Welcome to Forest Ridge, a classic northwest Gainesville neighborhood with reliable, stylish block homes, friendly neighbors, and quiet streets to run and walk. The location couldn't be better with a 5-min drive to grocery stores and Thornebrook Village, a 5-min walk to the trails of Rockwood and Ring Parks, a 10-min walk to Loblolly Woods Nature Park, and a 10-min bike ride to UF campus. This three bedroom and two bathroom home has been extensively updated with the intention of modernizing the systems but keeping the charm and style that make it so appealing. This solid block house features original wood floors throughout, updated tile flooring in the kitchen, and a custom stained concrete floor (done in the past year) in the large 2nd living room (or bonus room). You will love cooking in the spacious kitchen with updates that include granite countertops, wood cabinets, new appliances, and a large window that overlooks the backyard. Both bathrooms have been tastefully updated as well! Natural light fills the house through new energy efficient low-e Pella windows, replaced in 2021. Brand new cordless blinds throughout the house provide privacy. This home has been re-piped, the electrical service has been upgraded, and the roof was replaced in 2015. The home has been completely repainted inside and out during the last year with new gutters installed on the back of the house. The front and backyard were recently landscaped with fruit trees, native Florida plants, and grasses that complement the abundant azaleas and camellias. You will enjoy blossoms, butterflies, and birds all year long! The south end of the backyard has a new wooden fence and gate which encloses an expansive outdoor storage area (currently used for kayaks) and a shed that is included with the home. The interior of this home has been improved with a custom refinished built-in bookshelf, new light fixtures, new closet doors, smoke alarms, updated bathroom fixtures, installation of a door to the 2nd living room to increase privacy, and a security system. A large utility room provides ample storage for your things in addition to the updated washer and dryer. This beauty is the epitome of classic style with modern finishes. The next owner(s) of this home will have a hard time finding any work that needs to be done – it’s ready to be enjoyed from day one! The current owners planned to live here for quite a long time, but a job relocation is the only reason they are selling the home they have worked so hard to perfect.