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Saint Teresa-Alligator Point

Saint Teresa-Alligator Point

Neighborhood in Franklin County

Wakulla County 32346

$779,109 Average Value
$459 Average Price per Sq Ft
43 Homes For Sale

Saint Teresa-Alligator Point is surrounded by state parks and forests

Florida’s Forgotten Coast is a largely undeveloped shoreline, home to state parks, nature reserves and rural beach communities like Saint Teresa-Alligator Point. Longtime local Paul Parker, broker-owner of Harbor Point Realty and Vacation Rentals, says the neighborhood features three distinct residential pockets: Alligator Point, Bald Point and St. Teresa. “Alligator Point is the most populated,” he says. “But even that’s very small. There’s no commercial development except for a marina. We’re surrounded by state parks and forests; it’s mainly an outdoor eco-tourism area.” The neighborhood comprises the eastern edge of Franklin County, one of the state’s smallest counties by population. Approximately 80% of it is publicly owned, undeveloped land. “So, the county’s got quite a buffer from overdevelopment,” Parker says. “Didn’t even get its first stoplight until about 10 years ago.”

Waterfront properties feature private docks and vintage cottages

Prices here span a broad range. Inland properties run between the mid $300,000s and around $600,000. This includes new construction houses in SummerCamp Beach, a gated, HOA-managed subdivision in St. Teresa. Midsized waterfront properties cost between $700,000 and $1.1 million, including Alligator Point’s vintage midcentury beach cottages. Big beachfront houses can run as high as $3 million. Flood insurance is required to secure federally backed mortgages in this coastal community, vulnerable to hurricanes. In 2018, Hurricane Michael caused significant damage. Residents should be aware that hurricane season starts in June and ends at the end of November. Evacuation routes and zones are provided by the county.

Beaches at Alligator Point and Bald Point State Park

Alligator Point is surrounded by water on the south side of the neighborhood. The narrow peninsula sits between Alligator Harbor and the Gulf of Mexico. Parker says its beaches are dog-friendly and offer beautiful sunset views, but parking spaces are limited, especially on weekends. “We recommend visitors go to Bald Point State Park, where there’s beach access with more parking, bathrooms and showers,” he says. Bald Point State Park sprawls across almost 5,000 acres on the community’s north and east sides. “The beach faces east, so you get sunrise views, so you get a beautiful sunrise, not a sunset.” The park’s northern shores open up to the Ochlockonee Bay, where the dark water Ochlockonee River meets the gulf. Visitors can fish from the pier or the surf. Hiking and birdwatching are also popular.

Wakulla County offers closer school options than Franklin County

Saint Teresa-Alligator Point is served by the Franklin County School District and zoned for Franklin County School, graded C on Niche. The K-12 school is in Eastpoint, almost 40 miles away. For something closer, Parker says parents can apply to the Wakulla County School District, which serves nearby Crawfordville. “Most of our families are more connected to Crawfordville, which has become a bedroom community for Tallahassee,” he says. “People are typically working north of the community and not west of it, so they can drop kids off on the way to work instead of having them ride the bus an hour in the other direction.” Medart Elementary, graded B-minus, is just over 15 miles north; Wakulla Middle, graded B-plus, and Wakulla High, graded B, are closer to 20 miles north.

Neighborhood deeds reveal a rich military history

Parker says that deeds in this neighborhood reveal an interesting history. In 1962, Camp Gordon Johnston was established to train U.S. infantry in amphibious operations, preparing for D-Day. Officials decommissioned the camp after the war, having trained around 250,000 soldiers. The land was transferred back to private ownership. “Some friends of mine remember the soldiers moving into their house and moving their furniture out,” Parker says. “Momentos wash up on the beach all the time. We have buckets full of .50 caliber machine gun shells.” For preserved relics, the Camp Gordon Johnston Museum is in Carrabelle, around half an hour away.

Key highways connect Saint Teresa-Alligator Point to Tallahassee

U.S. Route 98, the neighborhood’s only throughway, is a straight westbound shot to Carrabelle, which has the nearest medical facilities. However, for 24-hour emergency care, the closest option is HCA Florida Southwood Emergency in Tallahassee, almost 50 miles away. U.S. 98 intersects U.S. Route 319, about 20 miles north of Saint Teresa-Alligator Point. The highway connects to Downtown Tallahassee, 45 miles away, and Tallahassee International Airport, 40 miles away.

Dining options and essential shopping near Saint Teresa-Alligator Point

Just across the Ochlockonee Bay, the family-owned Angelo’s Seafood Restaurant serves a Greek-inspired menu and has open-air, bayfront seating on its dock. Up the road, about 5 or so miles from Saint Teresa-Alligator Point, Tropical Shrimp Trader Company is another local seafood spot with a laid-back vibe. Panacea has a couple of waterfront restaurants and shops nearby, but for most errand runs, Parker says residents head to Crawfordville, about 25 miles north. The town’s main road is lined with convenient chains like CVS, Publix and Walmart.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Tallahassee International

62 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Saint Teresa-Alligator Point US
Homicide 1 4
Sexual Assault 1 4
Assault with Weapon 1 4
Robbery 1 4
Burglary 1 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 1 4
Larceny 1 4
Crime Score 1 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Saint Teresa-Alligator Point Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$799,000
Median Sale Price
$516,250
Median Single Family Sale Price
$784,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$662,450
Median Change From 1st List Price
7%
Last 12 months Home Sales
38
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
0%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$459

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
453
Number of Homes for Sale
43
Median Year Built
1987
Months of Supply
13.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,781
Below the national average
1,931
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,444
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,543

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
1,016
Median Age
64
Population under 18
8.9%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
47.8%
Significantly above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$104,430
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$121,682

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
99.9%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
40%
Advanced Degrees
11.8%
% Population in Labor Force
44.5%
Below the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
59''
Average Winter Low Temperature
41°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

29 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

0 / 100
Source: Walk Score
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