Fairview Homes For Sale & Neighborhood Guide
Fairview is an established in-town Tallahassee neighborhood, primarily in ZIP 32301, with detached mid-century homes and compact residential lots. The neighborhood centers on Fairview Drive south of Paul Russell Road and also includes homes along Laura Lee Avenue, Castlewood Drive, Mock Drive, Lyndale Street and South Meridian Street.
This guide focuses on the Fairview residential subdivision in Tallahassee. Fairview Middle School, Fairview Shores, Fairview Estates, Fairview Acres and nearby Fairway Drive are separate places with similar names.
Fairview Key Facts
- Homes for sale: Check current Fairview availability
- Property type: Detached single-family homes
- Location: South-central Tallahassee, primarily ZIP 32301
- Core street: Fairview Drive south of Paul Russell Road
- Nearby core streets: Laura Lee, Castlewood, Mock, Lyndale and South Meridian
- Lot sizes: Historical neighborhood sales include lots from about 0.14 to 0.33 acre, with exceptions
- Home sizes: Historical neighborhood sales include homes from roughly 776 to 1,596 square feet, with exceptions
- Construction era: Primarily the early through late 1950s
- Utilities: Public sewer service is present; confirm the exact connection and lateral
- Schools: Bond Elementary, Fairview Middle and Rickards High; confirm the exact address and current year
Neighborhood information was reviewed as of August 24, 2026; listing and sales data update automatically. Utility connections, recorded restrictions and school assignments should be confirmed for the exact property.
Fairview Neighborhood Summary
Fairview offers an in-town location near Paul Russell Road, South Meridian Street and South Monroe Street. Its established housing stock can appeal to buyers seeking modest floor plans and manageable lots, but renovation quality, system age, permits, drainage and condition vary by property.
The listing feed below updates automatically. If no properties appear, no active listing currently matches the exact Fairview saved search. That is a current inventory result, not a broken page. The alert option can notify buyers when a matching property becomes available. Check current Fairview availability.
Fairview Homes For Sale
About Fairview
Fairview is a residential subdivision inside Tallahassee. Fairview Drive forms its core south of Paul Russell Road, and that neighborhood segment is a public city street. The subdivision also includes homes on nearby residential streets.
When comparing listings or past sales, make sure the address is actually within the Fairview subdivision. Fairview Middle School is a separate institution, Fairway Drive belongs to Country Club Estates and similarly named communities elsewhere in Florida are unrelated.
Fairview Homes And Lots
Fairview consists mostly of one-story detached homes built during the 1950s. Historical sales include homes from about 776 to 1,596 square feet on lots of roughly 0.14 to 0.33 acre. Cottage and ranch plans are common, with concrete block, wood or fiber-cement exteriors and a mix of driveways, carports and fences.
Older homes deserve a thoughtful inspection focused on the roof, foundation or crawlspace, electrical and plumbing systems, HVAC, moisture conditions and past additions. Cosmetic renovation can improve appearance while older concealed systems remain in place.
Compare the Property Appraiser sketch with the home as it stands today and review available permits. Enclosed porches, converted spaces, detached structures and major system replacements deserve extra attention because records and current use can differ.
Some lots are compact, making setbacks, drainage, off-street parking, fences and utility easements important. A current survey should be compared with occupation on the ground. Ask the surveyor and title professional to explain encroachments or discrepancies before planning an addition, accessory structure or driveway expansion.
Living-area verification is especially important when a small original plan has been altered. Heated square footage, enclosed utility space, converted carports and detached structures can be described differently across tax, permit and listing records. Confirm what is permitted, finished, insured and included in an appraisal. A room’s current use does not automatically make it a legal bedroom or counted living area.
Compact plans reward careful attention to layout. Storage, laundry placement, bedroom access, natural light and the relationship between indoor and outdoor space can matter as much as total square footage. Buyers comparing renovated homes should look beyond finishes to workmanship, permits, system capacity and how well each change fits the original structure.
Use the Leon County Property Appraiser and Tallahassee-Leon County GIS as starting points. Neither replaces a survey, title commitment, recorded-document review, inspection or professional advice.
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Ownership, Utilities, Streets And Environmental Review
Fairview Drive is a paved public city street, and parts of the neighborhood include public sewer, sidewalks, curbs, gutters and streetlights. Buyers should confirm the home’s water, wastewater, electric, internet and stormwater arrangements. Even with public sewer, the private lateral remains an important property-specific component.
