Lakewood Estates Homes For Sale & Neighborhood Guide
Lakewood Estates is an established northwest Tallahassee neighborhood near Tower Road and Capital Circle Northwest. Its detached homes occupy quiet residential streets near Tower Road Park, shopping, schools, employment centers, and the regional routes that connect northwest Leon County with the rest of Tallahassee.
Most Lakewood Estates homes were built from about 1980 through the mid-1980s. One-story designs and compact floor plans are common, while living area, bedroom count, parking, renovations, fencing, porch space, drainage, and major systems vary. Buyers often consider Lakewood Estates for its attainable detached-home options and convenient northwest location.
Lakewood Estates Key Facts
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- Location: Northwest Tallahassee near Tower Road and Capital Circle Northwest
- ZIP code: 32303
- Housing: Detached single-family homes, with one-story designs common
- Development era: Primarily the early through mid-1980s
- Neighborhood identity: Separate from Lakewood, Lake View, and Lakewood Village
- Roads: Public roads maintained by Leon County
- Utilities: Septic systems are common; utility arrangements should be checked for the individual home
- Schools: Springwood Elementary School, Griffin Middle School, and Amos P. Godby High School
Neighborhood information was reviewed as of August 24, 2026; listing and sales data update automatically.
Lakewood Estates Neighborhood Summary
Lakewood Estates offers a practical residential setting with quick access to northwest Tallahassee services and recreation. It is a distinct neighborhood, not a general label for Lakewood, Lake View, Lakewood Village, Autumn Woods, or Sterling Woods. Its own listing filter and sales history provide the best starting point for evaluating the market.
Homes in the neighborhood are similar in era but not identical in condition. Roofs, HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical components, windows, septic systems, drainage, additions, and interior updates can differ substantially. A well-maintained or renovated property may compete very differently from a similar-size home with major work ahead.
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About Lakewood Estates
Lakewood Estates is a compact northwest Tallahassee neighborhood with detached homes along Bombadil Drive and several connected residential streets and cul-de-sacs. Its location near Tower Road and Capital Circle Northwest provides access to shopping, schools, parks, workplaces, and major travel routes.
The neighborhood has its own identity and sales history. Lakewood Estates is separate from Lakewood, Lake View, Lakewood Village, Autumn Woods, and Sterling Woods. Nearby communities may share a road connection, construction era, or buyer pool, but they should not be combined automatically when searching for homes or selecting comparable sales.
Most houses date to the early and mid-1980s. One-story layouts are common, and many homes offer two or three bedrooms in efficient floor plans. Decades of individual ownership have produced different levels of renovation, maintenance, additions, outdoor improvements, and system replacement.
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Location, Access And Tower Road Park
Bombadil Drive connects Lakewood Estates with Tower Road, while Capital Circle Northwest and North Monroe Street provide broader access across Tallahassee. Residents can reach schools, grocery stores, restaurants, offices, industrial employment areas, parks, and Lake Jackson destinations without starting every trip far outside the urban service area.
Tower Road Park is nearby and includes a multipurpose field, picnic area, playground, restroom, and water fountain. It gives neighborhood residents a convenient public recreation option without a private subdivision amenity fee.
Lakewood Estates is close to a mix of residential, commercial, utility, conservation, and employment uses found along the Tower Road and Capital Circle corridor. Buyers should visit at different times of day and consider the routes, traffic, noise, drainage, and surrounding uses that matter to their daily routines.
Homes, Lots And Neighborhood Character
Lakewood Estates consists primarily of detached one-story homes built during the early and mid-1980s. Compact layouts are common, but the neighborhood includes meaningful differences in living area, bedroom count, parking, porches, fences, yards, additions, and interior updates.
There is no single Lakewood Estates house model. A smaller renovated home may compete strongly when its layout, systems, and condition fit current buyer expectations. A larger property is not automatically the better value if it needs roofing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, drainage, septic, or structural work.
Buyers should evaluate the roof, HVAC, water heater, windows, electrical panel and wiring, plumbing supply and drains, foundation, insulation, moisture control, drainage, wood-destroying organisms, appliances, and permits. Converted garages, additions, enclosed porches, and finished rooms should match the advertised living area and permit history.
Renovations should be judged by workmanship, permit compliance, insurance acceptance, and the remaining life of systems that were not replaced. Manausa’s discussion of how to buy and renovate a Tallahassee house provides useful budgeting principles for buyers considering improvement work.
Outdoor utility matters as much as interior appearance. Buyers should consider parking, driveway slope, fenced space, storage, shade, porch areas, and how water moves across the lot. A clean interior renovation does not compensate for unresolved drainage, failing exterior components, or an improvement that conflicts with a septic drain field.
