Ridgecrest · Buying a Home
Buying a home in Ridgecrest
Ready before we look: pre-approval, a straight budget and a focused search, then every step to closing.
Buying a home in Ridgecrest
Buying a home in Ridgecrest gets you something newer than McKinney's 1980s and 1990s neighborhoods without living next to a construction zone. The homes were built from 2004 to 2011, mostly two-story brick, by builders including Highland and Drees, and the neighborhood has been finished for years.
Most homes have an office, a game room and a media room, which is exactly the layout a lot of buyers are after right now.
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How I help you buy here
Pre-approval and the paperwork first, then a focused search. Ridgecrest is zoned to McKinney ISD: McClure Elementary, Cockrill Middle School and McKinney North High School. I confirm zoning for the exact address before you write an offer.
After acceptance, the option period usually runs 7 to 10 days, with the inspection in the first 4. I negotiate repairs and follow the work through to receipts and photos. See how I help you buy.
Living here
The land rolls a little instead of sitting flat. Every home has a front-entry garage, so you see your neighbors coming and going. There's a community pool, playground, greenbelts, a dog park and a big green space for games, and the social committee keeps the holidays busy. US 380 is close, and so are restaurants and entertainment.
What you give up: builder incentives and the energy efficiency of a new build. Compare Painted Tree if new matters more.
Next step
Get in touch or call (469) 693-3839. More on Ridgecrest homes, or go back home.
Frequently Asked Questions
When were Ridgecrest homes built?
From 2004 to 2011.
What schools serve Ridgecrest?
McClure Elementary, Cockrill Middle School and McKinney North High School, in McKinney ISD.
Do Ridgecrest homes have front-entry garages?
Yes, every home does.
Ridgecrest
What buying a home looks like in Ridgecrest
Mostly two-story brick homes built 2004 to 2011, with offices, game rooms and media rooms, near US 380.
- The homes
- Traditional North Texas style, mostly two-story brick, built 2004 to 2011 by builders including Highland and Drees. Most homes have an office, a game room and a media room. The land has some roll to it rather than being flat, and the homes all have front-entry garages.
- Why people choose it
- Usually move-up buyers who want a home that is newer but not brand new, in a neighborhood that is already established. Amenities include a community pool, playground, greenbelts, a dog park and a large green space for games and social events. The social committee is active, with lots going on around the holidays.
- Schools
- McKinney ISD: McClure Elementary, Cockrill Middle School and McKinney North High School.
- Getting around
- Close to Highway 380 for easy access.
- Nearby
- Many restaurants and entertainment options close by.
- The trade-off
- Buying in Ridgecrest means giving up new construction and builder incentives, and the homes are not as energy efficient as new builds.
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