Ridgefield, Washington
Population: 2,147
Located in Clark County
Ridgefield Washington is truly a little corner of paradise. With breathtaking scenery including rivers, waterfalls and vast forestry, Ridgefield serves as the key entry point to the Columbia River and is also home to the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. In 1806, Lewis & Clark found this prosperous little village of the Cathlapotle People. Following the Civil War, the town quickly built up and by 1900, nearly 100 years later, the town of Ridgefield was incorporated. Ridgefield enjoys the mild climate that is typical to the northwest region of the country. Average highs during the summer months can reach into the 80's, and the winter temperatures stick around the 30's. The Ridgefield area does experience snowfall during the winter months, mostly during the month of January. Residents and tourists alike enjoy the mild climate as trails beg to be hiked, mountains beckon the climbers and of course, a beautiful golf course. The Tri-Mountain Golf Course is an award winning links style course offering various levels of difficulty. This beautiful course is surrounded on 3 sides by Mt. St. Helen, Mt. Adams, Oregon's Mt. Hood. Kayaking is also a popular pastime and Lake River offers wonderful opportunities for the novice or more experienced kayaker. Ridgefield is a small town with a population of just over 2,100. However, its proximity to Portland, Oregon opens up an entirely new venue just 30 minutes away. The Portland area has attracted world-class chefs to open a variety of restaurants, you can't find finer dining than in the Portland area. Portland also offers much in the way of entertainment, professional sports, and shopping along with limitless recreation. Ridgefield offers a variety of housing options with many homes being right on the waterfront. A 2 bedroom, 2-bathroom home, on waterfront property, with over 1,000 feet of living space would start around $60,000. A newer home with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with over 1,200 feet of living space would start in the range of $100,000. If you would like a home with acreage that allows for the beautiful Washington scenery to literally be right in your back yard, a showcase home with a 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, with over 1,700 feet of living space, spread out on a gorgeous plot of land that is over 14 acres, would be around $379,000. If you are looking for a smaller town to live in and enjoy beautiful scenery year round, Ridgefield is an excellent choice. The recreation options are endless, and being situated just minutes from Portland, Ridgefield is excellent for singles, families or even retirement. Come check out this little corner of paradise!
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