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Living in Ridge Crossing, Waxahachie TX: New Construction Homes, Schools and Things to Know
Ridge Crossing is a Johnson Development community in west Waxahachie with oversized 70' homesites, pickleball courts, a playground and hike-and-bike trails, minutes from I-35E and downtown.
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Last updated: October 2026 · Up to 120 current Ridge Crossing listings are shown below this guide.
Ridge Crossing at a Glance
| Builders | DRB Homes and Highland Homes (Brightland's Premier section is sold out) |
| Builder pricing | DRB from $374,990; Highland from $490,990 (October 2026) |
| Homes for sale now | 6 active listings from $439,990 to $643,000 (October 2026) |
| Homes | About 2,260-3,800 sq ft, 3-5 bedrooms |
| Homesites | 70' wide, about 0.20-0.26 acre, with room for a pool |
| HOA | About $800 per year |
| Schools | Waxahachie ISD — Wedgeworth Elementary, Evelyn Love Coleman Junior High, Waxahachie High School |
| Location | West Waxahachie near I-35E and US-287, minutes from downtown |
What Buyers Love About Ridge Crossing
- Oversized 70' homesites with room for a pool
- Pickleball courts
- Playground and park
- Hike-and-bike trails with greenbelt views
One listing site mentions a special tax, so Carlee confirms the full tax rate by address. Builder prices, incentives and HOA dues change often. Carlee confirms school zoning, HOA and tax rates by address for her buyers before contract.
Schools Serving Ridge Crossing
Waxahachie ISD: Founded in 1884; covers about 192 square miles in Ellis County. About 11,200 students (current WISD district profile) on 17 campuses: 10 elementary schools, 3 junior highs, 2 high schools (Waxahachie High and Waxahachie Global High), 1 alternative high school (High School of Choice) and Turner Pre-K Academy. Specialty programs include Waxahachie Global High (STEM early college with Navarro College), Wilemon STEAM Academy, Marvin Biomedical Academy, a two-way dual language program for grades K-8, and CTE courses in 13 career clusters.
Wedgeworth Elementary
Grades K-5 | North-central campus at 405 Solon Rd; feeds Coleman Junior High. |
Evelyn Love Coleman Junior High
Grades 6-8 | Junior high at 1000 Hwy 77 North; feeds Waxahachie High School. |
Waxahachie High School
Grades 9-12 | UIL 6A campus at 3001 US-287 Bypass with about 3,056 students (2024-25); offers AP and dual credit with Navarro College, and its 250-member Spirit of Waxahachie Indian Band is the school's largest group. Mascot: Indians. |
School zoning and feeder patterns change as Waxahachie grows, so Carlee checks every address with the district before you buy.
Living Near Ridge Crossing: Shopping, Parks and Commute
- Where it is: West/northwest Waxahachie off Station Dr, west of I-35E
- Groceries and shopping: Walmart Supercenter and H-E-B on N. Hwy 77 (about 7 min)
- Parks and recreation: Getzendaner Memorial Park (about 7 min)
- Downtown Waxahachie: about 7 min
- Highway access: about 3-4 min to I-35E; about 4-5 min to US-287
Approximate off-peak drive times from downtown Waxahachie: Downtown Dallas about 35-40 min via I-35E (~30 mi); Downtown Fort Worth about 50-55 min via US-287 (~42 mi); DFW Airport about 50-60 min via US-287 & TX-360 or I-35E & TX-183 (~46-49 mi); Dallas Love Field about 45 min via I-35E (~35 mi); Mansfield about 30 min via US-287 (~24 mi); Midlothian about 15-20 min via US-287 (~11 mi).
Ridge Crossing Questions Buyers Ask
Who builds in Ridge Crossing?
DRB Homes and Highland Homes are building in Ridge Crossing.
How big are the lots in Ridge Crossing?
Homesites are 70 feet wide, about 0.20 to 0.26 acre, with room for a pool.
What is the HOA at Ridge Crossing?
HOA dues are about $800 per year.
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