Ridgefield - North Ridgeville, OH

About Ridgefield

Ridgefield is a well-established active lifestyle community in North Ridgeville, Ohio. With new and resale ranch-style homes for sale, the community plans to include 1,100 single-family homes upon completion. The neighborhood features a clubhouse with exercise and activity rooms and an outdoor swimming pool.

Residents of Ridgefield enjoy close proximity to downtown Cleveland, which boasts some of the state’s best sports, cultural events, and outdoor recreation. With the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport only 15 minutes away, retirees can travel or host visiting family with ease. Active adults looking for new and resale ranch homes for sale near Cleveland have plenty of options at Ridgefield.

Ridgefield Amenities & Lifestyle

Residents of Ridgefield have access to a community recreation center with a well-equipped fitness room, lending library, and activity room. Residents can rent the activity room for private parties and occasions and it also hosts social and educational events open to all residents. Some of the regular activities include canasta, bridge, and duplicate bridge.

Outside, residents can enjoy a professionally managed swimming pool that features two diving boards and a lap lane. The patio area offers ample seating, tables, umbrellas, and shaded areas as well as a shelter that residents can rent for private events.

Ridgefield Homes & Real Estate

Local builder Bob Schmitt Homes began construction of Ridgefield in 1998 and plans to build approximately 1,100 single-family homes total. Homes range from approximately 1,685 to 4,196 square feet with two to four bedrooms, one to four bathrooms, and attached two- or three-car garages.

Interested homebuyers can choose from well-maintained resale homes as well as brand new homes for sale. The custom-built ranch-style homes allow active adults to enjoy one-level living. Some sections of the community offer landscaping services.

Surrounding Area

Ridgefield is located in North Ridgeville, Ohio, about 20 miles from downtown Cleveland, putting residents in easy reach of daily needs and fun opportunities.

Residents find themselves close to any daily conveniences they need, including Giant Eagle Supermarket, Aldi, Shaker’s Marketplace, and Butternut Corners Market, as well as CVS and Discount Drug Mart. Additional retail opportunities include Target, Walmart, Costco, Sam’s Club, and Midway Mall.

When dining out, restaurants such as City Diner, Aces Grille, Corso’s Italian, and 83 & Chestnut Pub can be found nearby. Some of the most popular local coffee and pastry shops include The Village Bean Cafe, Beckers Donuts & Bakery, Roasted Coffee Shop, and Fragapane Bakeries.

Those looking for entertainment options can visit Regal Great Northern, Aut-O-Rama Twin Drive In Outdoor Cinema, and Brunswick Zone North Ridgeville Lanes. Local attractions include Columbia Reservation, Allen Memorial Art Museum, Lake Erie Nature & Science Center, and the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.

Active adults who want to get outside will find plenty of options close by. Golfers can find multiple courses to play, including Valley of the Eagles Golf Club, Creekwood Golf Club, Springvale Golf Course, and Big Met Golf Course.

There are also multiple greenspaces and parks to choose from, including Cascade Park, David Fortier River Park, and Sandy Ridge Reservation, which offers 310 acres of wetlands and wildlife preserves. The area also features Mill Stream Run Reservation, Rocky River Reservation, and Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

With the shores of Lake Erie less than 30 minutes away, residents can easily enjoy the best of this freshwater lake. Several marinas offer a place to safely dock boats and other water recreation vehicles so residents can boat, fish, swim, and enjoy watersports with ease.

Ridgefield is also close to multiple health care providers, including University Hospital North Ridgeville Health Center, Elyria Medical Center, Southwest General, and St. John Medical Center.

Residents who want to visit nearby metropolitan areas are in luck, as Ridgefield is less than 30 minutes from Cleveland, Ohio, providing easy access to everything the city has to offer. For longer trips, Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is only 15 minutes away.