Ridgewood Homes for Sale in Orange Park, FL

Established Orange Park area resale market · Orange Park · ZIP 32065

An established, unincorporated Orange Park community along the Blanding Boulevard corridor in Clay County, priced for buyers who want an older single-family or mobile-home resale close to everyday retail and services.

Established resaleOrange Park, Clay CountySingle-family and mobile homes

Live Market Pulse

50/100
Momentum

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

This is a settled, unincorporated resale area, not a single platted subdivision or new-construction release. Inventory is individual and varies street by street, so condition, lot, and any street-specific HOA drive value more than one headline number. Verify specifics by address.

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Listings before the portals, true comps, and the renovation and carrying-cost math, before you tour.

Live · Ridgewood Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)

Price

$175K ▼

Median sold · 12 mo

down 40.1% vs the prior 12 months

-40.1% ▼

1-yr price change

n = 11 and 6 sales in the two windows

$129/sf

Sold $/sqft · 12 mo

peak $180 in 2023

88.4%

Sale vs ask

Clay median: 98.0%

+59%

T12M median vs 2012

from a $110K median in 2012

Tempo

35days

Median DOM · closed

8 days at the 2024 low

Sold · last 12 mo

10-yr average: about 12 a year

Ownership and context

57%

Owner-occupied · Ridgewood

543 of 954 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)

43%

Non-owner-occupied · Ridgewood

incl. 8% trust or LLC-held · 5% out-of-state

46%

Cash buyers · Ridgewood

5 of 11 sales, 12 mo ending July 2024

901

Homes in the community

plus 53 vacant residential lots · 954 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)

Track record · 25 years of records

Est. 1924

Community established

homes built 1924-2024, median 1983 (FL DOR 2025)

Failed listings · 2026

peaked at 40 in 2023

1,440sqft

Median sold home size

12-mo windows, closed sales

1.2%/yr

Turnover rate

about 11 of 901 homes trade a year

Built fromLive realMLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily

Jon's Current Read

"Ridgewood is a resale play on an established, unincorporated pocket of Greater Orange Park along the Blanding Boulevard corridor, where most homes date to the 1970s through the 1990s. Unlike a single deed-restricted subdivision, Ridgewood spans multiple streets and older plats, so the durable differentiator is the individual home, its updates, and whichever street-level association, if any, actually governs it, not a shared brand or amenity package. The draw is everyday convenience along Blanding Boulevard; the tradeoff is a housing stock now three to five decades old that needs roof, plumbing, and system verification parcel by parcel."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

Ridgewood Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of August 5, 2026

Ridgewood right now

🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($175K) is down 40.1% from the prior 12 months ($292K) and up 59% since 2012. With about a dozen 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 realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 5. Confidence: Medium (11 and 6 sales in the two windows).

What's unique here: the median sale price is about 54% below the typical Clay County sale ($175K vs $380K, trailing 12 months, realMLS records).

Jump to: Price history & scorecard · Homes for sale · Schools · FAQ

Updated August 5, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Ridgewood is an established, unincorporated community within Greater Orange Park, in Clay County, centered on the Blanding Boulevard corridor near Ridgewood Avenue. It is recognized alongside neighboring unincorporated areas such as Fleming Island, Doctors Inlet, and Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace rather than as a single platted subdivision.

Homes here are predominantly established single-family houses, with some mobile and manufactured homes, most built between 1970 and 1999, per neighborhood profile data. Reported home sizes vary by source and street, generally running from smaller two-bedroom homes up to larger four- or five-bedroom houses. Because Ridgewood spans multiple streets and older subdivisions rather than one builder or plat, there is no single area-wide homeowners association; any HOA, deed restriction, or architectural standard should be confirmed for the specific street and parcel.

The bigger picture is location along Blanding Boulevard, one of Clay County's primary commercial and commuting corridors, with retail, dining, and services close by and a drive into Jacksonville for work. That convenience is the area's main draw; the tradeoff is a housing stock now three to five decades old, where roof, plumbing, and system age should be verified home by home.

Quick Match

Who Ridgewood is best for.

