Durward Homes For Sale & Neighborhood Guide
Explore Durward homes for sale and learn about this established Midtown Tallahassee neighborhood, including its large residential lots, varied single-family homes, assigned public schools, central location, and current real estate market.
Key Facts About Durward
- Location: Midtown Tallahassee near Meridian Road and Thomasville Road
- Homes for sale: View all active Durward listings below
- Property type: Detached single-family homes
- Homeowners Association (HOA): None.
- Community Development District (CDD): None
- Elementary School: Gilchrist Elementary School
- Middle School: Raa Middle School
- High School: Leon High School
- School assignment verification: Confirm the current school assignments for an individual property through the official Leon County Schools address lookup before purchasing a home.
- Neighborhood character: Established homes, large residential lots, mature landscaping, and varied architectural styles
Durward Summary
Durward is an established Midtown Tallahassee neighborhood known for single-family homes on large lots in a convenient central location. The community sits near Meridian Road and Thomasville Road, giving residents direct access to the shopping, dining, employment, medical, and recreational destinations found throughout Midtown and the surrounding areas.
Unlike newer subdivisions built around a limited selection of floor plans, Durward contains homes constructed during different periods and in a variety of architectural styles. Buyers may encounter substantial differences in square footage, interior layout, renovation history, construction features, and lot configuration from one property to the next. This housing variety gives the neighborhood an individual character while making property-specific comparisons especially important.
Large yards and mature landscaping are defining features of many Durward properties. These characteristics appeal to buyers seeking more outdoor space and privacy without moving far from central Tallahassee. The neighborhood does not have a homeowners association or a Community Development District, so property owners are not charged mandatory HOA dues or CDD assessments.
Durward is assigned to Gilchrist Elementary School, Raa Middle School, and Leon High School. Because public-school attendance boundaries can change, buyers should confirm the current assignments for the exact property address through Leon County Schools before making a purchase decision.
The combination of a Midtown location, spacious lots, established surroundings, and varied housing options makes Durward worth considering for buyers who prefer neighborhood character over uniform planned-community design. Those comparing Durward with other parts of the city can review additional Tallahassee communities before exploring the available Durward homes.
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Durward is an established Tallahassee neighborhood of detached single-family homes near Meridian Road and Thomasville Road. Rather than following one subdivision-wide design, the neighborhood contains properties built in different periods with varied architecture, floor plans, square footage, renovations, and outdoor spaces.
That lack of uniformity is central to Durward’s character. Some homes retain traditional layouts and original finishes, while others have been expanded or substantially modernized. Lot dimensions, tree coverage, topography, driveway arrangements, and usable yard space also differ, giving each property a distinct relationship to the street and surrounding homes.
Durward has no homeowners association and no Community Development District. The neighborhood also does not depend on shared facilities such as a clubhouse or community pool. Its appeal is rooted instead in private residential property, established streets, mature surroundings, and access to central Tallahassee.
Because Durward homes are not interchangeable, neighborhood averages should be treated as context rather than automatic measures of a particular property’s value. The Market Snapshot below helps explain long-term price, value, home-size, and sales trends before buyers and sellers examine individual comparable properties.
Durward Market Snapshot
Durward’s sales activity can change noticeably from year to year because the neighborhood has a limited number of homes and properties vary widely in size, condition, renovations, and lot characteristics. The charts below provide long-term context for home prices, property values, home sizes, and recent closed sales.
Durward Home Prices
The home-price chart tracks the average sale price of Durward homes by year. Annual changes should be considered alongside the number and type of properties sold because a small group of larger, newer, or extensively renovated homes can move the neighborhood average substantially.
Durward Home Prices
Average sale price reflects the total amount buyers paid, but it does not fully account for differences in square footage, updates, lot quality, and property condition. The home-value chart provides another way to compare sales across years.
Durward Home Values
The following chart shows the average price per square foot paid for Durward homes. This measure helps normalize some of the differences in home size, although it should still be interpreted with attention to renovations, construction quality, floor plan, age, and lot features.
Durward Home Values
Price per square foot is useful for identifying broad value trends, but it should not be applied uniformly to every property. Larger homes often sell for a different rate per square foot than smaller homes, and updated properties can command a premium over homes requiring substantial improvements.
Durward Home Sizes
The average-home-size chart shows the square footage of the Durward properties sold each year. Reviewing this trend helps explain why average prices can rise or fall even when underlying property values move differently.
