Terrence Heights Homes For Sale & Neighborhood Guide
Terrence Heights is an established Northwest Tallahassee neighborhood in ZIP code 32303, positioned south of North Monroe Street and north of Town N Country Park. The community is made up primarily of detached single-family homes, with many residences dating to the 1960s and 1970s and other construction periods represented as well. Mature trees, practical floor plans, central access, and a broad range of renovation histories give the neighborhood an established character while making individual property condition especially important.
Terrence Heights Key Facts
- Location: Northwest Tallahassee, south of North Monroe Street and north of Town N Country Park
- ZIP Code: 32303
- Property Type: Single-family detached homes
- Construction Era: Many homes were built in the 1960s and 1970s, with other construction periods also represented
- Homeowners Association (HOA): None.
- Community Development District (CDD): None.
- Water: City service
- Electric: City service
- Sewer: Sewer service
- Elementary School: Ruediger Elementary School
- Middle School: Griffin Middle School
- High School: Leon High School
- Homes For Sale: View current Terrence Heights homes for sale
Terrence Heights Neighborhood Summary
Terrence Heights gives buyers an established-home option close to major Northwest Tallahassee routes without the recurring HOA or CDD charges found in many newer planned communities. The neighborhood’s location also makes it easy to compare Terrence Heights with other choices throughout ZIP code 32303. Buyers can review homes for sale in ZIP code 32303 and the complete Tallahassee communities and neighborhood guides when deciding which area best fits their priorities.
Because the housing stock spans decades and many homes have been updated at different times, buyers should compare more than bedroom count and square footage. Roof age, HVAC, windows, electrical and plumbing components, additions, kitchens, baths, flooring, drainage, landscaping, and prior renovations can create meaningful differences between otherwise similar properties. The Home Finder can help buyers track suitable options before comparing the current Terrence Heights listings.
Homes For Sale in Terrence Heights
About Terrence Heights
Terrence Heights is a long-established Northwest Tallahassee neighborhood where the value of an individual home depends heavily on its exact condition, effective age, floor plan, lot, and renovation history. Many residences were built during the 1960s and 1970s, but the neighborhood is not limited to one construction period or one house style. That variety is part of the neighborhood’s character and one reason broad averages should be used as context rather than as a substitute for property-specific analysis.
Tallahassee has a long history of established housing, and older homes can offer mature settings, practical locations, and architectural details that are difficult to reproduce in newer subdivisions. Manausa’s look at some of Tallahassee’s oldest homes provides useful perspective on how age alone does not determine desirability. In Terrence Heights, the more important questions involve condition, maintenance, renovations, major systems, and how well the home functions for today’s buyer.
Location And Northwest Tallahassee Access
Terrence Heights sits south of North Monroe Street, also known as U.S. Highway 27, and north of Town N Country Park in Northwest Tallahassee. The location places residents near major north-south routes, shopping, restaurants, services, parks, and the broader central Tallahassee area.
Location is one of the neighborhood’s strongest practical advantages, but buyers should still compare the exact property with the alternatives available at the same time. Homes in nearby established neighborhoods can differ in lot size, construction era, renovation level, recurring ownership costs, school assignments, and proximity to a buyer’s daily destinations. That broader comparison helps determine whether Terrence Heights is the right fit rather than simply the closest available option.
Homes, Lots, And Physical Character
Terrence Heights consists primarily of detached single-family homes on established residential streets with mature trees and landscaping. Many homes fall within the compact-to-midsize range common to Tallahassee neighborhoods developed in the 1960s and 1970s, although larger residences and later construction also appear. Brick ranch forms, single-story layouts, carports or garages, additions, and varied renovation histories are part of the neighborhood mix.
With older housing, effective condition matters more than the year built by itself. One home may retain older roofing, HVAC, windows, plumbing, electrical components, kitchens, and baths, while another of the same age may have had substantial replacements or renovations. Buyers and sellers should also pay attention to additions, converted spaces, drainage, tree maintenance, fencing, exterior condition, and whether improvements were completed in a way that supports long-term usefulness and market appeal.
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HOA, CDD, Utilities, And Ownership Considerations
Terrence Heights has no homeowners association and no Community Development District. That removes two recurring ownership charges that buyers often encounter in newer planned communities, but it does not eliminate ordinary property-specific expenses. Taxes, insurance, utilities, repairs, tree maintenance, drainage work, roofing, HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and other ownership costs still depend on the individual home.
