Ridgewood
Homes for Sale in Gainesville, FL
All 800 homes for sale in GAINESVILLE, FL · median $298,030 · 118 homes for sale in 32605 · Alachua County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Over the 12 months ending 2026-08-02, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $439,000, $203 per square foot, a median 3 days on market, sellers accepting 101% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1964 - 1967; none of the 3 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 129 ft). At the median price and Alachua County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.56 mills, annual property tax runs about $7,270 ($6,620 with the full homestead exemption).
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside RIDGEWOOD SUB right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Ridgewood market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $439K ($203 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 3 days on market for closed sales.
In ZIP 32605 (GAINESVILLE), 581 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $320K ($203/sq ft), down 4.8% year over year, with a median 44 days on market. Right now 133 active and 33 pending listings put supply at about 5.7 months - a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 32605 housing market and the Alachua County market.
Ridgewood is a community of 564 homes in Gainesville, Alachua County, built between 1900 and 2024 (median 1972), with a median living area of about 1,578 square feet. 71% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
Housing distress & ownership in RIDGEWOOD SUB, Gainesville
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
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.
Ridgewood on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Life at Ridgewood
- Park · reported on 1 of 1 listings
- Pool · reported on 1 of 1 listings
- Racquetball · reported on 1 of 1 listings
- Tennis Court(s) · reported on 1 of 1 listings
- Secured Garage/Parking · reported on 1 of 1 listings
- Security Lights · reported on 1 of 1 listings
Community amenities as reported across Stellar MLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.
The Ridgewood buying strategy.
If we were buying in Ridgewood today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
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.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
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.
A closer look at the Ridgewood market
At a median of $203 per square foot, Ridgewood prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.
The housing stock is 564 homes built between 1900 and 2024, and 71% 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 Ridgewood. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- 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.
Tools for a Ridgewood buy.
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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Ridgewood sales matched to your home.
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The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Alachua County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Alachua 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.
Ridgewood Market Scorecard
Ridgewood is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
Typical home value in the 32605 ZIP is $306,219, about 26.2% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: Stellar MLS, distributed by MLS GRID, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 1, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32605)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2022 (4 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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