Durward Home Sizes
A year dominated by larger homes can produce a higher average sale price, while a greater share of smaller homes can lower the average. For that reason, price, value, and home-size trends should be reviewed together rather than in isolation.
Recent Durward Home Sales
The recent-sales table provides property-level details for closed Durward transactions. Buyers and sellers can use these sales to compare closing prices, home sizes, price per square foot, and sale dates while accounting for the specific features and condition of each property.
Recent Durward Home Sales
| Address | Price | Price / SQF | Closing Date | Year Built | SQF | Sale Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 510 Vinnedge Ride | $545,000 | $231 | 2026-07-28 | 1960 | 2,362 | Resale |
| 416 South Ride | $385,000 | $152 | 2026-06-15 | 1957 | 2,528 | Resale |
| 416 S Ride | $385,000 | $152 | 2026-06-15 | 1957 | 2,528 | Resale |
| 2214 Thomasville Road | $519,800 | $200 | 2026-02-13 | 1962 | 2,599 | Resale |
| 2308 Charles Court | $1,050,000 | $270 | 2026-01-22 | 1997 | 3,896 | Resale |
| 608 South Ride | $1,490,000 | $267 | 2026-01-21 | 1951 | 5,587 | Resale |
| 503 Vinnedge Ride | $575,000 | $146 | 2026-01-16 | 1980 | 3,948 | Resale |
| 611 South Ride | $685,000 | $212 | 2026-01-09 | 1955 | 3,230 | Resale |
| 628 S Ride | $699,000 | $253 | 2026-01-07 | 1950 | 2,763 | Resale |
| 918 North Ride | $999,000 | $357 | 2025-10-29 | 2018 | 2,800 | Resale |
| 409 South Ride | $1,113,000 | $268 | 2025-05-02 | 1952 | 4,160 | Resale |
| 419 N Ride | $380,000 | $161 | 2025-03-20 | 1967 | 2,352 | Resale |
| 620 S Ride | $407,500 | $166 | 2025-01-28 | 1950 | 2,451 | Resale |
| 515 Vinnedge Ride | $520,000 | $215 | 2024-12-23 | 1961 | 2,415 | Resale |
| 509 Vinnedge Ride | $1,000,000 | $461 | 2024-12-04 | 2007 | 2,166 | Resale |
| 2202 Thomasville Road | $393,000 | $184 | 2024-07-19 | 1950 | 2,134 | Resale |
| 509 South Ride | $410,000 | $266 | 2024-04-04 | 1956 | 1,540 | Resale |
| 904 Parker Drive | $400,000 | $265 | 2023-12-21 | 2010 | 1,511 | Resale |
| 519 Vinnedge Ride | $600,000 | $247 | 2023-12-15 | 1961 | 2,423 | Resale |
| 506 South Ride | $495,000 | $261 | 2023-11-13 | 1956 | 1,898 | Resale |
| 402 North Ride | $520,000 | $197 | 2023-03-22 | 1964 | 2,643 | Resale |
| 918 North Ride | $899,000 | $315 | 2023-02-10 | 2018 | 2,855 | Resale |
| 406 Vinnedge Ride | $800,000 | $245 | 2022-08-01 | 1966 | 3,262 | Resale |
| 603 South Ride | $341,000 | $200 | 2022-04-22 | 1984 | 1,706 | Resale |
| 408 S Ride | $565,000 | $250 | 2022-02-08 | 1955 | 2,258 | Resale |
| 526 North Ride | $775,000 | $199 | 2022-01-31 | 1966 | 3,890 | Resale |
| 605 North Ride | $840,000 | $339 | 2022-01-28 | 1994 | 2,475 | Resale |
| 502 South Ride Drive | $534,000 | $179 | 2021-11-08 | 1956 | 2,980 | Resale |
| 2202 Thomasville Rd | $405,000 | $219 | 2021-10-29 | 1950 | 1,842 | Resale |
| 519 Vinnedge Ride | $522,500 | $215 | 2021-09-20 | 1961 | 2,423 | Resale |
| 426 Vinnedge Ride | $799,950 | $222 | 2021-07-30 | 1961 | 3,605 | Resale |
| 402 S Ride | $850,000 | $214 | 2021-04-30 | 2017 | 3,972 | Resale |
| 418 North Ride | $300,000 | $79 | 2021-04-05 | 1963 | 3,782 | Resale |
