LEON COUNTY
Real Estate
|
2007 |
2008 |
4/2009 |
| Median Price* Single Family Home |
$200,900 |
$184,500 |
$182,000 |
| Median Price* Condominium |
$128,300 |
$126,100 |
$126,000 |
* Median Price of 101 homes sold would be that price which is lower than 50 of the prices and also higher
than 50 of the prices. In other words, there are homes and condominiums available in every price range in Leon
County. Median prices shown above are for the Tallahassee MSA. The statistics are meant to give you a feel for
the area as compared to others you may be considering and to show the direction of the market.
Taxes
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Weather
Average High/Low in January 64/40, in July 92/73
Leon County is in the easternmost region of the Florida Panhandle. This region of North Florida, between the Apalachicola and Suwanee Rivers, was once the core of antebellum Florida’s slave based cotton plantation economy. America’s largest concentration of original plantations — 300,000 acres, 71 plantations — exists between Tallahassee and Thomasville, Georgia, just 28 miles away.
There are many rural areas in Leon County, but it is also home to Florida’s capital, Tallahassee, which was established in 1824. Tallahassee was the only southern capital spared during the Civil War.
Tallahassee lists 122 properties on the National Register of Historic Places. It is one of the most beautiful cities in Florida, built on hills with fabulous views in all directions.
You’ll find massive ancient oak trees resplendent with Spanish Moss lining the streets, impressive buildings with colonnades, lushly landscaped parks and stately turn of the century homes.
The Capitol buildings - new and old -epitomize Tallahassee’s proud heritage. At the New Capitol, visitors get a glimpse of government in action and a panoramic view of the city from the 22nd floor observatory. In the shade of giant live oaks, the Old Capitol proudly stands restored to its 1902 appearance with candy-striped awnings, stained glass dome and historic displays. Southern hospitality abounds in this city worthy of your consideration.
You can see that housing prices over the last few years have remained fairly stable, unlike other towns and cities in Florida. Tallahassee’s housing market remains stable due to the demand made by government employees, state legislators, attorneys and the faculty and staff of two universities. Housing is available that appeals to all of those groups as well as retirees who want to take advantage of Tallahassee’s natural beauty, strong support system for retirees, two major universities and great college sports.
Events
Arts & Culture
You will be overwhelmed by the hundreds of art and cultural offerings in Tallahassee. There are far too many for us to include on this web site but please visit the Council on Culture & Arts @ http://www.morethanyouthought.com/ and explore their site.
Parks & Recreation
Leon County Parks & Recreation is dedicated to developing and maintaining pristine parks in unincorporated Leon County. With over 2,800 acres of community parks, boat landings, campgrounds and greenways, you are sure to find what you are looking for.
Tallahassee is the home of over eighty lakes, with sixteen lakes accessible to the public.
The largest lakes in Tallahassee are Lake Iamonia, Lake Jackson, Lake Miccosukee, and Lake Talquin. Man-made Lake Talquin is the largest lake at 8,850 acres. These natural areas offer a variety of recreational activities and great opportunities for fishing, paddling, boating, birding, hiking, horse trails and provides a example of the original Florida .
For cyclists, the St. Mark’s Historic railroad Trail is a sixteen-mile paved trail that borders Apalachicola National Forest and leads to Gulf of Mexico. It also features 7.5 miles of off-road bike trails encompassing more of the forest and several natural sink holes.
Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park is officially designated as part of Florida’s Statewide System of Greenways and Trails. This beautiful park, located between urban Tallahassee and suburban Leon County, offers a nice blend of southern charm and recreational activities. The park has formal gardens, two lakes and a series of trails, all on former plantation lands at the foot of the Red Hills district.
If you like to snorkel, one of the world's largest and deepest fresh water springs highlights the 2,860-acre Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park. The bowl of the spring covers approximately three acres. The water temperature remains a relatively constant 70 degrees year-round. A record peak flow from the spring on April 11, 1973 was measured at 14,325 gallons per second - equal to 1.2 billion gallons per day!
