Homes zoned forR. Frank Nims Middle School
A southside Tallahassee pocket that rewards sharp buyers
1
Homes for sale
$280,000
Median list price
$179
Avg price / sqft
3
Median days on market
The R. Frank Nims Middle School zone sits in the heart of southside Tallahassee, a practical, close-in part of the capital where you're minutes from downtown, FSU and FAMU without paying downtown prices. It's a neighborhood of established streets and modest single-family homes, with nearby communities like Sail and school draws such as Kate Sullivan Elementary School shaping the local rhythm. If you want an entry point into Tallahassee homes for sale that leaves room in the budget, this is a corner worth watching.
The market reality here is tight and fast-moving: just one home is active right now, listed at $280,000, so inventory is the real constraint, not price. Over the past year only seven homes sold, at a median of $87,500, and the lone current listing went to market in a day — a sign that when the right property appears, it moves. Use the live map to track new listings as they hit, because in a zone this thin, timing is everything.
R. Frank Nims Middle School is an attendance zone in Tallahassee, Florida.
Quick facts
$280,000 – $280K price range
1,562 sqft median home
5 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
Every active listing inside the R. Frank Nims Middle School attendance boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The R. Frank Nims Middle School market
5
Sold, last 12 months
$87,500
Median sold price
94%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
28 days
Median time to sell
R. Frank Nims Middle School vs Tallahassee
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 34.6% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the R. Frank Nims Middle School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median R. Frank Nims Middle School home
≈ $1,954/mo
$280,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
53,757
Median age
31
Median income
$41,816
Median home value
$143,032
Beyond the listings
Living in R. Frank Nims Middle School
Lifestyles
Top 14% in the U.S.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
Top 15% in the U.S.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.
Entertainment
Top 20% in the U.S.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.
Lifestyles
Top 24% in the U.S.Nerd Culture
These people aren't afraid to nerd out. Common activities include comic books, video games, and often intellectual pursuits.
Culture
Dance Devotion
Some dance for fitness, others for fun, and a few turn it into a profession. No matter how these people groove to the music, their love for dance is what bonds them.
Hobbies & Interests
Bookish
Always seeking the next book, article, or poem to read, this activity is prevalent in areas where reading is a way of life. Although a solo activity, the expression of the love of books is a bonding, communal experience.
Straight answers
R. Frank Nims Middle School FAQs
Is the Nims Middle School zone a good place to live?+
It's a practical, close-in southside Tallahassee neighborhood that puts you minutes from downtown, FSU and FAMU. The area draws from established communities like Sail, and its affordability makes it a realistic entry point for first-time buyers and investors alike.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
No — this is one of the more affordable zones in the capital, with homes selling at a median of $87,500 over the past 12 months. The one active listing is priced higher at $280,000, which tells you asking prices and actual sale prices can differ sharply here, so lean on recent comps.
What do homes cost in this zone?+
The typical home runs about 1,562 square feet at roughly $179 per square foot, and the current active listing is priced at $280,000. Recent closed sales came in much lower at a $87,500 median, so the market spans a wide range depending on condition and size.
How is the market right now?+
It's thin and quick: only one home is active, seven sold over the past year, and the current listing hit the market in a single day. Sellers are getting about 90% of asking on average, so there's still room to negotiate — but you'll want to move fast when inventory appears on the live map.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no reported HOA in this zone, so you won't carry monthly association dues. Property taxes run a median of about $3,228 per year, which is a key number to factor into your monthly budget.
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