Camellia Oaks Homes For Sale & Neighborhood Guide

Camellia Oaks is an active-adult condominium community in northeast Tallahassee featuring attached and detached condominium residences, City of Tallahassee utilities, public sewer service, and an association-supported approach to neighborhood maintenance.

Key Facts About Camellia Oaks

  • Homes for sale: View all active Camellia Oaks listings below
  • Community type: Active-adult condominium community with attached and detached residential units
  • Attached units: Approximately 1,500 square feet with one-car garages
  • Detached units: Approximately 2,000 square feet with two-car garages
  • Location: Northeast Tallahassee, Florida 32317
  • Condominium Association: $5,400 annually.
  • Community Development District (CDD): None.
  • Utilities: City of Tallahassee utilities, including public sewer service
  • Elementary School: Buck Lake Elementary School
  • Middle School: Swift Creek Middle School
  • High School: Lincoln High School
  • School assignment verification: Buyers should confirm the assigned schools for the exact property address because attendance boundaries can change.

Camellia Oaks Summary

Camellia Oaks appeals to buyers seeking a newer Tallahassee residence in an active-adult setting with shared community standards and a condominium ownership structure. The community includes attached condominium units and detached condominium homes, giving buyers options in home size, garage configuration, privacy, and layout.

The attached residences are generally about 1,500 square feet and are arranged as connected pairs. Each residence has its own one-car garage, with the garages positioned near the center of the shared building and the primary living areas extending toward the outside. Detached residences are generally closer to 2,000 square feet and typically include two-car garages.

The northeast Tallahassee location places residents near shopping, healthcare, restaurants, recreation, and other services while preserving a residential neighborhood atmosphere. Municipal utilities and public sewer service also eliminate the septic-system considerations found in some communities outside Tallahassee’s primary utility network.

The $5,400 annual condominium association assessment is a significant ownership expense and should be evaluated alongside the services, maintenance responsibilities, insurance obligations, reserves, restrictions, and community standards described in the current condominium declaration and association documents. Buyers should review those materials carefully before making an offer rather than relying solely on a listing description or prior owner’s explanation.

Current listings and recent sales provide the best starting point for understanding pricing, home sizes, and market activity in Camellia Oaks. Continue below to compare available homes.

Homes For Sale in Camellia Oaks

8 Properties
4250 Oak Run Lane
Tallahassee, FL,
Beds3Baths2MLS#402287
4248 Oak Run Lane
Tallahassee, FL,
Beds3Baths2MLS#401080
Beds3Baths2MLS#401911
465 Olivia Rose Avenue
Tallahassee, FL,
Beds2Baths2MLS#403201
4312 Terebinth Trail
Tallahassee, FL,
Beds3Baths3MLS#401376
612 Winter Bloom Way
Tallahassee, FL,
Beds3Baths3MLS#400379
568 Winter Bloom Way
Tallahassee, FL,
Beds3Baths2MLS#398693
4316 Terebinth Trail
Tallahassee, FL,
Beds4Baths3MLS#394765

About Camellia Oaks

Camellia Oaks is a newer active-adult condominium community in northeast Tallahassee. Although its residences resemble conventional neighborhood homes, both the attached and detached properties are condominium units governed by the community’s condominium declaration, association rules, and shared ownership structure.

The community includes two primary residential formats. Attached units are generally about 1,500 square feet and are built as connected pairs. Each residence has its own one-car garage, with the two garages positioned near the middle of the shared structure and the living areas located toward the outside ends. Detached units are generally about 2,000 square feet and typically have two-car garages.

This combination gives buyers a choice between a smaller attached residence and a larger detached condominium home while remaining within the same active-adult community. The attached units may appeal to buyers prioritizing a more compact floor plan, while the detached units provide additional living space and garage capacity.

Because Camellia Oaks is a condominium community, buyers should not assume that ownership, insurance, maintenance, and repair responsibilities follow the same structure as a traditional fee-simple subdivision. The current declaration, amendments, association budget, rules, and insurance documents should be reviewed to determine which building components and common areas are maintained by the association and which remain the individual owner’s responsibility.

The active-adult designation is another defining characteristic. Prospective residents should examine the current governing documents to understand the exact age-related occupancy requirements, guest rules, exceptions, and procedures that apply.

