The School
Built in 2008, Rickson Ridge is an urban school offering grades JK-8. With a diverse population and community, this school services students with 24 different languages - impressive!
Walk score
53/100
Transit score
46/100
Detached
$1,100,000
Semi-Detached
$706,000
Town/link
$735,000
Condo
$570,000
Median days
on market
10
Total new
listings
70
Low sales
price
$445,000
High sales
price
$1,645,000
Rickson Ridge is as diverse an area as you will find in South Guelph. With a location that lends itself to many lifestyles, the neighbourhood has undergone a major demographic change in recent years. Typically viewed as an ideal family area centred around a popular public elementary school, Rickson Ridge PS, proximity to a growing list of amenities has further heightened the attractiveness to younger buyers. With views over conservation lands from many back decks, plenty of families are choosing to dig deep roots here. The neighbourhood also has a number of condominium complexes that have surged in popularity with investment buyers over the past decade.
Large detached homes and family-oriented townhomes tend to be some of the fastest-moving properties in the city. Year after year, values have continued to rise with percentage increases unseen elsewhere in our market. Construction styles of the 1990’s with smaller footprints and larger open-concept designs of the 2000’s have both proven to be sought-after resale purchases. Lot sizes are generally smaller in both width and depth when compared with other South-end neighbourhoods. Terraview Homes were incredibly successful with the construction of many larger home styles as well as more compact link and townhome designs on both sides of Edinburgh Rd South.
Another important housing component to the Rickson Ridge neighbourhood is the student and investment market. Complexes like 66 Rodgers Road, 920 Edinburgh Rd South, 1055 Gordon and 1155 Gordon have all become popular havens for students in recent years. Proximity to direct lines to the University of Guelph on public transit, walking distance to daily needs shopping and a quick walk or bike straight down Gordon street have all helped to realize significant property value increases for investment buyers. These complexes are often considered the number one location for parent investors looking for a quiet, safe and handy location for their child attending post secondary in Guelph. These complexes are fairly well contained and tend to offer very little burden on the surrounding family-oriented streets.
Primary school children will attend either Rickson Ridge PS or St. Michael before moving on to Centennial CVI or Bishop Macdonell for highschool.
If the ultimate goal in a property search is convenience, sociable neighbours and a consistently safe investment, then the Rickson Ridge neighbourhood should make its way to the top of your list in South Guelph.
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Built in 2008, Rickson Ridge is an urban school offering grades JK-8. With a diverse population and community, this school services students with 24 different languages - impressive!
The Rickson Ridge neighbourhood has a grocery store, multiple banks, gas station, restaurants and more, offering great convenience to those who live there.
Located in the south end and close to the Hanlon, it's a great choice for those who need easy access to HWY 401 and HWY 124.