Best for

Buyers who want an established single-family or mobile-home resale directly on the Blanding Boulevard corridor
Buyers comfortable confirming HOA and deed-restriction status street by street rather than under one area-wide association
Buyers who value everyday retail, dining, and service convenience over a shared amenity package

Probably not for

Buyers who need new construction with modern systems and a builder warranty
Anyone who wants a single gated or amenitized community with one clubhouse or pool
Buyers unwilling to verify roof, plumbing, and HVAC age on homes generally three to five decades old

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 5 of each year, from record-level realMLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($175K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($292K) IS the -40.1% one-year change.

Windows contain 6 to 17 sales each (11 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo

Down 40.1% year over year; up 59% since 2012.

Every sale since 2001 · price vs size

253 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.

Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo

Up from $63 in 2012 to a $180 peak in 2023; $129 now.

Median days on market · closed sales

8 days at the 2024 low; 35 now.

Sale price vs original ask · median

88.4% now vs Clay 98.0%.

Homes sold per 12-mo window

6 to 17 a year; 11 in the current window.

Indexed since 2012 · Ridgewood vs Clay

Same realMLS record, indexed to 100 at 2012.

Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year

Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 40 quit in 2023; 8 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.

Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record

75 at the 2022 peak, 21 in the troughs, 26 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

The real cost & risk here

Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Clay County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$1,990/mo

Clay County typical true cost to own

$99/mo

Clay County typical home insurance

Check CDD

Confirm before you offer

Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Clay County scorecard.

County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.

How much local inventory is already under contract

34% of homes for sale in ZIP 32065 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-08-01).

8.6A- score

Momentum intelligence

Momentum buy score

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

Interactive Map

Ridgewood on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers, color the dots by status or lot type, and tap a home for the details.

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

Nearby & Commute

How far is everything?

The takeaway

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

Drive times from Ridgewood. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact start point.

Blanding Boulevard retail corridor5 min · approximate

Orange Park Mall10 to 15 min · approximate

Fleming Island and Doctors Lake15 to 20 min · approximate

Downtown Jacksonville25 to 30 min · approximate

NAS Jacksonville25 to 30 min · approximate

Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)40 to 45 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

Ridgewood (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

Clay 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

Ridgewood is served by Clay 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.

High

Ridgeview High School (Clay County District Schools); verify by address

Middle

Orange Park Junior High School (verify by address)

Elementary

Ridgeview Elementary School (verify by address)

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

The takeaway

The story here is an established, unincorporated Orange Park area along the Blanding Boulevard corridor, aging past the three-decade mark, inside one of Clay County's steadier commercial and residential zones.

The Strategy

The Ridgewood buying strategy.

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

Pull the specific parcel's record with the Clay County Property Appraiser to confirm year built, square footage, and any recorded plat or deed restrictions.

Confirm whether the specific street or subdivision carries its own homeowners association and, if so, the current dues amount, directly with that association or its management company.

Get a thorough inspection focused on roof age, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC, since homes in the area generally date to the 1970s through 1990s.

Verify the zoned elementary, middle, and high schools by the home's address with Clay County District Schools, since attendance zones change.

Get a bindable homeowners insurance quote for the specific home before you make an offer, given the age of the housing stock.

Confirm whether the home is on public or well and septic utilities, since this can vary by street in an older, unincorporated area.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

A structurally sound single-family or mobile home with updated systems, confirmed utilities, and clear title on its specific street.

Biggest Risk

Underestimating roof, plumbing, HVAC, or utility-hookup costs on a home generally three to five decades old.

Best Lot

Prioritize the home and its street; lot character and any HOA status vary block by block rather than area-wide.

Smart Timing

Resale-driven. Inventory is individual and turns over unevenly street by street, so move when the right condition and price appear.

Deep-Dive Intelligence

The full read, only if you want it.

