Aerial view of homes in the Idlewild neighborhood, Tallahassee, FL

Idlewild · Southwest Tallahassee

Idlewild Homes for Sale

Last updated: November 8, 2026

Idlewild is a neighborhood of 29 single-family homes in Southwest Tallahassee. Homes here were built from 1952 through 2008.

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Idlewild Key Facts

  • Location: Southwest Tallahassee
  • ZIP Code: 32305
  • Homes: 29 single-family homes
  • Construction Era: From 1952 through 2008; median year built 1958
  • Median home size: 1,414 square feet
  • Most common layout: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
  • HOA: No HOA
  • Owner-Occupied: 52% owner occupied
  • Elementary school: Oak Ridge Elementary, 2.1 miles, Florida DOE school grade C (2026), (850) 488-3124
  • Middle school: Nims Middle, 4.5 miles, Florida DOE school grade D (2026), (850) 617-6161
  • High school: Rickards High, 4.6 miles, Florida DOE school grade C (2026), (850) 414-5500
  • Median lot size: 0.48 acres

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Idlewild Homes: 29 Single-Family Homes

All 29 homes in Idlewild are single-family homes, built from 1952 through 2008.

The median home size in Idlewild is 1,414 square feet of heated and cooled space. The most common layout here is three bedrooms and two bathrooms.

In Idlewild, 45% of owners have held their home for ten years or more.

Idlewild is about evenly split, with owners living in 52% of the homes and the rest rented or held as second homes.

Idlewild is in ZIP code 32305. The homes here line Isabelle Drive, Trinidad Drive, Carson Drive, and Munson Boulevard.

Drive Times From Idlewild

Downtown & campus
Bobby Bowden-Tallahassee International Airport
about 9 minutes
4.2 miles
Florida A&M University
about 12 minutes
4.9 miles
Florida Capitol
about 14 minutes
5.5 miles
Florida State University
about 15 minutes
6 miles
I-10, Exit 196
about 17 minutes
9.8 miles
Hospitals
The coast
Hospitals
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
about 20 minutes
8 miles
HCA Florida Capital Hospital
about 22 minutes
11.3 miles
The coast
Shields Marina, St. Marks
about 26 minutes
20.1 miles
Carrabelle Marina
about 1 hour
49.5 miles
St. George Island
about 1 hour 30 minutes
70.8 miles

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Idlewild, Southwest Tallahassee

No HOA

Idlewild has no homeowners association, and there are no association dues.

Idlewild market

Idlewild Home Prices and Sales

1Sales closed, past 12 months
29Idlewild homes

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

How Much Do Idlewild Homes Sell For?

Median price of the homes sold each year in Idlewild, 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
YearIdlewild existing homesIdlewild new constructionLeon County existing homesLeon County new constructionIdlewild sales (existing / new)
2026$140,500$305,000$436,9001 / 0
2025$118,000$289,600$419,9003 / 0
2024$83,200$288,500$416,1501 / 0
2023$270,000$410,7000 / 0
2022$245,000$415,7500 / 0
2021$55,000$225,000$325,0001 / 0
2020$215,000$302,1500 / 0
2019$195,000$279,9000 / 0
2018$122,000$188,000$310,5002 / 0
2017$185,000$285,4000 / 0
2016$126,000$178,400$289,0002 / 0
2015$130,000$178,000$269,8501 / 0
2014$176,000$276,1000 / 0
2013$129,900$175,000$282,9001 / 0
2012$169,000$270,9000 / 0
2011$126,000$167,800$244,6501 / 0
2010$170,000$192,0000 / 0
2009$168,000$184,5000 / 0
2008$164,800$177,500$202,2501 / 0
2007$117,750$179,600$193,5002 / 0
2006$114,000$176,500$183,5002 / 0
2005$166,0500 / 0
2004$106,250$149,0002 / 0
2003$79,900$134,9001 / 0
2002$62,250$122,0002 / 0
2001$74,950$115,0002 / 0
2000$105,0000 / 0
1999$102,0000 / 0
1998$99,0000 / 0
1997$26,000$90,0001 / 0
1996$66,000$90,0001 / 0
1995$54,250$85,0002 / 0
1994$46,000$79,0001 / 0
1993$77,5000 / 0
1992$36,000$73,3001 / 0
1991$59,900$68,5001 / 0
1990$68,0000 / 0
1989$61,400$63,0002 / 0
1988$61,8500 / 0
1987$61,4000 / 0
1986$33,300$59,5002 / 0
1985$47,750$58,9002 / 0
1984$55,0000 / 0
1983$54,0000 / 0
1982$24,000$54,5001 / 0
1981$49,800$51,3002 / 0
1980$34,100$47,5002 / 0
1979$26,850$44,5002 / 0
1978$37,850$40,0002 / 0
1977$20,300$37,0003 / 0
1976$21,000$35,5001 / 0
1975$17,000$36,5002 / 0
1974$16,000$32,3001 / 0
1973$19,250$28,5002 / 0

