Neighborhood · Gainesville, Florida
Forest Ridge
A quiet Gainesville pocket where homes rarely last
2
Homes for sale
$422,450
Median list price
$179
Avg price / sqft
35
Median days on market
Forest Ridge is a small, established residential neighborhood in Gainesville, the kind of place where turnover is slow because people tend to settle in and stay. It sits within reach of Gainesville's better-known enclaves — from Haile Plantation to University Park — and feeds into schools like Gainesville High School and Westwood Middle School, which matters to families weighing a long-term move.
The market reality here is scarcity: there are currently no active listings in Forest Ridge, so buyers should be ready to act when one does surface. Over the past year just nine homes changed hands, at a median sold price of $450,000, and sellers collected 99% of asking on average. If Forest Ridge is your target, set alerts on the live map and keep an eye on the broader pool of Gainesville homes for sale.
Forest Ridge is a community in Gainesville, Florida.
Quick facts
$419,900 – $425K price range
2,383 sqft median home
$3,200/mo median rent
7 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Forest Ridge
$425,000$440,000
2280 NW 21ST PLACE, GAINESVILLE
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,628 sqft
$419,900$424,900
2238 NW 16TH AVENUE, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,137 sqft
Every active listing inside the Forest Ridge boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The Forest Ridge market
7
Sold, last 12 months
$479,000
Median sold price
99%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
6 days
Median time to sell
Forest Ridge vs Gainesville
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 17.1% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Forest Ridge boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Forest Ridge is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Forest Ridge home
≈ $2,701/mo
$422,450 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$3,200/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
414
Median age
45
Median income
$74,688
Median home value
$331,600
Beyond the listings
Living in Forest Ridge
Emotional
Top 1% in the U.S.Deep Emotions
Sharing personal struggles and stories overcoming relationship issues, this population seeks to tell others about their emotional journeys.
Beliefs
Top 1% in the U.S.Mindfulness & Spirituality
Seeking peace and well-being through meditation, gratitude and spirituality.
Emotional
Top 1% in the U.S.Heartfelt Sharing
This population is characterized by vulnerability. Looking to unload emotional burdens, activities include confessions, apologies, and long-form posts.
Active
Top 1% in the U.S.Yoga Advocates
Improving flexibility, strength, and overall well-being is the yogi's aim. This population is looking for the right community, instruction, and accessories.
Attitudes
Top 1% in the U.S.Past Reflections
This population enjoys thinking about past historical events, including family genealogy, landmarks, and political affairs.
Emotional
Top 2% in the U.S.Memory Lane
Intentionally preserving memories of lost loved ones, joyful times, or reflecting on painful experiences in the past.
Straight answers
Forest Ridge FAQs
Is Forest Ridge a good place to live?+
It's a small, settled Gainesville neighborhood with low turnover — only nine homes sold in the last year — which usually points to residents who like where they are. It's assigned to Gainesville High School and Westwood Middle School, and sits near well-regarded areas like Haile Plantation and University Park.
Is Forest Ridge expensive?+
It lands in the mid-range for established Gainesville neighborhoods, with a median sold price of $450,000 over the past 12 months. That's a comfortable step above entry-level but well below the city's luxury tier.
What do homes cost in Forest Ridge?+
There are no active listings right now, but the last 12 months give a clear read: nine homes sold at a median of $450,000. To see the moment something new comes up, track Gainesville homes for sale and set an alert for this pocket.
How is the market in Forest Ridge?+
It's tight — zero active listings today and just nine sales over the past year, so inventory is the limiting factor. Sellers averaged 99% of asking price, meaning buyers should expect to move quickly and negotiate carefully when a home does list.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Current HOA and property tax figures aren't available in the active data for Forest Ridge, since there are no listings on the market at the moment. When a home comes up, we can pull the exact HOA dues and tax history for that specific property before you make an offer.
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