Lafayette Meadows Homes For Sale & Neighborhood Guide
Lafayette Meadows is a small east Tallahassee neighborhood of custom homes on Redfield Circle and Redfield Road near Buck Lake Road. Large wooded parcels give the community a spacious, country-like character while keeping shopping, schools, parks, and employment centers within reach.
Homes are individually designed rather than built from one repeated plan. Available records show residences from the late 1980s on parcels of roughly two acres or more, though buyers should confirm the exact acreage, improvements, utilities, and road responsibilities for each property.
Lafayette Meadows Key Facts
- Homes for sale: View current Lafayette Meadows listings
- Location: East Tallahassee near Buck Lake Road and Pedrick Road
- Primary streets: Redfield Circle and Redfield Road
- Housing: Custom detached homes and occasional residential land
- Construction: Available records include homes dating to the late 1980s
- Lots: Larger parcels, with available examples near two acres and above
- Roads: Redfield Circle and Redfield Road are privately maintained
- Buyer focus: Home condition, acreage, drainage, utilities, road agreements, and insurance
- Schools: Leon County public-school assignments depend on the exact address
Community information reviewed as of August 26, 2026. Buyers should confirm current acreage, road arrangements, association terms, utilities, schools, insurance, permits, and property condition for the home or land they are considering.
Lafayette Meadows Neighborhood Summary
Lafayette Meadows occupies a quiet pocket in ZIP code 32317. Mature trees and generous spacing between homes distinguish it from newer subdivisions built on smaller lots closer to Capital Circle.
The larger parcels create room for gardens, recreation, workshops, pools, or other outdoor uses. They also bring more responsibility for trees, driveways, drainage, fencing, wells or septic systems, and accessory structures. The right property is a combination of house, usable land, and manageable upkeep.
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Lafayette Meadows is an established acreage-home community on Redfield Circle and Redfield Road. The neighborhood is unrecorded in some property descriptions, so the legal description and current title work should establish whether a particular parcel belongs to Lafayette Meadows.
Homes are detached and individually designed. Available property records include one- and two-story residences from the late 1980s with features such as garages, fireplaces, porches, decks, and varied exterior finishes. Renovation and maintenance levels differ, which makes an inspection more valuable than a broad age-based assumption.
Space is the neighborhood’s most consistent attraction. Larger lots can provide privacy and flexibility, but usable acreage matters more than the number alone. Trees, slopes, wetlands, drainage, easements, and the position of the home all affect how the land functions.
East Tallahassee Location
Lafayette Meadows sits near Buck Lake Road and Pedrick Road east of central Tallahassee. Buck Lake Road connects toward Mahan Drive, Capital Circle Northeast, Interstate 10, shopping, medical offices, and employment centers.
J.R. Alford Greenway is a notable nearby outdoor destination with multi-use trails and open space. Its Pedrick Road access makes it convenient for hiking, biking, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, and dog walking. Park hours and trail conditions should be checked before a visit.
Buyers should test their normal commute during school and afternoon traffic. The quieter neighborhood setting does not eliminate delays on the larger east-side routes.
Private Roads And Everyday Access
Redfield Circle and Redfield Road are private roads. Buyers should understand who maintains the pavement, shoulders, drainage crossings, and entrance areas. Current agreements can explain how repairs are approved and funded.
The road surface deserves an in-person look after rain. Standing water, soft shoulders, blocked culverts, or erosion can reveal maintenance needs that are easy to miss on a dry day. Lenders and insurers may also request proof of legal access or a written maintenance arrangement.
Long driveways and large parcels can affect deliveries, emergency access, waste collection, and the cost of tree or construction work. These practical details are part of the ownership experience.
Lafayette Meadows Homes And Acreage
Custom homes from this era can vary in layout, structure, and later improvements. A professional inspection should cover the roof, foundation, electrical and plumbing systems, HVAC, windows, moisture, pests, fireplaces, and exterior condition.
Permits and property records can clarify additions, enclosed porches, decks, pools, workshops, and converted areas. Buyers should compare the current home with the survey and available building history.
Walking the lot with a survey helps explain boundaries, easements, fences, driveways, wells, septic components, drainage paths, and neighboring improvements. A tree professional may be useful when mature trees overhang the home or show signs of decline.
Water and wastewater service should be confirmed for the exact parcel. If the property uses a well or septic system, inspections should match the equipment and intended household use. Internet availability can also vary by address.