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

The Homes

Type

Established single-family homes, plus some mobile and manufactured homes

Era

Predominantly built 1970 to 1999, per neighborhood profile data

Size range

Varies by street and source; generally smaller two-bedroom homes up to larger four- or five-bedroom houses

Bedrooms

2 to 5, varies by home and street

Costs & Fees

HOA

No single, area-wide HOA identified; confirm street-specific status by address

CDD

None identified; confirm on the parcel tax record

Property use

Primary residences

Amenities

Marketed

No area-wide clubhouse, pool, or other shared amenity identified

Status

Character and any subdivision-level amenities vary by street; confirm by address

Location

Area

Unincorporated Greater Orange Park, Clay County, along the Blanding Boulevard corridor

Downtown Jacksonville

About 25 to 30 min (approximate)

Airport (JAX)

About 40 to 45 min (approximate)

Ridgewood Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Ridgewood.

The takeaway

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

Here are the broad resale bands in Ridgewood today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

The Entry

At the entry tier you are generally looking at older single-family or mobile homes in original or lightly updated condition, where the value is in the bones and the lot, not finish work. Budget for roof, plumbing, and HVAC replacement.

Lowest entry

The Core

In the core of the market you find single-family homes with some updates, such as a refreshed kitchen or bath and a newer roof, on the area's typical mid-size lot. This is the typical move-in resale here.

Most inventory

The Top

At the top are the more fully updated or renovated homes, with newer systems throughout and the largest floor plans found on the area's bigger lots. Confirm the condition, square footage, and any permits for past work on the specific parcel.

Strongest resale

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

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What Your Money Buys

What ~$900K buys here.

Three realistic price bands. Where a home lands comes down to condition and lot, not square footage alone.

The Entry

The Core

The Top

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

Operator Intelligence

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The factors that actually move value in Ridgewood, condition, lot, and the renovation math, read from current listings and recent sales.

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

Proprietary Data

The renovation premium.

Renovated-listing inventory in Ridgewood is too thin right now to compute a reliable renovation premium. We read condition home by home against real comps before you offer.

Lot Value

The lot premium.

On a preferred homesite (water, preserve, corner, or a larger lot), the homesite is the part of your money the market gives back at resale. The house can be renovated; the lot cannot, so premium lots hold their value better than interior ones. How much more they command varies by frontage, view, and condition, which is why we read it home by home against real comparable sales rather than a single headline figure.

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.

Resale Strength Scorecard

How well Ridgewood holds value.

Our read on the factors that protect resale here, and the one to manage.

Home conditionVaries by street

Roof and systems ageVerify age

Renovation upsideModerate on older homes

Lot sizeVaries by street

Insurance cost exposureVerify by address

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

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 Ridgewood

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.

Calling the listing agent

The agent on the sign works for the seller. In a market where condition swings price by hundreds of thousands, negotiating against that agent with no one in your corner is the costliest move of all.

Misjudging the renovation math

A dated home looks like a deal until you price the roof, HVAC, pool, and full modernization honestly. Underbudget the reno and the bargain becomes the expensive house.

Overpaying for an interior lot

A premium homesite (water, preserve, or a preferred position) carries a real, durable premium. Pay a top price for an interior lot and you are buying the weakest version of the value.

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Two similar homes can cost very differently to own once the HOA, any CDD, insurance, and upkeep are priced in. Buyers who do not run the full monthly carrying cost misread the real number.

Skipping the systems check

An older home means older systems unless updated. Roof age, HVAC age, pool equipment, and prior renovations drive both price and insurability, and a thorough inspection matters more here than in a new build.

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The value here is not one shared brand or amenity, it is the specific street and home: its age, its updates, and what actually governs it.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Momentum Intelligence

Momentum Buy Score.

Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the five factors that decide how a home here buys, holds, and resells.

5.8C · Buy Score

Resale Strength5.4/10

Renovation Risk5.0/10

Location Efficiency6.8/10

Long-Term Defensibility5.4/10

Carrying Cost Advantage6.0/10

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.

Momentum Housing Intelligence

Why our read on Ridgewood is different.