| 408 South Ride | $335,000 | $148 | 2021-03-26 | 1955 | 2,258 | Resale |
| 507 South Ride | $563,100 | $151 | 2021-02-05 | 1997 | 3,740 | Resale |
| 512 South Ride Road | $395,000 | $155 | 2021-01-29 | 1960 | 2,551 | Resale |
| 2100 Thomasville Road | $545,000 | $135 | 2021-01-19 | 1950 | 4,040 | Resale |
| 515 Vinnedge Ride | $507,500 | $213 | 2020-10-09 | 1961 | 2,379 | Resale |
| 628 South Ride Drive | $440,000 | $161 | 2020-09-23 | 1950 | 2,735 | Resale |
| 406 Vinnedge Ride | $605,000 | $186 | 2020-08-17 | 1966 | 3,253 | Resale |
| 502 Vinnedge Ride | $405,500 | $126 | 2020-05-15 | 1982 | 3,210 | Resale |
| 526 Vinnedge Ride | $550,000 | $159 | 2020-03-27 | 1966 | 3,457 | Resale |
| 510 North Ride | $290,000 | $115 | 2020-03-20 | 1962 | 2,531 | Resale |
| 406 Vinnedge Ride | $263,000 | $81 | 2019-11-26 | 1966 | 3,253 | Resale |
| 423 Vinnedge Ride | $382,500 | $159 | 2019-04-29 | 1959 | 2,408 | Resale |
| 403 N Ride | $215,000 | $78 | 2018-12-28 | 1966 | 2,758 | Resale |
| 600 North Ride | $750,000 | $198 | 2018-12-06 | 1974 | 3,789 | Resale |
| 423 North Ride | $300,000 | $125 | 2018-10-24 | 1978 | 2,400 | Resale |
| 515 Vinnedge Ride | $344,500 | $158 | 2018-10-09 | 1961 | 2,179 | Resale |
| 518 Vinnedge Ride | $325,000 | $145 | 2018-08-24 | 1961 | 2,249 | Resale |
| 2207 Durward Ride | $384,300 | $158 | 2018-07-16 | 1952 | 2,432 | Resale |
| 2223 Ruadh Ride | $360,000 | $143 | 2018-02-07 | 1958 | 2,519 | Resale |
| 402 South Ride | $755,346 | $190 | 2017-06-30 | 1957 | 3,976 | Resale |
| 402 North Ride | $379,000 | $142 | 2017-05-31 | 1964 | 2,664 | Resale |
| 509 S Ride | $270,000 | $175 | 2017-05-23 | 1956 | 1,540 | Resale |
| 514 North Ride | $349,900 | $180 | 2016-12-30 | 1962 | 1,948 | Resale |
| 426 North Ride | $375,000 | $146 | 2016-10-21 | 1972 | 2,576 | Resale |
| 700 North Ride | $404,000 | $144 | 2016-09-23 | 1968 | 2,802 | Resale |
| 600 N Ride | $458,600 | $109 | 2016-07-22 | 1974 | 4,211 | Resale |
| 515 N Ride | $270,000 | $121 | 2016-07-18 | 1970 | 2,240 | Resale |
| 420 South Ride | $245,000 | $75 | 2016-06-30 | 1955 | 3,249 | Resale |
| 402 South Ride | $105,000 | $48 | 2016-06-09 | 1957 | 2,173 | Resale |
| 2206 Durward Ride | $350,000 | $102 | 2016-01-14 | 1957 | 3,436 | Resale |
| 414 North Ride | $450,000 | $170 | 2015-12-04 | 1965 | 2,641 | Resale |
| 2227 Ruadh Ride | $442,500 | $149 | 2015-07-31 | 1959 | 2,963 | Resale |
| 515 South Ride | $425,000 | $163 | 2015-06-30 | 1963 | 2,605 | Resale |
| 418 Vinnedge Ride | $382,900 | $124 | 2015-05-06 | 1959 | 3,100 | Resale |
| 515 Vinnedge Ride | $269,000 | $125 | 2015-04-15 | 1961 | 2,154 | Resale |
| 426 Vinnedge Ride | $237,500 | $93 | 2014-09-11 | 1961 | 2,566 | Resale |
| 530 N Ride | $480,000 | $134 | 2014-08-11 | 1971 | 3,593 | Resale |
| 502 Vinnedge Ride | $335,000 | $104 | 2014-05-28 | 1982 | 3,210 | Resale |
| 414 N Ride | $400,000 | $151 | 2014-05-16 | 1965 | 2,641 | Resale |
| 403 N Ride | $89,600 | $32 | 2014-04-09 | 1966 | 2,758 | Resale |
| 518 Vinnedge Ride | $284,000 | $126 | 2013-12-30 | 1961 | 2,249 | Resale |
| 426 Vinnedge Ride | $205,000 | $80 | 2013-12-03 | 1961 | 2,566 | Resale |
| 901 N Ride | $175,000 | $121 | 2013-09-13 | 1950 | 1,441 | Resale |
| 527 N Ride | $320,000 | $116 | 2013-05-10 | 1962 | 2,748 | Resale |
