Griffin Heights offers potential near FSU
Griffin Heights is a neighborhood with endless potential and opportunity. With close proximity to Florida State University, the neighborhood is attractive for university students.
Griffin Heights
A mix of midcentury styles and student-friendly apartments
Around Griffin Heights, you’ll find a variety of midcentury styles dotting hilly streets on small lots. Homes are mostly modest ranch-style bungalows with carports or attached garages, brick Minimal Traditional designs and midcentury bungalows. There are also a few ranch-style homes with larger floor plans, completely renovated midcentury bungalows and brand-new construction. Homes range from $125,000 to $250,000 — with homes at the higher end typically built within the last decade. Overall, the median listing price in Griffin Heights is $122,000. Griffin Heights also offers apartment buildings and duplexes.
Public schools include magnet and career-focused programs
School-age children in Griffin Heights attend Riley Elementary and Griffin Middle, both of which are located in the neighborhood. Older students attend Godby High School, boasting a B minus from Niche. Godby High offers several magnet programs and unique academies, including welding and nursing programs, and Academies of Agriculture, Aviation and Information Technology. The boys’ basketball team has been regional champion and district champion several times in recent years and was state champion in 2015.
John G. Riley Park offers nature trails and shady oaks
Across the street from Riley Elementary School is John G. Riley Park with its dense canopy of cherrybark oaks and loblollies. Spanning nearly 5 acres, the park includes picnic tables and walking trails that wind through dense forest, allowing you to connect with nature right in the middle of the neighborhood.
Fast-casual dining and late-night snacks along Tennessee Street
Along Tennessee Street, you’ll find plenty of your favorite fast-food joints and fast-casual restaurants, such as Jimmy John’s, Chipotle and Whataburger. At Pancho’s Mexican Grill, load up on nachos and ceviche. Get the tacos al pastor or fajitas for an entrée and wash it all down with a flavored margarita. Don’t forget to order the flan for a delectable dessert. Or head over to Roboto Tokyo Grill for hibachi-style Japanese cuisine. Try the orange chicken or General Tso’s shrimp with a side of spring rolls at this fast-casual restaurant. Both Crumbl Cookies and Insomnia Cookies have you covered for a late-night snack to satisfy any sweet tooth. For everyday essentials, Publix and CVS are less than 3 miles away in neighboring Levy Park. At the Lake Ella Plaza shopping center, you’ll find plenty of other retailers and dining options
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Tiffany Hamilton
Tiffany Hamilton
Hamilton Realty Advisors LLC
(850) 724-9170
139 Total Sales
1 in Griffin Heights
$250,000 Price
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Michelle Shaw
Michelle Shaw
Empire Properties
(850) 800-1229
32 Total Sales
1 in Griffin Heights
$138,000 Price
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Wanda Sawyer
Wanda Sawyer
Grey Haven Real Estate Inc
(850) 900-3491
54 Total Sales
1 in Griffin Heights
$575,000 Price
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Ursula Hannah
Ursula Hannah
1st Realty Appraisal Inc
(850) 583-9787
32 Total Sales
1 in Griffin Heights
$38,000 Price
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Kandis May
Kandis May
Blue Legacy Real Estate Group
(850) 518-6895
39 Total Sales
4 in Griffin Heights
$90K - $250K Price Range
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Kenley Stringer
Kenley Stringer
Keller Williams Town & Country
(850) 848-4048
339 Total Sales
9 in Griffin Heights
$22K - $212K 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
Lichgate On High Road
Carter Howell Strong Park
- Dog Park
- Lake
- Multi-Purpose Field
Lee Park
- Baseball/Softball
San Luis Mission Park
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
John G. Riley Park
Levy Park Recreation Area
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Transit
Griffin Heights Demographics and Home Trends
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$830,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$830,000
Last 12 months Home Sales
0
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$282
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
274
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1962
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,226
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,020
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
890
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
681
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$519 - $879 per month
- ReNew Tallahassee
- 2 - 4 Beds
- 2-4 Baths
- 780+ Sq Ft
- 1505 W Tharpe St
- Tallahassee, FL
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
7,422
Median Age
26
Population Density
13 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
7.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$23,885
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$33,642
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
81.2%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
34.4%
Advanced Degrees
11.1%
% Population in Labor Force
56.7%
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
Bikeable
Bike Score®
58
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
38
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
40
/ 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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