Homes zoned for
James Rickards High School
Southside Tallahassee living with room to grow
4
Homes for sale
$168,500
Median list price
$145
Avg price / sqft
87
Median days on market
The James Rickards High School zone sits on Tallahassee's south side, a practical slice of the capital where established neighborhoods like Sail mix with feeder schools including R. Frank Nims Middle School and John G Riley Elementary School. It's the kind of area where you get more square footage for your dollar than closer-in parts of the city, with easy reach to downtown and the university campuses. Families weighing the Amos P. Godby High School zone often compare it against this one for value.
Right now the market here is small and slow-moving, which cuts both ways for a buyer. There are just 4 active listings among Tallahassee homes for sale in this zone, with a median list price of $168,500 and homes sitting a median 87 days before selling. That pace gives you real negotiating room — sellers have been landing about 96% of asking over the past year.
James Rickards High School is an attendance zone in Tallahassee, Florida.
Quick facts
$98,999 – $405K price range
1,232 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
$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
Open full map search →Find your fit
Browse the zone
By feature — on the live map
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
≈ $1,399/mo
$168,500 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 solid, practical choice on Tallahassee's south side, with established neighborhoods like Sail and a set of feeder schools nearby. You trade some of the polish of closer-in areas for more house per dollar and an easy commute to downtown and the universities.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
No — this is one of the more affordable zones in Tallahassee, with a median list price of $168,500 and an average of $145 per square foot. Active listings span $98,999 to $405,000, so there's genuine room for a range of budgets.
What do homes cost in this zone?+
The median list price is $168,500, while homes that actually sold over the past year had a median sold price of $265,000 on a typical size around 1,232 square feet. The gap reflects a small sample, so it pays to look at the live map and compare active listings directly.
How is the market right now?+
It's slow and buyer-friendly, with only 4 active listings and homes taking a median 87 days to sell. Just 6 homes sold in the past 12 months, and sellers averaged 96% of asking — meaning there's usually room to negotiate.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Ongoing costs are reasonable here, with a median property tax of $1,266 per year. Where an HOA applies, the median fee runs about $195 per month, though many homes in the zone carry no HOA at all.
Keep exploring
Other Tallahassee school zones
Homes matched to the official attendance boundary — school zoning changes; always verify with the district. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
Never miss a listing
New James Rickards High School homes, in your inbox
A daily digest of new Tallahassee listings — straight from the MLS. Unsubscribe anytime.