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Lake Bess · Northeast Tallahassee

Lake Bess Homes for Sale

Last updated: November 8, 2026

Lake Bess is a neighborhood of 16 single-family homes in Northeast Tallahassee. Homes here were built from 1979 through 2016.

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Lake Bess Key Facts

  • Location: Northeast Tallahassee
  • ZIP Code: 32309
  • Homes: 16 single-family homes
  • Construction Era: From 1979 through 2016; median year built 1988
  • Median home size: 2,206 square feet
  • Most common layout: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
  • Owner-Occupied: 81% owner occupied
  • Elementary school: DeSoto Trail Elementary, 1.5 miles, Florida DOE school grade A (2026), (850) 488-4511
  • Middle school: Montford Middle, 4.2 miles, Florida DOE school grade A (2026), (850) 412-8900
  • High school: Chiles High, 2.6 miles, Florida DOE school grade A (2026), (850) 488-1756
  • Median lot size: 0.91 acres

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Lake Bess Homes: 16 Single-Family Homes

All 16 homes in Lake Bess are single-family homes, built from 1979 through 2016.

The median home size in Lake Bess is 2,206 square feet of heated and cooled space. The most common layout here is three bedrooms and two bathrooms.

In Lake Bess, 38% of owners have held their home for ten years or more.

Lake Bess is mostly owner occupied, with owners living in 81% of the homes.

Lake Bess is in ZIP code 32309. The homes here line Moody Trail, Las Brisas, Lake Charles Drive, and Tortoise Crossing.

Drive Times From Lake Bess

Downtown & campus
I-10, Exit 203
about 11 minutes
4.8 miles
Florida Capitol
about 22 minutes
9.7 miles
Florida State University
about 23 minutes
10.1 miles
Florida A&M University
about 26 minutes
11.1 miles
Bobby Bowden-Tallahassee International Airport
about 29 minutes
18.1 miles
Hospitals
The coast
Hospitals
HCA Florida Capital Hospital
about 14 minutes
6.1 miles
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
about 19 minutes
9.2 miles
The coast
Shields Marina, St. Marks
about 51 minutes
31.8 miles
Carrabelle Marina
about 1 hour 30 minutes
64.1 miles
St. George Island
about 1 hour 55 minutes
109.3 miles

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Association and Dues

Lake Bess has its own homeowners association. Dues can change from time to time, so confirm the current amount with your Joe Manausa Team member before you make an offer.

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Lake Bess Home Prices and Sales

1Sales closed, past 12 months
16Lake Bess homes

Sales records for Lake Bess begin in 1992 and run through November 8, 2026. The figures below leave out family transfers, bank sales, and short sales.

How Much Do Lake Bess Homes Sell For?

Median price of the homes sold each year in Lake Bess, 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
YearLake Bess existing homesLake Bess new constructionLeon County existing homesLeon County new constructionLake Bess sales (existing / new)
2026$719,000$305,000$436,9001 / 0
2025$289,600$419,9000 / 0
2024$288,500$416,1500 / 0
2023$270,000$410,7000 / 0
2022$245,000$415,7500 / 0
2021$331,250$225,000$325,0002 / 0
2020$270,000$215,000$302,1501 / 0
2019$338,300$195,000$279,9003 / 0
2018$188,000$310,5000 / 0
2017$185,000$285,4000 / 0
2016$178,400$289,0000 / 0
2015$300,000$178,000$269,8501 / 0
2014$200,000$176,000$276,1001 / 0
2013$175,000$282,9000 / 0
2012$169,000$270,9000 / 0
2011$167,800$244,6500 / 0
2010$170,000$192,0000 / 0
2009$168,000$184,5000 / 0
2008$177,500$202,2500 / 0
2007$179,600$193,5000 / 0
2006$176,500$183,5000 / 0
2005$305,000$166,0501 / 0
2004$149,0000 / 0
2003$134,9000 / 0
2002$122,0000 / 0
2001$300,000$115,0001 / 0
2000$105,0000 / 0
1999$85,000$102,0001 / 0
1998$99,0000 / 0
1997$90,0000 / 0
1996$90,0000 / 0
1995$85,0000 / 0
1994$79,0000 / 0
1993$77,5000 / 0
1992$124,000$73,3001 / 0
1991$68,5000 / 0
1990$68,0000 / 0
1989$75,000$63,0001 / 0

How Much Are Lake Bess Homes Worth?

