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Butler Forest · Northwest Tallahassee

Butler Forest Homes for Sale

Last updated: November 8, 2026

Butler Forest is a neighborhood of 36 townhomes in Northwest Tallahassee. Homes here were built from 1980 through 1993.

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Butler Forest Key Facts

  • Location: Northwest Tallahassee
  • ZIP Code: 32303
  • Homes: 36 townhomes
  • Construction Era: From 1980 through 1993; median year built 1983
  • Median home size: 1,478 square feet
  • Most common layout: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
  • Association dues: $150 a year
  • Owner-Occupied: 64% owner occupied
  • Elementary school: Sealey Elementary, 3.7 miles, Florida DOE school grade A (2026), (850) 488-5640
  • Middle school: Raa Middle, 4.8 miles, Florida DOE school grade B (2026), (850) 488-6287
  • High school: Leon High, 6.6 miles, Florida DOE school grade B (2026), (850) 617-5700
  • Median lot size: 0.18 acres

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Butler Forest Homes: 36 Townhomes

All 36 homes in Butler Forest are townhomes, built from 1980 through 1993.

The median home size in Butler Forest is 1,478 square feet of heated and cooled space. The most common layout here is two bedrooms and two bathrooms.

In Butler Forest, 42% of owners have held their home for ten years or more.

Butler Forest is about evenly split, with owners living in 64% of the homes and the rest rented or held as second homes.

Butler Forest is in ZIP code 32303. The homes here line Shangri La Lane.

Drive Times From Butler Forest

Downtown & campus
I-10, Exit 199
about 8 minutes
3.2 miles
Florida Capitol
about 16 minutes
6.6 miles
Florida State University
about 16 minutes
6.3 miles
Bobby Bowden-Tallahassee International Airport
about 20 minutes
9.2 miles
Florida A&M University
about 20 minutes
7.5 miles
Hospitals
The coast
Hospitals
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
about 17 minutes
6.7 miles
HCA Florida Capital Hospital
about 17 minutes
9.2 miles
The coast
Shields Marina, St. Marks
about 47 minutes
26.8 miles
Carrabelle Marina
about 1 hour 25 minutes
62.4 miles
St. George Island
about 1 hour 45 minutes
103.3 miles

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Butler Forest, Northwest Tallahassee

Association and Dues

Butler Forest has its own homeowners association. The dues are $150 a year as of 2025. Dues can change from time to time, so confirm the current amount with your Joe Manausa Team member before you make an offer.

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Butler Forest Home Prices and Sales

3Sales closed, past 12 months
36Butler Forest homes

Sales records for Butler Forest begin in 1991 and run through November 8, 2026. The figures below leave out family transfers, bank sales, and short sales.

How Much Do Butler Forest Homes Sell For?

Median price of the homes sold each year in Butler Forest, existing homes and new construction, with 2026 covering January to November

Medians describe the homes that sold each year, not the value of any one home.

A dot on its own marks a year with sales but no sales the year before or after.

Sources: Tallahassee Board of Realtors Multiple Listing Service and the Leon County Property Appraiser. Sales updated November 8, 2026.

New construction and existing homes are always charted separately, so a year's new-construction figure can come from just one or two sales.

Annual figures
Median sale price, by closing year
YearButler Forest existing homesButler Forest new constructionLeon County existing homesLeon County new constructionButler Forest sales (existing / new)
2026$221,500$305,000$436,9001 / 0
2025$219,500$289,600$419,9004 / 0
2024$210,000$288,500$416,1501 / 0
2023$128,000$270,000$410,7001 / 0
2022$160,000$245,000$415,7503 / 0
2021$183,000$225,000$325,0003 / 0
2020$159,100$215,000$302,1501 / 0
2019$129,000$195,000$279,9002 / 0
2018$119,000$188,000$310,5004 / 0
2017$127,000$185,000$285,4001 / 0
2016$100,000$178,400$289,0001 / 0
2015$178,000$269,8500 / 0
2014$176,000$276,1000 / 0
2013$105,000$175,000$282,9001 / 0
2012$169,000$270,9000 / 0
2011$167,800$244,6500 / 0
2010$170,000$192,0000 / 0
2009$108,250$168,000$184,5002 / 0
2008$136,000$177,500$202,2501 / 0
2007$145,000$179,600$193,5001 / 0
2006$149,000$176,500$183,5002 / 0
2005$127,450$166,0506 / 0
2004$88,000$149,0001 / 0
2003$88,500$134,9006 / 0
2002$80,000$122,0004 / 0
2001$79,000$115,0002 / 0
2000$81,500$105,0001 / 0
1999$70,000$102,0003 / 0
1998$70,000$99,0001 / 0
1997$69,500$90,0002 / 0
1996$59,500$90,0001 / 0
1995$69,000$85,0001 / 0
1994$62,250$79,0002 / 0
1993$61,750$77,5004 / 0
1992$59,450$73,3002 / 0
1991$60,600$68,5002 / 0
1990$55,950$68,0004 / 0
1989$54,000$63,0004 / 0
1988$51,550$61,8502 / 0
1987$48,900$61,4001 / 0
1986$55,000$59,5001 / 0
1985$56,000$58,9001 / 0
1984$53,400$55,0009 / 0
1983$54,200$54,0007 / 0
1982$51,000$54,5003 / 0
1981$50,000$51,3007 / 0
1980$45,000$47,5001 / 0

