According to Best Places, homebuyers looking for homes for sale in Tallahassee, FL are in luck. The cost of living in Florida’s capital city is lower than the national average and the state average! The biggest factor when it comes to the lower-than-average cost of living is housing. This means, for people searching to buy a house in Tallahassee, the cost will be less than in other cities and states.
For FY 2022-2023, the median home price of houses for sale in Tallahassee is $249,700. View all homes for sale in Tallahassee in the carousel below. For more information about the housing market, contact an agent today.
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Across all neighborhoods, the average year of construction for homes in Tallahassee is 1986. The homes in this region are predominantly single-family, detached houses, although downtown and near the Florida State University campus, potential residents will find a number of condos for sale and townhomes for sale.
One of the many benefits of buying Tallahassee real estate is that there is an excellent selection of housing, from style to size to location. To clarify, whether you’re searching for a 1-bedroom condo downtown or a 4-bedroom, single-family home in the northeast part of town, you’ll find what you are looking for, as there are more than 88,100 housing units in this city with a population of approximately 191,200 people. Not sure where you want to live? Check out some of the top neighborhoods in the city! No matter where you choose to live, you can't go wrong with a Tallahassee neighborhood.
According to the Tallahassee Board of Realtors data found in Multiple Listing Service (MLS), 5,342 residential homes sold in Leon County in 2021. 2,517 were located in the northeast, 1,679 in the northwest, 816 in the southeast, and 330 homes sold in the southwest. In comparison, 4,333 listings sold in Leon County in 2022, which is an 18% decrease, meaning the market has cooled off since the post-pandemic boom.
The average sales price of Tallahassee homes sold, according to data in the MLS, was $271,759, while the median sales price in 2021 was $239,000. This is an increase of 7% compared to 2020 data. When looking at more recent 2022 data, the average sales price was $307,217, which is higher than we saw, indicating there is more demand in the market.
Explore some of the single-family homes for sale in Tallahassee here:
As a growing city, Tallahassee has a number of builders in town who specialize in new construction. Building a new home in Tallahassee can offer many benefits for you and your family including customization, energy efficiency, lower maintenance, modern amenities, better resale value, and location flexibility.
Some people may assume that they can work directly with the builder and therefore don’t need a realtor when purchasing a new construction home, however, there are a number of benefits that come from retaining a licensed real estate agent to help you through the process. We’ve listed a few of them below:
First, realtors can provide insights on builder reputation when it comes to purchasing a new construction house in Tallahassee. Working with a reputable local builder is key to making sure your new construction home is everything you’re looking for.
Second, a realtor can provide comparable prices for nearby homes that have sold in the area. This information can help guage what you can afford in both location and home costs.
Third, a lot goes into building a new home! A qualified, full time agent can help you keep track of every detail so nothing is forgotten. They also walk you through the home buying process from beginning to end and their expertise can save you time and money where it matters most!
See new construction homes for sale in Tallahassee here:
For your convenience, we’ve also included a list of many of the local Tallahassee builders and their communities with new construction homes for sale:
Boulos Homes - Lexington Parc & Tower Gates
Naumann Group - Camellia Oaks (55+ retirement community)
Premier Fine Homes - Canopy, Southwood & Fletcher Oaks
For more information about new construction homes, contact one of our experienced Tallahassee realtors today:
The Tallahassee real estate market is pretty active. Typically, there are anywhere between 1,000 and 1,600 active homes for sale in Tallahassee. Some of the most popular neighborhoods are:
You can click the links above to get more information about various Tallahassee subdivisions, including neighborhood size, average home price, home sizes, zip codes and more. You can explore other homes for sale in Tallahassee by clicking here or clicking the photo below.
Below you’ll find a list of Tallahassee area zip codes, along with a map that depicts where in the city the zip code is located. Florida’s capital city is divided into 4 quadrants - northeast, northwest, southeast and southwest. You’ll notice that some zip codes stretch across multiple quadrants.
32301 | 32302 | 32303 | 32304 | 32305 | 32306 | 32307 | 32308
32309 | 32310 | 32311 | 32312 | 32313 | 32314 | 32316 | 32317
The majority of homes for sale in Tallahassee fl are located in zip codes 32303, 32312, 32309, 32308, 32317, and 32311.
There are a number of apartments and homes for rent near FSU, FAMU and the TCC campus, however, many people opt to purchase a home or condo as an investment while their student attends a local college or university.
Some neighborhoods located close to nearby colleges include (please note, not every neighborhood may have homes for sale at the moment):
Forest Heights French Town Hartsfield Holly Hills Mission Hills Rivers Landing Summer Lake Tippecanoe Hills
There are a number of reasons why people may choose to rent instead of buying a home. Perhaps you’re saving for a down payment, or you just moved to the city for a job and want to make sure it’s a good fit before purchasing a forever home. At Coldwell Banker Hartung, we understand and we’re here to help you once you’re ready to make a move!
In the meantime, here are a few of the property management companies that offer house rentals in Tallahassee:
First Story Property Management Tally Property Management Empire Properties TLH Realty
If you’ve been renting a house in Tallahassee for a while but you don’t think you can qualify to buy, then contact one of our experienced Coldwell Banker Hartung real estate agents to discuss your unique situation.