How Much Are Idlewild Homes Worth?

Median home value, in price per square foot, each year in Idlewild, 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 Idlewild 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
YearIdlewild existing homesIdlewild new constructionLeon County existing homesLeon County new constructionIdlewild sales (existing / new)
2026$116$199$2361 / 0
2025$100$194$2443 / 0
2024$193$2391 / 0
2023$186$2310 / 0
2022$170$2080 / 0
2021$60$152$1831 / 0
2020$137$1730 / 0
2019$126$1720 / 0
2018$80$123$1712 / 0
2017$117$1640 / 0
2016$79$113$1552 / 0
2015$89$110$1521 / 0
2014$107$1470 / 0
2013$63$105$1441 / 0
2012$100$1370 / 0
2011$89$102$1301 / 0
2010$109$1220 / 0
2009$113$1270 / 0
2008$122$1311 / 0
2007$75$129$1382 / 0
2006$130$1362 / 0
20050 / 0
20042 / 0
20031 / 0
20022 / 0
20012 / 0
20000 / 0
19990 / 0
19980 / 0
19971 / 0
19961 / 0
19952 / 0
19941 / 0
19930 / 0
19921 / 0
19911 / 0
19900 / 0
19892 / 0
19880 / 0
19870 / 0
19862 / 0
19852 / 0
19840 / 0
19830 / 0
19821 / 0
19812 / 0
19802 / 0
19792 / 0
19782 / 0
19773 / 0
19761 / 0
19752 / 0
19741 / 0
19732 / 0

How Big Are the Homes That Sell in Idlewild?

Median home size, in square feet, each year in Idlewild, 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
YearIdlewild existing homesIdlewild new constructionLeon County existing homesLeon County new constructionIdlewild sales (existing / new)
20261,2161,5661,8731 / 0
20251,4201,5441,7473 / 0
20241,5221,7861 / 0
20231,4881,7910 / 0
20221,4761,9350 / 0
20219121,5021,8071 / 0
20201,5811,7570 / 0
20191,5691,6700 / 0
20181,5311,5501,7912 / 0
20171,5941,7440 / 0
20161,6711,6261,8032 / 0
20151,4671,6821,7641 / 0
20141,6961,8760 / 0
20132,0571,7002,0101 / 0
20121,7291,9870 / 0
20111,4141,7031,7831 / 0
20101,6441,5730 / 0
20091,5371,4870 / 0
20081,5041,5701 / 0
20071,3411,4651,5352 / 0
20061,4691,4702 / 0
20050 / 0
20042 / 0
20031 / 0
20022 / 0
20012 / 0
20000 / 0
19990 / 0
19980 / 0
19971 / 0
19961 / 0
19952 / 0
19941 / 0
19930 / 0
19921 / 0
19911 / 0
19900 / 0
19892 / 0
19880 / 0
19870 / 0
19862 / 0
19852 / 0
19840 / 0
19830 / 0
19821 / 0
19812 / 0
19802 / 0
19792 / 0
19782 / 0
19773 / 0
19761 / 0
19752 / 0
19741 / 0
19732 / 0