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

Live realMLS 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 and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

About the analyst · Our methodology

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Proprietary Data · Lot Value Map

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 realMLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take

Homes sit on individual lots that vary in size and character street by street across the area.
With no confirmed area-wide amenities, the home's own condition and updates are the main resale driver.
Interior streets away from Blanding Boulevard traffic tend to hold more appeal than lots directly on the corridor.
Verify any recorded deed restrictions, easements, or street-level HOA obligations on the specific parcel.
Check the FEMA flood zone for the specific address before you rely on assumptions.

Because Ridgewood spans multiple streets and older subdivisions rather than one platted community, lot size, setback, and character vary more here than in a single-builder neighborhood. With no area-wide amenity package to offset condition, a well-kept or recently updated home on a quieter interior street carries most of the value story, while lots directly fronting Blanding Boulevard typically trade at a discount for road noise and traffic. Confirm any deed restrictions, street-level HOA obligations, utility hookups, and the FEMA flood zone on the specific parcel rather than assuming them from the surrounding area.

The 15-Second Verdict

Ridgewood in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established single-family or mobile-home resale on the Blanding Boulevard corridor in Orange Park.

Biggest advantageEveryday convenience along one of Clay County's steadier commercial and commuter corridors.

Biggest riskAging roof, plumbing, HVAC, and utility systems on homes generally three to five decades old.

Sweet spotA well-maintained or recently updated home on a quieter interior street with confirmed utilities.

Avoid ifYou need new construction, a single shared amenity package, or one area-wide HOA to rely on.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take

No area-wide HOA identified; confirm street-specific HOA status directly.
No CDD was identified, but confirm it on the parcel tax record.
No area-wide clubhouse, pool, or shared amenity has been identified.
Homes generally date to the 1970s through 1990s; verify roof and system age.
Confirm utility hookups, public versus well and septic, for the specific address.

Ridgewood is not a single, deed-restricted subdivision; it is an established, unincorporated area of Greater Orange Park spanning multiple streets and older plats. No area-wide homeowners association has been identified. Some individual streets or smaller subdivisions within the area may carry their own HOA; confirm this directly for the specific parcel before you buy.

Because there is no confirmed area-wide association, do not assume dues or shared amenities. If the specific street does have an HOA, confirm in writing what it covers and its current dues.

There is no golf course or private country club identified for the area.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Ridgewood buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxClay County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in Ridgewood.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.

The takeaway

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

Selling in Ridgewood

Thinking of selling a Ridgewood home?

Selling an older home in an area without one area-wide brand or HOA takes a real strategy, not an automated estimate. We will show you the honest math against what is actually selling on your specific street.

Momentum listings (YTD)

97.98%

Sold-to-list ratio across the Jacksonville metro 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 the Jacksonville metro average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Ridgewood, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace, 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.

What is your Ridgewood home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Ridgewood matched to your condition, lot, and view, not an automated guess. Tell us about your home and we will personally prepare your numbers and a pricing strategy. No obligation, no spam.

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Real comps, not an automated estimate.

Median sale prices in Ridgewood year by year since 2012, from closed MLS sales. A long track record beats a single estimate, showing what this community has really done through rate cycles rather than what a model predicts.

The real cost & risk here

Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Clay County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$1,806/mo

Clay County typical true cost to own

$99/mo

Clay County typical home insurance

Check CDD

Confirm before you offer

Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Clay County scorecard.

