Governor's Square
Suburban Neighborhood in Tallahassee, Florida
Leon County 32301, 32308
Shopping along Apalachee Parkway
Some of the best shopping in Tallahassee is in Governor’s Square. Outdoor retail plazas like Gulf Wind Shopping Center and the indoor mall feature some of the biggest names in retail. People shop for clothes at Old Navy and Marshalls, cosmetics at Ulta Beauty and furniture at World Market. Checkers has drive-thru burgers and Bojangles has fried chicken and biscuits. Indoor malls fell out of fashion long ago, but Governor’s Square mall is well-maintained and full of stores like LOFT, Sephora and H&M. Chain restaurants like Miller’s Ale House and Uncle Maddio’s Pizza sit along the highway, and the area also has some local eateries like Aaru’s Multicuisine and G&G Eat In and Takeout, which serves Caribbean fare.Older one-story homes in Tallahassee
Governor’s Square has several suburban communities, with houses on enclosed, winding roads. Ranch-style homes with fenced-in backyards, brick multifamily homes and cottages sit right next to each other behind grassy front lawns on streets that feel suburban. Home construction happened mostly in the late 20th century. Prices range between $145,000 and $606,000. “The residential areas near there are smaller homes and townhomes that are a little bit older. There’s not really much new over that way,” says Nedeau.Rock bands play at Tallahassee amphitheater
In the heart of the neighborhood is Governor’s Park, a 200-acre park with plenty of open space for walking and lying on the grass. Directly west is Cascades Park, which has a splash pad that lights up different colors at night and a manmade waterfall, plus walking pathways surrounding a lake. The Adderly Amphitheater, an outdoor concert venue hosting bands like the Flaming Lips and George Thorogood and the Destroyers, sits within the park. There’s also a paved pathway called the Capital Cascades Trail, which is popular with runners and bikers.Driving on the Apalachee Parkway and taking the StarMetro
The Apalachee Parkway, also known as Florida State Roade 20, and runs east-west from Bunnell on the east coast to the panhandle community of Niceville. Tallahassee StarMetro buses stop along the highway, giving residents easy access to public transportation.Leon County public schools
Kids in Governor’s Square can attend public school through Leon County. Children go to Hartsfield Elementary School, Fairview Middle School and James S. Rickards High School. Hartsfield has a C-plus rating from Niche, Fairview is rated B and Rickards is rated B-plus. The high school has an International Baccalaureate program for high-performing students.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Caroline Tharpe Weiss
Caroline Tharpe Weiss
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Hartung
(850) 848-3766
76 Total Sales
1 in Governor's Square
$242,000 Price
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Kenley Stringer
Kenley Stringer
Keller Williams Town & Country
(850) 848-4048
348 Total Sales
8 in Governor's Square
$123K - $420K Price Range
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Shanna D'Attile
Shanna D'Attile
Keller Williams Town & Country
(850) 900-8464
40 Total Sales
4 in Governor's Square
$145K - $290K Price Range
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Sarah Eden
Sarah Eden
Eden & Company
(850) 848-4163
230 Total Sales
7 in Governor's Square
$95K - $280K Price Range
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Tiffany Hamilton
Tiffany Hamilton
Hamilton Realty Advisors LLC
(850) 724-9170
141 Total Sales
5 in Governor's Square
$61K - $521K Price Range
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Barbara Slaughter
Barbara Slaughter
Re/Max Professionals Realty
(850) 800-9129
115 Total Sales
2 in Governor's Square
$188K - $320K Price Range
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
Tom Brown Park
Myers Park
Governor's Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Tallahassee Parks & Recreation
Lake Jackson Mounds Archaeological State Park
Optimist Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Governor's Square | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 7 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7 | 4 |
| Larceny | 8 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Governor's Square Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Governor's Square, Tallahassee sell after 57 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Governor's Square, Tallahassee over the last 12 months is $203,500, down 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$210,000
Median Sale Price
$203,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$295,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$193,250
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
123
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-7%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$185
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,151
Number of Homes for Sale
32
Median Year Built
1987
Months of Supply
3.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,799
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,048
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
925
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
12,196
Open Houses
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Friday, Jun 202 - 4pm
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Sunday, Jun 2212 - 2pm
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Sunday, Jun 222 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$985 - $1,445 per month
- Parkway Square Apartments
- Studio-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 530+ Sq Ft
- 2855 Apalachee Pkwy
- Tallahassee, FL
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
10,406
Median Age
35
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$60,797
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$73,150
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.3%
College Graduates
55.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
25.2%
% Population in Labor Force
79.7%
Above 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
Bikeable
Bike Score®
56
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
32
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
29
/ 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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