| 506 Vinnedge Ride | $229,900 | $131 | 2013-05-01 | 1966 | 1,754 | Resale |
| 705 N Ride | $360,000 | $129 | 2013-04-16 | 1968 | 2,786 | Resale |
| 426 N Ride | $270,000 | $109 | 2013-04-02 | 1972 | 2,480 | Resale |
| 403 Vinnedge Ride | $205,000 | $62 | 2013-02-22 | 1966 | 3,283 | Resale |
| 907 N Ride | $175,000 | $64 | 2012-12-28 | 1952 | 2,729 | Resale |
| 628 S Ride | $160,000 | $59 | 2012-12-18 | 1950 | 2,735 | Resale |
| 2202 Thomasville Rd | $180,000 | $98 | 2012-09-20 | 1950 | 1,842 | Resale |
| 509 S Ride | $130,000 | $75 | 2012-07-16 | 1956 | 1,728 | Resale |
| 502 S Ride | $174,900 | $69 | 2012-06-15 | 1956 | 2,544 | Resale |
| 407 Vinnedge Ride | $234,900 | $147 | 2012-04-20 | 1960 | 1,600 | Resale |
| 514 N Ride | $295,000 | $174 | 2012-01-17 | 1962 | 1,700 | Resale |
| 616 S Ride | $209,500 | $80 | 2011-10-28 | 1952 | 2,608 | Resale |
| 527 Vinnedge Ride | $445,000 | $162 | 2011-06-03 | 1964 | 2,744 | Resale |
| 2223 Ruadh Ride | $280,000 | $111 | 2011-05-02 | 1958 | 2,519 | Resale |
| 510 Vinnedge Ride | $250,000 | $129 | 2011-04-25 | 1960 | 1,942 | Resale |
| 2214 Thomasville Rd | $220,000 | $99 | 2011-01-31 | 1962 | 2,223 | Resale |
| 426 N Ride | $250,000 | $101 | 2010-12-30 | 1972 | 2,480 | Resale |
| 702 N Ride | $341,000 | $140 | 2010-09-20 | 1964 | 2,432 | Resale |
| 904 Parker Dr | $100,000 | $57 | 2010-06-21 | 2010 | 1,748 | New |
| 710 N Ride | $395,000 | $142 | 2010-06-11 | 1968 | 2,789 | Resale |
| 506 S Ride | $310,000 | $163 | 2009-08-19 | 1956 | 1,898 | Resale |
| 620 S Ride | $267,000 | $117 | 2009-08-19 | 1950 | 2,290 | Resale |
| 427 Vinnedge Ride | $335,000 | $137 | 2009-08-12 | 1959 | 2,441 | Resale |
| 2304 Charles Ct | $312,100 | $113 | 2009-07-03 | 1968 | 2,763 | Resale |
| 423 Vinnedge Ride | $285,000 | $121 | 2009-06-05 | 1959 | 2,359 | Resale |
| 427 Vinnedge Ride | $240,000 | $98 | 2008-12-05 | 1959 | 2,441 | Resale |
| 411 Vinnedge Ride | $299,900 | $199 | 2008-09-05 | 1962 | 1,508 | Resale |
| 2227 Ruadh Ride | $325,000 | $114 | 2008-06-20 | 1959 | 2,852 | Resale |
| 411 N Ride | $235,000 | $143 | 2008-03-13 | 1978 | 1,642 | Resale |
| 2306 Charles Ct | $345,500 | $120 | 2007-12-20 | 1966 | 2,871 | Resale |
| 2306 Charles Ct | $282,000 | $98 | 2007-10-12 | 1966 | 2,871 | Resale |
| 418 N Ride | $350,000 | $185 | 2007-08-16 | 1963 | 1,891 | Resale |
| 611 N Ride | $365,000 | $149 | 2007-07-31 | 1973 | 2,456 | Resale |
| 407 N Ride | $364,000 | $151 | 2007-06-27 | 1962 | 2,412 | Resale |
| 607 S Ride | $310,000 | $157 | 2007-04-18 | 1955 | 1,969 | Resale |
| 510 Vinnedge Ride | $405,000 | $209 | 2007-02-28 | 1960 | 1,942 | Resale |
| 418 Vinnedge Ride | $312,000 | $129 | 2006-08-31 | 1959 | 2,410 | Resale |
| 402 N Ride | $493,400 | $214 | 2006-07-14 | 1964 | 2,301 | Resale |
| 509 Vinnedge Ride | $500,000 | $97 | 2006-06-23 | 2006 | 5,140 | New |
| 506 S Ride | $322,500 | $170 | 2006-03-31 | 1956 | 1,898 | Resale |
| 611 N Ride | $350,000 | $143 | 2006-03-30 | 1973 | 2,456 | Resale |
| 418 Vinnedge Ride | $313,500 | $130 | 2006-01-09 | 1959 | 2,410 | Resale |
| 506 Vinnedge Ride | $455,000 | $259 | 2005-12-01 | 1966 | 1,754 | Resale |
| 426 N Ride | $399,900 | $161 | 2005-07-18 | 1972 | 2,480 | Resale |