Walking areas, pocket parks, maintained landscaping, and the neighborhood’s residential layout contribute to its community-oriented character. Buyers should distinguish between common areas maintained through the association and features attached to an individual unit that may remain the owner’s responsibility.

Camellia Oaks is served by City of Tallahassee utilities, including public sewer. Residents can learn more about the municipal wastewater system through the City of Tallahassee wastewater services page.

Buyers comparing Camellia Oaks with other areas can also explore additional Tallahassee communities. The right choice will depend on whether the buyer prioritizes an active-adult environment, condominium ownership, newer construction, a compact attached unit, a larger detached home, or a different combination of location and ownership costs.

Camellia Oaks Market Snapshot

The Camellia Oaks market charts and recent-sales table provide a historical view of prices, property values, home sizes, and transaction activity. Current-year figures may be based on a limited number of closed sales, so buyers and sellers should consider the individual properties behind each annual average.

Average Home Price in Camellia Oaks

The average home-price chart tracks the prices paid for Camellia Oaks homes by year. Changes in the annual average can reflect market appreciation, but they can also result from differences in home size, condition, floor plan, upgrades, location within the community, and the number of sales completed during the year.

Average Home Price

Use the price trend as a broad market indicator rather than an automatic estimate of any individual property. A current valuation should compare the subject home with the most similar recent sales and active competing listings.

Average Home Value in Camellia Oaks

The home-value chart measures the average sale price per square foot. This metric helps separate changes in overall sale price from changes caused by the size of the homes sold during a particular year.

Average Home Value

Price per square foot remains only one part of a sound valuation. Buyers may pay different amounts for similar-sized homes based on condition, finishes, lot position, interior design, maintenance history, and the specific ownership responsibilities attached to the property.

Average Home Size in Camellia Oaks

The average home-size chart shows how the mix of sold properties has changed over time. A year dominated by larger residences can produce a higher average sale price even when the underlying value trend has changed very little.

Average Home Size

Reviewing size and price together provides a more accurate picture of the market than either measure alone. This is especially important in a smaller community where a limited number of sales can materially affect annual averages.

Recent Camellia Oaks Home Sales

The recent-sales table provides property-level details that help buyers and sellers move beyond community-wide averages. Individual transactions can reveal the range of home sizes, prices, values, and closing dates represented in the market.