Fairview has no known neighborhood-wide homeowners association. Title can still contain parcel-specific covenants, easements, setbacks, use restrictions or maintenance agreements, and municipal rules continue to apply.
Owners considering rental use should check current city rules, insurance requirements and any recorded restrictions. Property-specific rent, lease terms, utilities, maintenance and management costs provide a more useful picture than a broad area estimate.
Drainage and moisture require address-level review. Observe grading, gutters, downspouts, low areas, crawlspace or slab conditions, driveway flow and public drainage after rain. Check current flood maps and insurance requirements, but do not treat an online map as a survey or site inspection.
Obtain insurance quotes early using accurate roof age, electrical equipment, plumbing information, occupancy and claims history. Financing or insurance may require repairs. Clarify who will complete them, what documentation is necessary, and whether the contract allows enough time for reinspection.
Fairview Location And Schools
Fairview is south of central Tallahassee near Paul Russell Road, South Meridian Street and South Monroe Street. Routes connect toward downtown, state offices, schools, shopping, parks, the Capital City Country Club area and southeast employment. Travel times vary with traffic and route, so test the commute from the exact home.
Buyers should also evaluate street lighting, sidewalk continuity, transit, drainage, parking, delivery and emergency response from the property. Nearby recreation or golf-course proximity does not grant club access, course frontage, views or membership rights.
These schools serve the Fairview search area, but assignments are address-dependent and attendance boundaries can change. Confirm the exact home and current school year through the Leon County Schools official school-zone lookup. Enrollment, transportation, programs and choice eligibility require separate confirmation.
Fairview Market Snapshot
The charts and table use the exact Fairview subdivision filter. Annual averages can move as the closing mix changes among smaller and larger homes, original-condition properties and renovations. A limited number of sales can magnify those differences.
Average Home Price
Average price reflects the specific homes sold. It should be read with size, lot, condition, systems, improvements and concessions.
Average Home Price
Average Home Value
Price per square foot does not normalize renovation quality, roof, wiring, plumbing, sewer lateral, foundation, carport, lot or buyer concessions. Review the underlying sale.
Average Home Value
Average Home Size
Average sold size changes with the mix of closings. It does not mean existing houses uniformly grew or shrank.
Average Home Size
Home Sales In Fairview
Use the sales table to locate addresses, then verify subdivision identity, parcel, lot, improvements, condition, financing and concessions. Manausa’s historical lists of golf-course homes and a later golf-property shopping guide are comparison context only. Fairview proximity to the broader country-club area does not make a home golf-course frontage.
Home Sales in Fairview
| Address | Price | Price / SQF | Closing Date | Year Built | SQF | Sale Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3013 Fairview Drive | $155,000 | $194 | 2026-06-22 | 1958 | 800 | Resale |
| 3009 Mock Drive | $81,000 | $104 | 2026-06-15 | 1958 | 776 | Resale |
| 2925 Fairview Drive | $156,000 | $168 | 2026-02-16 | 1957 | 930 | Resale |
| 3108 Fairview Drive | $160,000 | $208 | 2025-03-24 | 1958 | 768 | Resale |