City water, city electric service, and sewer service are documented for the neighborhood. Buyers should verify the exact service configuration and account requirements for the property they are purchasing. For financing, the mortgage calculator can help estimate principal and interest, while taxes, insurance, utilities, maintenance, and future repair needs should be evaluated separately as part of the complete ownership budget.
Schools Serving Terrence Heights
The public schools identified for Terrence Heights are Ruediger Elementary School, Griffin Middle School, and Leon High School.
School assignments can change and can depend on the exact property address, so buyers should verify the current assignment for the specific home before relying on it in a purchase decision.
Terrence Heights Market Snapshot
The market elements below provide four complementary views of Terrence Heights: average home price, average home value, average home size, and transaction-level sales history. Because the neighborhood contains homes with different ages, sizes, condition levels, additions, and renovation histories, changes in the mix of properties sold can materially influence an annual average.
Terrence Heights Home Prices
The price graph tracks average completed sale prices over time. A change in the annual average can reflect broader market movement, but it can also reflect which homes happened to sell. A year with more renovated, larger, or unusually well-positioned properties can produce a different average from a year dominated by smaller or more dated homes.
Average Home Price
That is why the price trend is most useful as historical context. It shows the direction and scale of completed sales without implying that every Terrence Heights home moved by the same percentage.
Terrence Heights Home Values
The value graph adds a price-per-square-foot perspective. This can help identify broad relationships over time, but price per square foot does not account fully for renovation quality, additions, floor plan, lot utility, major-system age, exterior condition, or other property-specific differences.
Average Home Value
Manausa’s explanation of how real estate market value is determined reinforces the importance of using relevant comparable evidence rather than treating one neighborhood statistic as a valuation formula.
Terrence Heights Home Sizes
The size graph helps explain why average price can move even when the underlying market changes less dramatically. If larger homes account for more of one period’s sales, the average price can rise partly because the transaction mix changed. A period with more compact homes can create the opposite effect.
Average Home Size
Price, value, and size should therefore be interpreted together. The strongest property-level comparison narrows the neighborhood’s history to homes that resemble the subject property in size, age, condition, effective age, floor plan, lot characteristics, renovation level, and major improvements.
Recent Terrence Heights Home Sales
The sales table provides the transaction-level evidence behind the graphs. Review closing date, sale price, price per square foot, year built, finished area, and the individual property before deciding how much weight to give a sale in a current valuation.
Home Sales in Terrence Heights
| Address | Price | Price / SQF | Closing Date | Year Built | SQF | Sale Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 801 Chestwood Ave | $295,000 | $161 | 2026-09-16 | 1963 | 1,829 | Resale |
| 2413 Rosemary Ter | $390,000 | $150 | 2026-07-10 | 1975 | 2,592 | Resale |
| 2406 Tupelo Ter | $210,000 | $186 | 2026-05-26 | 1965 | 1,131 | Resale |
| 2319 Tupelo Ter | $200,000 | $192 | 2026-04-30 | 1963 | 1,044 | Resale |