Home Sales In Camellia Oaks

AddressPricePrice / SQFClosing DateYear BuiltSQFSale Type
4247 Oak Run Lane$515,000$2582026-07-1720212,000Resale
509 Karcher Avenue$560,000$2852026-06-0120211,964Resale
465 Karcher Avenue$505,000$2532026-05-2820222,000Resale
4211 Oak Run Lane$398,092$2882026-04-2720201,382Resale
566 Winter Bloom Way$540,000$2772026-04-2020221,948Resale
4313 Terebinth Trail$447,900$2942026-02-2520221,522Resale
304 Dahlonega Dr$420,000$2772026-01-0720201,512Resale
4318 Terebinth Trail$510,000$2892025-12-2920221,764Resale
249 Camellia Oaks Avenue$425,000$2592025-11-1420201,642Resale
467 Karcher Avenue$547,500$2812025-10-0720221,948Resale
190 Camellia Oaks Avenue$419,900$2782025-09-0520221,512Resale
508 Karcher Avenue$549,000$2802025-08-2920211,961Resale
309 Dahlonega Drive$474,900$2692025-08-1120201,764Resale
467 Olivia Rose Avenue$500,000$2742025-08-0520221,828Resale
507 Karcher Avenue$559,900$2852025-05-3020211,967Resale
412 Tea Blossom Place$453,000$2982025-03-2820201,522Resale
4389 Grace Park Trail$595,000$2952025-01-1520222,018Resale
4226 Oak Run Lane$435,900$2842024-07-2220211,535Resale
4245 Oak Run Lane$535,000$2722024-07-1520211,964Resale
473 Karcher Avenue$540,000$2752024-05-2820221,967Resale
4417 Grace Park Trail$625,000$2872024-04-3020222,180Resale
4248 Oak Run Lane$389,000$2572024-04-1220211,512Resale
610 Winter Bloom Way$535,000$2652024-03-2220212,018Resale
4305 Terebinth Trail$512,500$2652024-03-0820201,936Resale
602 Winter Bloom Way$520,000$2602023-12-1920212,000Resale
249 Camellia Oaks Avenue$450,000$2742023-09-1520201,642Resale
190 Camellia Oaks Avenue$434,900$2832023-09-0820221,535Resale
578 Winter Bloom Way$535,000$2682023-06-3020231,996New
4320 Terebinth Trl$560,000$2952023-06-2620211,892Resale
570 Winter Bloom Way$509,900$2532023-05-2220232,018New
471 Karcher Avenue$514,900$2582023-05-1620231,996New
465 Karcher Avenue$509,900$2532023-05-1520222,018New
576 Winter Bloom Way$514,900$2552023-04-2720232,018New
191 Camellia Oaks Avenue$410,000$2672023-04-2020221,535Resale
574 Winter Bloom Way$512,500$2612023-03-3120231,964New
197 Camellia Oaks Avenue$430,000$2802023-03-1620221,535Resale
199 Camellia Oaks Avenue$390,000$2542023-03-0320221,535Resale
473 Karcher Avenue$509,900$2592023-03-0320221,967New
4303 Terebinth Trail$405,000$2902023-02-2720201,398Resale
193 Camellia Oaks Avenue$387,500$2522023-02-2320221,535New
475 Karcher Avenue$512,500$2612023-02-2120231,964New
308 Dahlonega Drive$459,900$2382023-02-0320201,936Resale
572 Winter Bloom Way$504,900$2572023-02-0220231,967New
568 Winter Bloom Way Avenue$493,221$2472023-01-0620231,996New
469 Karcher Avenue$485,400$2472023-01-0420221,964New
566 Winter Bloom Way$509,900$2602022-12-2320221,964New
467 Karcher Avenue$469,402$2392022-12-1620221,967New
4239 Oak Run Lane$492,000$2732022-12-0820211,803Resale
197 Camellia Oaks Avenue$379,900$2472022-12-0820221,535Resale
4421 Grace Park Trail$492,400$2362022-11-1420222,088New
4423 Grace Park Trail$502,400$2302022-11-1020222,180New
465 Karcher Avenue$501,664$2492022-11-0420222,018New
4413 Grace Park Trail$489,900$2352022-11-0420222,088New
4415 Grace Park Trail$490,400$2352022-10-3120222,088New
506 Karcher Avenue$484,900$2402022-10-1720212,018New
4417 Grace Park Trail$502,400$2302022-10-1720222,180New
190 Camellia Oaks Avenue$424,900$2772022-10-1420221,535New
4419 Grace Park Trail$490,450$2362022-09-3020222,075New
4411 Grace Park Trail$488,400$2352022-09-3020222,075New
4409 Grace Park Trail$507,400$2332022-09-2320222,180New
192 Camellia Oaks Avenue$371,775$2422022-09-2020221,535New
194 Camellia Oaks Avenue$373,400$2432022-09-1920221,535New
4405 Grace Park Trail$484,400$2482022-09-1620221,957New
196 Camellia Oaks Avenue$364,900$2382022-09-0620221,535New