Median home value, in price per square foot, each year in Lake Bess, 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 Lake Bess 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
YearLake Bess existing homesLake Bess new constructionLeon County existing homesLeon County new constructionLake Bess sales (existing / new)
2026$194$199$2361 / 0
2025$194$2440 / 0
2024$193$2390 / 0
2023$186$2310 / 0
2022$170$2080 / 0
2021$164$152$1832 / 0
2020$137$1731 / 0
2019$166$126$1723 / 0
2018$123$1710 / 0
2017$117$1640 / 0
2016$113$1550 / 0
2015$131$110$1521 / 0
2014$85$107$1471 / 0
2013$105$1440 / 0
2012$100$1370 / 0
2011$102$1300 / 0
2010$109$1220 / 0
2009$113$1270 / 0
2008$122$1310 / 0
2007$129$1380 / 0
2006$130$1360 / 0
20051 / 0
20040 / 0
20030 / 0
20020 / 0
20011 / 0
20000 / 0
19991 / 0
19980 / 0
19970 / 0
19960 / 0
19950 / 0
19940 / 0
19930 / 0
19921 / 0
19910 / 0
19900 / 0
19891 / 0

How Big Are the Homes That Sell in Lake Bess?

Median home size, in square feet, each year in Lake Bess, 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
YearLake Bess existing homesLake Bess new constructionLeon County existing homesLeon County new constructionLake Bess sales (existing / new)
20263,7011,5661,8731 / 0
20251,5441,7470 / 0
20241,5221,7860 / 0
20231,4881,7910 / 0
20221,4761,9350 / 0
20211,9901,5021,8072 / 0
20201,5811,7571 / 0
20192,1481,5691,6703 / 0
20181,5501,7910 / 0
20171,5941,7440 / 0
20161,6261,8030 / 0
20152,2881,6821,7641 / 0
20142,3461,6961,8761 / 0
20131,7002,0100 / 0
20121,7291,9870 / 0
20111,7031,7830 / 0
20101,6441,5730 / 0
20091,5371,4870 / 0
20081,5041,5700 / 0
20071,4651,5350 / 0
20061,4691,4700 / 0
20051 / 0
20040 / 0
20030 / 0
20020 / 0
20011 / 0
20000 / 0
19991 / 0
19980 / 0
19970 / 0
19960 / 0
19950 / 0
19940 / 0
19930 / 0
19921 / 0
19910 / 0
19900 / 0
19891 / 0

Lake Bess Recent Sales

Recent Lake Bess home sales
AddressPricePrice / sq ftClosing dateYear builtSq ftSale type
$719,000$1942026-02-1320093,701Existing
$415,000$1932021-09-0320002,153Existing
$247,500$1362021-07-0219871,826Existing
$270,0002020-03-311999Existing
$200,0002019-09-301999Existing
$369,000$1842019-08-3019992,007Existing
$338,300$1482019-01-1820002,288Existing
$300,000$1312015-01-1520002,288Existing
$200,000$852014-06-1219792,346Existing
$305,0002005-12-191988Existing
$300,0002001-05-301986Existing
$85,0001999-03-011988Existing
$124,0001992-09-011987Existing
$75,0001989-01-011988Existing
Showing 14 of 14 sales

Sources: the Leon County Property Appraiser and the MLS.

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Schools

Schools Serving Lake Bess

2026–27 attendance zones

Assigned Public Schools

All homes in Lake Bess are zoned for three A-rated schools, DeSoto Trail Elementary School, Montford Middle School, and Chiles High School.

DeSoto Trail Elementary School is 1.5 miles from Lake Bess and has a Florida DOE school grade of A (2026). Its phone number is (850) 488-4511.

Montford Middle School is 4.2 miles away and has a Florida DOE school grade of A (2026). Its phone number is (850) 412-8900.

Chiles High School is 2.6 miles away and has a Florida DOE school grade of A (2026). Its phone number is (850) 488-1756.

