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

Sweetbay · Northwest Tallahassee

Sweetbay Homes for Sale

Last updated: November 7, 2026

Sweetbay is a neighborhood of 8 townhomes in Northwest Tallahassee. Homes here were built from 1983 through 1985.

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Sweetbay Key Facts

  • Location: Northwest Tallahassee
  • ZIP Code: 32303
  • Homes: 8 townhomes
  • Construction Era: From 1983 through 1985; median year built 1984
  • Median home size: 771 square feet
  • Most common layout: 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
  • Owner-Occupied: 38% owner occupied
  • Elementary school: Ruediger Elementary, 2.5 miles, Florida DOE school grade B (2026), (850) 488-1074
  • Middle school: Griffin Middle, 2.2 miles, Florida DOE school grade C (2026), (850) 617-5353
  • High school: Leon High, 4.1 miles, Florida DOE school grade B (2026), (850) 617-5700
  • Median lot size: 0.04 acres

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Sweetbay Homes: 8 Townhomes

All 8 homes in Sweetbay are townhomes, built from 1983 through 1985.

The median home size in Sweetbay is 771 square feet of heated and cooled space. The most common layout here is two bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms.

In Sweetbay, 50% of owners have held their home for ten years or more.

Only 38% of the homes in Sweetbay are owner occupied, meaning the majority are rented or held as a second home.

Sweetbay is in ZIP code 32303. The homes here line Thundell Drive.

Drive Times From Sweetbay

Downtown & campus
I-10, Exit 199
about 3 minutes
0.7 miles
Florida State University
about 10 minutes
3.4 miles
Florida Capitol
about 11 minutes
4 miles
Florida A&M University
about 14 minutes
4.8 miles
Bobby Bowden-Tallahassee International Airport
about 18 minutes
8.6 miles
Hospitals
The coast
Hospitals
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
about 12 minutes
4.1 miles
HCA Florida Capital Hospital
about 13 minutes
6.8 miles
The coast
Shields Marina, St. Marks
about 41 minutes
24.3 miles
Carrabelle Marina
about 1 hour 20 minutes
57.8 miles
St. George Island
about 1 hour 50 minutes
79.1 miles

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Sweetbay, Northwest Tallahassee

Association and Dues

Sweetbay 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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Sweetbay Home Prices and Sales

2Sales closed, past 12 months
8Sweetbay homes

Sales records for Sweetbay begin in 2000 and run through November 7, 2026. The figures below leave out family transfers, bank sales, and short sales.

How Much Do Sweetbay Homes Sell For?

Median price of the homes sold each year in Sweetbay, 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 7, 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
YearSweetbay existing homesSweetbay new constructionLeon County existing homesLeon County new constructionSweetbay sales (existing / new)
2026$200,000$305,000$436,9001 / 0
2025$75,000$289,600$419,9001 / 0
2024$160,000$288,500$416,1501 / 0
2023$270,000$410,7000 / 0
2022$245,000$415,7500 / 0
2021$225,000$325,0000 / 0
2020$215,000$302,1500 / 0
2019$75,000$195,000$279,9001 / 0
2018$188,000$310,5000 / 0
2017$185,000$285,4000 / 0
2016$178,400$289,0000 / 0
2015$178,250$269,8500 / 0
2014$176,000$276,1000 / 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$89,900$179,600$193,5001 / 0
2006$75,000$176,500$183,5001 / 0
2005$43,000$166,0501 / 0
2004$149,0000 / 0
2003$61,500$134,9001 / 0
2002$122,0000 / 0
2001$115,0000 / 0
2000$47,000$105,0002 / 0
1999$102,0000 / 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$73,3000 / 0
1991$68,5000 / 0
1990$68,0000 / 0
1989$63,0000 / 0
1988$61,8500 / 0
1987$37,000$61,4003 / 0
1986$35,000$59,5003 / 0
1985$52,500$58,9001 / 0
1984$35,000$55,0003 / 0

How Much Are Sweetbay Homes Worth?

Median home value, in price per square foot, each year in Sweetbay, 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 Sweetbay 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 7, 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
YearSweetbay existing homesSweetbay new constructionLeon County existing homesLeon County new constructionSweetbay sales (existing / new)
2026$155$199$2361 / 0
2025$194$2441 / 0
2024$128$193$2391 / 0
2023$186$2310 / 0
2022$170$2080 / 0
2021$152$1830 / 0
2020$137$1730 / 0
2019$112$126$1721 / 0
2018$123$1710 / 0
2017$117$1640 / 0
2016$113$1550 / 0
2015$110$1520 / 0
2014$107$1470 / 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$1381 / 0
2006$112$130$1361 / 0
20051 / 0
20040 / 0
20031 / 0
20020 / 0
20010 / 0
20002 / 0
19990 / 0
19980 / 0
19970 / 0
19960 / 0
19950 / 0
19940 / 0
19930 / 0
19920 / 0
19910 / 0
19900 / 0
19890 / 0
19880 / 0
19873 / 0
19863 / 0
19851 / 0
19843 / 0

How Big Are the Homes That Sell in Sweetbay?

