Hampton Cove & Big Cove · ZIP 35763
River Ridge Homes for Sale and Home Values
About 215 lots off Old Big Cove Road, platted from 2008 to 2013, with a mix of one- and two-story homes built 2009 to 2016, typically about 3,450 sq ft on a third to a half of an acre.
As of November 1, 2026. Compiled by Wyze Realty.
River Ridge Homes for Sale
As of November 1, 2026, no Valley MLS home is listed for sale in River Ridge and 1 is under contract. The most recent sale here closed in September 2026. Homes here can sell without much notice, so the waiting list below is the surest way to hear about the next one.
Nothing is listed right now. When a home here goes on the market it will show in this spot.
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How Often Homes Sell Here
About 1 in 34 Homes Sells Each Year
How Often and When Homes List Here
19 resales in 3 years; busiest month: May
Over the last 3 years, 19 resale homes sold here out of about 215 lots, roughly 6 a year, or roughly one every month or two. Homes come up here less often than in 65% of the Huntsville neighborhoods we track, so a good one can go quickly.
When River Ridge homes were listed over the last 3 years. Listings were spread across 7 of the 12 months; May was the busiest (5). The median home took 55 days from listing to closing in the last 12 months.
River Ridge Home Values
What's My Home Worth Here?
Enter your home's finished square footage for an instant range based on similar-size River Ridge sales.
For another size, call (256) 808-6861 or request a free value.
$605,000 to $640,000
For a typical 3,450 sq ft home here. Middle of the range: about $630,000. Based on 4 River Ridge resales between 3,270 and 3,872 sq ft in the last 12 months.
Size-only estimate, not an appraisal. Kitchens, roofs, lots and streets can move a home above or below it. For your exact value, ask for a free, no-pressure walk-through.
What Homes Like Yours Sold For
Most sales: 3,000 to 3,999, median $612K
Resales in River Ridge over the last 3 years, sorted into size groups, so you can compare like with like. Most sales here were in the 3,000 to 3,999 group.
| Home size | Sales | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 2,000 sq ft | 3 | $370K | $360K to $388K$200 per sq ft |
| 2,500 to 2,999 | 1 | $475K | one sale$177 per sq ft |
| 3,000 to 3,999 | 12 | $612K | $508K to $752K$173 per sq ft |
| 4,000 and up | 3 | $625K | $590K to $775K$147 per sq ft |
Price per Square Foot Over Time
$172 to $182: a steady rise
Each point is the median price per square foot of resales in the 12 months ending that month. It went from $172 in the year to August 2025 to $182 now: a steady rise.
Show the numbers
| 12 months to | Sales | Median price | Per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | 9 | $594,900 | $172 |
| Nov 2025 | 11 | $590,000 | $172 |
| Jan 2026 | 11 | $590,000 | $172 |
| May 2026 | 9 | $575,000 | $175 |
| Aug 2026 | 8 | $557,500 | $180 |
| Nov 2026 | 6 | $577,500 | $182 |
How the Market Is Moving
55 days listing to closing, 100.0% of asking, seller-leaning market
Sellers here have typically gotten close to their first asking price.
New Construction in River Ridge
1 new home closed in 3 years
One new home in River Ridge closed in March 2025, 3,575 sq ft at $675,000. None is listed for sale right now. They are left out of the resale figures above so they do not skew what an existing home is worth. Join the waiting list to hear about the next one.
Recent Home Sales in River Ridge
The 10 most recent sales. Street names only; days are from listing to closing.
| Street | Sq ft | Sold | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedgebrook Drive SE4 bd / 4.5 ba | 3,480 | $630K$181/sq ft | Sep 20260 days |
| Rolling Oaks Drive4 bd / 3 ba | 2,679 | $475K$177/sq ft | Jun 202631 days |
| Sedgebrook Drive SE5 bd / 4.5 ba | 3,872 | $752K$194/sq ft | Jun 202678 days |
| Talbot Drive3 bd / 2 ba | 1,800 | $360K$200/sq ft | May 202671 days |
| Rolling Oaks Drive SE4 bd / 3.5 ba | 3,270 | $525K$161/sq ft | May 202649 days |
Show All Recent Sales
5 more sales, back to July 2025
| Street | Sq ft | Sold | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Dusk Drive SE5 bd / 4.5 ba | 3,828 | $700K$183/sq ft | May 202661 days |
| Pinebrook Court5 bd / 4 ba | 4,024 | $590K$147/sq ft | Oct 2025173 days |
| Sedgebrook Drive SE4 bd / 4.25 ba | 3,740 | $653K$175/sq ft | Aug 2025133 days |
| Rolling Oaks Drive3 bd / 2 ba | 1,798 | $370K$206/sq ft | Aug 202596 days |
| Sedgebrook Drive SE4 bd / 4 ba | 4,041 | $775K$192/sq ft | Jul 202568 days |
Schools for River Ridge Homes
About These School Assignments
Per the listings; verify an address with Huntsville City Schools
Every recent River Ridge listing shows the same assigned schools in Huntsville City Schools.