How Much Are Butler Forest Homes Worth?

Median home value, in price per square foot, each year in Butler Forest, existing homes and new construction, with 2026 covering January to November

Medians describe the homes that sold each year, not the value of any one Butler Forest home.

A dot on its own marks a year with sales but no sales the year before or after.

Sources: Tallahassee Board of Realtors Multiple Listing Service and the Leon County Property Appraiser. Sales updated November 8, 2026.

New construction and existing homes are always charted separately, so a year's new-construction figure can come from just one or two sales.

Annual figures
Median price per square foot, by closing year
YearButler Forest existing homesButler Forest new constructionLeon County existing homesLeon County new constructionButler Forest sales (existing / new)
2026$150$199$2361 / 0
2025$143$194$2444 / 0
2024$127$193$2391 / 0
2023$87$186$2311 / 0
2022$98$170$2083 / 0
2021$124$152$1833 / 0
2020$108$137$1731 / 0
2019$88$126$1722 / 0
2018$81$123$1714 / 0
2017$86$117$1641 / 0
2016$68$113$1551 / 0
2015$110$1520 / 0
2014$107$1470 / 0
2013$105$1441 / 0
2012$100$1370 / 0
2011$102$1300 / 0
2010$109$1220 / 0
2009$73$113$1272 / 0
2008$91$122$1311 / 0
2007$98$129$1381 / 0
2006$100$130$1362 / 0
20056 / 0
20041 / 0
20036 / 0
20024 / 0
20012 / 0
20001 / 0
19993 / 0
19981 / 0
19972 / 0
19961 / 0
19951 / 0
19942 / 0
19934 / 0
19922 / 0
19912 / 0
19904 / 0
19894 / 0
19882 / 0
19871 / 0
19861 / 0
19851 / 0
19849 / 0
19837 / 0
19823 / 0
19817 / 0
19801 / 0

How Big Are the Homes That Sell in Butler Forest?

Median home size, in square feet, each year in Butler Forest, existing homes and new construction, with 2026 covering January to November

Medians describe the homes that sold each year, not the value of any one home.

A dot on its own marks a year with sales but no sales the year before or after.

Sources: Tallahassee Board of Realtors Multiple Listing Service and the Leon County Property Appraiser. Sales updated November 8, 2026.

New construction and existing homes are always charted separately, so a year's new-construction figure can come from just one or two sales.

Annual figures
Median size (sq ft), by closing year
YearButler Forest existing homesButler Forest new constructionLeon County existing homesLeon County new constructionButler Forest sales (existing / new)
20261,4781,5661,8731 / 0
20251,4781,5441,7474 / 0
20241,6581,5221,7861 / 0
20231,4781,4881,7911 / 0
20221,4781,4761,9353 / 0
20211,4781,5021,8073 / 0
20201,4781,5811,7571 / 0
20191,2481,5691,6702 / 0
20181,4781,5501,7914 / 0
20171,4781,5941,7441 / 0
20161,4781,6261,8031 / 0
20151,6821,7640 / 0
20141,6961,8760 / 0
20131,7002,0101 / 0
20121,7291,9870 / 0
20111,7031,7830 / 0
20101,6441,5730 / 0
20091,4781,5371,4872 / 0
20081,4921,5041,5701 / 0
20071,4781,4651,5351 / 0
20061,4781,4691,4702 / 0
20056 / 0
20041 / 0
20036 / 0
20024 / 0
20012 / 0
20001 / 0
19993 / 0
19981 / 0
19972 / 0
19961 / 0
19951 / 0
19942 / 0
19934 / 0
19922 / 0
19912 / 0
19904 / 0
19894 / 0
19882 / 0
19871 / 0
19861 / 0
19851 / 0
19849 / 0
19837 / 0
19823 / 0
19817 / 0
19801 / 0