4403 Grace Park Trail$490,900$2372022-09-0620222,075New
198 Camellia Oaks Avenue$373,400$2432022-08-2920221,535New
4401 Grace Park Trail$504,900$2322022-08-1920222,180New
4395 Grace Park Trail$499,900$2392022-08-0520222,088New
4316 Terebinth Trail$548,000$2832022-07-2820221,936New
4391 Grace Park Trail$469,900$2392022-07-1520221,967New
4407 Grace Park Trail$502,400$2302022-07-1420222,180New
4248 Oak Run Lane$370,000$2452022-07-1320211,512Resale
4227 Oak Run Lane$474,900$2422022-06-1720211,964Resale
4224 Oak Run Lane$386,000$2512022-06-0120201,535Resale
4389 Grace Park Trail$464,900$2302022-05-1720222,018New
4387 Grace Park Trail$447,400$2272022-05-1320221,967New
4385 Grace Park Trail$454,900$2282022-05-0620221,996New
476 Karcher Avenue$428,725$2682022-04-2920221,598New
4383 Grace Park Trail$457,400$2332022-04-2920221,964New
4221 Oak Run Ln$384,900$2752022-04-2620201,398Resale
307 Dahlonega Drive$435,000$2252022-04-2220201,936Resale
4381 Grace Park Trail$454,900$2252022-04-2220222,018New
472 Karcher Avenue$429,275$2472022-04-1520221,738New
474 Karcher Avenue$443,400$2462022-04-1320221,803New
464 Karcher Avenue$457,500$2862022-04-0820221,598New
466 Karcher Avenue$431,450$2482022-04-0820221,738New
468 Karcher Avenue$436,525$2422022-04-0620221,803New
418 Tea Blossom Place$380,000$2482022-03-2920201,530Resale
610 Winter Bloom Way$449,900$2232022-03-2920212,018New
4312 Terebinth Trail$426,775$2402022-03-1820221,779New
305 Dahlonega Drive$395,000$2582022-03-1520201,530Resale
463 Olivia Rose Avenue$437,400$2432022-03-1520211,803New
469 Olivia Rose Avenue$427,400$2462022-03-1120221,738New
4313 Terebinth Trail$409,900$2692022-03-0720221,522New
467 Olivia Rose Avenue$436,775$2422022-03-0720221,803New
465 Olivia Rose Avenue$422,400$2642022-02-2820221,598New
461 Olivia Rose Avenue$429,900$2472022-02-1820221,738New
197 Camellia Oaks Avenue$359,900$2342022-02-0420221,535New
4316 Terebinth Trail$449,900$2322022-02-0420221,936New
199 Camellia Oaks Avenue$339,900$2212022-02-0420221,535New
612 Winter Bloom Way$434,900$2412022-02-0120211,803New
4318 Terebinth Trail$445,000$2452022-01-2820221,818New
191 Camellia Oaks Avenue$339,900$2212022-01-2820221,535New
189 Camellia Oaks Avenue$334,900$2182022-01-2720221,535New
602 Winter Bloom Way$463,900$2322022-01-2620211,996New
608 Winter Bloom Way$446,900$2282022-01-2120221,964New
606 Winter Bloom Way$446,775$2272022-01-2120211,967New
193 Camellia Oaks Avenue$339,900$2212022-01-2120221,535New
195 Camellia Oaks Avenue$339,900$2212022-01-2120221,535New
604 Winter Bloom Way$441,900$2192022-01-2120212,018New
415 Tea Blossom Place$434,900$2252021-12-3120201,936New
4320 Terebinth Trail$449,900$2322021-12-2920211,936New
600 Winter Bloom Way$451,900$2302021-12-2220211,964New
4322 Terebinth Trail$439,900$2422021-12-1020211,818New
4324 Terebinth Trail$449,900$2322021-12-0620211,936New
4251 Oak Run Lane$447,500$2282021-11-1720211,967New
223 Camellia Oaks Avenue$379,500$2472021-11-1520201,535Resale
221 Camellia Oaks Avenue$360,000$2352021-11-1520201,535Resale
314 Dahlonega Dr$390,000$2292021-09-3020201,530Resale
4247 Oak Run Lane$434,900$2182021-09-1720211,996New
503 Karcher Avenue$399,495$2222021-08-3120211,803New
509 Karcher Avenue$428,875$2182021-08-3120211,964New
507 Karcher Avenue$421,895$2142021-08-3120211,967New
4245 Oak Run Lane$427,000$2172021-08-2720211,964New
4241 Oak Run Lane$426,775$2172021-08-2020211,967New
515 Karcher Avenue$428,995$2182021-08-1320211,964New
511 Karcher Avenue$429,900$2152021-08-1320211,996New
4239 Oak Run Lane$424,900$2362021-08-0920211,803New
513 Karcher Avenue$419,900$2132021-07-2920211,967New
4244 Oak Run Lane$325,275$2122021-06-3020211,535New
4242 Oak Run Lane$323,400$2112021-06-0420201,535New