Idlewild Recent Sales

Recent Idlewild home sales
AddressPricePrice / sq ftClosing dateYear builtSq ftSale type
$140,500$1162026-04-2419601,216Existing
$126,000$1382025-06-261958912Existing
$118,000$612025-05-0519601,927Existing
$100,0002025-02-071956Existing
$83,2002024-10-151967Existing
$55,000$602021-04-281958912Existing
$136,000$792018-04-0619941,720Existing
$108,000$812018-03-3019541,341Existing
$107,000$562016-12-2219601,927Existing
$145,000$1032016-03-0719541,414Existing
$130,000$892015-09-1919611,467Existing
$129,900$632013-07-1219562,057Existing
$126,000$892011-09-2319541,414Existing
$164,8002008-04-242008Existing
$100,000$752007-08-2419541,341Existing
$135,5002007-05-012007Existing
$150,0002006-07-061960Existing
$78,0002006-05-011957Existing
$129,5002004-10-081958Existing
$83,0002004-04-121954Existing
$79,9002003-02-121956Existing
$92,5002002-11-261985Existing
$32,0002002-01-301961Existing
$99,9002001-08-101961Existing
$50,0002001-02-231958Existing
Showing 25 of 56 sales

Sources: the Leon County Property Appraiser and the MLS.

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Schools

Schools Serving Idlewild

2026–27 attendance zones

Assigned Public Schools

All homes in Idlewild are zoned for Oak Ridge Elementary School, Nims Middle School, and Rickards High School.

Oak Ridge Elementary School is 2.1 miles from Idlewild and has a Florida DOE school grade of C (2026). Its phone number is (850) 488-3124.

Nims Middle School is 4.5 miles away and has a Florida DOE school grade of D (2026). Its phone number is (850) 617-6161.

Rickards High School is 4.6 miles away and has a Florida DOE school grade of C (2026). Its phone number is (850) 414-5500.

Oak Ridge Elementary SchoolFlorida DOE school grade: C (2026)All 29 homes in Idlewild
Nims Middle SchoolFlorida DOE school grade: D (2026)All 29 homes in Idlewild
Rickards High SchoolFlorida DOE school grade: C (2026)All 29 homes in Idlewild

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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These are tuition-free public schools open to students from any Leon County address.

Buying in Idlewild

Buying a Home in Idlewild

On average, two homes in Idlewild come up for sale each year, 7% 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 Idlewild

Selling a Home in Idlewild

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 Idlewild.

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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Idlewild questions

Idlewild Frequently Asked Questions

Are new homes still being built in Idlewild?

Not right now. The newest home in Idlewild was built in 2008, and 19 lots are still vacant, so new homes could still go up.

What homes have recently sold in Idlewild?

The most recent sale in Idlewild was 1313 Carson Dr, which sold for $140,500 on April 24, 2026. Before that, 1206 Munson Blvd sold for $126,000 on June 26, 2025, and 5302 Isabelle Dr sold for $118,000 on May 5, 2025. See all 56 recent sales in the table above.

What types of homes are in Idlewild?

All 29 homes in Idlewild are single-family homes. The median home size is 1,414 square feet of heated and cooled space, and the most common layout is three bedrooms and two bathrooms.

What are the HOA dues in Idlewild?

Idlewild has no homeowners association, and there are no association dues.

Which public schools serve the Idlewild neighborhood?

Oak Ridge Elementary School, Nims Middle School, and Rickards 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 Idlewild in a flood zone?

Yes, most are. In Idlewild, 26 of the 29 lots are in a FEMA 1%-chance flood zone, where a home with a mortgage must carry flood insurance because a standard homeowners policy does not cover rising water. In the property explorer above, check the FEMA flood zones box under Map Layers to turn on the floodplain map and see exactly which lots are affected.

How old are the homes in Idlewild?

Homes in Idlewild were built from 1952 through 2008. The median year built is 1958, so half the homes are older than 68 years and half are newer.

How should a home in Idlewild be valued?

A home in Idlewild 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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