County Roads, Septic Systems And Ownership Costs
Lakewood Estates streets are public County roads maintained by Leon County. The neighborhood does not rely on a private subdivision road system. Individual owners remain responsible for their homes, lots, driveways, landscaping, fences, drainage improvements, septic systems, and other private property features.
Septic systems are common in Lakewood Estates. Buyers should identify the tank and drain-field location, review permits and service history, understand system age and capacity, and confirm that planned additions, pools, sheds, or driveways will not conflict with the system or repair area.
Drainage is an individual property consideration. Grading, gutters, ditches, culverts, standing-water history, flood maps, tree cover, and neighboring runoff can affect how a lot performs. A current survey, inspection after rainfall when practical, permit review, and insurance evaluation provide a clearer picture than the neighborhood name alone.
Lakewood Estates is not organized around a private amenity package or a dues-funded recreation complex. Property-specific covenants, easements, permits, and recorded restrictions can still apply, so the deed, title commitment, survey, and current recorded instruments remain part of a complete purchase review.
Schools Serving Lakewood Estates
Lakewood Estates is served by these Leon County public schools:
School assignments can change and vary by address, so confirm the exact home and current school year through the Leon County Schools official school-zone lookup.
Lakewood Estates Market Snapshot
The Lakewood Estates charts and sales table show the neighborhood’s closed-sale history. Use price, value, size, and transaction data together because the annual sales pool can be small and the condition of individual homes varies. Manausa’s explanation of housing-market equilibrium provides broader supply-and-demand context.
Financing conditions also affect demand for attainable detached homes. Manausa’s review of the mortgage market’s role in housing explains why rates, qualification, and payment changes influence buyer activity even when the homes themselves have not changed.
Average Home Price
Average Home Price
Average home price tracks the Lakewood Estates properties that closed during each displayed period. A year with more renovated or larger homes can produce a higher average than one dominated by smaller homes or houses needing substantial updates.
Average Home Value
Average Home Value
Average price per square foot helps compare homes of different sizes, but it does not equalize condition, system ages, layout, parking, lot utility, drainage, septic history, permits, concessions, or insurability. Use this chart for context, then compare the closest competing properties.
Average Home Size
Average Home Size
Average home size shows the reported living area of properties sold in each period. Movement in this line helps explain changes in average price. When only a few homes close, one unusually large or small property can materially affect both averages.
Home Sales In Lakewood Estates
Home Sales in Lakewood Estates
| Address | Price | Price / SQF | Closing Date | Year Built | SQF | Sale Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5817 Jodphur Ct | $190,000 | $208 | 2026-08-31 | 1982 | 912 | Resale |
| 6426 Bombadil Dr | $176,000 | $193 | 2026-03-30 | 1983 | 912 | Resale |
| 5701 Jodphur Ct | $276,000 | $295 | 2026-02-09 | 1982 | 936 | Resale |
| 5798 Japonica Ct | $195,000 | $189 | 2026-01-29 | 1988 | 1,032 | Resale |
| 5515 Split Oak Ct | $258,000 | $195 | 2025-09-22 | 1980 | 1,326 | Resale |
