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$271,138$204 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 84How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $265,000 on Oct 29, 2025

979 RICHARDSON RD

TALLAHASSEE, FL 32301
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,332 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.28 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1975
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
Pre-foreclosure (LIS)A foreclosure notice on this home is currently active. Many are worked out before any auction happens.
A foreclosure-related notice has been recorded for this property.

Valuation

$271K
$227K low$315K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$265,000 · Oct 29, 2025
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$10,938
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$8,750
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.96%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$260,200
CAPITAL CITY HOME LOANS LLC · recorded Oct 29, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,353 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$119,008 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$115,654
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$204,751

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLEON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.28
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 76 ft²

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Apalachee Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.4 mi
H
James S. Rickards High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi
M
Fairview Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.1 mi

District: Leon County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 32301These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.144
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.76
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.23

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.22%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.29,392
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,729 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$51,288
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$65,309
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.67°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.63 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

979 Richardson Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 68% of homes in Tallahassee 32301
  • Costs more per square foot than 80% of homes in Tallahassee 32301
  • Has a bigger lot than 70% of homes in Tallahassee 32301
  • Older than 73% of homes in Leon County

What homes are worth in Tallahassee 32301

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$91K$514K

This home is worth more than 68% of homes in Tallahassee 32301.

How it measures up in Tallahassee 32301

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Tallahassee 32301.

Estimated value$271,138
CheaperTypical $218,044Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$204
CheaperTypical $171Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Living area1,332 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,289 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Year built1975
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Newer than 43% of homes nearby

How 979 Richardson Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTallahassee 32301Leon County
Estimated valuepricier than$271,13868% of homes41% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20480% of homes61% of homes
Living areabigger than1,332 ft²55% of homes36% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 ac70% of homes48% of homes
Year builtnewer than197543% of homes27% of homes

About 979 Richardson Rd

How much is 979 Richardson Rd, Tallahassee, FL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 979 Richardson Rd, Tallahassee, FL is $271,138 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $226,816 to $315,460. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 979 Richardson Rd, Tallahassee, FL last sell?

979 Richardson Rd, Tallahassee, FL last sold on Oct 29, 2025 for $265,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 979 Richardson Rd, Tallahassee, FL?

979 Richardson Rd, Tallahassee, FL has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,332 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

When was 979 Richardson Rd, Tallahassee, FL built?

979 Richardson Rd, Tallahassee, FL was built in 1975, making it 51 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 979 Richardson Rd, Tallahassee, FL?

979 Richardson Rd, Tallahassee, FL is assigned to Apalachee Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; James S. Rickards High School (high), rated D; Fairview Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Leon County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 979 Richardson Rd, Tallahassee, FL compare to other homes in Tallahassee 32301?

Among the 8,514 homes in Tallahassee 32301, it is worth more than 68% of them ($271,138 against a typical $218,044), its price per square foot is higher than 80% of them ($204 against a typical $171), it is bigger than 55% of them (1,332 ft² against a typical 1,289 ft²), its lot is bigger than 70% of them (0.28 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 43% of them (1975 against a typical 1980). Measured against all of Leon County, it is worth more than 41% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 979 Richardson Rd, Tallahassee, FL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 979 Richardson Rd, Tallahassee, FL was $1,353. The county assessed it at $119,008.

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