new construction or gated, amenity-dense master-plan livingProbably not
You want a turnkey home with no renovation reserveProbably not
You want a uniform, single-vintage productProbably not

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