| 5715 Bombadil Ct | $170,000 | $179 | 2025-09-05 | 1983 | 949 | Resale |
| 6454 Bombadil Dr | $170,000 | $186 | 2025-05-16 | 1983 | 916 | Resale |
| 6271 Bombadil Dr | $240,000 | $194 | 2025-01-15 | 1983 | 1,240 | Resale |
| 5700 Japonica Ct | $225,000 | $181 | 2024-12-06 | 1987 | 1,244 | Resale |
| 5878 Cypress Cir | $200,000 | $151 | 2024-10-11 | 1980 | 1,321 | Resale |
| 5798 Jodphur Ct | $184,000 | $197 | 2024-03-29 | 1982 | 936 | Resale |
| 6229 Bombadil Dr | $152,400 | $187 | 2024-01-12 | 1983 | 816 | Resale |
| 6411 Bombadil Dr | $275,000 | $221 | 2023-11-28 | 1983 | 1,244 | Resale |
| 5789 Jodphur Ct | $245,000 | $165 | 2023-08-28 | 1982 | 1,485 | Resale |
| 5520 Split Oak Ct | $165,000 | $206 | 2023-07-09 | 1982 | 800 | Resale |
| 5757 Jodphur Ct | $170,000 | $159 | 2023-06-16 | 1983 | 1,068 | Resale |
| 5515 Split Oak Ct | $265,000 | $200 | 2023-05-30 | 1980 | 1,326 | Resale |
| 6330 Bombadil Dr | $227,000 | $185 | 2023-05-25 | 1982 | 1,224 | Resale |
| 5700 Japonica Ct | $186,500 | $150 | 2023-03-24 | 1987 | 1,244 | Resale |
| 5508 Split Oak Ct | $160,000 | $174 | 2023-03-06 | 1982 | 918 | Resale |
| 5817 Eunice Ct | $225,000 | $173 | 2022-11-29 | 1981 | 1,299 | Resale |
| 6257 Bombadil Dr | $172,000 | $189 | 2022-10-03 | 1983 | 912 | Resale |
| 5800 Jodphur Ct | $238,000 | $189 | 2022-08-12 | 1982 | 1,260 | Resale |
| 5756 Eunice Ct | $175,000 | $134 | 2022-07-01 | 1981 | 1,302 | Resale |
| 5556 Split Oak Ct | $196,500 | $194 | 2022-06-01 | 1980 | 1,014 | Resale |
| 6312 Bombadil Dr | $227,000 | $197 | 2022-04-22 | 1983 | 1,152 | Resale |
| 6355 Bombadil Dr | $165,500 | $188 | 2022-04-22 | 1982 | 878 | Resale |
| 5729 Eunice Ct | $220,500 | $178 | 2022-03-28 | 1981 | 1,240 | Resale |
| 5795 Bombadil Ct | $155,000 | $161 | 2022-03-25 | 1984 | 960 | Resale |
| 5789 Jodphur Ct | $150,000 | $101 | 2022-03-24 | 1982 | 1,485 | Resale |
| 5798 Jodphur Ct | $155,000 | $166 | 2022-03-02 | 1982 | 936 | Resale |
| 5812 Bombadil Ct | $150,000 | $156 | 2022-02-09 | 1985 | 960 | Resale |
| 5913 Split Oak Ln | $130,000 | $145 | 2021-12-30 | 1983 | 894 | Resale |
| 5700 Eunice Ct | $197,000 | $190 | 2021-11-30 | 1981 | 1,037 | Resale |
| 5800 Jodphur Ct | $190,000 | $151 | 2021-10-08 | 1982 | 1,260 | Resale |
| 6312 Bombadil Dr | $64,600 | $56 | 2021-10-06 | 1983 | 1,152 | Resale |
| 5897 Cypress Cir | $175,000 | $171 | 2021-10-01 | 1980 | 1,026 | Resale |
| 5729 Eunice Ct | $136,500 | $110 | 2021-09-08 | 1981 | 1,240 | Resale |
| 5742 Bombadil Ct | $110,000 | $121 | 2021-08-13 | 1983 | 908 | Resale |
| 6496 Bombadil Dr | $186,000 | $155 | 2021-06-14 | 1984 | 1,200 | Resale |
| 6355 Bombadil Dr | $109,000 | $124 | 2021-05-25 | 1982 | 878 | Resale |
| 5728 Jodphur Ct | $151,400 | $165 | 2021-05-19 | 1983 | 918 | Resale |
| 5728 Bombadil Ct | $169,900 | $186 | 2021-05-14 | 1983 | 912 | Resale |
| 5810 Bombadil Ct | $125,000 | $112 | 2021-05-03 | 1985 | 1,118 | Resale |
| 5714 Jodphur Ct | $120,000 | $134 | 2021-04-29 | 1983 | 896 | Resale |
| 5873 Cypress Cir | $170,000 | $158 | 2021-03-31 | 1980 | 1,074 | Resale |
| 5532 Split Oak Ct | $137,500 | $139 | 2020-12-22 | 1980 | 992 | Resale |
| 5897 Split Oak Ln | $145,000 | $135 | 2020-12-04 | 1980 | 1,074 | Resale |
| 5803 Jodphur Ct | $157,200 | $172 | 2020-11-25 | 1982 | 912 | Resale |
| 5743 Japonica Ct | $99,900 | $122 | 2020-11-12 | 1982 | 816 | Resale |
| 6215 Bombadil Dr | $152,000 | $123 | 2020-09-25 | 1983 | 1,232 | Resale |
| 6313 Bombadil Dr | $159,900 | $131 | 2020-08-21 | 1981 | 1,224 | Resale |
| 6271 Bombadil Dr | $152,500 | $123 | 2020-07-22 | 1983 | 1,240 | Resale |
| 5715 Bombadil Ct | $106,500 | $112 | 2020-01-06 | 1983 | 949 | Resale |