| 3009 Fairview Drive | $140,000 | $165 | 2025-03-05 | 1958 | 848 | Resale |
| 3005 Fairview Dr | $161,000 | $172 | 2025-01-29 | 1957 | 936 | Resale |
| 508 Laura Lee Ave | $72,500 | $87 | 2024-04-02 | 1953 | 837 | Resale |
| 3005 S Meridian Street | $88,000 | $97 | 2024-03-13 | 1951 | 904 | Resale |
| 2913 Mock Drive | $175,000 | $169 | 2023-12-21 | 1953 | 1,035 | Resale |
| 520 Laura Lee Ave | $78,500 | $105 | 2023-09-29 | 1953 | 748 | Resale |
| 516 Laura Lee Avenue | $139,900 | $155 | 2023-07-26 | 1951 | 903 | Resale |
| 3024 Mock Drive | $150,000 | $153 | 2023-06-21 | 1958 | 980 | Resale |
| 3017 Fairview Drive | $194,000 | $143 | 2023-05-25 | 1958 | 1,354 | Resale |
| 2913 Mock Drive | $100,000 | $128 | 2023-05-10 | 1953 | 782 | Resale |
| 3116 Fairview Dr | $75,000 | $84 | 2023-05-02 | 1950 | 892 | Resale |
| 3009 Fairview Drive | $158,500 | $204 | 2023-04-12 | 1958 | 776 | Resale |
| 2924 Mock Drive | $160,000 | $192 | 2023-02-24 | 1957 | 832 | Resale |
| 512 E Paul Russell Road | $47,000 | $52 | 2023-01-13 | 1958 | 910 | Resale |
| 2921 Fairview Drive | $85,000 | $88 | 2022-11-02 | 1955 | 970 | Resale |
| 520 E Paul Russell Road | $70,000 | $83 | 2022-10-21 | 1958 | 848 | Resale |
| 2924 Mock Dr | $37,000 | $54 | 2022-06-22 | 1957 | 682 | Resale |
| 3024 Mock Drive | $75,000 | $82 | 2022-06-08 | 1958 | 910 | Resale |
| 3012 Fairview Dr | $125,000 | $137 | 2022-05-27 | 1968 | 910 | Resale |
| 3017 Fairview Dr | $75,000 | $91 | 2022-04-22 | 1958 | 822 | Resale |
| 3017 Fairview Dr | $90,000 | $109 | 2022-04-22 | 1958 | 822 | Resale |
| 2921 Mock Street | $70,000 | $57 | 2021-12-07 | 1957 | 1,225 | Resale |
| 521 Laura Lee Avenue | $82,000 | $51 | 2021-12-06 | 1953 | 1,596 | Resale |
| 2901 S Meridian St | $43,000 | $46 | 2021-08-23 | 1951 | 929 | Resale |
| 504 E Paul Russell Road | $65,000 | $84 | 2021-07-27 | 1958 | 776 | Resale |
| 3117 Mock Drive | $87,000 | $102 | 2021-05-19 | 1958 | 856 | Resale |
| 3008 Fairview Drive | $90,000 | $105 | 2020-11-25 | 1958 | 856 | Resale |
| 3101 S Meridian Street | $90,000 | $115 | 2020-09-03 | 1958 | 784 | Resale |
| 3008 Fairview Drive | $45,000 | $53 | 2020-06-18 | 1958 | 856 | Resale |
| 3100 Fairview Dr | $39,000 | $44 | 2020-03-31 | 1950 | 892 | Resale |
| 2921 Mock Dr | $43,000 | $35 | 2019-07-24 | 1957 | 1,225 | Resale |
| 3016 Fairview Dr | $5,000 | $6 | 2019-04-23 | 1958 | 881 | Resale |
| 3025 Mock Drive | $79,900 | $94 | 2018-11-15 | 1958 | 848 | Resale |
| 3021 Fairview Drive | $79,900 | $102 | 2018-09-25 | 1958 | 784 | Resale |
| 3024 Fairview Dr | $17,500 | $20 | 2018-09-19 | 1958 | 881 | Resale |
| 3109 Mock Dr | $52,000 | $67 | 2018-09-17 | 1958 | 776 | Resale |
| 520 E Paul Russell Rd | $26,000 | $34 | 2018-08-31 | 1958 | 776 | Resale |
| 504 Paul Russell | $32,750 | $42 | 2018-07-10 | 1958 | 776 | Resale |
| 2916 Mock Drive | $30,000 | $32 | 2018-06-20 | 1957 | 936 | Resale |
| 3117 Mock Drive | $56,000 | $65 | 2018-06-15 | 1958 | 856 | Resale |
| 2917 Fairview Dr | $27,200 | $29 | 2018-04-25 | 1957 | 936 | Resale |
| 2921 Fairview | $49,970 | $52 | 2018-01-26 | 1955 | 970 | Resale |
| 3116 Fairview Dr | $30,000 | $34 | 2017-06-21 | 1950 | 892 | Resale |
| 3021 Fairview Drive | $25,000 | $32 | 2017-03-31 | 1958 | 784 | Resale |
| 3025 Mock Drive | $20,000 | $26 | 2017-03-31 | 1958 | 776 | Resale |
| 3113 S Meridian Street | $37,000 | $44 | 2017-01-12 | 1958 | 844 | Resale |
| 500 E Paul Russell Rd | $30,000 | $36 | 2016-12-09 | 1958 | 822 | Resale |
| 525 Laura Lee Avenue | $30,000 | $35 | 2016-08-15 | 1953 | 855 | Resale |
| 3005 Mock Drive | $59,000 | $57 | 2016-04-29 | 1957 | 1,030 | Resale |
