Quincy

Quincy

Located in Gadsden County

$196,801 Average Value
$158 Average Price per Sq Ft
53 Homes For Sale

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

  • Bonnie Scott-Walls

    Bonnie Scott-Walls

    Coldwell Banker Hartung

    (850) 518-6997

    140 Total Sales

    2 in Quincy

    $194K - $425K Price Range

    Bonnie Scott-Walls
  • Jaquelynn Harrison-Cofty

    Jaquelynn Harrison-Cofty

    Property Finders Nguyen Realty

    (850) 583-9426

    72 Total Sales

    7 in Quincy

    $18K - $330K Price Range

    Jaquelynn Harrison-Cofty
  • Margaret Price

    Margaret Price

    Hill Spooner & Elliott Inc

    (850) 848-4220

    57 Total Sales

    1 in Quincy

    $75,000 Price

    Margaret Price
  • Danya Wilson

    Danya Wilson

    Superior Realty Group LLC

    (850) 788-7688

    183 Total Sales

    1 in Quincy

    $141,450 Price

    Danya Wilson
  • Carmen Mansfield

    Carmen Mansfield

    McClellan Realty, LLC

    (850) 518-7318

    74 Total Sales

    1 in Quincy

    $95,000 Price

    Carmen Mansfield
  • Dennis St Pierre-Charles

    Dennis St Pierre-Charles

    Responds Quickly

    Coldwell Banker Hartung

    (850) 404-0093

    76 Total Sales

    9 in Quincy

    $4K - $203K Price Range

    Dennis St Pierre-Charles
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  • Sunday, Jun 1
    1 - 3pm

    326 N 8th St, Quincy, FL 32351

    $386,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 3.5 Baths
    • 2,582 Sq Ft
    • 326 N 8th St

    Own a piece of history. Walking distance to downtown Quincy. Recently completed top-to-bottom systems and cosmetic renovation allows for a gorgeous marriage of classic style and modern living // Complete IN-LAW SUITE. Charming original elements including built-in storage nooks and classic decorative tile were painstakingly preserved // Kitchen has butcher block island, fresh cabinets, appliances

    Kim McAllister Armor Realty, Inc

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