How Much Do Houses Cost in Ridge?
The typical 2br apartment in Ridge asks $185,000 ($1,650/sqm), and sits about 80 days on market. Budget 12% off the ask — this is mid-market Ridge.
Median
2BR apartment
Per sqm
asking
Days on market
balanced
Negotiation
off asking
Price by property type
| Type | Low | Median | High | Per sqm | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2BR apartment | $130,000 | $185,000 | $270,000 | $1,650 | indicative |
What the asking price actually means · apartment 2bed
Asking median
$185,000
Typical negotiation
−12%
Realistic transaction
$162,800–$185,000
80 days on market — a balanced market: some room to negotiate; not a fire sale. The asking price in Ridge is a starting point, not the number you pay — budget the 12% down to the realistic range.
Gross rental yield · Ridge
13.0%
That is unusually strong — check the rent isn't a furnished corporate let inflating the ratio. Yields combine our own sale and rent medians converted at the live rate ($1 = ₵11.34) — the two datasets no portal holds together.
About Ridge
Old colonial-era residential. Large lots, mature trees, government residences. In sale terms Ridge is mid-market and dollar-quoted, so its prices move with the cedi rather than against local incomes. The headline 2br apartment asks $185,000 and takes about 80 days to shift, with 12% typically coming off the ask — mid-market demand keeps sellers firmer here.
Buy vs rent here
Buying the headline home means finding $185,000 — mostly cash or a heavy deposit at Ghana's 25–30% mortgage rates. Renting the equivalent runs $2,000/month, typically with one to two years' rent in advance. See the full Ridge rent breakdown →
Price history
Only one snapshot exists for Ridge so far (July 2026) — not enough for a trend line. We would rather show a single honest point than draw a fake slope; the second data point lands with the next quarterly refresh.
Comparable neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Median | Per sqm | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labone | $200,000 | $1,750 | 70 |
| Roman Ridge | $210,000 | $1,600 | 75 |
| Tema Community 1 | ₵1,300,000 | ₵7,000 | 50 |
| Adenta | ₵1,100,000 | ₵6,000 | 55 |
| Spintex | $280,000 | $900 | 45 |
Common questions
How much is a house in Ridge?
The median 2br apartment in Ridge asks $185,000. Budget 12% off — the realistic transaction range runs $162,800 to $185,000.What is the price per square metre in Ridge?
About $1,650 per square metre for the headline type. Per-sqm is the fairest cross-neighborhood comparison because it strips out plot and house size.Can you negotiate in Ridge?
Yes. Expect roughly 12% off the asking price here — mid-market sellers hold firmer, so move decisively.Is Ridge a good investment?
Check the gross yield above — sale median against our rent median. Mid-market areas often carry the healthier rental yields. And remember Ghana's 25–30% mortgage rates make most purchases cash or heavy-deposit.How long do properties take to sell in Ridge?
Around 80 days for the headline type — a balanced market with some negotiating room. Days on market is the honest liquidity signal.Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Ridge?
Compare the buy median against our live rent median in the panel above. With mortgage rates at 25–30%, renting is often the rational hold unless you can put down a heavy deposit and stay long enough to clear transaction costs.
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Live cedi rate
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