| 2613 Summerwood Ave | $245,000 | $188 | 2026-04-20 | 1968 | 1,300 | Resale |
| 868 Tamarack Ave | $205,000 | $149 | 2026-03-27 | 1964 | 1,379 | Resale |
| 2301 Spoonwood Dr | $255,000 | $191 | 2026-02-03 | 1966 | 1,337 | Resale |
| 2621 Tupelo Ter | $265,000 | $209 | 2026-01-13 | 1994 | 1,269 | Resale |
| 2307 Spoonwood Dr | $310,000 | $177 | 2025-07-31 | 1967 | 1,748 | Resale |
| 2428 Rosemary Ter | $220,000 | $130 | 2025-06-24 | 1972 | 1,696 | Resale |
| 2408 Almond Dr | $205,000 | $194 | 2025-06-05 | 1966 | 1,055 | Resale |
| 2502 Tupelo Ter | $299,900 | $173 | 2025-05-29 | 1963 | 1,730 | Resale |
| 2311 Tupelo Ter | $210,000 | $170 | 2025-05-29 | 1963 | 1,232 | Resale |
| 2412 Tupelo Ter | $230,000 | $159 | 2025-05-01 | 1965 | 1,446 | Resale |
| 2402 Balsam Ter | $228,500 | $192 | 2025-04-10 | 1968 | 1,193 | Resale |
| 815 Chestwood Ave | $245,000 | $230 | 2025-02-28 | 1967 | 1,065 | Resale |
| 2430 Rosemary Ter | $264,900 | $205 | 2025-02-21 | 1992 | 1,292 | Resale |
| 901 Willow Ave | $253,000 | $183 | 2025-02-07 | 1964 | 1,379 | Resale |
| 813 Chestwood Ave | $286,500 | $218 | 2025-01-30 | 1968 | 1,314 | Resale |
| 815 Chestwood Ave | $160,000 | $150 | 2024-10-15 | 1967 | 1,065 | Resale |
| 2505 Tupelo Ter | $195,000 | $110 | 2024-09-20 | 1964 | 1,778 | Resale |
| 2401 Balsam Ter | $275,000 | $191 | 2024-07-22 | 1968 | 1,442 | Resale |
| 859 Willow Ave | $350,000 | $208 | 2024-06-26 | 2024 | 1,684 | New |
| 2502 Tupelo Ter | $305,000 | $176 | 2024-06-20 | 1963 | 1,730 | Resale |
| 2410 Banyan Dr | $269,000 | $203 | 2024-05-09 | 1968 | 1,322 | Resale |
| 921 Willow Ave | $220,000 | $196 | 2024-04-17 | 1970 | 1,125 | Resale |
| 2307 Alder Dr | $197,000 | $184 | 2023-11-20 | 1963 | 1,070 | Resale |
| 2414 Rosemary Ter | $265,000 | $221 | 2023-10-16 | 1969 | 1,200 | Resale |
| 2410 Banyan Dr | $259,000 | $196 | 2023-08-15 | 1968 | 1,322 | Resale |
| 887 Willow Ave | $225,000 | $125 | 2023-07-28 | 1963 | 1,800 | Resale |
| 2422 Rosemary Ter | $251,000 | $140 | 2023-07-28 | 1972 | 1,798 | Resale |
| 2409 Balsam Ter | $267,500 | $218 | 2023-07-27 | 1968 | 1,225 | Resale |
| 872 Willow Ave | $230,000 | $139 | 2023-07-17 | 1964 | 1,656 | Resale |
| 2625 Tupelo Ter | $195,000 | $160 | 2023-02-21 | 1992 | 1,222 | Resale |
| 918 Willow Ave | $220,000 | $212 | 2022-10-21 | 1969 | 1,040 | Resale |
| 2614 Tupelo Ter | $205,000 | $161 | 2022-10-20 | 1968 | 1,274 | Resale |
| 2413 Rosemary Ter | $265,000 | $102 | 2022-08-03 | 1975 | 2,592 | Resale |
| 2426 Boone Blvd | $209,000 | $191 | 2022-07-27 | 1964 | 1,092 | Resale |
| 2408 Almond Dr | $200,000 | $190 | 2022-05-31 | 1966 | 1,055 | Resale |
| 2314 Spoonwood Dr | $240,000 | $220 | 2022-05-12 | 1967 | 1,092 | Resale |
| 2618 Tupelo Ter | $180,000 | $126 | 2022-04-22 | 1972 | 1,431 | Resale |
| 2426 Boone Blvd | $118,500 | $109 | 2022-04-19 | 1964 | 1,092 | Resale |
| 2621 Tupelo Ter | $260,000 | $205 | 2022-04-19 | 1994 | 1,269 | Resale |
| 2307 Spoonwood Dr | $294,000 | $168 | 2022-04-12 | 1967 | 1,748 | Resale |
| 2620 Tupelo Ter | $290,000 | $122 | 2022-04-11 | 1972 | 2,382 | Resale |
| 848 Willow Ave | $220,000 | $142 | 2022-04-07 | 1967 | 1,551 | Resale |
| 921 Willow Ave | $175,000 | $156 | 2022-03-11 | 1970 | 1,125 | Resale |
| 867 Willow Ave | $204,500 | $176 | 2022-03-09 | 1963 | 1,161 | Resale |
| 2417 Rosemary Ter | $215,000 | $106 | 2022-02-25 | 1975 | 2,020 | Resale |
| 879 Tamarack Ave | $205,000 | $147 | 2022-01-21 | 1965 | 1,394 | Resale |
| 2406 Banyan Dr | $240,500 | $136 | 2022-01-19 | 1972 | 1,764 | Resale |
| 888 Tamarack Ave | $285,000 | $161 | 2021-12-30 | 1963 | 1,768 | Resale |
| 2314 Spoonwood Dr | $171,000 | $157 | 2021-12-08 | 1967 | 1,092 | Resale |
| 2505 Tupelo Ter | $175,000 | $98 | 2021-11-12 | 1964 | 1,778 | Resale |