From first time homebuyer programs, to rent-to-own programs to 0-down, there are a number of alternatives to consider to help make your dream of being a homeowner a reality.
Homes for Sale Near Tallahassee
Even though home prices in Tallahassee are lower than the national average, many people choose to live just outside the city limits for additional cost savings. At Coldwell Banker Hartung, we have real estate agents who live and work in Crawfordville, Havana, Thomasville, Quincy, Monticello, Cairo, and other nearby towns.
Alternatively, you can use our free, easy-to-navigate search engine to look through all houses for sale in Tallahassee and the surrounding areas.
The median home value in Tallahassee, FL is $192500, compared to the county median home value of $210000. The national median home value is $308980. The average price of homes sold in Tallahassee, FL is $192500. Approximately 40% of Tallahassee homes are owned, compared to 50% rented, while 11% are vacant. Tallahassee real estate listings include condos, townhomes, and single family homes for sale. Commercial properties are also available. If you like to see a property, contact Tallahassee real estate agent to arrange a tour today!
4 Unit Condo site available within a gated community. Great investment. 4 ready sites. Additional 4 lots (w/ slabs) available (1401-1404). see mls# 359717. Must build the entire Quad condo.
Hard to find single family or multi-family lot! Come and build a single family detached home or duplex on this lovely lot. It is mostly cleared and was previously a home site. Buyer to verify zoning, measurements, and requirements. Previous duplex was in a fire and has been cleared from the property. Lot is in the City of Tallahassee service area for water, sewer, gas and electric.
Nice corner lot close to some new developments and also some older well-established homes. Property information page attached, zoned CU-26/Central-Urban (I was told a duplex could be built here but I have not verified that). Pictures show a rendering of a home/footprint that I think would work well with the terrain features of the lot but nothing has been shown or submitting to the county for approval, buyer/builders to do their own due diligence and all measurements to be verified by buyer.
SW corner of S Monroe and Bass St. Incredible development or investment opportunity: 1/3 of an acre vacant land in prime corner location, zoned 1000 ("vacant commercial"), with 110 feet of frontage on busy artery street into downtown Tallahassee. This centrally located property is within a US Opportunity Zone created under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. Nearby businesses include McDonalds, Burger King, Taco Bell, CK Crab House and Circle K Convenience Store, all within 0.3 miles! Neighboring property contains a mall with Planet Fitness, H&R Block and Cricket Wireless. Wells Fargo and Capital City Bank are 0.2 miles south. Owner has a real estate license in FL.
Great Opportunity for Multi Family development. Zoned R-3 8/1. Adjacent lot included. 3104206320000 2.81 acres total!
Vacant Lot ready for you to build your home on. We have soil test and survey available.
Rare Opportunity Alert! Land in Tallahassee is a prized commodity, and this prime parcel in the heart of SE Tallahassee is waiting for your vision. Zoned CU-26 Central Urban District offers a myriad of possibilities for development. This location is convenient, placing you near State offices, shopping hubs, golf courses, and universities. Comprises of 2 lots providing even greater scope for your project. Prospective buyers are encouraged to verify legal access and land use regulations by reaching out to Growth Management. Additionally, ensure compliance by obtaining a 'Residential Compliance Certificate' from Leon County Development Support & Environment Management. Don't miss out on this chance to shape the landscape of Southeast Tallahassee. Sold "as is" with right to inspect.
Prime location for multifamily site or many commercial uses, zoned CU-45. An entrance off Golf Terrace might be a possibility. Water, sewer and electric on site and 320' of frontage on S. Meridian. Just south of Capital City Country Club and just East of Town South Shopping Center. Partially cleared with utilities in place and ready for development but there is a flood zone. Just 1 mile from FAMU and 2 miles from FSU. Measurements, flood zone, density and permitted uses to be verified by buyer.
GREAT CORNER COMMERICAL LOT ON A VERY BUSY ROAD INSIDE OF CAPITAL CIRCLE. WON'T LAST LONG. ZONING IS OR-3
Great in town opportunity! Lots include 113,115,119 & 121 Bass Street. Infrastructure already in place with water and sewer lines. Originally approved for 26 condominium units. Principal uses - day care center, multi or single family dwellings, nursing homes and other residential care facilities.
BIG PRICE REDUCTION-Multiple lots make up this 2.387 acres. Marvin St dead ends into the property and there is frontage on Myers Park Ln. CU 26 ZONING. Great development potential close to the heart of town.
Prime Development Opportunity! 2 parcels encompassing a total of 4 acres: Tax ID's 3109202570000 & 3109202020000. Just steps away from Koger Center State Offices and equidistant from Capital Circle SE & Applachee Parkway commuter corridors. Future zoning of AC allowing for high density use. See potential site plan in photos for potential concept use.
This site has multifamily & commercial potential. 1.24 acres across the street from the Leon County Faiegrounds. The C-1 zoning district allows up to 16 dwelling units per acre.
200 feet on the Apalachee Parkway for 2.73 acres, Additional 5 acres acres available to the east CP zoning allows for up to 16 units/acre of multifamily, the best zoning Great site for retail, commercial, or senior housing. Traffic count 20,109 vehicles per day.