Forest Ridge Homes with Ranch Architectural style

Forest Ridge Homes with Ranch Architectural style

Welcome to Forest Ridge, a serene and inviting subdivision nestled in the heart of Gainesville, Florida. This charming community, located in Alachua County, offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and modern convenience, making it an ideal place for families, retirees, and everyone in between. With its lush landscapes and tranquil surroundings, Forest Ridge is designed for those who appreciate the great outdoors while enjoying the comforts of suburban living.

One of the standout features of Forest Ridge is its stunning homes designed in the classic Ranch architectural style. These single-story residences are characterized by their spacious layouts, open floor plans, and seamless integration with the surrounding environment. Ranch-style homes in Forest Ridge offer an abundance of natural light, large living spaces, and often feature inviting patios that extend the living area outdoors, perfect for entertaining friends or enjoying peaceful evenings under the stars.

The community is conveniently located near Gainesville’s vibrant downtown, renowned for its eclectic dining, shopping, and cultural attractions. Residents of Forest Ridge can take advantage of nearby parks, recreational facilities, and top-rated schools, making it a family-friendly haven.

Whether you are seeking a cozy retreat or a place to raise a family, Forest Ridge offers a welcoming atmosphere and a sense of belonging that is hard to find elsewhere. Explore the possibilities of calling this enchanting community home and experience the charm of Ranch-style living in one of Florida’s most delightful neighborhoods. Welcome to Forest Ridge—your new beginning awaits!

Newest Forest Ridge Homes with Ranch Architectural style

$468,900
4 Beds 2 Baths Forest Ridge SubDv. 32605 Zip Code
Virtually Staged. This beautiful 4-bedroom, 2-bath pool home in the established Forest Ridge subdivision, on a .36 acre lot located in flood zone X, offers a wonderful blend of timeless 1960s character, comfortable living spaces, and modern updates. Located in desirable NW Gainesville, this home is conveniently situated near UF, hospitals, shopping, dining, parks, and everyday amenities, making it an ideal location for both convenience and lifestyle. From the curb, a magnificent live oak adds to the charm of this mature neighborhood. Inside, warm wood flooring runs throughout much of the living space, while large windows in the front living room fill the home with natural light. The spacious family room features a wood-burning fireplace and flows naturally into the dining room, creating an inviting setting for everyday living and entertaining. The generously sized kitchen combines function and style with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, ample upper and lower cabinetry, and modern open shelving. Just off the kitchen, the oversized laundry room provides abundant storage and could easily serve as an expansive pantry or additional utility space. Down the hallway, three nicely sized guest bedrooms share a conveniently located guest bathroom featuring a freshly painted vanity. Tucked away at the end of the hall, the spacious primary suite offers a versatile entry area that could be used as a sitting area, reading nook, or private home office. Large wall-to-wall closets provide excellent storage, while the en-suite bathroom features a double vanity, jetted soaking tub, and glass-enclosed shower. The heart of the outdoor living space is the screened-in pool lanai, which can be accessed directly from both the primary bedroom and family room. The expansive pool deck provides plenty of room for entertaining, grilling, or simply relaxing with friends and family. The in-ground pool features an attached spa with a spillover feature and natural gas heater, allowing you to enjoy the pool and spa throughout the year. Updates for this portion of the house includes the lanai and pool resurfaced in 2018 and the pool enclosure in 2019. The backyard also offers additional room for pets and includes mature orange, grapefruit, and lemon trees. A 2CG adds convenience and features a distinctive decorative mid-century vented block detail—a charming architectural touch that complements the home's era and character. In addition to the pool and lanai resurfacing in 2018, and the enclosure in 2019, the windows were replaced in 2015, and the water heater in 2018. The age of the 4T gas furnace HVAC was taken into consideration with the pricing of the home. The Sellers will consider the 2011 roof replacement with an acceptable offer. Forest Ridge is an established NW Gainesville neighborhood known for its mature landscaping, attractive homes, and convenient location, all without an HOA fee. Just a few blocks from Alfred A. Ring Nature Park, residents can easily enjoy nature trails and outdoor recreation. The home is also close to Thornebrook Village, the Gainesville Playhouse, Publix, The Fresh Market, and numerous local and national restaurants. Gainesville Regional Airport is approx 15 minutes away. With its spacious floor plan, inviting pool and spa, mature landscaping, mid-century details, and convenient NW Gainesville location, this Forest Ridge home offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the character of an established neighborhood with the comforts of today.

2219 Nw 17th Avenue, Gainesville

$440,000
4 Beds 3 Baths Forest Ridge SubDv. 32605 Zip Code
Virtually Staged. Welcome to this classic, low maintenance, ranch-style home in the desirable Forest Ridge neighborhood, located less than 2 miles from the University of Florida. Lovingly and meticulously maintained by the current owner for the past 46 years, built of sturdy concrete block with a timeless brick facade, this spacious 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home offers a combination of traditional character, flexible living spaces, and indoor-outdoor living. Mature landscaping including magnolia, crepe myrtle, palm trees provide year-round beauty to this ready to move-in home, with flexibility to accommodate changes to make it your own. A covered front porch with tile flooring welcomes you into the home, while the generous covered and screened rear patio provides a space for relaxing, dining, or entertaining year-round. Beyond the screened patio is an additional concrete patio providing plenty of opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. Inside, the thoughtfully designed floor plan features a separate living room, dining room, and family room, where a wood-burning fireplace and built-in shelving create an inviting gathering space. The kitchen is open to an area perfect for a breakfast table or casual dining. The four spacious bedrooms include a private primary suite tucked into the rear corner of the home, complete with an en suite bathroom. One of the bedrooms has a floor-to-ceiling, built-in book shelf. One of the home's most versatile features is the approximately 500 square foot bonus space, with its own private exterior entrance, a new mini-split system, and an additional 11' x 12' attached half bath/laundry room combo. Use it as a fifth bedroom, recreation room, home office, media room, studio, or guest space, or explore the possibility of modifying it into an attached accessory dwelling unit or in-law suite. Recent updates include freshly painted interior walls, a new roof in 2023, repiping and a new water heater in 2024, all new gutters in 2025, a new bonus room mini-split system in 2026, a re-screened porch in 2026, and a new A/C condenser in 2021

2280 Nw 21st Place, Gainesville

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