Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Ridgewood
Central Sarasota living within reach of the coast
12
Homes for sale
$425,000
Median list price
$313
Avg price / sqft
66
Median days on market
Ridgewood sits in the heart of Sarasota, close enough to the arts-district energy of the Rosemary District and the beaches of Lido Key to feel plugged into everything the city offers. It's a settled, walkable pocket of mostly single-story homes on modest lots, with neighboring communities like Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores adding character on the way toward the bay. Homes here trend right-sized rather than sprawling, which is part of the appeal for buyers who want location over square footage.
The market is active but not frantic. With 12 homes listed and a median list price of $425,000, and 60 sales over the past year at a $371,000 median, buyers have real choices without the bidding-war pressure you'll find on the barrier islands. Sellers are getting about 97% of asking and homes take a median 48 days to sell, so there's room to negotiate if you come prepared.
Ridgewood is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$339,900 – $875K price range
1,438 sqft median home
$3,000/mo median rent
58 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Ridgewood
$379,900
3718 WOODMONT DRIVE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,254 sqft
$339,900
3543 BALI DRIVE, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,270 sqft
$349,900
4861 BELL MEADE DRIVE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,345 sqft
$369,000
5005 BEE RIDGE ROAD, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,151 sqft
$449,000$459,000
3681 STOKES DR DRIVE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,228 sqft
$825,000
2352 PALM TERRACE, SARASOTA
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,317 sqft
$375,000$385,000
3247 WOODMONT DRIVE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,186 sqft
$875,000$895,000
2311 SANDRALA DRIVE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,968 sqft
$425,000$450,000
3715 SHARONDALE DRIVE, SARASOTA
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,656 sqft
$485,000$490,000
5883 WHISTLEWOOD CIRCLE, SARASOTA
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,530 sqft
$849,900
4524 RIVERWOOD AVENUE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,298 sqft
$425,000
5337 COLEWOOD PLACE, SARASOTA
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,362 sqft
Every active listing inside the Ridgewood boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Ridgewood market
58
Sold, last 12 months
$371,000
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
18 days
Median time to sell
Ridgewood vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 169.6% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Ridgewood boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Ridgewood is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Ridgewood home
≈ $2,743/mo
$425,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$3,000/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
656
Median age
45
Median income
$59,241
Median home value
$447,200
Beyond the listings
Living in Ridgewood
Active
Top 2% 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.
Relationships
Top 3% in the U.S.Happily Ever After
Whether it's the stress of wedding planning or looking back on that special day, this population has their eyes and hearts focused on lifelong commitment.
Beliefs
Top 4% in the U.S.Mindfulness & Spirituality
Seeking peace and well-being through meditation, gratitude and spirituality.
Relationships
Top 9% in the U.S.Love & Romance
Love is in the air when this population is present. Includes people expressing their feelings for significant others in special ways. Common activities include anniversaries and date nights.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 9% in the U.S.Green Thumb
From tiny sprouts and window plants, to flower arrangements and designing a landscape, this population has an affinity for all things green.
Lifestyles
Top 11% in the U.S.Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
On the calendar
Near Ridgewood
Jul
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Seventeenth-Century Dutch Paintings from The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
This long-term installation showcases five exceptional examples of 17th-century Dutch painting, featuring a dramatic seascape, an expansive landscape, and captivating por…
Jul
12
Sun
As Earth Is To Sky
This exhibition showcases the second installment of a transformative collection of abstract and minimalist art, featuring works in wood, steel, copper, and bronze by reno…
Jul
12
Sun
Venice Doll Club and FX Toy Shows
The FX Toy Show, once hailed as the Super Bowl of collectible toy shows, was the largest of its kind in the Southeastern United States from 1990 to 2006. Now, it's making…
Jul
12
Sun
Robert Louis Stevenson: A Child’s Garden of Verses
10:00am
This exhibition celebrates childhood and the imagination of youth through the words and images of A Child's Garden of Verses, a beloved children's poetry book by the reno…
Jul
12
Sun
Lakewood Ranch Farmers Market
10:00am
The acclaimed Farmers' Market - dubbed Florida's best - attracts many with its bounty of farm-to-table produce, delicious ready-to-eat food, and other unique products. Wi…
Jul
12
Sun
ReptiDay
The event strictly adheres to the recent Florida law changes, disallowing the display of pet Iguanas and Tegus, regardless of permit status. Attendees are encouraged to v…
Straight answers
Ridgewood FAQs
Is Ridgewood a good place to live?+
It's a practical choice for buyers who want to be central to Sarasota — close to downtown, the Rosemary District, and the beaches — without paying island prices. The homes are settled and right-sized, and the area feeds into Phillippi Shores Elementary, Brookside Middle, and Riverview High School.
Is Ridgewood expensive?+
Compared to Sarasota's coastal communities, no — the median list price is $425,000 and the median sold price over the past year was $371,000. Listings currently range from $339,900 up to $875,000, so there's a spread depending on size and finishes.
What do homes cost in Ridgewood?+
Expect to pay around $313 per square foot on average, with the median home around 1,438 square feet. Active prices run from about $339,900 to $875,000, and the median list sits at $425,000.
How is the market right now?+
There are 12 active listings and homes take a median 48 days to sell, so it's steady rather than overheated. Sixty homes sold over the past year and sellers averaged 97% of their asking price, which leaves modest room to negotiate.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Most homes here carry no reported HOA fee, which is a plus for monthly budgeting. Property taxes run around $3,533 per year at the median, and if you're weighing renting instead, the median rent is about $3,000 per month.
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