Homes zoned for
James Rickards High School
South Tallahassee value with room to grow
5
Homes for sale
$140,000
Median list price
$136
Avg price / sqft
34
Median days on market
The James Rickards High School zone sits in the southern reaches of Tallahassee, a part of the capital city where established neighborhoods and everyday convenience come at a price point that still surprises out-of-town buyers. Feeder schools like John G Riley Elementary School and R. Frank Nims Middle School anchor the area, and nearby communities such as Sail give the zone a mix of settled streets and quiet corners. It's a practical, unpretentious stretch of town rather than a showpiece district.
For a buyer today, this is one of the more affordable entries into Tallahassee homes for sale, with just five active listings and a median list price of $140,000. Inventory is thin, so the handful of homes that do come up move at a reasonable clip — a median of 30 days on market — and sellers are getting about 97% of asking. Watch the live map closely, because in a market this small the right listing can appear and vanish quickly.
James Rickards High School is an attendance zone in Tallahassee, Florida.
Quick facts
$98,999 – $405K price range
1,176 sqft median home
$195/mo median HOA
$2,800/mo median rent
6 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
$405,000
6794 STURMER PLACE, TALLAHASSEE
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,080 sqft
$105,000$125,000
1510 MABRY STREET, TALLAHASSEE
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,062 sqft
$140,000$150,000
263 ROSS ROAD, TALLAHASSEE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,288 sqft
$197,000
3660 TYSON GREEN WAY UNIT 707, TALLAHASSEE
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,176 sqft
$98,999
1400 Hernando Drive, Tallahassee FL 32304, TALLAHASSEE
4 bd · 2 ba · 912 sqft
Every active listing inside the James Rickards High School attendance boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The James Rickards High School market
6
Sold, last 12 months
$265,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
30 days
Median time to sell
James Rickards High School vs Tallahassee
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 166.0% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the James Rickards High School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median James Rickards High School home
≈ $1,253/mo
$140,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$195/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,800/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
69,650
Median age
36
Median income
$60,192
Median home value
$199,078
Beyond the listings
Living in James Rickards High School
Lifestyles
Student Life
There's more to student life than academics. It's about the experience - from classes and homecoming, to making lifetime friends and alumni events. These are students at school, taking classes online, or finding other ways to be students in their daily lives.
Relationships
Networking
Driven to succeed in the business world, this population seeks to progress in their career through networking happy hours, summits, and connecting with other professionals online.
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.
Beliefs
Local Engagement
These citizens want to make their neighborhood a better, more beautiful place to live. They're attentive to the needs and affairs of the local community.
Entertainment
Party Life
The party don't stop until the sun comes up. Loud music, crowds, and shots are a recipe for a great night out for these people.
Beliefs
Spiritual Practices
Making it to church on Sunday, this population is drawn together by their devotion to, primarily Christian, religion. Common activities include worship services and bible studies.
Straight answers
James Rickards High School FAQs
Is the James Rickards High School zone a good place to live?+
It's a practical, established part of south Tallahassee with a range of neighborhoods and access to feeder schools like R. Frank Nims Middle School. It suits buyers who want capital-city convenience without a premium price tag, though inventory here is limited.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
No — it's one of the more affordable zones in the area, with a median list price of $140,000 and active listings running from $98,999 up to $405,000. At an average of $139 per square foot, your dollar stretches further here than in much of Tallahassee.
What do homes cost in this zone?+
Active listings show a $140,000 median, but homes that actually sold over the past year closed at a median of $270,000 — a gap worth noting, since the current active pool skews toward smaller or lower-priced properties. The median home size is about 1,176 square feet.
How is the market right now?+
It's small and steady. Only five homes are active and seven sold in the last 12 months, with a median of 30 days on market and sellers collecting around 97% of their asking price.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Costs are modest — the median property tax runs about $1,323 a year and, where an HOA applies, the median fee is around $195 a month. Median rent in the zone sits near $2,800 a month if you're weighing renting against buying.
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