412 Tea Blossom Place$372,000$2442021-05-2820201,522Resale
4306 Terebinth Trail$356,900$2332021-05-1020201,530New
504 Karcher Avenue$429,900$2152021-04-2920211,996New
4232 Oak Run Lane$323,400$2112021-04-2920201,535New
4230 Oak Run Lane$321,775$2102021-04-2120201,535New
506 Karcher Avenue$409,900$2032021-04-1520212,018New
4226 Oak Run Lane$314,900$2052021-04-1220211,535New
4240 Oak Run Lane$314,900$2052021-04-0720211,535New
508 Karcher Avenue$409,900$2092021-04-0620211,964New
315 Dahlonega Drive$364,900$2222021-03-3120201,642New
4219 Oak Run Lane$389,000$2142021-03-3120201,818New
4250 Oak Run Lane$309,900$2022021-03-2620201,535New
4234 Oak Run Lane$316,775$2062021-03-1920201,535New
4228 Oak Run Lane$319,900$2082021-03-1620201,535New
407 Tea Blossom Place$366,775$2232021-03-1520201,642New
510 Karcher Avenue$409,900$2052021-03-1520211,996New
512 Karcher Avenue$409,900$2032021-03-0920212,018New
417 Tea Blossom Place$345,000$2472021-03-0420201,398New
305 Dahlonega Drive$356,900$2332021-02-2620201,530New
4238 Oak Run Lane$309,900$2022021-02-2620201,535New
413 Tea Blossom Place$374,900$2062021-02-2320201,818New
4233 Oak Run Lane$399,900$2042021-02-1220211,964New
241 Camellia Oaks Avenue$356,900$2332021-02-1120201,530New
4227 Oak Run Lane$409,900$2092021-01-1220211,964New
4229 Oak Run Lane$409,900$2052020-12-3120211,996New
4225 Oak Run Lane$399,009$2032020-12-1820211,964New
4224 Oak Run Lane$309,900$2022020-12-1820201,535New
233 Camellia Oaks Avenue$379,900$1962020-12-1720201,936New
409 Tea Blossom Place$379,900$2092020-12-1620201,818New
412 Tea Blossom Place$359,900$2362020-12-1520201,522New
231 Camellia Oaks Avenue$327,900$2352020-12-1520201,398New
403 Tea Blossom Place$356,900$2332020-12-1120201,530New
418 Tea Blossom Place$356,900$2332020-11-3020201,530New
415 Tea Blossom Place$386,775$2002020-11-3020201,936New
411 Tea Blossom Place$334,900$2402020-11-1620201,398New
4221 Oak Run Lane$334,900$2402020-10-2020201,398New
4219 Oak Run Lane$369,900$2032020-10-1520201,818New
314 Dahlonega Drive$349,900$2292020-09-3020201,530New
313 Dahlonega Drive$369,900$1912020-08-3120201,936New
309 Dahlonega Drive$371,775$2052020-08-1420201,818New
307 Dahlonega Drive$379,900$1962020-07-3020201,936New
217 Camellia Oaks Avenue$314,900$2052020-06-3020201,535New
211 Camellia Oaks Avenue$316,775$2062020-06-2620201,535New
215 Camellia Oaks Avenue$314,900$2052020-06-2620201,535New
221 Camellia Oaks Avenue$314,900$2052020-06-1920201,535New
4307 Terebinth Trail$369,900$2032020-06-1520201,818New
247 Camellia Oaks Avenue$334,900$2402020-06-1120201,398New
223 Camellia Oaks Avenue$316,775$2062020-06-0520201,535New
4211 Oak Run Lane$327,900$2352020-05-1520201,398New
243 Camellia Oaks Avenue$359,900$1982020-04-3020201,818New
4213 Oak Run Lane$369,900$1912020-04-3020201,936New
209 Camellia Oaks Avenue$309,900$2022020-04-2820201,535New
304 Dahlonega Drive$349,900$2302020-04-0620201,522New
4303 Terebinth Trail$327,900$2352020-03-3120201,398New
4335 Terebinth Drive$349,900$2302020-03-3020201,522New
4305 Terebinth Trail$369,900$1912020-03-2720201,936New
308 Dahlonega Drive$369,900$1912020-03-2420201,936New
411 Tea Blossom Pl$275,000$1482020-03-2420201,856New
417 Tea Blossom Pl$258,000$1392020-03-2420201,856New
413 Tea Blossom Pl$275,700$1222020-03-2420202,246New
415 Tea Blossom Pl$248,000$1032020-03-2420202,394New
403 Tea Blossom Pl$275,000$1392020-03-2020201,976New
407 Tea Blossom Pl$275,000$1312020-03-2020202,088New
409 Tea Blossom Pl$275,000$1202020-03-2020202,276New
310 Dahlonega Drive$359,900$2042020-03-1620201,764New
231 Camellia Oaks Ave$200,000$1072020-03-0320201,856New
4221 Oak Run Ln$200,000$1072020-03-0320201,856New
418 Tea Blossom Pl$200,000$1012020-03-0320201,976New

