Sister moving to Tallahassee

[Seminole89]

Hey everyone,

my sister is moving to Tallahassee in a few months. She will be moving with my mom and 12 year old cousin.

Any suggestions on areas to move to? The biggest factors right now are school system for my cousin and price. Any ideas or suggestions would he helpful.

 

[N0TD0TC0M]

Can any of them block?

 

[JB1987]

Can she kick?

 

[noledoc93]

Price range?

 

[ChoiceNole]

Hey everyone,

my sister is moving to Tallahassee in a few months. She will be moving with my mom and 12 year old cousin.

Any suggestions on areas to move to? The biggest factors right now are school system for my cousin and price. Any ideas or suggestions would he helpful.

When is she moving and what price range? Renting or buying?

 

[FsuSharon]

School zones: Swift Creek, Montford, and Deerlake.

 

[nolemanb]

Best school zones in the North East.

 

[Seminole89]

When is she moving and what price range? Renting or buying?

Probably moving in the next 3 months. They are looking to buy, but will rent if needed to start. $2500 a month is what they want to pay for either option.

 

[tnesquire]

Brilliant, Smokey!

Can someone not just help these folks out? They are reaching out for help. I am not from the Tally area so I would not be much help.

 

[FlashFSU]

Need more info regarding budget.

NE of I-10 generally has better schools and low crime.

 

[btt423]

Probably moving in the next 3 months. They are looking to buy, but will rent if needed to start. $2500 a month is what they want to pay for either option.

NE side of town. North of I-10 generally has the best schools and can definitely fit within that budget. There are a lot of options in that price range.

 

[fly4megalops]

Where is her work? Lots of people who only went to school in Tallahassee think the entire city is a few blocks around campus and nothing else. If she works downtown she may not like the commute from the NE.

$2500 is a pretty good budget, on a mortgage payment that’s like $250k right? That’s not going to get you into the best neighborhoods but it’s not bad.
Again, depending on what she is looking for, Wakulla county schools are outstanding and there is way less crime and crowding than Leon county.

 

[GoNoles]

Mgt payment of 2,500 (principal and interest) 30 yr loan would support about +$750K loan.

My guess is PITI it would support $600K loan.

Based on what someone told me their mortgage will be ($1,000 payment for $300K).

 

[Seminole89]

Where is her work? Lots of people who only went to school in Tallahassee think the entire city is a few blocks around campus and nothing else. If she works downtown she may not like the commute from the NE.

$2500 is a pretty good budget, on a mortgage payment that’s like $250k right? That’s not going to get you into the best neighborhoods but it’s not bad.
Again, depending on what she is looking for, Wakulla county schools are outstanding and there is way less crime and crowding than Leon county.

She’s going to be working at the university. I will let her know about wakulla. Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[fly4megalops]

Coming from south it’s pretty easy to get to campus. Much more rural than Leon though. It really depends on what she likes. Lots of young families are moving into Wakulla from all over the country. It’s kind of crazy what’s happening down here. I’m not so sure it’s a good thing.

 

[ChoiceNole]

Probably moving in the next 3 months. They are looking to buy, but will rent if needed to start. $2500 a month is what they want to pay for either option.

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[Nole-Esq.]

@RealtyNole

 

[ShotFullofNoles]

I've lived in the NE section of Tallahassee for the last 25 years. Killearn Estates and Killearn Plantation. Good schools and nice neighborhoods.

 

[SanfordNole]

I grew up in Tally, went to college there (obviously) and worked there for 8 eight years before moving away about 20 years ago. Like several posters have said, you want to be in the Northeast section of Tallahassee, which would be north of East Tennessee Street and east of North Monroe/27. The Killearn area and moving north of there is always a safe play, although it won't be fun for her driving to FSU for work. That said, I would also look out east on SR 90/Buck Lake Road area, which also has good schools (Buck Lake Elementary/Deer Lake Middle/Lincoln High School).

Whatever your sister does, I would stay out of the Northwest section of Tallahassee. I grew up there and visited the area when I was in Tally a few weeks ago. I made me heartsick how much that part of town has deteriorated.

 

[Red Hills Nole]

Southwood. Nice community feel much closer to town than N.E. Two good schools, Fla High and Pope J.P. II. Far easier commute than Bradfordville area.

 

[Seminolejon78]

I grew up in Tally, went to college there (obviously) and worked there for 8 eight years before moving away about 20 years ago. Like several posters have said, you want to be in the Northeast section of Tallahassee, which would be north of East Tennessee Street and east of North Monroe/27. The Killearn area and moving north of there is always a safe play, although it won't be fun for her driving to FSU for work. That said, I would also look out east on SR 90/Buck Lake Road area, which also has good schools (Buck Lake Elementary/Deer Lake Middle/Lincoln High School).

Whatever your sister does, I would stay out of the Northwest section of Tallahassee. I grew up there and visited the area when I was in Tally a few weeks ago. I made me heartsick how much that part of town has deteriorated.

I’ve lived in Tally since 1962 and can corroborate this. It’s very sad to see what’s happening to the Northwest corridor of town. Don’t look any further west than Meridian Road.

