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Florida's Friendliest Small Town
A charming, historic haven, Havana is one of Florida’s most unique suburbs. Referred to as “Florida’s Friendliest Small Town,” this community treats residents to a quaint downtown district, a unique, preserved heritage and a burgeoning art scene wrapped up in a large slice of southern hospitality. Now known for its cafes, specialty shops, antique stores and art galleries, Havana’s history is steeped in Cuban shade tobacco, made for hand-wrapped cigars. Once known as the “Shade Tobacco Capital of the World,” instead of being known for sugar sand beaches, the town’s rich, rolling hills were covered with textured tobacco from the mid-1800s to the late 1970s. Today, old tobacco barns and warehouses are filled with antiques, art and eclectic locally made items. Its deep roots still shine through courtesy of the town’s iconic landmarks and diverse murals splashed across buildings and stores, like the Old Spanish Trail piece downtown.
Historic and modern homes with southern charm
Havana boasts a charming blend of historic and modern homes, with many historic properties influenced by Greek, Neoclassical and antebellum architectural styles. The neighborhood offers single-family farmhouses, cozy, Florida-style bungalows, ranch-style houses and contemporary homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, ranging from $160,000 to $685,000. A historical marker sits in front of the Dr. Malcolm Nicholson Plantation home, paying homage to the prominent physician and planter. The Gulf Coast-style cottage, built in the 1820s, is one of the oldest remaining structures in Gadsden County. Other historic homes in the community have unique characteristics, like detached carriage houses, stately white columns, pole barns and small paddocks. Newly constructed homes are predominantly in the Twin Ponds subdivision, which offers more modern designs. Most homes boast wrap-around porches and beautifully landscaped spacious lawns filled with pecan and orange trees and hydrangea bushes. Magnolia and oak trees line the streets, matching the charm and breezy vibe of this Sunshine State community.
Havana is home to a variety of styles of homes such as this vibrant Craftsman house.
The Greek and Neoclassical style influences are apparent on this Havana home.
This single-story Colonial style home in Havana is simple but lovely.
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Heading out in Havana
A highly walkable community, residents are just steps from a vibrant shopping and dining district. Route 27 runs directly through Havana, getting residents around the region, including Tallahassee, a 16-mile drive. The Gadsden Connector, the county’s public transit, also offers convenient access to amenities.
Find it all in Historic Downtown Havana
Historic Downtown Havana is the center of the action, filled with over 30 specialty shops, eateries and mom and pops. Fuel up in the morning at Poppy’s Coffee or Rooster’s Roasters, grab lunch at El Cordero Pupuseria and enjoy cold pints late into the night at Off the Rails Irish Pub. For pizza and other Italian fare, head to Oscar’s Pizza. Grab essentials at Family Dollar or Harvey’s Supermarket, and for local shopping, stop into Havana Mercantile for gifts or Weezie’s Cottage for furniture, home décor and other knick-knacks or peruse a variety of antique shops from Broken Shell Boutique, Kellum’s Furniture or The Planter’s Exchange. This 14,000-square-foot antiques mall once housed Havana’s Cannery building. The mural here marks the beginning of the North Florida Art Trail, which connects Havana with Quincy via State Route 12, and is peppered with historic buildings, galleries and over 100 antique booths.
The Welcome to Havana mural greets you as you travel into Havana via 9th Avenue West.
Oscar's in Havana is the place to go for fresh-made pizza and other Italian-style options.
Beside the AHA Gallery, there is a friendly street-side patio for enjoying Havana views.
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In Havana, Off the Rails offers a full service bar, food, and hosts weekly events such as bingo.
Havana nights
The downtown district is also the hub for all events and festivals. Head down for its annual Winterfest, Arts and Crafts Bazaar and Jazz’n Havana. Or discover regional and national artists at regular exhibits at one of Havana’s many galleries.
A haven for golfers, history buffs and hikers
Residents can practice their golf swing at The Havana Golf & Country Club, a 9-hole course. At the heart of the community is Havana Community Park. Here, let the kids play, picnic in its vast green space, stroll the pathways or admire the POW-MIA Memorial, which marks the entrance to the Havana Public Library. At Eugene Lamb Jr. Community Park, shoot hoops, play a pickup soccer game, or host a barbecue at the pavilion. Hikers, bikers and horseback riders will love the 4-mile Orchard Pond Trail, filled with forested, unpaved paths, for a tranquil escape into nature only 5 miles away.
The POW-MIA Memorial in front of the Havana Public Library honors prisoners of war.
Havana Community Park - Playground
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Havana Magnet School - Signage and Front
Sports, scholarships and school spirit
Served by the Gadsden County School District, local elementary and middle school students attend Havana Magnet School, which received a C from Niche. From there, students move on to Gadsden County High School, which earned an overall C-plus from Niche. Havana Magnet School offers a junior a student council, a college reach-out program and a track team. The high school provides basketball, football and volleyball teams, beta club and essay scholarships.
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On average, homes in Havana, FL sell after 61 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Havana, FL over the last 12 months is $265,000, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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