| 3021 Fairview Dr | $15,000 | $19 | 2016-01-29 | 1958 | 784 | Resale |
| 3112 Fairview Drive | $49,000 | $55 | 2015-12-23 | 1958 | 891 | Resale |
| 3013 Fairview Drive | $59,900 | $75 | 2015-11-25 | 1958 | 800 | Resale |
| 3117 Mock Drive | $33,000 | $39 | 2015-10-09 | 1958 | 856 | Resale |
| 3100 Fairview Drive | $16,000 | $18 | 2015-10-08 | 1950 | 892 | Resale |
| 3000 Mock Dr | $27,100 | $29 | 2015-10-01 | 1957 | 926 | Resale |
| 2921 Mock Drive | $31,500 | $26 | 2015-09-24 | 1957 | 1,225 | Resale |
| 500 Laura Lee Ave | $20,000 | $18 | 2015-05-06 | 1940 | 1,137 | Resale |
| 3116 Fairview Dr | $16,600 | $19 | 2015-03-25 | 1950 | 892 | Resale |
| 500 E Paul Russell Rd | $16,900 | $21 | 2015-03-25 | 1958 | 822 | Resale |
| 516 E Paul Russell Rd | $35,000 | $41 | 2015-03-24 | 1958 | 862 | Resale |
| 2917 Fairview Dr | $17,300 | $18 | 2014-08-14 | 1957 | 936 | Resale |
| 3113 S Meridian St | $22,000 | $26 | 2014-07-31 | 1958 | 844 | Resale |
| 3005 Mock Dr | $65,000 | $70 | 2014-07-14 | 1957 | 930 | Resale |
| 524 E Paul Russell Rd | $48,400 | $56 | 2014-06-30 | 1958 | 862 | Resale |
| 2913 Mock Dr | $23,000 | $29 | 2014-06-13 | 1953 | 782 | Resale |
| 2913 Mock Dr | $50,000 | $64 | 2014-06-13 | 1953 | 782 | Resale |
| 3005 Mock Dr | $23,000 | $25 | 2014-03-31 | 1957 | 930 | Resale |
| 3108 Fairview Dr | $56,000 | $73 | 2014-02-10 | 1958 | 768 | Resale |
| 3101 S Meridian St | $32,000 | $41 | 2013-05-03 | 1958 | 784 | Resale |
| 521 Laura Lee Ave | $58,000 | $68 | 2013-04-26 | 1953 | 855 | Resale |
| 3108 Fairview Dr | $52,500 | $68 | 2013-03-04 | 1958 | 768 | Resale |
| 3013 Mock Dr | $27,500 | $35 | 2011-11-10 | 1958 | 784 | Resale |
| 2920 Mock Dr | $26,500 | $13 | 2011-10-18 | 1957 | 1,968 | Resale |
| 3104 Fairview Dr | $45,000 | $55 | 2011-09-15 | 1950 | 819 | Resale |
| 3009 S Meridian St | $24,500 | $35 | 2011-07-15 | 1952 | 696 | Resale |
| 3101 S Meridian St | $25,000 | $32 | 2011-07-01 | 1958 | 784 | Resale |
| 3029 Fairview Dr | $29,900 | $31 | 2010-10-29 | 1958 | 966 | Resale |
| 508 Paul Russell Rd | $61,200 | $78 | 2010-06-29 | 1958 | 784 | Resale |
| 528 Paul Russell Rd | $35,000 | $45 | 2010-06-29 | 1958 | 776 | Resale |
| 2916 Fairview Dr | $50,500 | $53 | 2010-05-03 | 1954 | 947 | Resale |
| 532 Paul Russell Rd | $69,900 | $74 | 2010-04-16 | 1976 | 941 | Resale |
| 2925 Mock Dr | $46,300 | $50 | 2010-03-31 | 1957 | 922 | Resale |
| 2913 Mock Dr | $40,000 | $51 | 2010-02-26 | 1953 | 782 | Resale |
| 3109 Mock Dr | $18,500 | $24 | 2010-01-29 | 1958 | 776 | Resale |
| 508 Paul Russell Rd | $21,000 | $27 | 2010-01-08 | 1958 | 784 | Resale |
| 516 Laura Lee Ave | $17,000 | $18 | 2009-07-09 | 1951 | 943 | Resale |
| 2921 Fairview Dr | $54,000 | $56 | 2009-07-02 | 1955 | 970 | Resale |
| 2916 Fairview Dr | $33,000 | $35 | 2008-12-10 | 1954 | 947 | Resale |
| 2917 Fairview Dr | $72,000 | $78 | 2007-12-13 | 1957 | 926 | Resale |
| 513 Laura Lee Ave | $71,500 | $91 | 2007-08-13 | 1955 | 782 | Resale |
| 528 Paul Russell Rd | $65,000 | $84 | 2007-06-07 | 1958 | 776 | Resale |
| 2913 Mock Dr | $57,100 | $73 | 2007-04-16 | 1953 | 782 | Resale |
| 3104 Fairview Dr | $85,400 | $104 | 2006-05-19 | 1950 | 819 | Resale |
| 528 Paul Russell Rd | $40,500 | $52 | 2006-03-28 | 1958 | 776 | Resale |
| 3013 Fairview Dr | $76,500 | $98 | 2006-03-24 | 1958 | 784 | Resale |
| 525 Laura Lee Ave | $81,000 | $85 | 2006-03-23 | 1953 | 958 | Resale |
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Buying A Home In Fairview
Start by confirming the home is in Fairview and reviewing its survey, title, permits and utility setup. Schedule inspections and insurance conversations early, particularly for older homes or properties with additions. Comparable Fairview sales can then be adjusted for size, lot, condition and improvements.