 

[bigchop]

Hey everyone,

my sister is moving to Tallahassee in a few months. She will be moving with my mom and 12 year old cousin.

Any suggestions on areas to move to? The biggest factors right now are school system for my cousin and price. Any ideas or suggestions would he helpful.

i recently purchased a home in Tallahassee for my son to rent. We used Christi Orros at Coldwell Banker. Extremely knowledgeable, trusting and efficient.
text me if you would like her number 561 762 2112

 

[CornNolio]

Mgt payment of 2,500 (principal and interest) 30 yr loan would support about +$750K loan.

My guess is PITI it would support $600K loan.

Based on what someone told me their mortgage will be ($1,000 payment for $300K).

dude your math is way off. You have to include taxes and insurance and even then, you are still extremely low. $1k payment for a $300k loan? That’s impossible

 

[dunla402]

Where is her work? Lots of people who only went to school in Tallahassee think the entire city is a few blocks around campus and nothing else. If she works downtown she may not like the commute from the NE.

$2500 is a pretty good budget, on a mortgage payment that’s like $250k right? That’s not going to get you into the best neighborhoods but it’s not bad.
Again, depending on what she is looking for, Wakulla county schools are outstanding and there is way less crime and crowding than Leon county.

Naw, $2,500 monthly mortgage would be more around $500k loan. My mortgage is $1,900 a month for a $335k home

 

[squiffynole]

This reminds me of my first house - 10 miles east off Miccosukee Road, $35k for a partially built a-frame, no heat or a/c, 3.5 beautiful acres, big garden and a chicken coop. Now I'm an oldster living in the Bradfordville area in a big house in a top neighborhood and it's not nearly the fun.

 

[Tobynole98]

Buck Lake area and North of I10 are best places. There are brand new high end apartments in both. I've lived in the Buck Lake area for over 20 years, sent 2 kids through those schools and loved it. It's a little closer to downtown then North side and less congested.

 

[bryce15]

I’ve lived in Tally since 1962 and can corroborate this. It’s very sad to see what’s happening to the Northwest corridor of town. Don’t look any further west than Meridian Road.

Yes I live in the north west in a newer area and it has completely fallen off since we bought our house. Was nice with younger families for a few years that has slowly been replaced with the not so nice .

 

[squiffynole]

Yes I live in the north west in a newer area and it has completely fallen off since we bought our house. Was nice with younger families for a few years that has slowly been replaced with the not so nice .

I'm sorry to hear that.

 

[Seminole89]

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I am going to give this info to my sister. This should help her.

 

[FSU_Chris]

Hey everyone,

my sister is moving to Tallahassee in a few months. She will be moving with my mom and 12 year old cousin.

Any suggestions on areas to move to? The biggest factors right now are school system for my cousin and price. Any ideas or suggestions would he helpful.

We made the move three years ago and chose the north east side of Tallahassee. We built a home which took around two years with design and homebuilding but rented in the summer Brooke and bull run neighborhood. Three years ago we were floored by the lack of inventory for 4 bedroom+ homes on the Northeast side. We decided we did not want to send our kids to private school and so we chose this area because of how great the school districts are. If she is open to going to a private school it opens up more areas for her where they may not have the best public schools. Again I would have her check neighborhoods like Summer Brook, Bull run, Killarn or Killarn Estates.

 

[Crappy Davenpot]

Hey everyone,

my sister is moving to Tallahassee in a few months. She will be moving with my mom and 12 year old cousin.

Any suggestions on areas to move to? The biggest factors right now are school system for my cousin and price. Any ideas or suggestions would he helpful.

Look East and north. When they become interested in one or 2 neighborhoods go to the local police station and request a crime analysis stat sheet on crimes in those areas.

 

[SnakeyFSU13]

TIL how much cheaper it is to live in Tallahassee than Boston by exact numbers. rip

 

[bc_nolefan]

Lol. My mortgage payment is near 2500. A bit higher. I live in Golden Eagle. Not a lot of inventory but great neighborhood. 2500 is more than enough in Tally. Deerlake and Chiles. 2 of the best schools in town

 

[Shawn7711]

Naw, $2,500 monthly mortgage would be more around $500k loan. My mortgage is $1,900 a month for a $335k home

That must be all in with insurance and taxes right?

 

[dunla402]

That must be all in with insurance and taxes right?

Yea. It’s the total escrow

 

[lpond93]

East of capital circle off Mahan

 

[Pensacola1985]

Just stay north of I-10

 

[bcfrog]

We live in HeartWood Hills, a very nice development, each home has at least 2 acres. Easy access to Applachee. Parkway or Tennessee. Seven miles from Cosco.

 

[FSUNoles1Fan]

Hey everyone,

my sister is moving to Tallahassee in a few months. She will be moving with my mom and 12 year old cousin.

Any suggestions on areas to move to? The biggest factors right now are school system for my cousin and price. Any ideas or suggestions would he helpful.

Northeast of 10 is where you want to be Tallahassee has changed alot in the last decade many parts of town you want to avoid unfortunately

 

[bigeasynole]

Price range?

Wait what? Ha