| 527 Vinnedge Ride | $520,000 | $190 | 2005-06-30 | 1964 | 2,744 | Resale |
| 402 N Ride | $279,000 | $132 | 2005-06-01 | 1964 | 2,106 | Resale |
| 2206 Thomasville Rd | $259,900 | $147 | 2004-11-29 | 1951 | 1,773 | Resale |
| 515 S Ride | $389,000 | $155 | 2004-07-28 | 1963 | 2,509 | Resale |
| 415 Vinnedge Ride | $285,000 | $115 | 2004-07-12 | 1964 | 2,479 | Resale |
| 608 S Ride | $1,000,000 | $181 | 2004-07-05 | 1951 | 5,539 | Resale |
| 415 N Ride | $321,000 | $163 | 2004-06-29 | 1976 | 1,965 | Resale |
| 514 N Ride | $216,600 | $126 | 2004-03-16 | 1962 | 1,715 | Resale |
| 509 S Ride | $217,000 | $126 | 2004-01-22 | 1956 | 1,728 | Resale |
| 414 N Ride | $349,000 | $132 | 2003-11-18 | 1965 | 2,641 | Resale |
| 426 N Ride | $309,400 | $157 | 2003-08-08 | 1972 | 1,976 | Resale |
| 403 N Ride | $280,000 | $102 | 2003-08-08 | 1966 | 2,758 | Resale |
| 409 S Ride | $520,000 | $125 | 2003-05-23 | 1952 | 4,160 | Resale |
| 403 Vinnedge Ride | $270,000 | $82 | 2003-04-29 | 1966 | 3,283 | Resale |
| 611 N Ride | $225,000 | $92 | 2003-04-24 | 1973 | 2,456 | Resale |
| 427 Vinnedge Ride | $270,000 | $111 | 2003-04-10 | 1959 | 2,441 | Resale |
| 506 Vinnedge Ride | $282,000 | $161 | 2003-03-21 | 1966 | 1,754 | Resale |
| 515 N Ride | $195,500 | $99 | 2003-03-10 | 1970 | 1,984 | Resale |
| 600 N Ride | $450,000 | $107 | 2003-01-31 | 1974 | 4,207 | Resale |
| 628 S Ride | $219,000 | $99 | 2002-10-25 | 1950 | 2,213 | Resale |
| 712 N Ride | $310,000 | $111 | 2002-08-12 | 1965 | 2,793 | Resale |
| 410 Vinnedge Ride | $211,000 | $75 | 2002-08-12 | 1973 | 2,808 | Resale |
| 426 N Ride | $125,700 | $64 | 2002-02-13 | 1972 | 1,976 | Resale |
| 426 N Ride | $122,500 | $62 | 2002-01-31 | 1972 | 1,976 | Resale |
| 612 S Ride | $77,500 | $55 | 2001-10-15 | 1949 | 1,400 | Resale |
| 417 S Ride | $369,400 | $132 | 2001-09-27 | 1953 | 2,794 | Resale |
| 907 N Ride | $130,000 | $58 | 2001-08-28 | 1952 | 2,231 | Resale |
| 2218 Thomasville Rd | $245,000 | $154 | 2001-08-27 | 1954 | 1,589 | Resale |
| 502 S Ride | $199,000 | $78 | 2001-07-13 | 1956 | 2,544 | Resale |
| 902 N Ride | $350,000 | $113 | 2001-04-30 | 1969 | 3,100 | Resale |
| 518 Vinnedge Ride | $240,000 | $107 | 2001-03-15 | 1961 | 2,249 | Resale |
| 509 S Ride | $150,000 | $87 | 2001-02-05 | 1956 | 1,728 | Resale |
| 2210 Thomasville Rd | $130,000 | $112 | 2000-12-18 | 1952 | 1,162 | Resale |
| 515 N Ride | $180,900 | $91 | 2000-05-31 | 1970 | 1,984 | Resale |
| 2205 Ruadh Ride | $250,000 | $80 | 2000-05-26 | 1956 | 3,131 | Resale |
| 418 N Ride | $210,000 | $111 | 2000-04-10 | 1963 | 1,891 | Resale |
| 509 N Ride | $195,000 | $73 | 2000-03-01 | 1961 | 2,682 | Resale |
| 403 S Ride | $184,500 | $73 | 1999-06-15 | 1977 | 2,515 | Resale |
| 527 Vinnedge Ride | $285,000 | $104 | 1999-03-23 | 1964 | 2,744 | Resale |
| 527 N Ride | $155,900 | $72 | 1998-11-30 | 1962 | 2,180 | Resale |
| 409 S Ride | $398,000 | $96 | 1998-11-17 | 1952 | 4,160 | Resale |
| 2100 Thomasville Rd | $330,000 | $84 | 1998-09-25 | 3,928 | Resale | |
| 506 Vinnedge Ride | $245,000 | $140 | 1998-01-22 | 1966 | 1,754 | Resale |
| 2206 Thomasville Rd | $125,000 | $71 | 1997-10-10 | 1951 | 1,773 | Resale |
| 518 North Ridge | $250,000 | $39 | 1997-03-11 | 1997 | 6,332 | New |
