The Ridge is located in Jemison, Alabama along Interstate 65, and is midway between Birmingham and Montgomery. It is a quiet and family-friendly community with convenient access to interstates, major cities, local industries, and nearby schools.
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While the community originally took shape with homes built in the early 2000s, it has undergone some growth in recent years. A 2021 expansion included a collection of beautifully designed newer homes, adding a fresh and contemporary feel to the neighborhood.
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Neighborhood Market
As of December 2024, based on six months of statistics, The Ridge's average sales price is $239,500 with a range between $260,000 and $225,000. The average cost per square foot currently averages $122.70 based on all sales in the neighborhood. The neighborhood offers multiple floorplans including 4 bedrooms, 3 bedrooms, 2-stories, bonus rooms, and lofts in select models, perfect to suit any lifestyle.
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Schools
The Ridge is zoned for the Chilton County school system and is a short commute from Jemison Elementary School (0.7 miles), Jemison Intermediate School (0.7 miles), Jemison Middle School (2.4 miles), and Jemison High School (2.3 miles). Recently the school district announced that Alabama State Department of Education released a report showing that over the 2023 to 2024 academic year Chilton County Schools reached their personal best scores in academic growth, college and career readiness, and chronic absenteeism as well as overall grade improvement at 11 of 12 schools.
Shopping, Dining, Parks, and Entertainment
There are several nearby grocery options including Piggly Wiggly, La Cordobesa, Winn-Dixie, Walmart, and Dollar General. There are also dining options like Olde Town Scoops Ice Cream, Casa Ortiz, No. 1 Chinese, Farm House Cafe, Red Zone Sports & Grill, Smokey Hollow, Bones Backstreet BBQ, and more.
Located only 10 minutes southwest of The Ridge, Hidden Meadow Vineyard is a local winery offers wine tastings and a serene environment, making it a popular spot for both residents and visitors.
Minooka Park is only 8 minutes north and provides trails for hiking and biking, as well as areas for camping and fishing, ideal for outdoor enthusiasts.
In nearby Clanton you can find other entertainment options for the whole family. Game Zone of Clanton offers an arcade and laser tag, Buckshot Speedway has a rotating schedule of races, and Rustique Relics is a wonderful folk art and antique store that has surprises around every corner.
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The City of Jemison
Jemison was incorporated in 1907 and named after Col. Robert Jemison Jr., a prominent 19th-century politician and businessman from Tuscaloosa. Chilton County, where Jemison is located, is known as the "Peach Capital of Alabama," with peach farming being a vital industry. Jemison often participates in county-wide events like the Chilton County Peach Festival, held annually in June.
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