Ridgemont in Gainesville

Ridgemont

Established 1988 · Gainesville · Alachua County

A single-family neighborhood in NW Gainesville off Fort Clarke Boulevard, west of I-75 and near the Tioga and Oaks Mall corridors.

Single-family homesNW GainesvilleOff Fort Clarke Blvd
Live Market Pulse
51/100
Momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
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
$440K
Median Price
4mo
Supply
36days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$216/sf
Median $/Sqft
n/a
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Ridgemont is an established single-family neighborhood in NW Gainesville, west of I-75 and off Fort Clarke Boulevard north of Newberry Road. The read is settled, convenient west-side living: a subdivision of single-family homes near the Oaks Mall and Tioga Town Center corridors, Santa Fe College, and the area medical centers, with quick interstate access. The buy is lot-and-condition specific: confirm any HOA dues and scope, read the floor plan, lot, and condition, and comp within Ridgemont rather than against the broader NW Gainesville market."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Ridgemont market snapshot (as of June 18, 2026): the median sale price is about $440K ($216 per sq ft), with homes averaging 36 days on market and 4.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 3 recent closings in live Stellar MLS data.

Ridgemont is a single-family neighborhood in NW Gainesville (ZIP 32606), Alachua County, located west of I-75 off Fort Clarke Boulevard, north of Newberry Road (community and neighborhood profiles).

Reported product is single-family homes; one builder profile describes homes built by a regional builder in roughly the 2000 to 3000 square foot range. Treat any size, builder, or build-year detail as reported and confirm it for the specific home.

The location is convenient to the Oaks Mall corridor, Tioga Town Center, Santa Fe College, the University of Florida area, and the area medical centers, with quick access to I-75. Confirm any HOA and its scope before assuming a maintenance or amenity arrangement.

Because product, lot, and condition vary across the neighborhood, value is lot-and-condition specific. Confirm any HOA dues and scope, read the floor plan, lot, and condition, and comp within Ridgemont before you offer.

Best for

  • Buyers who want an established single-family home in NW Gainesville
  • Buyers who value quick I-75 access and the Oaks Mall and Tioga corridors
  • Buyers who want a settled west-side neighborhood near Santa Fe College and UF

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a condo or townhome with exterior maintenance included
  • Buyers who want a brand-new-construction community
  • Buyers who want a rural or large-acreage property

How Ridgemont is performing right now

51/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
4Months of supplytight
36Median days on marketdays
0 : 1Under contract vs for salestrong demand
3Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
-5%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 Ridgemont 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 Ridgemont buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Ridgemont

Live MLS inventory for Ridgemont. 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 Ridgemont 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.

The Oaks Mall~5 to 10 min · approximate, shopping
Tioga Town Center~5 to 10 min · approximate
I-75 (Newberry Rd interchange)~5 min · approximate
Santa Fe College~10 min · approximate
North Florida Regional Medical Center~10 min · approximate, hospital
University of Florida~15 to 20 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
Ridgemont (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

Ridgemont 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 Ridgemont address.

The takeaway

What actually shapes value at Ridgemont, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Ridgemont

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

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is an established NW Gainesville single-family neighborhood near the Oaks Mall and Tioga corridors with quick I-75 access. The watch items are any HOA and its scope, the floor plan and lot, condition, and the build era.

Established single-family neighborhood off Fort Clarke Blvd

NeutralProduct, lot, and condition vary across the subdivision, so value is lot-and-condition specific; comp within Ridgemont. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Established single-family neighborhood off Fort Clarke Blvd

West-side location near the Oaks Mall, Tioga, and I-75

BullishProximity to west-side shopping, Santa Fe College, medical centers, and the interstate supports steady demand. impact
SignificanceRadius: NW Gainesville

West-side location near the Oaks Mall, Tioga, and I-75

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 Ridgemont, 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. Established
    Community

    Established NW Gainesville single-family neighborhood

    Ridgemont is an established single-family neighborhood off Fort Clarke Boulevard west of I-75, with homes reported by a builder profile in roughly the 2000 to 3000 square foot range, near the Oaks Mall and Tioga corridors and Santa Fe College (community and neighborhood profiles). Treat figures as reported and confirm. Why it matters: The west-side location and the single-family product are priced in; value turns on the lot, the floor plan, 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 Ridgemont, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Confirm any HOA, the dues, what they cover, the reserve health, and any pending assessment, if a homeowners association applies.

2

Read the home, the floor plan, the build era, and any updates versus original finishes.

3

Read the lot, the size, the orientation, the trees, and any drainage or grade considerations.

4

Check the location, the access to Fort Clarke Boulevard, I-75, and the Oaks Mall and Tioga corridors.

5

Comp within Ridgemont, not the broader NW Gainesville market or the city average.

Best Buy
An updated single-family home on a good lot, priced to condition, with any HOA scope confirmed.
Biggest Risk
Assuming an HOA scope or amenity that does not apply, or comping against the broader NW market rather than within Ridgemont.
Best Lot
Lot size, orientation, and trees drive value within the single-family product here.
Smart Timing
Confirm any HOA and its scope, and the home's condition and build era, 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

Ridgemont is a single-family neighborhood in NW Gainesville (32606) in Alachua County, located west of I-75 off Fort Clarke Boulevard, north of Newberry Road. Reported product is single-family homes, with a builder profile describing homes in roughly the 2000 to 3000 square foot range; treat these as reported and confirm. It is convenient to the Oaks Mall corridor, Tioga Town Center, Santa Fe College, the University of Florida area, and the area medical centers, with quick I-75 access, and homes are zoned to Alachua County public schools by address; verify zoning with the district.

