Knollwood Estates Homes For Sale & Neighborhood Guide

About Knollwood Estates

Knollwood Estates is a small residential community in west Tallahassee, positioned along Surrey Street and Revell Drive near Jackson Bluff Road. The neighborhood’s compact street pattern, mature landscape, and predominance of late-1950s detached homes give it a recognizable mid-century character.

Public property history includes single-story homes, concrete-block construction, enclosed garages or carports, fenced yards, and lots near one-fifth of an acre.

Individual homes vary in living area, bedroom count, additions, renovation, parking, and maintenance, so the typical pattern is a starting point rather than a substitute for inspection.

Knollwood Revised is part of the same practical market identity for this page. The separate Knollwood Drive near Fred George Road belongs to Wildwood Unrecorded and sits several miles away. A familiar name should never override the legal description, subdivision field, parcel location, and physical street.

The neighborhood can appeal to buyers who value access to Florida State University, Tallahassee State College, downtown, shopping, parks, and west-side employment.

That location can also attract owner-occupants, students, investors, and rental demand, making occupancy history and intended use important parts of property review.

West Tallahassee Location And Access

Jackson Bluff Road connects Knollwood Estates with Lake Bradford Road, West Pensacola Street, Appleyard Drive, Capital Circle, downtown Tallahassee, Florida State University, Tallahassee State College, and surrounding services.

Buyers should test commute, class, work, healthcare, grocery, airport, and recreation routes during the hours that matter.

Campus proximity can be an advantage, but it also makes parking, traffic, event schedules, rental patterns, noise, and property management worth evaluating.

Visit at different times, observe on-street and driveway parking, and confirm how the exact block functions during weekdays, evenings, weekends, and major events.

Surrey Street and Revell Drive are city-maintained.

Inspect pavement, curbs or shoulders, drainage, street lighting, sidewalks or pedestrian conditions, sight distance, driveway access, refuse collection, and stormwater flow.

Public maintenance does not transfer responsibility for a private driveway, yard drainage, retaining work, or utility service lines.

Use Tallahassee-Leon County GIS to review the parcel, city jurisdiction, zoning, future land use, aerial imagery, streets, and mapped environmental information.

A current survey and title commitment remain necessary for boundaries, setbacks, easements, fences, encroachments, and improvement placement.

Mid-Century Homes, Systems And Renovation

Late-1950s construction deserves a systems-first inspection.

Begin with the roof and attic, then examine the foundation or slab. Exterior finishes and openings help reveal how the building envelope has performed. The inspection should cover electrical and plumbing systems as well as HVAC and the water heater. Insulation, ventilation, appliances, and signs of moisture or settlement complete the picture.

Older homes often combine original work with repairs and additions from several periods.

Added living space and converted carports should match the available permits. The same applies to bathrooms and structural alterations. Plans and final inspections can clarify the scope of older work, while invoices and seller disclosures provide useful context.

Confirm that the reported living area agrees with the legal and physical configuration.

Electrical review should address service capacity, panels, grounding, outlets, visible wiring, and compatibility with modern loads.

Plumbing review should identify supply and drain materials, water pressure, shutoffs, sewer connection, past leaks, and repair history.

Obtain specialist opinions when the general inspection identifies concerns.

Concrete-block homes can be durable, but exterior coating, cracks, openings, roof-to-wall connections, moisture management, and additions still matter.

Look for movement, patched areas, window and door changes, drainage toward the house, and any wood-framed sections that need separate evaluation.

Walk the yard and notice how the grade moves water away from the house. Downspouts and signs of standing water can reveal drainage needs. Tree roots and property improvements deserve attention, as do the driveway and neighboring structures.

Confirm which features sit within the boundary and whether easements or setbacks affect planned changes.

Start flood research with the FEMA Map Service Center and local GIS. Combine mapped information with site elevation, drainage observations, seller disclosures, insurance history, and professional advice. Localized drainage can matter even outside a mapped high-risk flood area.

Title, Insurance, Rental Use And Ownership Costs

Review the deed, title commitment, survey, restrictions, easements, permits, and zoning before purchase.

Confirm whether fences, parking areas, additions, sheds, decks, and utility lines comply with boundaries and recorded rights.

Resolve discrepancies before the contractual review period ends.

No uniform association obligation should be inferred from the neighborhood name. Title and recorded documents control. If a listing mentions voluntary dues, shared maintenance, or restrictions, obtain the current written source and determine exactly how it applies to the parcel.

Rental demand near major campuses can affect a property’s history and intended use.

Before planning a rental, check current zoning and occupancy limits. Leasing rules may include registration or business-tax requirements. Parking standards and existing lease terms can affect the plan. Deposits, utilities, management agreements, and tenant rights must also be understood before a change in use.

Obtain insurance quotes early. Underwriting can consider roof age and shape, electrical and plumbing systems, wind mitigation, prior claims, occupancy, replacement cost, trees, and deferred maintenance. Ask which inspections or repairs could affect eligibility and pricing.

Use the Leon County Property Appraiser for parcel, legal-description, improvement, taxable-value, exemption, and sales-history context.

Recalculate taxes for the expected ownership basis. Build the budget around the condition of the roof and major systems. Insurance and pest control add recurring costs, while trees and drainage may create property-specific work. Paint, appliances, and renovation should be treated as separate near-term choices.