Recent Developments in Ridgewood

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

June 2026
Development
Hillwood contracts with the City of Jacksonville for 192 acres at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center
Master developer Hillwood contracted with the City of Jacksonville for 192 acres at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center on Jacksonville's Westside, continuing the buildout of the former Naval Air Station Cecil Field into an industrial and logistics park.
What it may mean for the marketContinued absorption of large industrial parcels at Cecil signals sustained employment growth on the Westside, which can support housing demand across nearby communities. The site is about 8 miles northwest of Ridgewood.
Source: Jax Daily Record
June 2026
Builder Activity
Hyland Trail to bring over 3,000 homes to Lake Asbury in Clay County
News4Jax reported that Hyland Trail, along with the related Edenbrooke and The Glens communities, will bring more than 3,000 new homes to the Lake Asbury area of Clay County. Homes are being built by Dream Finders, Pulte and Lennar, with a Lodge amenity center featuring a beach-entry pool, splash zone, exercise facility and pickleball courts. Edenbrooke includes an age-restricted, low-maintenance home section.
What it may mean for the marketAdds a large volume of new single-family housing supply and a private amenity center to the Lake Asbury area, expanding for-sale inventory across a range of home sizes and price points. The project is about 8 miles south of Ridgewood, elsewhere in Clay County.
Source: News4Jax
June 2026
Infrastructure
First Coast Expressway advances as an economic-development corridor across Clay and St. Johns
The First Coast Expressway (State Road 23), a tolled beltway looping around the west and south of the Jacksonville metro, continued to open land for development along its corridor, with the final St. Johns County phase from Interstate 95 to east of County Road 2209 in progress. FDOT held a St. Johns County open house on the final phase in January 2026.
What it may mean for the marketNew limited-access highway capacity shortens commutes and opens adjacent land, changes that have historically shaped where new communities and demand concentrate. The site is about 8 miles southeast of Ridgewood.
Source: Jax Daily Record
April 2026
Development
Hillwood seeks to mass-grade an AllianceFlorida site for a possible 1 million-square-foot building
Hillwood asked to mass grade a site at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center to prepare for a possible 1 million-square-foot building, a step that typically precedes a large industrial or distribution user committing to the Westside park.
What it may mean for the marketA build-ready million-square-foot pad points to a potential large employer on the Westside, the kind of jobs anchor that can lift demand for nearby housing. The site is about 8 miles northwest of Ridgewood.
Source: Jax Daily Record

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ridgewood a new-construction community?

No. It is an established, unincorporated area within Greater Orange Park, in Clay County, with homes predominantly built between 1970 and 1999. Homes here are resales.

Is Ridgewood a single, platted subdivision?

No. Ridgewood is a broader, unincorporated area recognized alongside neighboring communities such as Fleming Island, Doctors Inlet, and Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace. It spans multiple streets and older plats rather than one builder or HOA.

What kind of homes are in Ridgewood?

Predominantly established single-family homes, with some mobile and manufactured homes. Reported sizes and bedroom counts vary by street and source; confirm specifics for the exact address.

Is there an HOA?

No area-wide homeowners association has been identified. Some individual streets or smaller subdivisions within the area may carry their own HOA; confirm this directly for the specific parcel before you buy.

Is there a CDD bond on the taxes?

No Community Development District was identified for this area. Confirm CDD status on the specific parcel's tax record with the Clay County Property Appraiser before you rely on it.

What amenities does the area have?

No area-wide clubhouse, pool, or other shared amenity has been identified. Any recreation is at nearby public parks; confirm current options with the county.

What should I check before buying an older home here?

Focus on roof age, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and utility hookups, public versus well and septic, since homes generally date to the 1970s through 1990s and utilities can vary by street.

Is the area in a flood zone?

Flood zone designation is address-specific. Confirm the FEMA flood zone and get a bindable insurance quote for the exact home before you rely on any assumption.

How close is Orange Park Mall and the Blanding Boulevard corridor?

Ridgewood sits directly along the Blanding Boulevard corridor, giving quick access to the retail and services there, with Orange Park Mall a short drive further along the corridor.

What schools serve the area?

It is in Clay County District Schools. Zoned elementary, middle, and high schools should be verified by the specific address, since attendance zones change.

How is the commute to downtown Jacksonville?

Downtown Jacksonville is roughly a 25 to 30 minute approximate drive. Other drive times on this page are approximate estimates.

Is Ridgewood gated or age-restricted?

There is no verified information that any part of the area is gated, and it is not marketed as age-restricted or 55 plus. It is an established, open residential area.

What is the biggest risk of buying here?

Underestimating the cost of replacing an aging roof, plumbing, HVAC, or utility system on a home from the area's 1970s-to-1990s build era, and assuming a shared HOA or amenity package that may not exist on the specific street.

Should I get my own agent to buy a resale here?