Fishing is fantastic in Tallahassee. There are 5 rivers, 9 wildlife management areas, and 20 lakes to choose from. A few of these lakes and the wildlife management areas are located in the Apalachicola National Forest and the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge. You can find a variety of sunfish, bream, catfish, and bass. The Wacissa River is one of the few rivers in north Florida that is the home of the Suwannee Bass.
One of the best places to fish in Tallahassee is at Lake Talquin. This lake is over 8,000 acres and offers seven landings that are maintained by the county. Out of seven landings only three offer camping sites.
If freshwater fishing is not your thing, then try to catch a speckled trout, redfish, spanish mackerel, grouper, snapper, or cobia from the Apalachee Bay or the Gulf of Mexico. Wakulla County is just a few miles away and offers many great opportunities for a saltwater adventure. There are boat landings, charter boats, marinas, and beaches all along the coastline of Wakulla County.
Tallahassee is a great place to spot many species of wild birds. Out of 497 verified species of birds that take up residence or visits Florida, 372 of those birds can be seen in the Tallahassee area. The diverse habitat, abundance of public land for habitat preservation, and the location of migration routes make Tallahassee a wonderful place for bird watching. There are over 30 great birding sights including 15 that are part of The Great Florida Birding Trail.
Visit Your Florida Lifestyle for more information on fishing and our Guide to Establishing Florida Residency for Florida fishing license information.
Golf
The rolling hills of Tallahassee create a picturesque backdrop, similar to Augusta that is perfect for golf enthusiasts of all age and skill levels. The lush North Florida landscape includes pine forests, moss-draped live oaks, hammocks, azaleas, creeks, streams and lakes and is complete with amazing wildlife spotting.
In Tallahassee alone, there are four public, three private and two semi-private courses sure to please any golfer with available tee times and affordable rates.
Visit Your Florida Lifestyle for additional golf information.
Sports
The Tallahassee Sports Council attracts and hosts many sporting events including:
And don’t forget, you have all of the exciting local college sports at:
Florida A&M University
Florida State University
Visit Your Florida Lifestyle for additional sports information
Hospitals
Visit Florida Medical Resources for comprehensive information including Florida hospital ratings.
Colleges
For comprehensive information on Lifelong Learning, visit Your Florida Lifestyle.
Airports
Shopping
Tallahassee is home to two major malls - the Tallahassee Mall and Governor's Square Mall. Governor's Square includes Sears, Burdines & J.C. Penney's. Tallahassee Mall includes a Dillard's, Barnes & Noble, Sports Authority and a 21-screen AMC theatre.
For an unusual shopping destination, try Betton Place on Thomasville Road. You'll find a museum shop, jewelry stores and fine-gift shops.
Railroad Square Art Park is home to more than 80 galleries, studios and shops.
On Saturdays in March-November, the Downtown Marketplace is the place to be. The outdoor bazaar features arts and crafts, great food, live music and fresh produce sold by area farmers.
For antiques shopping in a quaint town, the little village of Havana’s lovingly restored, turn-of-the-20th-century brick buildings are filled with unique antiques shops, interior-design stores, bookshops and restaurants.
Leon County, Florida, Cities & Towns
Incorporated
Unincorporated
Additional Resources:
Leon County Government www.leoncountyfl.gov
Tallahassee Visitor Information http://www.visittallahassee.com/
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Tallahassee
You can see that housing prices over the last few years have remained fairly stable, unlike other towns and cities in Florida. Tallahassee’s housing market remains stable due to the demand made by government employees, state legislators, attorneys and the faculty and staff of two universities. Housing is available that appeals to all of those groups as well as retirees who want to take advantage of Tallahassee’s natural beauty, strong support system for retirees, two major universities and great college sports.
There are many beautiful homes in Tallahassee occupied by highly placed government officials and university faculty. There’s also great demand for low-mid priced homes and that demand has been fully met with a variety of neighborhoods and housing options.
If you would like to get a feel for home prices in Tallahassee, visit www.zillow.com and search for recent homes sold.
If you would prefer to save precious time and would like personalized assistance, call or email us today to take advantage of our free Florida Relocation Services. We’ll answer all of your questions and if the timing is right for you, we’ll introduce you to one of the best real estate agents in Tallahassee who can provide detailed information and professional assistance.