Manausa’s home-inspection guide can help buyers prepare.
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Association, Insurance And Ownership Costs
Older property information may mention an association or road fee, but buyers should rely on current documents. Governing records can address dues, road maintenance, restrictions, assessments, and any shared responsibilities.
Insurance pricing may reflect the roof, electrical and plumbing systems, trees, accessory buildings, pool, private-road access, and water or wastewater setup. Obtaining a quote early makes the monthly budget more realistic.
Large-lot ownership can include expenses that are uncommon in a conventional subdivision. Tree work, driveway repair, fencing, mowing, drainage, septic service, well equipment, and outbuilding maintenance should be considered alongside taxes and insurance.
The Leon County Property Appraiser and Tallahassee-Leon County GIS provide useful parcel, building, tax, zoning, and map context.
Schools Serving Lafayette Meadows
Recent property information has referenced Buck Lake Elementary, Swift Creek Middle, and Lincoln High. Attendance boundaries can change, and proximity does not guarantee assignment.
Use the Leon County Schools zone lookup for the exact address and current school year. Transportation and program eligibility should be confirmed separately.
Lafayette Meadows Market Snapshot
Turnover can be limited in Lafayette Meadows, so one sale may move an annual average sharply. Home size, condition, acreage, land usability, pools, outbuildings, utilities, and seller concessions all influence the result.
Use the charts for a broad historical view and the table for individual closing details. Price per square foot does not fully capture extra land, private-road responsibilities, septic or well condition, or the value of outdoor improvements.
Average Home Price
This chart shows the average Lafayette Meadows closing price recorded in each period.
Average Home Price
Average Home Value
Average price per square foot offers another way to compare homes of different sizes, but land and improvements still require separate judgment.
Average Home Value
Average Home Size
This chart tracks the average reported living area of Lafayette Meadows homes sold in each period.
Average Home Size
Home Sales In Lafayette Meadows
The sales table provides closing price, size, year built, and timing for individual transactions.
Home Sales in Lafayette Meadows
| Address | Price | Price / SQF | Closing Date | Year Built | SQF | Sale Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6025 Redfield Cir | $571,000 | $237 | 2024-02-26 | 1994 | 2,407 | Resale |
| 6025 Redfield Cir | $335,000 | $139 | 2021-06-30 | 1994 | 2,407 | Resale |
| 1239 Redfield Rd | $419,900 | $166 | 2019-07-30 | 1995 | 2,527 | Resale |
| 1256 Redfield Rd | $375,000 | $138 | 2019-06-28 | 1993 | 2,721 | Resale |
| 1242 Redfield Rd | $335,000 | $124 | 2019-04-18 | 1994 | 2,696 | Resale |
| 6093 Redfield Cir | $312,500 | $129 | 2018-11-27 | 1995 | 2,430 | Resale |
| 6112 Buck Lake Rd | $305,500 | $134 | 2014-12-31 | 1987 | 2,280 | Resale |
| 6025 Redfield Cir | $235,000 | $98 | 2013-10-31 | 1994 | 2,407 | Resale |
| 1264 Redfield Rd | $201,700 | $97 | 2011-07-22 | 1987 | 2,086 | Resale |
| 6112 Buck Lake Rd | $195,000 | $86 | 2010-10-08 | 1987 | 2,280 | Resale |
| 1203 Redfield Rd | $175,000 | $130 | 2010-08-30 | 2010 | 1,342 | Resale |
| 1231 Redfield Rd | $470,000 | $112 | 2010-03-26 | 1987 | 4,184 | Resale |
| 6049 Redfield Cir | $243,000 | $145 | 2008-08-29 | 1985 | 1,673 | Resale |
| 1239 Redfield Rd | $375,000 | $148 | 2007-09-14 | 1995 | 2,527 | Resale |
| 1288 Redfield Rd | $575,000 | $146 | 2006-10-13 | 2006 | 3,937 | New |
| 1264 Redfield Rd | $282,500 | $135 | 2005-08-31 | 1987 | 2,086 | Resale |
| 6101 Redfield Cir | $266,000 | $97 | 2004-04-15 | 1989 | 2,735 | Resale |
| 6004 Buck Lake Rd | $218,000 | $90 | 2003-04-22 | 1988 | 2,432 | Resale |
| 1215 Redfield Rd | $257,000 | $102 | 2003-04-01 | 1990 | 2,512 | Resale |
| 6049 Redfield Cir | $138,900 | $83 | 2003-01-24 | 1985 | 1,673 | Resale |