Recent closed sales are historical evidence, not a guarantee of what the next home will sell for. Current inventory, competing listings, property condition, buyer demand, financing conditions, and the seller’s pricing strategy all influence the result of a new transaction.

Living in Camellia Oaks

Camellia Oaks is designed for adults who want a residential neighborhood environment with an association-supported approach to common-area care and community standards. Its newer attached and detached condominium residences, maintained appearance, walking areas, pocket parks, and landscaping support a quieter and more manageable lifestyle.

The active-adult setting is one of the community’s most important characteristics. Age-restricted housing is governed by specific occupancy standards rather than simply marketed toward older residents. Buyers should review the current condominium declaration and association rules to determine the exact eligibility requirements, guest provisions, occupancy limitations, exceptions, and procedures that apply.

Daily life in Camellia Oaks may appeal to residents who value privacy while living near neighbors at a similar stage of life. The community is not an assisted-living facility, and condominium ownership does not inherently include medical care, meal service, transportation, housekeeping, or personal assistance. Residents generally live independently and arrange those services separately when needed.

The northeast Tallahassee location provides access to shopping, restaurants, healthcare, recreation, and other services throughout the 32317 area and Tallahassee’s eastern and northeastern corridors. Residents can reach daily conveniences without giving up the residential setting found within the community.

The condominium ownership structure can reduce certain individual responsibilities, but buyers should not describe Camellia Oaks as completely maintenance-free without reviewing the current governing documents. Maintenance duties may be divided among the condominium association and individual unit owners, and those responsibilities can differ for building components, landscaping, driveways, insurance, utilities, and improvements.

Prospective buyers should evaluate Camellia Oaks based on the complete ownership arrangement: the residence, annual condominium association assessment, services provided, restrictions, insurance requirements, maintenance responsibilities, community standards, and long-term financial obligations.

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Camellia Oaks Condominium Association and Ownership Considerations

Camellia Oaks is a condominium community with both attached and detached residential units. Buyers should understand that the detached residences are also condominium units even though they visually resemble conventional single-family homes.

The community has an annual condominium association assessment of $5,400. Buyers should include the full annual amount in their housing budget rather than evaluating only the mortgage payment, property taxes, utilities, individual insurance, and routine maintenance costs.

Condominium ownership can divide maintenance, repair, insurance, and replacement responsibilities between the individual unit owner and the condominium association differently from a traditional fee-simple subdivision. The appearance of a detached home does not determine its legal ownership structure or the owner’s obligations.

Attached and Detached Condominium Units

Attached Camellia Oaks units are generally about 1,500 square feet and are configured as connected pairs. Each unit has its own one-car garage, with the two garages located near the center of the shared building and the living areas extending toward the outside ends.

Detached units are generally closer to 2,000 square feet and typically have two-car garages. Although these residences stand separately, they remain part of the condominium community and are subject to the applicable declaration, association rules, assessments, and maintenance provisions.

Documents Buyers Should Review

Before purchasing a Camellia Oaks condominium, buyers should request and examine the current declaration, amendments, rules, financial statements, annual budget, reserve information, meeting records, insurance information, and any pending assessment notices. These documents are more reliable than assumptions based on whether a residence is attached or detached.

The review should establish which portions of the building, exterior, roof, landscaping, driveway, utilities, and common property are individually owned or maintained and which are the condominium association’s responsibility. Buyers should not assume that landscaping, exterior maintenance, roofs, structural components, insurance, irrigation, or other services are included unless the current governing documents and budget confirm that responsibility.

