Tallahassee Real Estate

Tallahassee Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Florida

As the capital city of Florida, Tallahassee is 300 feet above flood level and is located in northern Florida 25 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, 20 miles south of the Georgia border and about 150 miles west of Jacksonville. Tallahassee serves as the county seat of Leon County. With an impressive land size of 95.7 square miles, this neighborhood holds a population of about 159,000. Real estate options consist of single-family detached homes, condominiums, townhouses, estates, and lots. Highways 151, 63, and 90 facilitate commute to and from the area with accessible public transportation through TalTran. Tallahassee has been ranked No. 2 among medium-sized cities by the ePodunk College Town Index, 2002. The economy within the city is widespread and diverse with multiple industries providing employment opportunities, including educational, health, public administration, retail trade, arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation and food services, professional, scientific, management, administrative. Residents with children from grades K-12 will find the proper educational amenities through the Leon County School District. Those in pursuit of a college degree will find six local college and university campuses, including Florida State University. Nearby parks and recreational areas include St. George Island Park, Maclay Gardens State Park, Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park and River Bluff Picnic Site, Native American Archaeological sites and museums to visit.