Schools Serving Knollwood Estates

Knollwood Estates addresses are commonly associated with Riley Elementary, Nims Middle, and Godby High. Attendance depends on the exact address and current district boundaries.

Confirm every assignment through the Leon County Schools official school-zone lookup. Contact the district about enrollment, transportation, programs, after-school care, and choice options.

Knollwood Estates Market Snapshot

The charts and sales table use the exact Knollwood Estates location. Knollwood and Knollwood Revised on Surrey Street and Revell Drive form the practical group of comparable homes. Knollwood Drive and Wildwood Unrecorded remain outside it.

A small neighborhood may have few annual closings. Averages can move when the sold mix changes between smaller and larger plans, renovated and original homes, owner-occupied and rental histories, or different parking, addition, and system conditions.

Price per square foot cannot fully measure major-system condition or foundation quality. It also misses the value of renovations and properly permitted additions. Parking, lot utility, rental status, insurance, and concessions can further separate otherwise similar sales.

Read all three charts with the transaction table and property details.

Average Home Price

Average sale price summarizes the Knollwood Estates homes that closed in each displayed period. Condition, living area, renovation, and sale mix can shift the result.

Average Home Value

Average price per square foot helps normalize home size but cannot equalize systems, additions, permits, parking, drainage, rental history, or concessions.

Average Home Size

Average sold-home size identifies the living-area mix in each period. One larger or smaller closing can influence a limited annual sample.

Home Sales In Knollwood Estates

The sales table connects the trend lines to individual closings. Compare exact subdivision, age, area, condition, improvements, occupancy, and closing context.

Buying A Home In Knollwood Estates

Begin with identity. Match the listing, legal description, parcel, survey, title commitment, and street to Knollwood or Knollwood Revised on Surrey Street and Revell Drive. Exclude Knollwood Drive in Wildwood Unrecorded.

Coordinate inspection, survey, title, insurance, lender, permit, drainage, pest, and utility review within the contract period.

Expand the inspection when additions, enclosed carports, electrical changes, plumbing work, moisture, settlement, or rental use require specialist attention.

Compare total first-year cost rather than price alone.

Include the roof and major mechanical systems in the ownership budget. Water heating and appliance needs belong in the near-term estimate. Add insurance and taxes, then allow for pest control and tree care. Drainage, parking, finishes, and planned renovation complete the property-specific total.

Use Manausa’s home-buying resources, Home Finder, and affordability calculator.

Selling A Home In Knollwood Estates

Before marketing, organize the deed and survey with current title information. Permits and repair records make improvements easier to understand. Add warranties and insurance details when available. Tax and utility history, any lease documents, and seller disclosures complete the buyer-facing package.

Clarify which appliances, sheds, fixtures, and furnishings convey.

Begin with the most comparable Knollwood Estates sales. Living area and bedroom count establish the basic comparison. Then account for addition quality and the condition of major systems. Renovation, parking, lot position, and drainage can move value. Occupancy terms, insurance considerations, and concessions provide final context.

A Knollwood Drive sale is not a valid substitute.

Accurate presentation should connect improvements to documents.

Buyers respond better when major improvements are easy to understand. Organize records for the roof and mechanical systems first. Then present meaningful updates to windows and interior finishes. Parking or drainage work and permitted additions are stronger when supported by invoices, warranties, inspections, or final approvals.

Request a property-specific evaluation and review Manausa’s selling resources.

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Nearby Neighborhoods

• Elberta Empire
• Bradford Manor
• Westwood Condominium
• Mabry Manor
• Seminole Manor
• Villas Of Westridge
• Savannah Crossing
• University Green
• The Timbers
• Forest Heights

These west Tallahassee communities differ in property type, age, density, association structure, parking, lot size, and campus access. Use the Tallahassee communities directory for a broader comparison.

Knollwood Estates Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Knollwood Estates?

Knollwood Estates is on Surrey Street and Revell Drive near Jackson Bluff Road in west Tallahassee, ZIP code 32304.

What kinds of homes are in Knollwood Estates?

The community contains detached homes, many from the late 1950s, with single-story plans, modest lots, and concrete-block examples.

Are the neighborhood streets public?

Yes. Surrey Street and Revell Drive are city-maintained. Buyers should still inspect private driveways, yard drainage, and utility lines.

Is Knollwood Drive part of Knollwood Estates?

No. Knollwood Drive near Fred George Road belongs to Wildwood Unrecorded and is outside this market identity.

What deserves extra attention in an older home?

Start with the roof and foundation, including any sign of moisture. Major systems and insulation can have an outsized effect on ownership cost. Windows and additions deserve close review, especially when permits are unclear. Pest history, drainage, and insurance complete the evaluation.

Why can annual averages change sharply?

A limited number of sales and differences in size, renovation, system condition, additions, parking, rental history, and concessions can move an annual result.

We Are Here To Help

We help buyers monitor Knollwood Estates listings and establish that a property fits the neighborhood. Our team can organize title and survey work alongside the inspection. We also help coordinate permit and insurance questions. Financing, drainage, schools, rental plans, and utilities remain part of the complete decision.

We help sellers document improvements, prepare disclosures, and position a home against the most comparable competition.

Contact the Joe Manausa Team at Xcellence Realty.

The deed and title commitment should guide the final decision. A current survey clarifies the physical property, while restrictions and permits explain important limitations. Inspection and utility findings add practical context. School confirmation, an insurance quote, lender approval, seller disclosures, and advice from selected professionals complete the review.