RIDGECREST ACRES in SEMINOLE

RIDGECREST ACRES
Homes for Sale in SEMINOLE, FL

Community in SEMINOLE · Pinellas County · ZIP 33778
186 homesBuilt 1954–2017Median sale $275K
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Live Market Pulse
38/100
Market Heat
Cooler than normal
2013 → 2026 · 71 at the 2017 peak
0 is RIDGECREST ACRES's coldest market since 2013, 100 its hottest. Today: 38. How it's scored
Built fromLive Stellar MLS data14 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · RIDGECREST ACRES Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$275K
Median sold · 12 mo
down 8.3% vs the prior 12 months
-8.3%
1-yr price change
n = 9 and 5 sales in the two windows
$227/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $227 in 2026
96.8%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
2.7mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
41days
Median DOM · closed
10 days at the 2024 low
33%
Under contract
Pinellas: 21% (1,872 of 8,871)
2 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
9
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 3 a year
Ownership and context
52%
Owner-occupied · RIDGECREST ACRES
96 of 186 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
48%
Non-owner-occupied · RIDGECREST ACRES
incl. 20% trust or LLC-held · 13% out-of-state
22%
Cash buyers · RIDGECREST ACRES
2 of 9 sales, 12 mo ending June 2026
186
Homes in the community
186 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 14 years of records
Est. 1954
Community established
homes built 1954-2017, median 1960 (FL DOR 2025)
4
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 10 in 2013
1,213sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
4.8%/yr
Turnover rate
about 9 of 186 homes trade a year
RIDGECREST ACRES Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of August 2, 2026

RIDGECREST ACRES right now

🟡 Balanced market. 2.7 months of supply and 33% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Stellar MLS records, as of August 2, 2026. Confidence: Medium (3 active and pending listings, 9 closed sales in 12 months).

🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($275K) is down 8.3% from the prior 12 months ($300K). With about 3 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2. Confidence: Low (9 and 5 sales in the two windows).

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Updated August 2, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

RIDGECREST ACRES market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $275K ($227 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 41 days on market for closed sales, and 2.7 months of supply, a balanced market. The trailing-12-month median is down 8% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (9 closings in the current window).

RIDGECREST ACRES is a community of 186 homes in SEMINOLE, Pinellas County, built between 1954 and 2017 (median 1960), with a median living area of about 1,138 square feet. 52% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Windows contain 0 to 9 sales each (9 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2012 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$100K$200K$300K20122014201620182020202220242026
Down 8.3% year over year.
Every sale since 2012 · price vs size
$0$200K$400K1k2k
43 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$100$20020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $59 in 2012 to a $227 peak in 2026; $227 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
25507520122014201620182020202220242026
10 days at the 2024 low; 41 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
80%90%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
96.8% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
025820122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 9 a year; 9 in the current window.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
05102004200820122016202020242026
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 10 quit in 2013; 4 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning2014201620242026
71 at the 2017 peak, 20 in the troughs, 38 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

Ridgecrest Acres Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Ridgecrest Acres is currently a strong seller's market. About 2.4 months of supply, a median asking price of $351,900, and homes go under contract in about 43 days.

2.4
Months supply
$351,900
Median list
$269,500
Median sold
$320
Per sqft
43
Days on mkt
2/0/10
Active/Pend/Sold

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

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

Housing distress & ownership in RIDGECREST ACRES, SEMINOLE

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 11 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-10 → 2026-08-24)

Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period August 2026 through August 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Homes For Sale Right Now in RIDGECREST ACRES

Live MLS inventory for RIDGECREST ACRES. 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 RIDGECREST ACRES listings as of 2026-08-23, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2012 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

Schools

In short
  • Pinellas County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Ridgecrest Elementary SchoolFLDOE grade B · Elementary
  • Seminole Middle SchoolFLDOE grade A · Middle
  • Seminole High SchoolFLDOE grade B · High

Grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades for 2025-26. Assignments are reported as of the 2025-26 year and can change; always confirm with Pinellas County Public Schools for a specific address.

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

If we were buying in RIDGECREST ACRES today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in RIDGECREST ACRES.

A closer look at the RIDGECREST ACRES market

At a median of $227 per square foot, RIDGECREST ACRES prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.

Inventory runs at 2.7 months of supply, a balanced market and the trailing-12-month median down 8% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 41 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.

The housing stock is 186 homes built between 1954 and 2017, and 52% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in RIDGECREST ACRES. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
6.1C+ · Buy Score
Recent Direction3.9/10
Liquidity & Demand7.3/10
Owner Commitment5.2/10
Pricing Power7.9/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 4 factors (6.1). Basis: Recent Direction -8.3% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 2.7 months of supply; Owner Commitment 52% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 96.8% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA. Confirm current dues
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed RIDGECREST ACRES sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in RIDGECREST ACRES?
The median sale price in RIDGECREST ACRES was $275K over the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 (9 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in RIDGECREST ACRES take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 took a median 41 days on market (9 sales, Stellar MLS).
Is RIDGECREST ACRES a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of August 2, 2026, RIDGECREST ACRES is roughly balanced: 2.7 months of supply at the current sales pace (Stellar MLS live counts).
How many homes are in RIDGECREST ACRES?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 186 homes in RIDGECREST ACRES (public records).
What share of RIDGECREST ACRES is owner-occupied?
52% of RIDGECREST ACRES parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in RIDGECREST ACRES built?
Homes in RIDGECREST ACRES were built between 1954 and 2017, with a median year built of 1960 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in RIDGECREST ACRES?
Cash buyers took 22% of RIDGECREST ACRES sales in the 12 months ending June 2026 (2 of 9 closings, Stellar MLS).
What schools serve RIDGECREST ACRES?
RIDGECREST ACRES is served by Pinellas County Public Schools, typically Ridgecrest Elementary School, Seminole Middle School and Seminole High School. Confirm the exact zoning by address with the district.
Who is the best real estate agent for RIDGECREST ACRES?
The best agent for RIDGECREST ACRES is one who actively works SEMINOLE and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for RIDGECREST ACRES.
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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 2, 2026)
Community market statsStellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (community parcel extract)
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Schools2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2012 (43 transactions analyzed)

Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.

Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Stellar MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

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Thinking of selling in RIDGECREST ACRES? 9 recorded closings; median 41 days on market (window ending 2026-08-02). See the Pinellas County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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