Yes. In a multi-street resale area an experienced agent helps you judge condition, updates, street-level governance, and genuinely comparable sales, and represents your interests in the negotiation.

How current is the market data on this page?

This page will fill in with live realMLS data as sales in the area accrue. Until then, treat market figures as thin, and always confirm price and condition against genuinely comparable homes before you make an offer.

Who is the best real estate agent for Ridgewood?

The best agent for Ridgewood is one who actively works Orange Park and knows the community's pricing, HOA and CDD details, 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.

How do I find a top Orange Park real estate agent who knows Ridgewood?

Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Ridgewood and the wider Orange Park area.

Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Ridgewood?

Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Ridgewood purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.

The Verdict

Should you buy in Ridgewood?

An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.

You want an established single-family or mobile-home resale directly on the Blanding Boulevard corridor.Excellent fit

You are comfortable confirming HOA, deed-restriction, and utility status street by street.Excellent fit

You will do the homework on roof, plumbing, and HVAC age before you close.Excellent fit

You value everyday retail and service convenience over a shared community amenity.Excellent fit

You need new construction with a builder warranty and modern systems.Probably not

You want one shared amenity package such as a clubhouse or pool under a single HOA.Probably not

You cannot budget for roof, system, or utility-hookup replacement on an older home.Probably not

You want the certainty of one area-wide HOA rather than street-by-street verification.Probably not

Get the inside read on Ridgewood

Whether you are buying a renovation project, comparing the lots and views, weighing the carrying costs, or selling your Ridgewood home, tell us what you need. Every inquiry comes straight to us. We represent you, not the seller, and what your agent is paid is negotiable and set in a written buyer agreement up front. No obligation, no spam, no high-pressure follow-up.

You are all set.

A Momentum Realty Ridgewood specialist will reach out personally, usually the same day.

Median sale price in Ridgewood, Florida by year (2012 to 2026). Source: Momentum Realty.

Photography on this page is sourced from active and recently sold MLS listings in this community and remains the property of the listing brokerage and/or photographer. Source: Data provided by realMLS.

Thinking of selling in Ridgewood? 11 recorded closings; median 35 days on market (window ending 2026-08-23). See the Clay 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.

Community market stats	realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 5, 2026
Housing stock & ownership	Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (29 streets, ZIP 32065/32073/32265))
Under-contract shares	realMLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Schools	2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depth	Closed-sale records back to 2001 (253 transactions analyzed)

Ridgewood Homes for Sale in Orange Park, FL

Ridgewood right now

The 60-Second Overview

Who Ridgewood is best for.

Best for

Probably not for

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

The real cost & risk here

Ridgewood on the map.

How far is everything?

Nearby Communities

Schools

Ridgeview High School (Clay County District Schools); verify by address

Orange Park Junior High School (verify by address)

Ridgeview Elementary School (verify by address)

The Ridgewood buying strategy.

The full read, only if you want it.

The Homes

Costs & Fees

Amenities

Location

What your money buys in Ridgewood.

What ~$900K buys here.

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The renovation premium.

The lot premium.

How well Ridgewood holds value.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Ridgewood

Calling the listing agent

Misjudging the renovation math

Overpaying for an interior lot

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Skipping the systems check

Momentum Buy Score.

Why our read on Ridgewood is different.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Ridgewood in 15 seconds.

HOA, CDD & Fees

Tools for a Ridgewood buy.

Thinking of selling a Ridgewood home?

In Ridgewood, condition and view decide your number

What is your Ridgewood home worth?

The real cost & risk here

Recent Developments in Ridgewood

Hillwood contracts with the City of Jacksonville for 192 acres at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center

Hyland Trail to bring over 3,000 homes to Lake Asbury in Clay County

First Coast Expressway advances as an economic-development corridor across Clay and St. Johns

Hillwood seeks to mass-grade an AllianceFlorida site for a possible 1 million-square-foot building

Frequently Asked Questions

Should you buy in Ridgewood?

Get the inside read on Ridgewood

You are all set.

Data sources & freshness

You just read the data. Now see what your home is worth.