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 = ₵11.63) — 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
- The median 2br apartment in Ridge asks $185,000. Budget 12% off — the realistic transaction range runs $162,800 to $185,000.
Have a question we should answer? Email hello@accra.cool.
Read next
sales
All Accra neighborhoods
The full table, calculators and the mid-market vs luxury story.
Read →rent
Rent in Ridge
The buy-vs-rent other half — medians by bedroom count.
Read →paye
Take-home calculator
Size a mortgage against your real net income.
Read →cedi
Live cedi rate
Prime property is dollar-quoted — the rate moves your purchase.
Read →