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South Tallahassee is home to numerous parks
Golfing, hiking, birding, and lots of ball fields for the kid—South Tallahassee appeals to those who enjoy the great outdoors. But this Tallahassee suburb also offers easy access to downtown and area universities. “South Tallahassee is a great location to be close to things. It’s not way out of the city, so it’s still a convenient commute to work or school,” says Liz Kuntz, a Realtor with Keller Williams Town & Country and a 24-year-resident of Tallahassee. “Plus it’s got great parks, the golf course is right there, and it’s near FAMU [Florida A&M].” With Florida A&M and other Tallahassee colleges and universities nearby, townhouses, condos and apartments cater to the student population present in the community.
South Tallahassee boasts lush green spaces, myriad public amenities, and a sense of community.
The Robert White Williams Birding Trail in South Tallahassee hosts a preservation effort.
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Mid-century homes are found across the neighborhood
On mid-sized lawns framed by live oaks and towering loblollies, mid-century brick ranch-style homes sit next to 1970s split-level homes and modest concrete block homes. Mid-century bungalows, traditional homes with vinyl siding and renovated asymmetrical concrete block homes are also commonly found, along with a few millennial models with single-car garages. Single-family homes range from $70,000 for a two-bedroom concrete block house to $323,000 for a four-bedroom modern ranch-style house with Craftsman features in Lee Manor subdivision. Condo and townhome prices range from $93,000 for a three-bedroom condo built in 2006 to $170,000 for a three-bedroom townhome in the Wilson Green subdivision.
Sidewalks line the streets of South Tallahassee providing safe commuting options by foot.
Homeowners in South Tallahassee can count on lots of sunshine for their landscaping to thrive.
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Rickards High School has an International Baccalaureate Program
Teachers at Bond Elementary have their own school webpage, which shares their contact information, their degrees, important documents and the occasional mission statement. Niche grades Bond a C-plus. The Facebook page for Nims Middle explains the school uniform requirements and is regularly updated with news about weather, closures and school and club deadlines. Nims earns a grade of C from Niche while Rickards High School earns a B-plus. Rickards has an International Baccalaureate program and is home to themed academies of study for food engineering and health sciences.
Bond Elementary, serving South Tallahassee, has 536 students in grades PK and K-5.
R. Frank Nims Middle School is located in South Tallahassee and has a C rating.
James Rickards High School is an above average public school located in South Tallahassee.
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Capital Park has playgrounds and baseball fields
Named after the first female African American Leon County commissioner, the Anita L. Davis Preserve at Lake Henrietta Park is a pleasant place for a nature stroll. Anglers and birdwatchers converge on Silver Lake Park, where the sharp-eyed might see bald eagles, turtles, armadillos and alligators. More than 150 species of birds have been identified along the Robert White Williams Birding Trail, which begins off Orange Avenue just north. Families stay busy at Capital Park, which has two playgrounds as well as two baseball diamonds outfitted for league play. On the National Register of Historic Places, the nine-hole Jake Gaither Golf Course opened in 1956 and provided African American residents a place to golf during a time when they were restricted from playing elsewhere.
Ball fields at Capital Park host little league games in South Tallahassee.
The Jake Gaither Community Center in South Tallahassee has a variety of public amenities.
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The Classic Hobbit Burger comes with cheese, mayo and spicy mustard
Part of a Tallahassee mini-chain, the Hobbit American Grill serves wings, Philly cheese steaks and burgers. Beyond the Hobbit Burger and Hobbit Toast, the Lord of the Rings references are kept to a minimum and no second breakfasts are served. Fast-food joints line Orange Avenue to the north, and residents can stop for groceries at Publix just south in Forest Village Shopping Center. Woodville Highway and Crawfordville Road funnel through South Tallahassee, becoming Monroe Street and Adams Street. “People can quickly hop into downtown for work or if they want to eat,” says Kuntz, “making South Tallahassee a great and convenient location.”
The Hobbit is a popular burger spot in South Tallahassee.
Revel's Meat Market sells locally farmed items such as meat and produce in South Tallahassee.
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The North Florida Fair is the place to be in early November
Residents have easy access to the 100-acre North Florida Fairgrounds, which hosts events year-round. The biggest of these is the North Florida Fair, which lasts for eleven days in early November. The fair includes a carnival with rides, a petting zoo, and food, produce and artisanal vendors. Agricultural and livestock shows are also highlights. Another popular event is the holiday season Market Days, with more than 300 vendors selling arts and crafts. There is ample parking on-site, and with the exception of the North Florida Fair, fairground visitors will not be parking on neighborhood streets during events.
Star Metro buses link the neighborhood to points across the city
South Tallahassee is about 3 miles from downtown Tallahassee while Tallahassee International Airport is 5 miles west of the neighborhood. Star Metro buses run through the neighborhood. The Gulf Route connects the Jack Gaither Community Center with downtown while the Big Bend Route runs north-south through the center of South Tallahassee.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
South Tallahassee
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Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
South Tallahassee Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South Tallahassee, Tallahassee sell after 68 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in South Tallahassee, Tallahassee over the last 12 months is $175,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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