| 804 Chestwood Ave | $110,000 | $111 | 2021-10-28 | 1963 | 988 | Resale |
| 2301 Spoonwood Dr | $219,900 | $164 | 2021-09-13 | 1966 | 1,337 | Resale |
| 2623 Tupelo Ter | $238,000 | $188 | 2021-08-31 | 1995 | 1,268 | Resale |
| 2616 Tupelo Ter | $239,000 | $138 | 2021-08-13 | 1972 | 1,732 | Resale |
| 903 Tamarack Ave | $245,000 | $199 | 2021-08-06 | 1966 | 1,230 | Resale |
| 2410 Banyan Dr | $182,800 | $138 | 2021-07-26 | 1968 | 1,322 | Resale |
| 913 Willow Ave | $223,000 | $107 | 2021-07-23 | 1970 | 2,076 | Resale |
| 2501 Tupelo Ter | $225,000 | $106 | 2021-06-04 | 1967 | 2,131 | Resale |
| 2605 Tupelo Ter | $175,000 | $123 | 2021-05-14 | 1971 | 1,427 | Resale |
| 2502 Tupelo Ter | $240,000 | $139 | 2021-04-13 | 1963 | 1,730 | Resale |
| 2408 Balsam Ter | $190,000 | $143 | 2021-04-09 | 1968 | 1,332 | Resale |
| 903 Tamarack Ave | $162,500 | $132 | 2021-03-31 | 1966 | 1,230 | Resale |
| 2410 Rosemary Ter | $231,500 | $154 | 2021-02-16 | 1972 | 1,503 | Resale |
| 2409 Balsam Ter | $184,000 | $150 | 2020-12-18 | 1968 | 1,225 | Resale |
| 2414 Rosemary Ter | $195,000 | $162 | 2020-11-17 | 1969 | 1,200 | Resale |
| 2419 Rosemary Ter | $196,000 | $97 | 2020-11-16 | 1975 | 2,020 | Resale |
| 2410 Rosemary Ter | $135,000 | $90 | 2020-11-05 | 1972 | 1,503 | Resale |
| 2604 Tupelo Ter | $240,000 | $144 | 2020-10-05 | 1968 | 1,662 | Resale |
| 856 Willow Ave | $210,000 | $120 | 2020-09-21 | 1967 | 1,744 | Resale |
| 2400 Balsam Ter | $185,000 | $178 | 2020-08-11 | 1968 | 1,040 | Resale |
| 2412 Tupelo Ter | $164,900 | $114 | 2020-08-05 | 1965 | 1,446 | Resale |
| 900 Willow Ave | $40,000 | $26 | 2020-07-24 | 1966 | 1,540 | Resale |
| 901 Willow Ave | $187,500 | $136 | 2020-07-10 | 1964 | 1,379 | Resale |
| 2401 Almond Dr | $172,000 | $135 | 2020-06-22 | 1967 | 1,277 | Resale |
| 900 Tamarack Ave | $166,000 | $123 | 2020-06-11 | 1963 | 1,348 | Resale |
| 814 Chestwood Ave | $190,000 | $139 | 2020-03-12 | 1964 | 1,368 | Resale |
| 2409 Balsam Ter | $163,000 | $133 | 2020-02-26 | 1968 | 1,225 | Resale |
| 2411 Balsam Ter | $234,000 | $162 | 2020-02-19 | 1968 | 1,442 | Resale |
| 2407 Balsam Ter | $146,000 | $143 | 2020-02-14 | 1968 | 1,024 | Resale |
| 914 Willow Ave | $115,000 | $107 | 2020-01-10 | 1969 | 1,073 | Resale |
| 2503 Balsam Ter | $167,000 | $102 | 2019-12-13 | 1968 | 1,640 | Resale |
| 867 Willow Ave | $140,000 | $121 | 2019-11-22 | 1963 | 1,161 | Resale |
| 2409 Almond Dr | $115,000 | $75 | 2019-11-15 | 1967 | 1,528 | Resale |
| 2424 Rosemary Ter | $172,900 | $102 | 2019-09-04 | 1972 | 1,696 | Resale |
| 2503 Balsam Ter | $132,500 | $81 | 2019-08-30 | 1968 | 1,631 | Resale |
| 879 Tamarack Ave | $158,000 | $113 | 2019-08-16 | 1965 | 1,394 | Resale |
| 2501 Tupelo Ter | $197,000 | $92 | 2019-08-16 | 1967 | 2,131 | Resale |
| 2411 Balsam Ter | $108,000 | $75 | 2019-08-12 | 1968 | 1,442 | Resale |
| 2618 Tupelo Ter | $150,000 | $105 | 2019-08-05 | 1972 | 1,431 | Resale |
| 913 Willow Ave | $205,000 | $99 | 2019-07-30 | 1970 | 2,076 | Resale |
| 2403 Balsam Ter | $177,000 | $95 | 2019-07-19 | 1968 | 1,862 | Resale |
| 2401 Rosemary Ter | $220,300 | $131 | 2019-07-16 | 1969 | 1,678 | Resale |
| 2406 Banyan Dr | $146,000 | $83 | 2019-07-03 | 1972 | 1,764 | Resale |
| 911 Willow Ave | $135,000 | $119 | 2019-06-21 | 1968 | 1,131 | Resale |
| 820 Chestwood Ave | $165,000 | $123 | 2019-04-12 | 1966 | 1,337 | Resale |
| 2409 Banyan Dr | $220,000 | $143 | 2019-03-29 | 1969 | 1,536 | Resale |
Terrence Heights has enough variation that individual comparable selection matters more than a single neighborhood-wide average. Buyers and sellers should use the historical graphs for perspective, then focus on the recent transactions that most closely resemble the subject property.
