Homes zoned for
Ruth Rains Middle School
Rural Suwannee River living with room to breathe
54
Homes for sale
$277,000
Median list price
$266
Avg price / sqft
100
Median days on market
The Ruth Rains Middle School zone sits in the quiet heart of Dixie County, where the Suwannee River and old-Florida woods set the pace instead of traffic lights. This is country living with real acreage, fishing and boating close at hand, and a small-town rhythm that keeps families anchored — many students here move on through Dixie County High School after starting out at Old Town Elementary School or James M. Anderson Elementary School.
For buyers, the market here is genuinely accessible: 47 active listings run from a $99,999 entry point up past $2.5 million, with a median list price of $279,000. Homes take a little patience — the median is 64 days on market and sellers are averaging 94% of asking — so there's room to negotiate. Browse the current Old Town homes for sale or work the live map to see how the waterfront and inland listings compare.
Ruth Rains Middle School is an attendance zone in Old Town, Florida.
Quick facts
$99,500 – $1.6M price range
1,397 sqft median home
$703/mo median HOA
$2,000/mo median rent
56 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$479,900
473 SE 964 STREET, OLD TOWN
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 900 sqft
$239,900
551 NE 354TH AVENUE, OLD TOWN
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,512 sqft
$275,000
208- 54 SE 910 AVENUE UNIT 208, SUWANNEE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,161 sqft
$115,000
240 SE 923RD STREET, OLD TOWN
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,458 sqft
$479,900
473 SE 964TH STREET, OLD TOWN
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 900 sqft
$429,000
27753 SE HIGHWAY 19, OLD TOWN
4 bd · 4 ba · 2,579 sqft
$625,000
305 NE 290TH AVENUE, OLD TOWN
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,350 sqft
$625,000
303 NE 290TH AVENUE, OLD TOWN
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,741 sqft
$169,000
309 NE 147TH STREET, CROSS CITY
4 bd · 1 ba · 1,274 sqft
$399,000
653 NE 824TH STREET, OLD TOWN
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,344 sqft
$600,000
314 NE 880TH STREET, OLD TOWN
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,120 sqft
$350,000
396 NE 241ST STREET, SUWANNEE
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,248 sqft
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Ruth Rains Middle School market
56
Sold, last 12 months
$193,250
Median sold price
94%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
66 days
Median time to sell
Ruth Rains Middle School vs Old Town
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 4.6% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Ruth Rains Middle School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Ruth Rains Middle School home
≈ $2,514/mo
$277,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$703/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,000/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
16,952
Median age
48
Median income
$50,651
Median home value
$123,130
Beyond the listings
Living in Ruth Rains Middle School
Hobbies & Interests
Top 23% in the U.S.Wanderlust
Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.
Hobbies & Interests
Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
Culture
Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
Active
Outdoor Adventures
Appreciating the outdoors, this population wants to actively engage with nature. Whether it's finding a new hiking trail or looking for the perfect spot to catch the sunset, they seek to explore the world around them.
Beliefs
Politically Engaged
Politically aware, this population is interested in civic issues on both the local and national level. They often discuss candidates for office, taxes, and political ideologies.
Hobbies & Interests
Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
Straight answers
Ruth Rains Middle School FAQs
Is the Ruth Rains Middle School zone a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want space, quiet, and easy access to the Suwannee River rather than city convenience. Families often value the continuity of local schools like James M. Anderson Elementary School feeding into the county system. It's rural Dixie County living, so expect country roads and acreage over walkable amenities.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
No — it's among the more affordable areas around, with a median list price of $279,000 and a median sold price of $228,950 over the last 12 months. Listings start as low as $99,999, though waterfront and larger estates push the top end past $2.5 million. Average price per square foot runs about $250.
What do homes cost in this zone?+
The typical home is around 1,430 square feet at roughly $250 per square foot, landing near the $279,000 median list price. Fifty-eight homes sold in the past year at a $228,950 median, so real transaction prices tend to come in below list. You'll find everything from sub-$100,000 fixers to million-dollar riverfront properties on the live map.
How is the market right now?+
It's a patient, buyer-friendly market: 47 homes are active and the median time on market is 64 days. Sellers are averaging 94% of their asking price, which means there's real room to negotiate on well-priced Old Town homes for sale.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Property taxes are low here, with a median of about $1,794 per year. HOA fees show a $734/month median, but that reflects only the specific communities that carry dues — most rural and acreage properties in this zone have no HOA at all. Always confirm dues on a per-listing basis.
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Other Old Town school zones
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