The takeaway

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

Entry: original-condition homes
$416K to $440K

The most attainable product is homes in original condition. Confirm any HOA and the home's systems and roof age before assuming a value.

Lowest entry
Mid: updated homes on standard lots
$440K to $445K

The core is updated single-family homes on standard lots. Condition and floor plan separate these more than square footage alone.

Most inventory
High: larger updated homes on premium lots
$445K to $445K

The top end is the larger, updated homes on the best lots. These trade on the lot, the finish, and condition.

Strongest resale

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

$416K to $440K
Entry: original-condition homes
The most attainable product is homes in original condition. Confirm any HOA and the home's systems and roof age before assuming a value.
$440K to $445K
Mid: updated homes on standard lots
The core is updated single-family homes on standard lots. Condition and floor plan separate these more than square footage alone.
$445K to $445K
High: larger updated homes on premium lots
The top end is the larger, updated homes on the best lots. These trade on the lot, the finish, and condition.

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 Ridgemont

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 west-side location and the single-family product are priced into every Ridgemont listing. The deal is won on the lot, the floor plan, and condition, not the sticker.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.6B+ · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.6/10
Renovation Risk5.2/10
Location Efficiency8.4/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.2/10
Carrying Cost Advantage7.0/10

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 Ridgemont 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
  • Lot size, orientation, and trees drive value here.
  • Floor plan and build era matter as much as the lot.
  • Comp within Ridgemont, not the broader NW market.

In an established single-family neighborhood like Ridgemont, the lot, the floor plan, the build era, and condition set value. Lot size, orientation, and trees carry premiums within the product. Compare a home against the closest sale within Ridgemont, and confirm any HOA scope and the home's systems before the finishes.

Ridgemont in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established single-family home in NW Gainesville near the Oaks Mall and Tioga corridors with quick I-75 access.
Strong onA settled single-family neighborhood, a convenient west-side location, and quick interstate access.
WatchAny HOA and its scope, the floor plan and lot, condition, and the build era.
Not forBuyers who want a maintenance-included condo or townhome, brand-new construction, or a rural large-acreage property.
The edgeA settled west-side neighborhood where the lot and condition are the find, not the address.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Confirm whether a homeowners association applies.
  • If it does, confirm dues, scope, and reserves.
  • Single-family product; you maintain your own home and lot.
  • Comp within Ridgemont, not the broader NW market.
  • Lot, floor plan, and condition drive value.

If a homeowners association applies to Ridgemont, it would set any dues and scope; treat any figure as reported and confirm whether an HOA applies, the dues, what they cover, the reserve health, and any pending assessment before you offer.

Where an HOA applies in a single-family neighborhood, it typically covers common areas or shared services rather than the homes themselves; confirm exactly what is included, if anything, for the specific home.

This is a single-family neighborhood rather than an amenity-driven club community; confirm any shared amenities or common areas that may apply.

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 Ridgemont, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Ridgemont, 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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Ridgemont Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Ridgemont 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

What is Ridgemont?
An established single-family neighborhood in NW Gainesville, west of I-75 off Fort Clarke Boulevard, north of Newberry Road.
What kinds of homes are in Ridgemont?
Reported product is single-family homes, with a builder profile describing homes in roughly the 2000 to 3000 square foot range. Confirm the specific home's size, floor plan, and condition.
Is there an HOA at Ridgemont?
Confirm whether a homeowners association applies and, if so, the dues, what they cover, the reserve health, and any pending assessment for the specific home.
Where is Ridgemont located?
In NW Gainesville (32606), west of I-75 off Fort Clarke Boulevard, north of Newberry Road, near the Oaks Mall and Tioga corridors.
What schools serve Ridgemont?
It is zoned to Alachua County public schools by home address; assignments change, so verify the exact zoned schools with the district.
How far is Ridgemont from I-75?
The Newberry Road interchange is roughly 5 minutes away. Drive times are approximate.
How far is Ridgemont from the Oaks Mall and Tioga?
Both the Oaks Mall corridor and Tioga Town Center are roughly 5 to 10 minutes away. Drive times are approximate.
How far is Ridgemont from UF?
The University of Florida area is roughly 15 to 20 minutes away. Drive times are approximate.
Is Ridgemont a good investment?
It can be, given the established west-side location, but value is lot-and-condition specific. Confirm any HOA, read the lot and the home, and comp within Ridgemont before deciding.
What should I check before buying in Ridgemont?
Whether an HOA applies and its scope, the floor plan and build era, the lot, the roof and systems age, and condition.
Does Ridgemont have amenities?
It is a single-family neighborhood rather than an amenity-driven club community; confirm any shared common areas or amenities that may apply.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Ridgemont?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. Where the lot and condition swing value, having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.
You want an established single-family home in NW GainesvilleExcellent fit
You value quick I-75 access and the Oaks Mall and Tioga corridorsExcellent fit
You want a settled west-side neighborhood near Santa Fe College and UFExcellent fit
You want a condo or townhome with exterior maintenance includedProbably not
You want a brand-new-construction communityProbably not
You want a rural or large-acreage propertyProbably not

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