For neighborhood-specific updates beyond this evergreen guide, review the Terrence Heights market-report archive, which collects the neighborhood’s published market reports and sales updates. For a broader comparison, Manausa’s Tallahassee home-sales database provides citywide transaction context that can help show how Terrence Heights fits within the larger market.
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Buying A Home In Terrence Heights
Terrence Heights buyers should evaluate the individual home’s condition as carefully as its location and price. Roof age, HVAC, windows, plumbing, electrical systems, water heater, appliances, additions, drainage, tree condition, flooring, kitchens, bathrooms, and prior renovations can all affect the true ownership cost after closing.
It also helps to decide in advance which features are requirements and which are negotiable. Manausa’s article asking whether a buyer is shopping for a house or looking for a unicorn is a useful reminder that the best purchase usually comes from comparing realistic tradeoffs instead of waiting for one property to satisfy every preference.
Buyers can also use the broader Tallahassee home-buying resources to organize financing, due diligence, inspections, and the transaction process. The key in an established neighborhood is to compare the complete property, including expected repairs and maintenance, rather than focusing only on asking price or cosmetic updates.
Selling A Home In Terrence Heights
Terrence Heights sellers should position their home against the properties buyers can realistically choose at the same time. Condition, effective age, renovations, major-system replacements, lot utility, floor plan, additions, garage or carport configuration, and presentation can all influence which sales are truly comparable and how buyers react to the asking price.
Manausa’s reminder that every home is a dream home to somebody is especially relevant in an established neighborhood with varied condition and renovation histories. In Terrence Heights, sellers should identify the buyer most likely to value the home’s location, layout, updates, lot, and remaining improvement opportunities, then present those benefits clearly while setting the initial market position from current competition.
Owners can begin with a property-specific home evaluation, see how the team sells homes, and review the real estate marketing plan before entering the market.
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Nearby Neighborhoods
- Town N Country Park
- Forest Heights
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- Holly Hills
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- Huntington Woods
- Settlers Creek
- San Luis Ridge
- Astoria Park
- Lakewood Village
These communities provide different combinations of established housing, lot sizes, renovation levels, recurring ownership costs, and Northwest or central Tallahassee locations. Buyers can continue comparing options through the complete Tallahassee communities and neighborhood guides.
Terrence Heights Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Terrence Heights in Tallahassee?
Terrence Heights is in Northwest Tallahassee’s 32303 ZIP code, south of North Monroe Street and north of Town N Country Park.
Does Terrence Heights have an HOA?
No. Terrence Heights does not have a homeowners association.
Does Terrence Heights have a CDD?
No. Terrence Heights does not have a Community Development District.
What types of homes are in Terrence Heights?
Terrence Heights consists primarily of detached single-family homes. Many were built in the 1960s and 1970s, although other construction periods are also represented.
Which public schools serve Terrence Heights?
The public schools identified for Terrence Heights are Ruediger Elementary School, Griffin Middle School, and Leon High School. Buyers should verify the assignment for the exact property address because attendance boundaries can change.
What utilities serve Terrence Heights?
City water, city electric service, and sewer service are documented for Terrence Heights.
What should buyers inspect in an older Terrence Heights home?
Buyers should review the roof, HVAC, windows, plumbing, electrical systems, water heater, appliances, additions, drainage, trees, exterior condition, and renovation history along with any other property-specific inspection findings.
Where can I find Terrence Heights market updates?
The Terrence Heights market-report archive collects published neighborhood market reports and sales updates, while the graphs and sales table on this page provide long-term price, value, size, and transaction history.
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