| 5882 Cypress Cir | $123,900 | $137 | 2020-01-05 | 1974 | 904 | Resale |
| 5890 Cypress Cir | $97,000 | $121 | 2019-04-15 | 1982 | 800 | Resale |
| 5810 Bombadil Ct | $110,000 | $98 | 2019-03-01 | 1985 | 1,118 | Resale |
| 5817 Jodphur Ct | $136,000 | $149 | 2018-12-07 | 1982 | 912 | Resale |
| 5811 Bombadil Ct | $110,000 | $117 | 2018-10-29 | 1985 | 944 | Resale |
| 5827 Bombadil Ct | $95,000 | $112 | 2018-10-17 | 1986 | 848 | Resale |
| 5881 Cypress Cir | $126,000 | $116 | 2018-10-16 | 1980 | 1,090 | Resale |
| 5812 Bombadil Ct | $86,000 | $90 | 2018-09-07 | 1985 | 960 | Resale |
| 5757 Jodphur Ct | $103,000 | $96 | 2018-07-13 | 1983 | 1,068 | Resale |
| 5700 Japonica Ct | $126,000 | $101 | 2018-02-14 | 1987 | 1,244 | Resale |
| 5508 Split Oak Ct | $77,500 | $84 | 2017-10-24 | 1982 | 918 | Resale |
| 6397 Bombadil Dr | $89,900 | $78 | 2017-08-24 | 1983 | 1,152 | Resale |
| 5520 Split Oak Ct | $73,000 | $91 | 2017-07-12 | 1982 | 800 | Resale |
| 5743 Japonica Ct | $66,000 | $81 | 2017-06-16 | 1982 | 816 | Resale |
| 5714 Bombadil Ct | $72,000 | $85 | 2017-05-19 | 1983 | 848 | Resale |
| 5728 Japonica Ct | $78,000 | $78 | 2017-04-25 | 1984 | 1,005 | Resale |
| 5729 Bombadil Ct | $71,000 | $84 | 2017-04-25 | 1984 | 848 | Resale |
| 5756 Eunice Ct | $99,000 | $76 | 2017-03-23 | 1981 | 1,302 | Resale |
| 5742 Eunice Ct | $110,000 | $88 | 2017-03-10 | 1981 | 1,246 | Resale |
| 5812 Bombadil Ct | $73,500 | $77 | 2016-11-01 | 1985 | 960 | Resale |
| 5775 Jodphur Ct | $73,000 | $77 | 2016-10-20 | 1983 | 944 | Resale |
| 6330 Bombadil Dr | $95,000 | $78 | 2016-09-28 | 1982 | 1,224 | Resale |
| 5897 Cypress Cir | $113,900 | $111 | 2016-07-14 | 1980 | 1,026 | Resale |
| 5742 Eunice Ct | $42,500 | $34 | 2016-06-08 | 1981 | 1,246 | Resale |
| 6426 Bombadil Dr | $76,000 | $83 | 2016-05-20 | 1983 | 912 | Resale |
| 5881 Split Oak Ln | $99,000 | $94 | 2016-04-11 | 1980 | 1,057 | Resale |
| 5775 Jodphur Ct | $45,000 | $48 | 2016-03-11 | 1983 | 944 | Resale |
| 5798 Jodphur Ct | $65,000 | $69 | 2015-10-16 | 1982 | 936 | Resale |
| 5555 Split Oak Ct | $92,500 | $81 | 2015-08-21 | 1980 | 1,136 | Resale |
| 6271 Bombadil Dr | $83,000 | $67 | 2015-05-05 | 1983 | 1,240 | Resale |
| 5798 Japonica Ct | $85,500 | $83 | 2015-04-30 | 1988 | 1,032 | Resale |
| 5715 Jodphur Ct | $90,000 | $72 | 2014-01-24 | 1982 | 1,256 | Resale |
| 6482 Bombadil Dr | $77,000 | $96 | 2012-06-07 | 1984 | 800 | Resale |
| 5798 Japonica Ct | $82,000 | $79 | 2012-05-25 | 1988 | 1,032 | Resale |
| 5929 Split Oak Ln | $66,300 | $73 | 2012-02-29 | 1983 | 912 | Resale |
| 5714 Japonica Ct | $120,000 | $114 | 2009-09-25 | 1987 | 1,054 | Resale |
| 5817 Jodphur Ct | $116,000 | $127 | 2009-07-29 | 1982 | 912 | Resale |
| 5508 Split Oak Ct | $99,500 | $108 | 2009-03-23 | 1982 | 918 | Resale |
| 5881 Cypress Cir | $130,000 | $119 | 2009-03-03 | 1980 | 1,090 | Resale |
| 5897 Split Oak Ln | $110,000 | $102 | 2008-12-22 | 1980 | 1,074 | Resale |
| 6496 Bombadil Dr | $136,200 | $114 | 2008-09-15 | 1984 | 1,200 | Resale |
| 6440 Bombadil Dr | $147,000 | $90 | 2008-06-16 | 1983 | 1,640 | Resale |
| 5811 Bombadil Ct | $107,000 | $113 | 2008-05-27 | 1985 | 944 | Resale |
| 6397 Bombadil Dr | $120,000 | $104 | 2008-05-15 | 1983 | 1,152 | Resale |
| 5700 Japonica Ct | $133,000 | $107 | 2008-03-26 | 1987 | 1,244 | Resale |
| 5743 Japonica Ct | $100,000 | $123 | 2008-03-18 | 1982 | 816 | Resale |
The sales table connects annual trends to individual closings. Compare price, price per square foot, closing date, year built, reported size, and sale type, then account for condition, renovations, layout, parking, lot, systems, septic history, concessions, and financing.