Budget beyond cosmetic work. Roof, electrical, plumbing or sewer lateral, HVAC, water heater, windows, moisture, termite damage and unpermitted additions can materially change ownership cost. Obtain specialist estimates before the inspection or financing deadline when possible.
Compare the contract timeline with lender, insurer and inspection needs. If repairs affect financing or coverage, identify who will complete them, what permits or receipts are required, and whether reinspection must occur before closing. Keep reserves for near-term work even when the transaction itself can proceed without repairs.
A pool is not a standard neighborhood feature. If one is present, inspect the shell, deck, barrier, equipment, bonding, permits and leaks. Dated Manausa collections of east-side pool homes and Tallahassee pool listings can frame feature questions, but their prices and inventory are historical.
Fairview is not presented as gated. Manausa’s historical review of homes in gated communities explains how controlled access and shared obligations differ from assumptions based on appearance.
Use buying resources and the mortgage calculator while coordinating qualified professionals.
Selling A Home In Fairview
Well-prepared sellers make it easier for buyers to understand the home. Gather the survey, permits, utility information, roof and system ages, repair invoices, warranties and disclosures, then address active leaks, safety concerns or unclear additions when practical.
Pricing should begin with the most comparable Fairview sales and account for house size, lot, renovation, condition, parking and buyer concessions. Broad 32301 or Southside averages offer context, but direct neighborhood comparisons are more persuasive.
Marketing should document improvements instead of using vague claims. State roof and system dates only with evidence, distinguish permitted living area from accessory space, and explain public-service details accurately. Begin with a property-specific evaluation and selling resources.
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- Lakewood
- Campbell Park
- Capital City Estates
- Seminole Manor
- Apalachee Ridge
- Indian Head Acres
- Jake Gaither
- Country Club Estates
- Woodland Drives
- Southwood
These ten neighborhoods offer geographically relevant south-central and southeast Tallahassee alternatives. Use the Tallahassee communities directory for a broader comparison.
Fairview Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Fairview?
It is a south-central Tallahassee subdivision around Fairview Drive south of Paul Russell Road, primarily in ZIP 32301.
What homes are found there?
Fairview contains primarily one-story detached homes from the 1950s, with varied additions, renovations and lot sizes.
Is Fairview the same as Fairview Middle School?
No. The school is a nearby institution; subdivision identity requires a matching deed, parcel and legal description.
Does Fairview have an HOA?
Fairview has no known neighborhood-wide HOA. Title and recorded documents establish any parcel-specific restrictions or obligations.
Are public utilities available?
Public sewer service is present in Fairview, but buyers should confirm the exact water and sewer connections, service laterals and providers.
Which schools serve Fairview?
School references include Bond Elementary, Fairview Middle and Rickards High. Confirm the exact address and current year with Leon County Schools.
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