Questions to Resolve Before Making an Offer

  • Unit boundaries: Where does the individual condominium unit legally begin and end?
  • Occupancy: What age-related occupancy requirements apply to owners, residents, and long-term guests?
  • Maintenance: Which building components, exterior areas, and improvements must the owner maintain?
  • Insurance: What coverage is provided by the condominium association, and what separate condominium-owner policy must the buyer obtain?
  • Assessments: Are any special assessments pending, proposed, or recently approved?
  • Reserves: Are reserves being funded for future repairs and replacements?
  • Leasing: Are rentals permitted, limited, or subject to approval?
  • Pets: What restrictions apply to the number, type, or size of animals?
  • Modifications: Which interior or exterior changes require prior association approval?

Camellia Oaks does not have a Community Development District assessment. However, the absence of a CDD does not reduce the importance of understanding the condominium association’s current budget, reserves, insurance structure, maintenance responsibilities, and possible future financial obligations.

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Buying a Home in Camellia Oaks

Buying in Camellia Oaks requires evaluating more than the unit’s floor plan and sale price. The community’s active-adult restrictions, annual condominium association assessment, legal ownership structure, maintenance responsibilities, and association finances can materially affect both the purchase decision and the long-term cost of ownership.

Compare the Right Properties

A strong offer should be based on recent Camellia Oaks sales that are similar in unit type, size, condition, design, upgrades, garage configuration, and location. Attached and detached condominium units should not automatically be treated as interchangeable comparable sales.

Community-wide averages can be useful, but a small number of transactions or an unusual mix of larger detached units and smaller attached units can distort annual figures. Buyers should also compare current active listings because recent sales show what buyers paid in the past, while competing listings show the choices available today.

Investigate Ownership Costs

The $5,400 annual condominium association assessment should be considered alongside the mortgage payment, property taxes, condominium-owner insurance, utilities, individual maintenance responsibilities, and potential future assessments. A service provided through the condominium association may reduce an individual expense, but buyers should verify the exact coverage before treating it as a financial benefit.

Insurance responsibilities deserve particular attention. Buyers should determine which portions of the buildings and common property are covered by the association’s master policy and obtain appropriate individual condominium-owner coverage for the unit, personal property, liability, improvements, loss assessments, and any other exposures not covered by the master policy.

Review the Condominium Documents

Buyers should examine the current condominium declaration, amendments, rules, annual budget, financial statements, reserves, insurance documents, meeting records, assessment history, and any pending special assessments. The review should establish the unit boundaries and determine which maintenance, repair, and replacement responsibilities belong to the individual owner.

Confirm the Community Fits Your Plans

Review the age-related occupancy requirements, guest provisions, pet rules, parking restrictions, leasing policies, and modification standards before making an offer. A rule that supports one buyer’s preferred lifestyle may conflict with another buyer’s long-term plans.

Buyers can review additional guidance about buying a home in Tallahassee before beginning negotiations. A well-structured purchase should account for the condominium unit, association, contract, financing, inspections, insurance, governing documents, and the buyer’s intended use of the property.

Selling a Home in Camellia Oaks

Selling a Camellia Oaks condominium requires presenting both the residence and the community accurately. The likely buyer is not simply searching for a home in northeast Tallahassee. Many prospects are specifically seeking active-adult housing, newer construction, manageable living space, and a condominium ownership arrangement with defined community standards and shared responsibilities.

Explain the Condominium Association Clearly

The $5,400 annual condominium association assessment is an important part of the buyer’s decision. Sellers should provide current condominium and association documents and explain verified services without making assumptions or repeating outdated listing language. Buyers will want to understand exactly what the assessment covers and which costs and responsibilities remain with the individual unit owner.

Missing, incomplete, or inconsistent information can make buyers hesitant. Sellers should be prepared to provide the current declaration, amendments, rules, annual budget, financial statements, reserve information, master insurance details, assessment history, and notices of any pending or proposed special assessments.

Identify the Unit Type Accurately

Marketing should clearly state whether the property is an attached or detached condominium unit. Attached units are generally about 1,500 square feet with one-car garages, while detached units are generally closer to 2,000 square feet with two-car garages. The detached units should not be marketed as fee-simple single-family homes when their legal ownership structure is condominium ownership.

