Ridgewood 1St Add
Homes for Sale in Seminole, FL

Community in Seminole · Pinellas County
216 homesBuilt 1955–2023
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Ownership and context
74%
Owner-occupied · Ridgewood 1St Add
160 of 216 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
26%
Non-owner-occupied · Ridgewood 1St Add
incl. 7% trust or LLC-held · 7% out-of-state
67%
Cash buyers · Ridgewood 1St Add
2 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending June 2021
216
Homes in the community
216 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 12 years of records
Est. 1955
Community established
homes built 1955-2023, median 1961 (FL DOR 2025)
0
Failed listings · 2021
peaked at 2 in 2013
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Ridgewood 1St Add is a small, established pocket of Seminole with 216 homes and a median year built of 1961 — this is a mid-century base with later construction mixed in through 2023, so condition and updates do more to separate one listing from another than location within the community does.

The homestead share sits at 74.1%, which points to a market where most owners have been in place for a while rather than a community cycling through frequent resales. That tends to mean fewer listings at any given time and a buyer pool that has to move with intent when something does come up, while sellers should expect scrutiny on anything that reads as deferred maintenance against the community's older housing stock.

Best for

  • Buyers prioritizing an established Seminole location over a built-in amenity package
  • Buyers comfortable evaluating and budgeting for a home built anywhere from the mid-1950s to more recent construction
  • Buyers seeking a smaller, quieter subdivision rather than a large master-planned community

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a newer-construction-only community with consistent build standards
  • Buyers who require on-site amenities such as a pool, clubhouse, or organized recreation facilities
  • Buyers unwilling to budget for inspection and possible updates on an older home

The market around Ridgewood 1St Add

Ridgewood 1St Add is a small community — 5 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2021 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.

Across Pinellas County, 6,909 homes are active and 1,852 pending (21% under contract).

Homes here are single family residence.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Ridgewood 1St Add specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

If we were buying in Ridgewood 1St Add 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 Ridgewood 1St Add.

Best Buy
Buyers looking for an established Seminole address without a homeowners' amenity package attached to the price.
Biggest Risk
A median year built of 1961 means older systems and structural elements are a real possibility on many listings and should be inspected accordingly.
Sweet Spot
A buyer comfortable evaluating a home on its own condition rather than leaning on shared community infrastructure.
Avoid If
Avoid if a clubhouse, pool, or organized amenity package is a required part of the purchase.

A mid-century core with room for later builds

With a year-built range spanning 1955 to 2023, this is not a uniform subdivision built in one phase. The median year built of 1961 tells you the backbone of the community is mid-century construction, but the range through 2023 means there are newer or substantially rebuilt homes mixed in — buyers should expect real variation in systems, layouts, and finish level from one address to the next, and should treat each listing on its own condition rather than assuming a shared build standard across the community.

No community amenities are identified from current MLS listings, so this reads as a straightforward residential subdivision rather than one organized around a clubhouse, pool, or similar shared facility. That keeps the value proposition centered on the home and lot themselves — location within Seminole, lot characteristics, and how well an individual property has been maintained or updated.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Ridgewood 1St Add. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a community with a wide construction-year spread and a high share of long-held homes, the work is in the details — knowing what a 1960s-era home needs to check out structurally versus what a newer build in the same subdivision already has covered. We walk that distinction property by property rather than treating Ridgewood 1St Add as one uniform product.

Ridgewood 1St Add in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers looking for an established Seminole address without a homeowners' amenity package attached to the price.
Biggest advantageThe mix of build years means there are options across a range of condition and updating levels within one small community.
Biggest riskA median year built of 1961 means older systems and structural elements are a real possibility on many listings and should be inspected accordingly.
Sweet spotA buyer comfortable evaluating a home on its own condition rather than leaning on shared community infrastructure.
Avoid ifAvoid if a clubhouse, pool, or organized amenity package is a required part of the purchase.

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 Ridgewood 1St Add sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Ridgewood 1St Add?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 216 homes in Ridgewood 1St Add (public records).
What share of Ridgewood 1St Add is owner-occupied?
74% of Ridgewood 1St Add parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Ridgewood 1St Add built?
Homes in Ridgewood 1St Add were built between 1955 and 2023, with a median year built of 1961.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Ridgewood 1St Add?
Cash buyers took 67% of Ridgewood 1St Add sales in the 12 months ending June 2021 (2 of 3 closings, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Ridgewood 1St Add?
The best agent for Ridgewood 1St Add 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 Ridgewood 1St Add.
How do I find a top Seminole real estate agent who knows Ridgewood 1St Add?
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Buyers prioritizing an established Seminole location over a built-in amenity packageExcellent fit
Buyers comfortable evaluating and budgeting for a home built anywhere from the mid-1950s to more recent constructionExcellent fit
Buyers seeking a smaller, quieter subdivision rather than a large master-planned communityExcellent fit
Buyers who want a newer-construction-only community with consistent build standardsProbably not
Buyers who require on-site amenities such as a pool, clubhouse, or organized recreation facilitiesProbably not
Buyers unwilling to budget for inspection and possible updates on an older homeProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 33772))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2014 (7 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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