Homes zoned for
R. Frank Nims Middle School
Affordable entry into Tallahassee's west side
The R. Frank Nims Middle School zone sits on the west side of Tallahassee, a pocket of the capital known for modest single-family neighborhoods and quick access to the city's core. It shares turf with nearby communities like Sail and feeder schools including John G Riley Elementary School, giving families a compact, established feel without a long commute.
For buyers today, this is one of the more affordable corners of the city — the lone active listing is priced at $197,000, and homes here have sold at a median of $170,500 over the past year. Inventory is genuinely thin, so serious buyers should watch the live map closely and be ready when something new lists. With homes averaging $168 per square foot and sitting a median of 140 days on market, there's often room to negotiate.
R. Frank Nims Middle School is an attendance zone in Tallahassee, Florida.
Quick facts
7 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
Nothing active right now.
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Every active listing inside the R. Frank Nims Middle School attendance boundary
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The R. Frank Nims Middle School market
7
Sold, last 12 months
$87,500
Median sold price
90%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
28 days
Median time to sell
R. Frank Nims Middle School vs Tallahassee
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 124.5% 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.
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, established west-side pocket of Tallahassee that appeals to buyers who want affordability and a short commute to the city core. It sits near communities like Sail and shares feeder schools with the surrounding area, giving it a compact neighborhood feel.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
No — this is one of the more affordable corners of Tallahassee. The current active listing is priced at $197,000, and homes have sold at a median of $170,500 over the last 12 months, well below the city's higher-end neighborhoods.
What do homes cost in this zone?+
Expect prices in the high $100Ks to low $200Ks, with the median list at $197,000 and an average of $168 per square foot. The typical home is around 1,176 square feet, so pricing reflects smaller, established properties.
How is the market right now?+
It's a quiet, low-inventory market with just one active listing and six homes sold over the past year. Homes take a median of 140 days to sell and sellers average 92% of asking, so patient buyers often have negotiating leverage — track new listings on the live map.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Where an HOA applies, the median fee runs about $195 per month, and median property taxes are around $2,578 per year. Both are reasonable for the price point and keep monthly carrying costs in check.
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