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Buying A Home In Lakewood Estates
Buying in Lakewood Estates starts with the home’s condition and improvement history. Two houses with similar square footage can require very different budgets when one has updated roofing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, windows, interiors, and septic components while the other still needs major work.
Schedule inspections with enough time for specialists when the findings justify them. Roof, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, moisture, drainage, trees, pests, septic systems, additions, and converted spaces may need focused review. Confirm permits and obtain an insurance quote early enough to address issues before contract deadlines expire.
Inventory can be intermittent because the neighborhood is relatively small. Buyers who have financing, insurance expectations, inspection priorities, and renovation budgets organized can respond decisively when the right property appears. Manausa’s home-buying resources can help organize the search and contract process.
Offer strategy should reflect current Lakewood Estates competition, property condition, seller motivation, financing, appraisal support, and contract terms. A broad northwest Tallahassee average cannot determine the right price or contingencies for an individual home.
The strongest purchase decisions combine a realistic repair budget with a clear ownership horizon. Cosmetic projects can often be phased, while roofing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, moisture, drainage, septic, and insurance concerns may require immediate attention. Buyers should reserve funds for the work the property actually needs rather than spending the entire budget on the contract price and visible finishes. That reserve protects both comfort and long-term ownership stability.
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Selling A Home In Lakewood Estates
Lakewood Estates sellers should begin with the most relevant neighborhood sales and then adjust for size, age, condition, renovations, layout, parking, lot, septic history, system ages, and current competition. Lakewood, Lake View, and Lakewood Village sales can provide context, but they are not automatically equivalent.
Manausa’s discussion of whether it is time to sell a home reinforces that the decision depends on goals and current market evidence. Price should reflect relevant closed sales, active competition, unsuccessful listings, property condition, and likely buyer response.
Document improvements before marketing. Permits, measurements, roof and system dates, septic records, repair invoices, warranties, and a clear list of updates help buyers and appraisers understand the property. Strong photography and accurate details are especially important when buyers compare established homes with different renovation levels.
Manausa explains why a strong real estate website and digital presentation affect buyer engagement. Owners can begin with a property-specific home evaluation and Manausa’s selling resources.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Buyers considering Lakewood Estates often include these nearby northwest Tallahassee neighborhoods in the same search:
- Autumn Woods
- Lakewood Village
- Rivers Landing
- Sterling Woods
- Tower Oaks
- North Lake Meadows
- Majestic Oaks
- Huntington Estates
- Windy Oaks
- Settlers Creek
The Tallahassee communities directory offers a broader view of neighborhoods across the market.
Lakewood Estates Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lakewood Estates?
Lakewood Estates is in northwest Tallahassee near Tower Road and Capital Circle Northwest.
Is Lakewood Estates the same as Lakewood or Lake View?
No. Lakewood Estates, Lakewood, Lake View, and Lakewood Village are separate neighborhoods with different property searches and sales histories.
What type of homes are in Lakewood Estates?
Lakewood Estates contains detached single-family homes, with one-story designs common. Most homes date from the early and mid-1980s and vary in size, layout, updates, parking, and lot features.
Are the streets in Lakewood Estates public?
Yes. Lakewood Estates streets are public County roads maintained by Leon County.
Do Lakewood Estates homes use septic systems?
Septic systems are common. Buyers should identify the system serving the exact home and review its permits, location, age, capacity, and service history.
Which schools serve Lakewood Estates?
Springwood Elementary School, Griffin Middle School, and Amos P. Godby High School serve Lakewood Estates.
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We help buyers monitor Lakewood Estates listings, evaluate individual homes, understand renovation and septic considerations, and compare the most relevant sales. We help sellers document improvements, identify meaningful comparable properties, and position a home against current competition.
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