| 2218 Thomasville Rd | $135,000 | $85 | 1997-02-05 | 1954 | 1,589 | Resale |
| 507 South Ride | $220,000 | $50 | 1996-12-27 | 1996 | 4,406 | New |
| 2205 Ruadh Ride | $242,500 | $77 | 1996-11-15 | 1956 | 3,131 | Resale |
| S Ride | $350,000 | 1996-11-15 | Resale | |||
| 515 Vinnedge Ride | $174,000 | $91 | 1996-10-30 | 1,910 | Resale | |
| 415 Vinnedge Ride | $174,500 | $70 | 1996-10-07 | 1964 | 2,479 | Resale |
| 519 S Ride | $160,000 | $74 | 1996-09-30 | 2,175 | Resale | |
| 2308 Charles Ct | $425,000 | $86 | 1996-08-15 | 1996 | 4,964 | New |
| 502 N Ride | $299,900 | $95 | 1996-06-14 | 3,170 | Resale | |
| 2100 Thomasville Rd | $327,000 | $83 | 1996-06-07 | 3,928 | Resale | |
| 510 Vinnedge Ride | $154,000 | $79 | 1996-04-12 | 1960 | 1,942 | Resale |
| 608 S Ride | $635,000 | $115 | 1996-02-12 | 1951 | 5,539 | Resale |
| 510 N Ride | $169,500 | $67 | 1996-02-02 | 2,531 | Resale | |
| 611 S Ride | $158,000 | $56 | 1996-01-31 | 2,800 | Resale | |
| S Ride | $300,000 | 1995-11-15 | Resale | |||
| 410 Vinnedge Ride | $220,000 | $78 | 1995-10-31 | 1973 | 2,808 | Resale |
| 413 S Ride | $300,000 | $68 | 1995-10-02 | 4,388 | Resale | |
| 910 N Ride | $145,000 | $57 | 1995-08-30 | 2,563 | Resale | |
| 409 S Ride | $350,000 | $84 | 1995-05-03 | 1952 | 4,160 | Resale |
| 427 Vinnedge Ride | $234,000 | $96 | 1994-10-04 | 1959 | 2,441 | Resale |
| 2100 Thomasville Rd | $275,000 | $70 | 1994-09-30 | 3,928 | Resale | |
| S Ride | $275,000 | 1994-06-16 | Resale | |||
| 403 N Ride | $179,500 | $65 | 1994-05-27 | 1966 | 2,758 | Resale |
| 608 S Ride | $349,000 | $63 | 1993-12-23 | 1951 | 5,539 | Resale |
| 706 South Ride | $140,000 | $50 | 1993-06-30 | 1993 | 2,800 | New |
| 518 Vinnedge Ride | $168,500 | $75 | 1993-06-07 | 1961 | 2,249 | Resale |
| 427 Vinnedge Ride | $229,000 | $94 | 1993-06-02 | 1959 | 2,441 | Resale |
| 2214 Thomasville Rd | $135,000 | $61 | 1993-04-19 | 1962 | 2,223 | Resale |
| 526 Vinnedge Ride | $195,000 | $64 | 1992-12-30 | 3,036 | Resale | |
| 502 N Ride | $285,000 | $90 | 1991-06-28 | 3,170 | Resale | |
| 918 Thomasville Rd | $33,000 | 1991-05-31 | Resale | |||
| 705 N Ride | $205,000 | $74 | 1991-05-29 | 1968 | 2,786 | Resale |
Recent sales provide the strongest starting point for evaluating a Durward home, but accurate pricing requires more than selecting the closest sale. Property condition, renovations, lot utility, architectural appeal, and market conditions at the time of sale can all create meaningful differences between otherwise similar homes.
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Living In Durward
Durward places residents near several of Tallahassee’s principal north-south routes while preserving a residential setting away from the busiest commercial frontage. Meridian Road and Thomasville Road provide access toward Midtown, downtown, northern Tallahassee, medical offices, shopping, restaurants, and professional services.
Access To Central Tallahassee
The neighborhood’s position can be practical for residents traveling to the Florida Capitol, Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, Florida State University, downtown offices, or Midtown businesses. Buyers who want to remain close to central employment and services without choosing a condominium or dense urban setting may find Durward’s location appealing.