| 1264 Redfield Rd | $164,900 | $79 | 2002-04-26 | 1987 | 2,086 | Resale |
| 1202 Redfield Rd | $210,000 | $71 | 2002-02-12 | 1989 | 2,942 | Resale |
| 1239 Redfield Rd | $240,000 | $95 | 2001-08-24 | 1995 | 2,527 | Resale |
| 6025 Redfield Cir | $190,000 | $79 | 1999-06-01 | 1994 | 2,407 | Resale |
| 1257 Redfield Rd | $115,000 | $61 | 1998-10-01 | 1987 | 1,882 | Resale |
| 6004 Buck Lake Rd | $155,000 | $64 | 1998-03-01 | 1988 | 2,432 | Resale |
| 1239 Redfield Rd | $225,500 | $89 | 1997-11-01 | 1995 | 2,527 | Resale |
| 6049 Redfield Cir | $94,000 | $56 | 1995-07-01 | 1985 | 1,673 | Resale |
| 6050 Redfield Cir | $109,000 | $49 | 1995-07-01 | 1989 | 2,226 | Resale |
| 1202 Redfield Rd | $190,000 | $65 | 1995-04-01 | 1989 | 2,942 | Resale |
| 6050 Redfield Cir | $99,600 | $45 | 1995-02-01 | 1989 | 2,226 | Resale |
| 6058 Redfield Cir | $110,000 | $57 | 1994-12-01 | 1987 | 1,940 | Resale |
| 1239 Redfield Rd | $40,500 | $16 | 1994-06-01 | 1995 | 2,527 | New |
| 6033 Redfield Cir | $111,000 | $54 | 1994-01-01 | 1987 | 2,072 | Resale |
| 1251 Redfield Rd | $144,000 | $45 | 1992-12-01 | 1987 | 3,178 | Resale |
| 1257 Redfield Rd | $98,500 | $52 | 1992-12-01 | 1987 | 1,882 | Resale |
| 6058 Redfield Cir | $98,500 | $51 | 1992-11-01 | 1987 | 1,940 | Resale |
| 6004 Buck Lake Rd | $115,000 | $47 | 1991-01-01 | 1988 | 2,432 | Resale |
| 1257 Redfield Rd | $113,000 | $60 | 1991-01-01 | 1987 | 1,882 | Resale |
A current valuation should account for system ages, renovation quality, parcel characteristics, road position, insurance, and competing listings.
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Buying A Home In Lafayette Meadows
Start with the relationship between the house and land. A beautiful home may not fit the buyer’s plans if the usable acreage, drainage, road arrangement, or outbuilding rules do not work.
During the contract period, review the inspection, survey, title commitment, road documents, insurance quote, permits, utility setup, and any association records. Well and septic inspections should be included when those systems serve the property.
Buyers planning a pool, workshop, addition, garden, or other acreage use should check zoning, setbacks, easements, utility capacity, and neighborhood restrictions before relying on the idea.
Use Manausa’s home-buying resources, Home Finder, and affordability calculator to organize the search.
Selling A Home In Lafayette Meadows
Sellers can reduce uncertainty by gathering the survey, road and association documents, permits, repair invoices, utility information, septic or well records, and details about improvements before listing.
Pricing should begin with the closest Lafayette Meadows sales, then account for home size, condition, acreage, land usability, pool or outbuildings, renovation, and road position. Nearby small-lot sales may require substantial adjustment.
Marketing should explain both the home and the outdoor lifestyle. Accurate room measurements, aerial context, and clear photographs of the driveway, yard, trees, and improvements help buyers understand what makes the property different.
Request a property-specific evaluation and explore Manausa’s selling resources.
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Lafayette Meadows Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lafayette Meadows?
Lafayette Meadows is near Buck Lake Road and Pedrick Road in east Tallahassee’s 32317 ZIP code.
What kinds of homes are in Lafayette Meadows?
The neighborhood has custom detached homes on large parcels, along with occasional residential land.
Are the roads public?
Redfield Circle and Redfield Road are private. Buyers should review current access and maintenance arrangements for the property.
How large are the lots?
Available records include parcels near two acres and larger, but buyers should confirm the exact survey and usable land for each property.
Which schools serve Lafayette Meadows?
Assignments depend on the exact address and current school year. Confirm them through Leon County Schools.
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