Median home size, in square feet, each year in Sweetbay, 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 7, 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
YearSweetbay existing homesSweetbay new constructionLeon County existing homesLeon County new constructionSweetbay sales (existing / new)
20261,2881,5661,8731 / 0
20251,5441,7471 / 0
20241,2481,5221,7861 / 0
20231,4881,7910 / 0
20221,4761,9350 / 0
20211,5021,8070 / 0
20201,5811,7570 / 0
20196721,5691,6701 / 0
20181,5501,7910 / 0
20171,5941,7440 / 0
20161,6261,8030 / 0
20151,6821,7640 / 0
20141,6961,8760 / 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
20071,4651,5351 / 0
20066721,4691,4701 / 0
20051 / 0
20040 / 0
20031 / 0
20020 / 0
20010 / 0
20002 / 0
19990 / 0
19980 / 0
19970 / 0
19960 / 0
19950 / 0
19940 / 0
19930 / 0
19920 / 0
19910 / 0
19900 / 0
19890 / 0
19880 / 0
19873 / 0
19863 / 0
19851 / 0
19843 / 0

Sweetbay Recent Sales

Recent Sweetbay home sales
AddressPricePrice / sq ftClosing dateYear builtSq ftSale type
$200,000$1552026-05-2119851,288Existing
$75,0002025-12-301983Existing
$160,000$1282024-09-0319851,248Existing
$75,000$1122019-11-251984672Existing
$89,9002007-04-131984Existing
$75,000$1122006-08-011984672Existing
$43,0002005-03-011983Existing
$61,5002003-06-301984Existing
$47,5002000-07-011984Existing
$46,5002000-07-011984Existing
$37,0001987-01-011984Existing
$40,0001987-01-011985Existing
$29,8001987-01-011984Existing
$35,0001986-01-011984Existing
$23,5001986-01-011983Existing
$35,5001986-01-011983Existing
$52,5001985-01-011985Existing
$35,0001984-01-011984Existing
$38,0001984-01-011984Existing
$35,0001984-01-011984Existing
Showing 20 of 20 sales

Sources: the Leon County Property Appraiser and the MLS.

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Schools

Schools Serving Sweetbay

2026–27 attendance zones

Assigned Public Schools

All homes in Sweetbay are zoned for Ruediger Elementary School, Griffin Middle School, and Leon High School.

Ruediger Elementary School is 2.5 miles from Sweetbay and has a Florida DOE school grade of B (2026). Its phone number is (850) 488-1074.

Griffin Middle School is 2.2 miles away and has a Florida DOE school grade of C (2026). Its phone number is (850) 617-5353.

Leon High School is 4.1 miles away and has a Florida DOE school grade of B (2026). Its phone number is (850) 617-5700.

Ruediger Elementary SchoolFlorida DOE school grade: B (2026)All 8 homes in Sweetbay
Griffin Middle SchoolFlorida DOE school grade: C (2026)All 8 homes in Sweetbay
Leon High SchoolFlorida DOE school grade: B (2026)All 8 homes in Sweetbay

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.

Buying in Sweetbay

Buying a Home in Sweetbay

On average, one home in Sweetbay comes up for sale each year, 13% 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.

Plan Your Sweetbay Search

To see every home for sale that fits your search, in Sweetbay or nearby, use the Home Finder.

If you plan to buy here, the Tallahassee home buying guide lays out the steps in order.

To turn a Sweetbay price into a monthly payment, use the mortgage calculator.

Selling in Sweetbay

Selling a Home in Sweetbay

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 Sweetbay.

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 Sweetbay home is worth today, request a home evaluation.

The home marketing plan shows how our selling plan is built to bring several buyers to the same home.

What Is Your Sweetbay Home Worth Right Now?

Sweetbay questions

Sweetbay Frequently Asked Questions

Are new homes still being built in Sweetbay?

Not right now. The newest home in Sweetbay was built in 1985, and three lots are still vacant, so new homes could still go up.

What homes have recently sold in Sweetbay?

The most recent sale in Sweetbay was 2490 Thundell Dr, which sold for $200,000 on May 21, 2026. Before that, 2495 Thundell Dr sold for $75,000 on December 30, 2025, and 2492 Thundell Dr sold for $160,000 on September 3, 2024. See all 20 recent sales in the table above.

What types of homes are in Sweetbay?

All 8 homes in Sweetbay are townhomes. The median home size is 771 square feet of heated and cooled space, and the most common layout is two bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms.

Which public schools serve the Sweetbay neighborhood?

Ruediger Elementary School, Griffin Middle School, and Leon 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 Sweetbay in a flood zone?

No. None of the 8 lots in Sweetbay are in a FEMA 1%-chance flood zone.

How old are the homes in Sweetbay?

Homes in Sweetbay were built from 1983 through 1985. The median year built is 1984, so half the homes are older than 42 years and half are newer.

Do homes in Sweetbay have pools?

No. None of the homes in Sweetbay have a pool.

How should a home in Sweetbay be valued?

A home in Sweetbay 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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