West Tallahassee
Suburban Neighborhood in Tallahassee, Florida
Leon County 32304, 32310
Newer homes at Jordan's Pass
Most housing in West Tallahassee is concentrated in the western portion of the neighborhood in developments off Barineau Road. There are modest ranch-style homes with classical and prairie accents set on large pine-dotted lots. The Jordan’s Pass planned subdivision offers newer construction with Craftsman and bungalow features, including front porches and front-gabled roofs with port windows. “This is the only real development out here, and it’s tucked away, so you can’t even see it from the main road,” Mansfield says. Single-family homes range from $150,000 on the low end for a three-bedroom 1960s ranch to over $350,000 on the high end for four-bedroom new construction. Homes in Jordan’s Pass average around $270,000, making it one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Tallahassee, according to Mansfield.
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Hiking at Debbie Lightsey Nature Park
West Tallahassee residents can enjoy open green space, gorgeous pine-lined views and access to undisturbed nature. Quiet and quaint, Broadmoor Pond Park is a classic community park with a paved walking trail along the pond. Leon County planted dozens of trees in 2022, which will eventually mature and offer much welcome shade from the Florida sunshine. The perfect place for an evening dog walk, Martha Wellman Park is situated on five acres and has a wide, paved asphalt trail that is three quarters of a mile long and lighted, with decorative landscaping around a pond. Nearby, Debbie Lightsey Nature Park has over six miles of greenways for hiking and biking on 113 acres. The park has picnic areas, boardwalks and dedicated overlooks for birdwatching. A regional draw just 13 miles away, Lake Talquin State Park is home to one of the state’s finest fishing lakes.
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Schools with traditional athletics
Families with children in West Tallahassee are served by Leon County Schools, a well-regarded district with an A-minus from Niche. Kids can start their education at Sabal Palm Elementary, a C-plus school with a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1, much better than the national average of 17 to 1. An Information Technology Prep School, students may then move on to Griffin Middle School, which gets a C from Niche. Graded a solid B-plus, Rickards High School is above average with a full slate of traditional athletics, including boys and girls weightlifting and bowling.
Bus access most days
West Tallahassee is accessed local by U.S. Route 90, which runs through the neighborhood from east to west and spills out downtown. Rt. 90 eventually links up with I-10 in both directions, which connects Jacksonville to the east and Mobile to the west. The Tallahassee International Airport is just five miles south via FL-263 North and Capital Circle Southwest. West Tallahassee is served by the StarMetro bus route A most days, with limited service on Sundays.Dining on West Tennessee Street
Though the best the city has to offer is under 10 miles away, local shopping and dining is concentrated along West Tennessee Street. There’s a Walmart, Home Depot, Walgreens and a host of familiar fast-food favorites. Chile & Chili’s food truck serves authentic Mexican street tacos, burritos and tortas. The earliest of early birds will appreciate Kendall’s Kitchen, which opens at 5 a.m. each weekday. The hole-in-the-wall country kitchen dishes up classic breakfast fare, including grits, omelets and other egg specials.
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Higher education haven
Though not necessarily affiliated with the neighborhood in any way, West Tallahassee is a quick drive from several higher education institutions. Tallahassee Community College is just three miles away via Appleyard Drive and West Tennessee Street. Florida State is about four miles away via West Tennessee Street, while Florida A&M University is seven miles away via West Pensacola Street.
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Colin Bailes
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Danya Wilson
Danya Wilson
Superior Realty Group LLC
(850) 788-7688
187 Total Sales
6 in West Tallahassee
$119K - $239K Price Range
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Kenley Stringer
Kenley Stringer
Keller Williams Town & Country
(850) 848-4048
350 Total Sales
2 in West Tallahassee
$123K - $188K Price Range
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Tiffany Hamilton
Tiffany Hamilton
Hamilton Realty Advisors LLC
(850) 724-9170
141 Total Sales
1 in West Tallahassee
$8,500 Price
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Barbara Slaughter
Barbara Slaughter
Re/Max Professionals Realty
(850) 800-9129
116 Total Sales
3 in West Tallahassee
$145K - $170K Price Range
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Wanda Sawyer
Wanda Sawyer
Grey Haven Real Estate Inc
(850) 900-3491
56 Total Sales
1 in West Tallahassee
$135,000 Price
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Jaquelynn Harrison-Cofty
Jaquelynn Harrison-Cofty
Property Finders Nguyen Realty
(850) 583-9426
72 Total Sales
4 in West Tallahassee
$95K - $364K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Silver Lake Recreation Area
Lichgate On High Road
Dade Battlefield Historic
Martha Wellman Park
James Messer Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
San Luis Mission Park
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | West Tallahassee | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 6 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
West Tallahassee Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Tallahassee, Tallahassee sell after 92 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in West Tallahassee, Tallahassee over the last 12 months is $206,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$212,500
Median Sale Price
$206,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$295,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$202,965
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
22
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$163
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
312
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
2005
Months of Supply
2.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,568
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,259
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jun 1510am - 5pm
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Sunday, Jun 158am - 5pm
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Sunday, Jun 158am - 5pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
4,803
Median Age
34
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.3%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$43,597
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$83,236
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.6%
College Graduates
25.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.7%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
60.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
59''
Average Winter Low Temperature
41°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
43
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
3
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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