DeSoto Trail Elementary SchoolFlorida DOE school grade: A (2026)All 16 homes in Lake Bess
Montford Middle SchoolFlorida DOE school grade: A (2026)All 16 homes in Lake Bess
Chiles High SchoolFlorida DOE school grade: A (2026)All 16 homes in Lake Bess

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.

Other Schools Nearby

Charter Schools

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

SchoolDriving DistancePhoneFlorida DOE school grade
Tallahassee Classical SchoolPK–1214.5 miles(850) 296-1970B (2026)
Florida State University SchoolsK–1214.4 miles(850) 245-3700A (2026)
School of Arts and Sciences on ThomasvilleK–85.8 miles(850) 386-6566A (2026)
School of Arts and Sciences at the CentreK–88.9 miles(850) 999-8267B (2026)
Tallahassee School of Math and ScienceK–89.7 miles(850) 681-7827B (2026)

Private Schools

The state does not grade these schools. They are listed nearest to Lake Bess first.

SchoolDriving DistancePhone
Community Christian SchoolPK–121.5 miles(850) 893-6628
Rose AcademyK–125.3 miles(850) 893-8743
Holy Comforter Episcopal SchoolPK–86.1 miles(850) 383-1007
Maclay SchoolPK–126.2 miles(850) 893-2138
IMPACT AcademyK–126.3 miles(850) 325-6301
North Florida Christian SchoolPK–127.1 miles(850) 386-6327
Christ Classical AcademyPK–127.3 miles(850) 656-2373
Avant School of Excellence TallahasseeK–128.1 miles(850) 640-5254
Community Leadership AcademyPK–128.1 miles(850) 597-9124
Betton Hills Preparatory SchoolPK–28.4 miles(850) 422-2464
Capital PreparatoryK–128.9 miles(850) 402-9711
Trinity Catholic SchoolPK–89.1 miles(850) 222-0444
Tallahassee Adventist Christian AcademyPK–89.3 miles(850) 597-7825
Brownsville Preparatory InstitutePK–39.5 miles(850) 412-9390
The Bethel Christian AcademyPK–89.7 miles(850) 521-7273
Unity Child Care DevelopmentPK–59.8 miles(850) 629-4959
Franklin AcademyK–1210.4 miles(850) 322-2860
Cornerstone Learning CommunityPK–811.5 miles(850) 386-5550
Miracles In Me AcademyPK–812.7 miles(850) 385-3080
St. John Paul II Catholic High School9–1214.4 miles(850) 201-5744
The Magnolia SchoolK–814.5 miles(850) 385-3834
Tree of Life TallahasseeK–1214.8 miles(850) 597-7312

Buying in Lake Bess

Buying a Home in Lake Bess

Fewer than one home a year comes up for sale in Lake Bess, and only seven have sold in the past ten years, 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.

Plan Your Lake Bess Search

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Selling in Lake Bess

Selling a Home in Lake Bess

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 Lake Bess.

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.

To learn what your Lake Bess home is worth today, request a home evaluation.

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Lake Bess questions

Lake Bess Frequently Asked Questions

Are new homes still being built in Lake Bess?

Not right now. The newest home in Lake Bess was built in 2016, and two lots are still vacant, so new homes could still go up.

What homes have recently sold in Lake Bess?

The most recent sale in Lake Bess was 3621 Moody Trl, which sold for $719,000 on February 13, 2026. Before that, 3662 Moody Trl sold for $415,000 on September 3, 2021, and 3642 Moody Trl sold for $247,500 on July 2, 2021. See all 14 recent sales in the table above.

What types of homes are in Lake Bess?

All 16 homes in Lake Bess are single-family homes. The median home size is 2,206 square feet of heated and cooled space, and the most common layout is three bedrooms and two bathrooms.

Which public schools serve the Lake Bess neighborhood?

DeSoto Trail Elementary School, Montford Middle School, and Chiles 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 Lake Bess in a flood zone?

Yes, most are. In Lake Bess, 15 of the 16 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 Lake Bess?

Homes in Lake Bess were built from 1979 through 2016. The median year built is 1988, so half the homes are older than 38 years and half are newer.

Do homes in Lake Bess have pools?

Yes. In Lake Bess, 6.3% of the homes have a pool.

How should a home in Lake Bess be valued?

A home in Lake Bess 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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