Downtown Tallahassee
Suburban Neighborhood in Tallahassee, Florida
Leon County 32301, 32399
Mostly high-rise condos
Downtown Tallahassee offers a blend of historic houses, luxury condos, apartments and student rentals. Most single-family homes are concentrated to the Park Avenue Historic District, which has an eclectic mix of architecture. There are well-maintained 1940s bungalows and Tudor-style cottages to large Victorian homes with sprawling verandas and Minimal Traditional brick homes. Single-family homes range from $200,000 on the low end to over $600,000 on the high end. High-rise condos are found closer to the business and commercial districts, with a price range between $200,000 and $500,000. The 12-month median sale price in Downtown Tallahassee was around $280,000 in December 2023.Cascades Park is a major draw
Downtown Tallahassee doesn’t waste access to the Florida sunshine, promising many opportunities to get out and enjoy the outdoors. Spanning seven blocks, the Park Avenue Historic Chain of Parks dates to the 1880s – each section adorned with century-old oak canopy that offers shady expanse. Located on what would eventually become the geographically agreed upon capital of Florida, Cascades Park is one of the city’s most popular attractions and represents the resurgence of a historic Florida landmark. The 24-acre park features 2.3 miles of winding trails, a variety of Florida environmental habitats, and the Adderley Amphitheater, home to musical, theatrical and community events and featuring more than 3,500 seats. The Korean War Memorial at the park is just three blocks from the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial near the Florida State Capitol. Smokey Hollow Park, across the Apalachee Parkway, is a historic African American site.Served by Leon County Schools
Families with children in Downtown Tallahassee are served by Leon County Schools, one of the better school districts in Florida with an A-minus from Niche. Students can start their education at Kate Sullivan Elementary, a B-plus schools with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1, slightly better than the national average. With a B grade from Niche, Raa Middle School has an 8th grade field trip to New York City and Washington, D.C. for the spring of 2024 as part of the Arts Magnet Program. One of the oldest high schools in the countries, Leon High School was founded in 1831, 14 years before Florida became a state. Leon gets an A grade from Niche, which named it the third-best public high school in the Tallahassee area for the 2023-23 school year. Known for a handful of notable alumni, actress Fay Dunaway stands out their ranks.Many annual local events
Art lovers can enjoy LeMoyne’s Chain of Parks Art Festival, a two-day event that features fine art from 150 artists from around the nation. The festival also includes local food vendors, pop-up studios and live music. Other events in Downtown Tallahassee include the Florida Animation Festival sponsored by the Tallahassee Film Society and the annual Tallahassee Beer Festival, held in the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center and featuring an unlimited sampling from over 100 local and national breweries. At Kleman Plaza, visitors can enjoy sculptures, art installations and ornately designed fountains. The venue hosts outdoor concerts and festivals, such as The Sounds of Downtown and Tallahassee Pridefest.Walkable with public transportation
Located at City Center, Downtown Tallahassee is highly walkable and accessible to both Florida State University and Florida A&M University. For residents who opt to go carless, the StarMetro bus line has heavy service in the city seven days a week, with limited operations on Sundays. East Tennessee is the local thoroughfare in and out of town from east to west, with Monroe Street running north to south. U.S. Route 90 links up with I-10 about 10 miles outside on the east side and west side, and directly north via U.S. Route 27.High-end dining and drinks
Downtown Tallahassee is a dynamic dining destination with a diverse restaurant scene offering everything from fine dining to expansive breweries. A classic white tablecloth restaurant, Savour is an upscale steakhouse with a bar lit by chandelier. Known as an anniversary hotspot, Cajun-inspired Savour is known as much for its classic desserts as its filet mignon. Another upscale offering, as the downtown area is not known for dive bars, Bar 1903 is a thoughtful cocktail bar carved out inside the historic Walker Library. Guests appreciate the turn-of-the-century setting almost as much as the mocktails and cheese boards served at happy hour. Historic Railroad Square is a World War II-era industrial warehouse park turned urban core art district with more than 70 shops, galleries, and small businesses.
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University, airport access
Downtown Tallahassee is easily accessible to Florida State University to the west and Florida A&M University to the south. The downtown area is more popular with students than staff, though it’s known as more of an area of young professionals. Downtown Tallahassee is situated about eight miles northeast of the Tallahassee International Airport via west Orange Avenue.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kenley Stringer
Kenley Stringer
Keller Williams Town & Country
(850) 848-4048
350 Total Sales
2 in Downtown Tallahassee
$156K - $280K Price Range
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Blair LaPete
Blair LaPete
Superior Realty Group LLC
(850) 755-9380
80 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Tallahassee
$220,000 Price
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Caroline Tharpe Weiss
Caroline Tharpe Weiss
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Hartung
(850) 848-3766
76 Total Sales
2 in Downtown Tallahassee
$150K - $170K Price Range
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Renee Glennon
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Renee Glennon
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Hartung
(850) 755-9199
24 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Tallahassee
$525,000 Price
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David Irwin
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David Irwin
Responds QuicklyAnchor Realty Florida
(850) 391-6420
5 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Tallahassee
$230,000 Price
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Daniela Farris
Daniela Farris
Responds QuicklyXcellence Realty
(850) 900-3676
53 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Tallahassee
$202,500 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Park Avenue Historic Chain of Parks
- Picnic Area
Doug Burnette Park
Centennial Field
Cascades Park
Boulevard Park
The Cascades
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Downtown Tallahassee | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 8 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 10 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9 | 4 |
| Larceny | 10 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 9 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Downtown Tallahassee Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Tallahassee, Tallahassee sell after 56 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Downtown Tallahassee, Tallahassee over the last 12 months is $320,000, up 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$320,250
Median Sale Price
$320,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$427,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$572,450
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$340,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Last 12 months Home Sales
43
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
12%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$298
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
319
Number of Homes for Sale
25
Median Year Built
2006
Months of Supply
7.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,891
On par with the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,383
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,197
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
670
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,890
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,029 - $1,449 per month
- Franklin Pointe
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 376+ Sq Ft
- 631 E Call St
- Tallahassee, FL
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$2,789 per month
- Millstream at Cascades
- Studio-3 Beds
- 1-3 Baths
- 484+ Sq Ft
- 850 S Gadsden St
- Tallahassee, FL
Condo Buildings
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,593
Median Age
34
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
13.4%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$34,486
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$54,726
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.6%
College Graduates
60.5%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
23.4%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
72.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
59''
Average Winter Low Temperature
41°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
71
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
72
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
50
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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