Butler Forest Recent Sales

Recent Butler Forest home sales
AddressPricePrice / sq ftClosing dateYear builtSq ftSale type
$221,500$1502026-01-1219841,478Existing
$225,000$1302025-12-1619831,726Existing
$210,000$1422025-10-2219821,478Existing
$265,000$1792025-09-0419841,478Existing
$214,000$1452025-04-0919841,478Existing
$210,000$1272024-04-3019831,658Existing
$128,000$872023-07-1719841,478Existing
$172,000$1382022-10-1219931,248Existing
$160,000$932022-05-2719831,726Existing
$144,500$982022-03-2819821,478Existing
$183,000$1242021-12-1719841,478Existing
$160,000$1072021-09-0819921,492Existing
$188,000$1272021-07-2319821,478Existing
$159,100$1082020-11-0219831,478Existing
$110,000$882019-07-1519931,248Existing
$148,0002019-01-251983Existing
$119,000$812018-08-1319821,478Existing
$119,000$812018-06-2219841,478Existing
$140,000$1092018-06-1919811,279Existing
$100,000$672018-02-2119921,492Existing
$127,000$862017-03-0619831,478Existing
$100,000$682016-10-2119841,478Existing
$105,0002013-09-301993Existing
$123,000$832009-11-2519831,478Existing
$93,500$632009-11-1319841,478Existing
Showing 25 of 100 sales

Sources: the Leon County Property Appraiser and the MLS.

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Schools

Schools Serving Butler Forest

2026–27 attendance zones

Assigned Public Schools

All homes in Butler Forest are zoned for Sealey Elementary School, Raa Middle School, and Leon High School.

Sealey Elementary School is 3.7 miles from Butler Forest and has a Florida DOE school grade of A (2026). Its phone number is (850) 488-5640.

Raa Middle School is 4.8 miles away and has a Florida DOE school grade of B (2026). Its phone number is (850) 488-6287.

Leon High School is 6.6 miles away and has a Florida DOE school grade of B (2026). Its phone number is (850) 617-5700.

Sealey Elementary SchoolFlorida DOE school grade: A (2026)All 36 homes in Butler Forest
Raa Middle SchoolFlorida DOE school grade: B (2026)All 36 homes in Butler Forest
Leon High SchoolFlorida DOE school grade: B (2026)All 36 homes in Butler Forest

School zones can change from time to time, so check the current assignment for the exact address before you buy.

The Leon County Schools zone lookup shows the assigned schools for any address.

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Buying in Butler Forest

Buying a Home in Butler Forest

On average, two homes in Butler Forest come up for sale each year, 6% of the neighborhood, so a buyer who wants to live here has to be ready when one does. Ready means you choose your agent first, build the plan together, and then find the house. Our plan is to negotiate from what the home is worth, not from an inflated asking price. Ask us for the plan before you start looking.

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Selling in Butler Forest

Selling a Home in Butler Forest

Most sellers negotiate with one buyer at a time. Our selling plan is built to bring several buyers together so they compete for your home. Ask us how that plan would work when you sell in Butler Forest.

If you own a home here and plan to sell, the Tallahassee home selling guide covers what to decide before the home goes on the market.

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Butler Forest questions

Butler Forest Frequently Asked Questions

Are new homes still being built in Butler Forest?

Not right now. The newest home in Butler Forest was built in 1993, and five lots are still vacant, so new homes could still go up.

What homes have recently sold in Butler Forest?

The most recent sale in Butler Forest was 2181 Shangri La Ln, which sold for $221,500 on January 12, 2026. Before that, 2141 Shangri La Ln sold for $225,000 on December 16, 2025, and 2114 Shangri La Ln sold for $210,000 on October 22, 2025. See all 100 recent sales in the table above.

What types of homes are in Butler Forest?

All 36 homes in Butler Forest are townhomes. The median home size is 1,478 square feet of heated and cooled space, and the most common layout is two bedrooms and two bathrooms.

What are the HOA dues in Butler Forest?

Butler Forest has its own homeowners association. The dues are $150 a year as of 2025.

Which public schools serve the Butler Forest neighborhood?

Sealey Elementary School, Raa Middle School, and Leon High School. School zones can change from time to time, so confirm the current assignment for the home you choose with your Joe Manausa Team member.

Are homes in Butler Forest in a flood zone?

No. None of the 36 lots in Butler Forest are in a FEMA 1%-chance flood zone.

How old are the homes in Butler Forest?

Homes in Butler Forest were built from 1980 through 1993. The median year built is 1983, so half the homes are older than 43 years and half are newer.

How should a home in Butler Forest be valued?

A home in Butler Forest is best valued against recent sales of similar homes here, adjusted for differences in size, condition, updates and lot. Online estimates can't see inside a home, so for a figure on one home, request a home evaluation from a Joe Manausa Team member.

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