Assigned schools per the listings. Zone lines can change, so verify a specific address with Huntsville City Schools before you buy.
Around River Ridge
Map of River Ridge and Nearby Neighborhoods
The outline plus 5 nearby neighborhoods with prices and homes for sale
Parks, Trails and Errands
13 places nearby, including Goldsmith-schiffman Wildlife Sanctuary and Flint River Greenway
- Goldsmith-schiffman Wildlife Sanctuary 1.3 mi - walking path
- Green Mountain South Nature Preserve 1.4 mi - walking path, Land Trust nature preserve
- Madison County Nature Trail 1.6 mi - walking path
- Green Mountain North Nature Preserve 2.1 mi - walking path, Land Trust nature preserve
- Flint River Greenway 2.2 mi - 1.9 miles, paved
- Big Cove Creek Greenway 2.8 mi - 2.9 miles, paved
- Goldsmith Preserve South trailhead 1.6 mi
- Goldsmith Schiffman Gymnasium 1.6 mi
- Bailey Cove Library 4.2 mi
- Food City 2.8 mi - groceries
- Publix 3.2 mi - groceries
- Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail - Hampton Cove 3.7 mi - golf
- Cherokee Landing - Hays Preserve 2.8 mi - river access
Distances are straight-line, measured from the edge of the neighborhood, using City of Huntsville GIS data.
Neighborhood History
First platted 2008, about 215 lots
The first section of River Ridge was recorded with Madison County in 2008 and the most recent in 2013, 6 recorded plats in all, laying out about 215 lots on roughly 97 acres. Homes that have sold or listed recently were built from 2009 to 2016 and range from about 1,800 to 4,350 sq ft; 6 of the 18 with a recorded style have two or more stories. Lots run a third to a half of an acre. Some homes here are also listed under "River Ridge Retreat".
Compare Nearby Neighborhoods
Resale and new home sales in the last 12 months, nearest first. Tap a name to open its page.
| Neighborhood | Sales | Median | Per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Ridgethis page | 6 | $578K | $182 |
| Sanctuary at River RidgeFirst platted 2011, 54 lots | 2 | $706K | $190 |
| River ParkFirst platted 2016, 272 lots | 14 | $595K | $192 |
| Highland ParkFirst platted 2006, 142 lots | 11 | $495K | $162 |
| Sanctuary CoveFirst platted 2008, 183 lots | 43 | $542K | $179 |
Compare More Nearby Neighborhoods
Flint Crossing and Grayson Place
| Neighborhood | Sales | Median | Per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flint CrossingFirst platted 2020, 156 lots | 9 | $654K | $179 |
| Grayson PlaceFirst platted 2012, 102 lots | 3 | $542K | $178 |
All sales, including new homes, so every row compares the same way. Neighborhoods with fewer than 2 sales are left out.
More nearby: Hampton Cove & Big Cove neighborhoods · Owens Cross Roads homes for sale
Tools for This Neighborhood
Near Major Employers
Estimated drive times from River Ridge with no traffic:
- Huntsville Hospital: about 18 min
- Redstone Arsenal (NASA Marshall, Space Command, AMC and more): about 20 min to Gate 3
- Crestwood: about 20 min
- UAH: about 25 min
River Ridge Questions
What do homes in River Ridge sell for?
As of November 1, 2026, 6 resale homes in River Ridge sold in the last 12 months at a median price of $577,500, or $182 per square foot. Most sales fall between about $360K and $752K depending on size. One new home sold for $675K.
How much is my River Ridge home worth?
Start with homes of a similar size: a typical 3,450 sq ft home here would fall around $605,000 to $640,000 based on recent resales. Updates, condition, lot and street can move a home outside that range, so for a real number request a free home value and we will compare your home with the closest sales.
How often do homes come up for sale in River Ridge?
Over the last 3 years, 19 resale homes sold here, about 6 a year out of roughly 215 lots, or about 1 home in 34 each year. That is less often than in 65% of Huntsville neighborhoods we track.
What schools are River Ridge homes assigned to?
Listings in River Ridge show Goldsmith-Schiffman Elementary, Hampton Cove Middle and Huntsville High School in Huntsville City Schools. Zone lines can change, so verify a specific address with the district.
How old are the homes in River Ridge?
The first plat was recorded with Madison County in 2008 and the most recent in 2013. Homes that have sold or listed recently were built from 2009 to 2016.
How big are the lots in River Ridge?
Based on recent resales, most lots run a third to a half of an acre. A few are larger.
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Source: ValleyMLS; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Homes, townhomes and condos listed under the subdivision name River Ridge in ZIP 35763. Figures are medians as of November 1, 2026. Lot counts and plat years from Madison County subdivision plats. This is general market information, not an appraisal or a value opinion for any specific home.
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