Price Against the Right Competition

The asking price should be supported by recent comparable Camellia Oaks sales and current competing listings. Unit type, size, garage configuration, location, condition, upgrades, and maintenance history should be considered. A detached unit and an attached unit may appeal to different buyers and should not automatically be valued using the same comparisons.

Prepare the Unit and Documents

Buyers evaluating condominium ownership often scrutinize both the residence and the association. Sellers should address visible repairs, present the unit cleanly, organize maintenance records, and resolve discrepancies before listing. Clear information about insurance responsibilities, unit boundaries, association services, occupancy requirements, and leasing restrictions can reduce uncertainty during the transaction.

The Joe Manausa Team at Xcellence Realty can help owners evaluate recent Camellia Oaks sales, position the unit against active competition, and market the property to buyers seeking active-adult condominium living in Tallahassee.

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Camellia Oaks Frequently Asked Questions

Is Camellia Oaks a condominium community?

Yes. Camellia Oaks is a condominium community that includes both attached and detached residential units. The detached residences may resemble conventional single-family homes, but they are also governed as condominium units.

What types of homes are available in Camellia Oaks?

Camellia Oaks includes attached condominium units of approximately 1,500 square feet with one-car garages and detached condominium homes of approximately 2,000 square feet with two-car garages.

How are the attached Camellia Oaks units configured?

The attached residences are built as connected pairs. Each unit has its own one-car garage, with the garages positioned near the middle of the shared building and the primary living areas located toward the outside ends.

Is Camellia Oaks an active-adult community?

Yes. Camellia Oaks is an age-restricted active-adult community. Buyers should review the current association documents to understand the exact occupancy requirements, exceptions, and guest rules.

How much is the Camellia Oaks condominium association assessment?

The Camellia Oaks condominium association assessment is $5,400 annually. Buyers should verify the current amount and determine exactly which services, maintenance responsibilities, and expenses the assessment covers.

Does Camellia Oaks have a CDD?

No. Camellia Oaks does not have a Community Development District assessment.

Does Camellia Oaks have public sewer service?

Yes. Camellia Oaks is served by City of Tallahassee utilities, including public sewer service.

What schools serve Camellia Oaks?

Camellia Oaks is assigned to Buck Lake Elementary School, Swift Creek Middle School, and Lincoln High School. Buyers should verify the assignment for the exact property address because attendance boundaries can change.

Are Camellia Oaks condominiums maintenance-free?

Buyers should not assume that every part of a Camellia Oaks condominium is maintenance-free. The current declaration and association documents should be reviewed to determine which responsibilities belong to the condominium association and which remain with the individual unit owner.

What insurance does a Camellia Oaks owner need?

The appropriate coverage depends on the condominium association’s master insurance policy and the legal boundaries of the unit. Buyers should review the current insurance documents and consult an insurance professional to determine the individual condominium-owner coverage required.

Can Camellia Oaks units be rented?

Any leasing restrictions, minimum lease periods, approval requirements, or rental limitations should be confirmed through the current association documents before purchasing or advertising a unit for rent.

What should buyers review before purchasing?

Buyers should review the condominium declaration, amendments, rules, annual budget, financial statements, reserves, master insurance coverage, unit boundaries, maintenance obligations, assessment history, occupancy requirements, and any pending special assessments.

Final Thoughts About Camellia Oaks

Camellia Oaks offers a distinctive option for buyers seeking newer active-adult condominium living in northeast Tallahassee. Its attached and detached residences, municipal utilities, public sewer service, maintained common areas, and community standards may appeal to buyers who want independent living within an association-supported environment.

The community will not be the right fit for every buyer. The annual condominium association assessment, age-related occupancy standards, condominium rules, insurance structure, unit boundaries, and maintenance obligations should all be understood before making an offer. Buyers who complete that review can evaluate Camellia Oaks based on its actual benefits and responsibilities rather than assumptions about active-adult or condominium living.

Sellers benefit from the same transparency. Accurate condominium documents, clear pricing, strong property presentation, and marketing aimed at the correct audience can help qualified buyers recognize the value of the unit and the community.

For help buying or selling a Camellia Oaks condominium, contact the Joe Manausa Team at Xcellence Realty.

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