Thomasville Road serves as a major commercial corridor, while Meridian Road provides an alternative route through central and northern Tallahassee. Buyers comparing nearby housing options can also review homes throughout the 32303 ZIP code and other established Tallahassee communities.
Recreation Around Central Tallahassee
Residents can use the official City of Tallahassee parks and trails directory to explore public parks, green spaces, trails, recreation facilities, and available amenities throughout the city. This resource is more useful than relying on a static list because park facilities and programs can change over time.
A Private-Property Lifestyle
Life in Durward centers on the individual home and lot rather than association-managed amenities. Owners maintain their own landscaping, outdoor areas, and property improvements without paying mandatory HOA dues or CDD assessments.
This arrangement may appeal to buyers who want fewer subdivision-wide rules and greater control over their property. It also means prospective owners should evaluate the condition, maintenance demands, and outdoor features of each home carefully because there is no homeowners association responsible for common-area maintenance or neighborhood facilities.
Buying A Home In Durward
Buying in Durward requires more than comparing bedroom counts and square footage. The neighborhood’s homes differ enough in age, renovations, major systems, floor plans, and lot characteristics that buyers should examine each property as an individual purchase.
Separate Cosmetic Updates From Major Improvements
Fresh finishes can improve presentation, but buyers should also determine the age and condition of the roof, heating and cooling equipment, windows, electrical system, plumbing, and other costly components. Renovation dates, permits, warranties, and maintenance records can help distinguish comprehensive improvements from surface-level remodeling.
A professional inspection can identify immediate repairs, deferred maintenance, and conditions that may affect insurance or future ownership costs. Buyers who are still organizing their purchase can review the team’s Tallahassee home-buying guidance or submit their needs through the home finder.
Study The Lot As Carefully As The House
Durward buyers should evaluate drainage, slope, tree placement, driveway access, privacy, outdoor living space, and the amount of usable yard. Mature trees and established landscaping may add shade and character, but their condition, maintenance requirements, and proximity to structures also deserve attention.
Build A Property-Specific Valuation
The most useful comparable sales will resemble the subject property in size, condition, renovation quality, lot utility, and location. A nearby closing may provide weak guidance when the property differs significantly in construction, updates, or site characteristics.
Buyers should also review current competition and financing costs rather than relying only on historical sales. The mortgage calculator can help estimate payments, while the active listings and sales data on this page provide current neighborhood context.
