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History and convenience meet
Located less than a mile from Tallahassee’s bustling downtown, the historic district of Magnolia offers charm and an old-school, quieter way of life just minutes from the capital. The vintage charm of the area extends to more than just plaques and old stories, with many of its historic homes—some of which date back as far as 1899—having been converted into businesses too. Residents and visitors alike enjoy exploring the residential streets as well, as the views of homes ranging from the 1930s to the midcentury lend the neighborhood a unique charm. With all it has to offer, taken with its convenient location, the Magnolia neighborhood is among the more interesting in Tallahassee.
Downtown Tallahassee is a short commute to Magnolia Heights.
Older but well-maintained wood homes are found all throughout Magnolia Heights.
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Classic Style
Throughout Magnolia, a variety of historical architecture can be found. Common styles include 1940s bungalows with front stoops and porches, midcentury cottages, traditional homes with Minimalist accents, and charming ranch styles. Most homes are situated on sizeable lots with lawns accented by date palms and flowering crepe myrtles. Many homes are set atop hills carpeted with sword fern, taro and mimosa trees. There are also a few newer constructions featuring Southern Colonial designs that pay homage to Tallahassee’s rich history. Homes in Magnolia Height’s range from $240,000 to $350,000—and new construction can go for as high as $430,000.
Many homes have larger yards in the area.
This pretty brick ranch has a simple seating area in the sunshine.
Simple landscaping accents this lovely home.
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Cascades Park has it all
Less than a mile from Magnolia, Cascades Park is spread across 24 acres and features an amphitheater, biking and walking trails, an interactive fountain, garden playscapes and more. Residents can also bike across Apalachee Parkway before enjoying live music or Shakespeare in the Park performances. At the Barnette and Sally Nature Preserve, visitors can hike the half-mile trail hidden within nearly 9 acres of pristine nature and explore sinkholes, streams and lichen-spotted cypress trees. Residents can follow the trail as it runs along the CSX railroad tracks—all within the cover of dense scrub oak, bracken fern and pine trees—as it leads into downtown Tallahassee.
honors those who have sacrificed all for our freedom.
Come and enjoy a weekend concert at the Cascades Park Amphitheater.
Cascades Park is fun outdoor fun for all ages in Magnolia and Downtown Tallahassee.
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Unique local eateries in Magnolia
Residents can shop along Apalachee Parkway and Magnolia Drive, with Winn-Dixie serving as the local grocery stop and Walgreens fulfilling pharmacy needs. For fine dining, Lucilla serves upscale comfort food in a chic and elegant environment—even offering Sunday brunch specials. Residents can also head to Takko Korean Taqueria for a unique fusion of Korean and Mexican cuisines, with dishes like Korean fried chicken burritos and Gogi nachos. With the neighborhood’s proximity to downtown Tallahassee, residents also have the option to go to any of their favorite spots or shopping destinations quickly and easily.
Lucilla is a popular restaurant with great food and friendly service.
The Edison is a popular restaurant, with a patio view of Cascades Park.
Just next door to the Winn Dixie, you have more retail and shopping.
The Edison is a local favorite for lunch or drinks, located in Cascades Park.
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Historic Leon High offers students choice
Students in Magnolia begin their academic journey at Frank Hartsfield Elementary, before moving on to Fairview Middle and finishing up at Leon High School. According to Niche, these schools earned scores of C-plus, B, and A, respectively. Recognized as Florida’s oldest continually accredited high school, Leon High was originally founded in 1871 and its current facility was built in 1936. The school offers more than 25 AP courses in fields such as computer science, physics, Latin, and music theory. The girls’ volleyball team recently won two state championships, and the competitive cheer team ranked seventh nationally as recently as 2017. Leon High also boats a robust performing arts program that features chorus, orchestra and theatre.
Welcome to Fairview Middle School.
Welcome to Frank Hartsfield Elementary serving children in Grades K-5.
Leon High School is one of the leading public high schools in Tallahassee.
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Walk to wherever in downtown Tallahassee
Magnolia’s historic vibes and quiet charm extend to its walkability as well, with the neighborhood being within walking distance of Cascades Park and the rest of downtown Tallahassee.
Cascades Park has a large playscape for the residents to enjoy.
At the corner of Apalachee Parkway and Magnolia Drive, you will find plenty of retail establishm
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On average, homes in Magnolia, Tallahassee sell after 49 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Magnolia, Tallahassee over the last 12 months is $236,000, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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