Joann Jacobs
Coldwell Banker Hartung
(850) 518-7088
152 Total Sales
3 in Quincy
$65K - $390K Price Range
Quincy
Located in Gadsden County
Leading up to the Great Depression, a banker in Quincy named Mark Welch “Mr. Pat” Munroe wanted to share his Coca-Cola with the rest of the city.
Noticing that people would spend their last nickel on a Coke, Munroe urged residents to buy its stock and hold onto it. He even loaned some of them money to do so. Quincy survived the Great Depression -- and every recession since – because of America’s favorite soft drink and Munroe’s foresight. “Quincy is known as being one of the richest towns per capita in the world for Coca-Cola stock ownership,” says Gay Steffens, a Realtor with Century 21 First Story Real Estate and longtime resident of Quincy. “And there are still a lot of Coca-Cola stockholders here.” The city’s bottling plant is long gone, but a large mural on the side of Padgett’s Jeweler’s is a reminder of Coca-Cola’s legacy.
Located about 20 miles northwest of Tallahassee, the small city is known for its historic architecture. Concentrated downtown are several Neoclassical and Victorian-style homes. Away from downtown in the more rural areas of the city, you will find tiny remodeled frame houses listing for as low as $60,000, custom homes in a gated community and large acreage homes listing for close to $1 million. “If you’re looking for a decently priced home close to Tallahassee, this would be the place,” says Steffens. “We have a lot of historic homes, and also homes that aren’t necessarily historic but have a historic feel.” A Colonial Revival-style home on 5 acres built in 1990 lists for $950,000. “That home would be worth several million dollars in Tallahassee,” says Steffens.
Despite a population of just 8,000, Quincy offers its residents multiple cultural attractions in its historic downtown district. Amid the storefronts designed in the decorative Italianate style, the Gadsden Arts Center & Museum is housed in the renovated 1912 Bell & Bates hardware store. It features rotating regional and national art exhibitions and a permanent collection of vernacular art, or art made by those with no formal training. The Quincy Music Theater is a popular performing arts venue that stands out for its modern look. Downtown restaurants include Big Papa’s Chophouse, which features upscale comfort food. More dining and retail options can be found along the West Jefferson Street corridor, which runs through downtown and the length of the city.
Quincy contains several secondary schools. George W. Munroe Elementary, Stewart Street Elementary and Gadsden Elementary Magnet School, which has received an A rating every year since 2006, serve students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Sixth- through eighth-graders can attend Shanks Middle School. Crossroad Academy is a B-rated business charter school serving grades K-12. Gadsden County High School is located 7 miles east of town.
Organized youth activity is concentrated on the athletic fields and at the community center run by Quincy Parks & Recreation. Just north of town is the Golf Club of Quincy. Its par-73 course winds for more than 6,600 yards amid a rural wooded setting. The semi-private course is open to the public, but members enjoy additional amenities that include tennis courts and a pool.
If you decide to make your home in Quincy, have a Coke and a smile.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Joann Jacobs
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Kenley Stringer
Kenley Stringer
Keller Williams Town & Country
(850) 848-4048
338 Total Sales
7 in Quincy
$76K - $466K Price Range
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Shanna D'Attile
Shanna D'Attile
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Town & Country
(850) 900-8464
41 Total Sales
1 in Quincy
$477,000 Price
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Kathryn Cowan
Kathryn Cowan
THURMOND REALTY LLC
(352) 549-8211
22 Total Sales
2 in Quincy
$50K - $500K Price Range
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Tiffany Hamilton
Tiffany Hamilton
Hamilton Realty Advisors LLC
(850) 724-9170
139 Total Sales
2 in Quincy
$350K - $364K Price Range
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Courtney Roberts
Courtney Roberts
Roberts & Co Real Estate Services, LLC
(850) 900-8813
58 Total Sales
1 in Quincy
$310,000 Price
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- K to 12th
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Parks in this Area
Quincy Recreation Department
Tanyard Creek Park
Quincy Housing Trends
On average, homes in Quincy, FL sell after 83 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Quincy, FL over the last 12 months is $207,750, down 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$229,950
Median Sale Price
$207,750
Median Single Family Sale Price
$218,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
51
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-7%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$127
Area Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
770
Number of Homes for Sale
21
Median Year Built
1954
Months of Supply
4.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,528
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
12,632
Open Houses
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Sunday, Sep 7Open House 9/07
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Sunday, Sep 7Open House 9/07
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$920 - $1,260 per month
- Arbor Crest Apartments
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 650+ Sq Ft
- 64 N Cleveland St
- Quincy, FL
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$880 - $1,235 per month
- Arbours at Quincy
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 807+ Sq Ft
- 1880 Pat Thomas Pkwy
- Quincy, FL
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Distribution of Home Values
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
Quincy Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
7,101
Median Age
39
Population under 18
26.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$33,620
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$46,249
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
72.8%
College Graduates
16.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.5%
% Population in Labor Force
47.4%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
60''
Average Winter Low Temperature
40°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
11
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
4
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.