Verify Address-Specific Information
Before purchasing, buyers should confirm the assigned schools for the exact address, review available permits and investigate insurance requirements, recorded restrictions, ownership history, assessed value, building characteristics, and parcel information. The official Leon County Property Appraiser property search provides a useful starting point for address-specific public records.
Public records and inspections serve different purposes, so buyers should not treat the property-appraiser record as a substitute for surveys, title work, inspections, insurance review, or other professional due diligence. The absence of an HOA or CDD does not eliminate the need to investigate the individual parcel.
Selling A Home In Durward
Durward sellers compete on more than location and square footage. Buyers compare renovation quality, major-system age, lot usability, architectural appeal, maintenance history, and outdoor features, so the pricing and marketing plan should be built around the individual property.
Establish The Right Competitive Position
A reliable pricing analysis should begin with the most comparable Durward sales and then account for current listings, recent market activity, property condition, floor plan, improvements, and lot characteristics. Automated estimates and broad neighborhood averages may miss differences that materially affect buyer demand.
Owners preparing to sell can request a more detailed home evaluation based on recent sales and present competition. Correct positioning at launch is important because the first weeks on the market typically produce the property’s greatest exposure to active buyers.
Document The Home’s Improvements
Sellers should assemble permits, receipts, warranties, installation dates, and maintenance records for major work. Clear documentation helps buyers understand the scope of renovations and can support value when the property has received meaningful updates.
Visible maintenance concerns should also be addressed before photography and showings when practical. Roofing issues, aging equipment, damaged finishes, drainage concerns, and neglected landscaping can distract buyers from the home’s strongest features and become negotiation points after inspection.
Market The Property’s Best Differences
The marketing should explain why the home stands apart from other Durward properties. Depending on the house, the strongest points may include its lot, privacy, architecture, renovations, flexible rooms, outdoor living areas, storage, or access to Midtown and central Tallahassee.
Professional photography, accurate measurements, detailed copy, and broad online exposure should work together rather than simply place the property in the MLS. Sellers can review the team’s home-selling process and real estate marketing plan for more information.
For a Durward-specific pricing and launch strategy, contact the Joe Manausa Team at Xcellence Realty.
Frequently Asked Questions About Durward
Where Is Durward Located?
Durward is located in central Tallahassee near Meridian Road and Thomasville Road. Its location provides convenient access to Midtown, downtown Tallahassee, medical facilities, shopping, restaurants, schools, and major employment centers.
Does Durward Have A Homeowners Association?
No. Durward does not have a homeowners association, so property owners are not charged mandatory HOA dues.
Does Durward Have A Community Development District?
No. Durward does not have a Community Development District, so homeowners do not pay CDD assessments.
What Types Of Homes Are Found In Durward?
Durward contains detached single-family homes that vary in age, size, architectural style, condition, and level of renovation. Many properties also feature spacious lots and mature landscaping.
What Schools Serve Durward?
Durward is assigned to Gilchrist Elementary School, Raa Middle School, and Leon High School. Buyers should verify the current assignments for the exact property address through Leon County Schools because attendance boundaries can change.
Does Durward Have Community Amenities?
Durward does not offer shared neighborhood amenities such as a clubhouse, community pool, playground, or gated entrance. Its appeal comes from private homes, established streets, spacious yards, mature landscaping, and its central Tallahassee location.
What Should Buyers Consider Before Purchasing A Durward Home?
Buyers should compare each property’s condition, renovation history, major systems, lot characteristics, drainage, tree coverage, permits, insurance considerations, and recent comparable sales. These factors can vary considerably from one Durward home to another.
How Should Sellers Price A Durward Home?
Durward sellers should use recent comparable sales that closely match the property’s size, condition, renovation level, lot characteristics, and location. Broad neighborhood averages may be misleading because the homes are not uniform.
Final Thoughts About Durward
Durward gives buyers an opportunity to own a detached home in an established central Tallahassee neighborhood without mandatory HOA dues or CDD assessments. Its location, varied housing stock, and private residential lots distinguish it from both newer planned communities and denser urban housing.
The active listings, historical charts, and recent sales on this page provide a useful starting point, but the differences among Durward properties make individual analysis essential. Buyers can continue comparing neighborhoods through the complete guide to Tallahassee communities.
Homeowners considering a sale can contact the Joe Manausa Team at Xcellence Realty for a property-specific review of pricing, competition, preparation, and marketing.
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