Ridgefield & Briarcliff | Chapel HIll
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Ridgefield Park and Briarcliff, along with the smaller Little Ridgefield neighborhood, are adjacent and interconnected neighborhoods in Chapel Hill. This is a place where neighbors cannot say enough positive things about each other, and will be happy to regale you with tales of community support and spirit. Combined with a tremendous location and affordability in comparison with other Chapel Hill neighborhoods, it is easy to see why homes here move quickly.
Homes in the area do not come on the market very often and are usually scooped up quickly when they do. |
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This site provides a peek into the neighborhood through photos, videos, data, and homes for sale. If you're considering moving to the area, you're in the right place!
The neighborhoods of Ridgefield Park and Briarcliff (including Little Ridgefield) total more than 450 homes, which feature a lot of diversity in lot size and shape. Given that most homes in the neighborhood were built in the 1950s and 1960s, it comes as no surprise to find many split-level and ranch homes, with a few contemporary, traditional, colonial, and even cottage-style homes mixed in.
The homes vary in size from approximately 1300 square feet to more than 3,000 square feet. Recent home sales have ranged from approximately $200,000 to more than $500,000, with an average price of around $350,000.
All parts of these neighborhoods reside in Chapel Hill and Orange County. So, items like taxes and school districts are easy to determine. Some homes in the area are part of the Booker Creek/Little Creek floodplain.
The neighborhoods of Ridgefield Park and Briarcliff (including Little Ridgefield) total more than 450 homes, which feature a lot of diversity in lot size and shape. Given that most homes in the neighborhood were built in the 1950s and 1960s, it comes as no surprise to find many split-level and ranch homes, with a few contemporary, traditional, colonial, and even cottage-style homes mixed in.
The homes vary in size from approximately 1300 square feet to more than 3,000 square feet. Recent home sales have ranged from approximately $200,000 to more than $500,000, with an average price of around $350,000.
All parts of these neighborhoods reside in Chapel Hill and Orange County. So, items like taxes and school districts are easy to determine. Some homes in the area are part of the Booker Creek/Little Creek floodplain.
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The map above loosely outlines the boundary of the Little Ridgefield, Ridgefield Park, and Briarcliff neighborhoods, with the blue line approximating Ridgefield to the left and Briarcliff to the right. A separate indicator has been inserted to indicate the Little Ridgefield area within.
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Friendly, welcoming, supportive |
Music in Ridgefield/Briarcliff |
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The main theme of Ridgefield Park/Briarcliff is the friendliness of the neighbors. Residents describe each other as helpful, welcoming, thoughtful, and supportive. It is easy to find stories of neighbors pitching in, sharing, and being there for each other in many different capacities of everyday life, from borrowing ladders to picking up packages.
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Ridgefield Park/Briarcliff is a very musical neighborhood, with many musicians and fans of music residing in the area. Outdoor musical performances happen with some frequency around the neighborhood, including bluegrass on Grove and a summer concert series on Hickory, as well as occasional concerts at the Ridgewood Pool.
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