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The Lakes · Southwest Tallahassee
The Lakes Homes for Sale
Last updated: November 7, 2026
The Lakes is a neighborhood of 103 townhomes in Southwest Tallahassee. Homes here were built from 1980 through 1984.
The Lakes market intelligence
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This count comes from our last check of the multiple listing service (MLS).
The Lakes Homes for Sale
At a glance
The Lakes Key Facts
- Location: Southwest Tallahassee
- ZIP Code: 32304
- Homes: 103 townhomes
- Construction Era: From 1980 through 1984; median year built 1984
- Median home size: 1,110 square feet
- Most common layout: 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Association dues: $1,920 a year
- Owner-Occupied: 20% owner occupied
- Elementary school: Pineview Elementary, 1.4 miles, Florida DOE school grade B (2026), (850) 488-2819
- Middle school: Nims Middle, 2.3 miles, Florida DOE school grade D (2026), (850) 617-6161
- High school: Rickards High, 4.5 miles, Florida DOE school grade C (2026), (850) 414-5500
- Median lot size: 0.04 acres
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The Lakes Boundary and Lots
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Neighborhoods Near The Lakes
- Azalea Park, adjoining, 182 homes
- Eppes Heights, adjoining, 77 homes
- Elberta Empire, adjoining, 204 homes
- Indian Village, 0.1 miles, 68 homes
- Renegade, 0.1 miles, 97 homes
- Bloxham Heights, 0.2 miles, 99 homes
- Murat, 0.2 miles, 37 homes
- Prince Murat Hills, 0.2 miles, 11 homes
- Indian Oaks, 0.3 miles, 63 homes
- Reservation Condominiums, 0.3 miles, 19 homes
Every Tallahassee neighborhood we cover is in the neighborhood directory, so you can line The Lakes up against any of them.
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The Lakes Homes for Sale
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© 2026 Tallahassee MLS (CATRS). All rights reserved. The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange Program of CATRS. Real estate listings held by IDX Brokerage firms other than Xcellence Realty are marked with the Internet Data Exchange logo or the Internet Data Exchange thumbnail logo and detailed information about them includes the names of the listing brokers. The information being provided is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data last updated: Saturday, November 7th, 2026 at 01:25:34 AM.
Homes and setting
The Lakes Homes: 103 Townhomes
All 103 homes in the Lakes are townhomes, built from 1980 through 1984.
The median home size in the Lakes is 1,110 square feet of heated and cooled space. The most common layout here is two bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms.
In the Lakes, 18% of owners have held their home for ten years or more.
Only 20% of the homes in the Lakes are owner occupied, meaning the majority are rented or held as a second home.
The Lakes is in ZIP code 32304. The homes here line Airport Drive.
Drive Times From The Lakes
Downtown & campus
Florida State University
about 7 minutes
1.5 miles
Florida Capitol
about 9 minutes
2 miles
Florida A&M University
about 9 minutes
2.4 miles
Bobby Bowden-Tallahassee International Airport
about 12 minutes
5.2 miles
I-10, Exit 196
about 14 minutes
5.9 miles
Hospitals
The coast
Hospitals
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
about 15 minutes
4.4 miles
HCA Florida Capital Hospital
about 20 minutes
6.8 miles
The coast
Shields Marina, St. Marks
about 35 minutes
21.8 miles
Carrabelle Marina
about 1 hour 10 minutes
55.2 miles
St. George Island
about 1 hour 40 minutes
76.6 miles
Association and Dues
The Lakes has its own homeowners association. The dues are $1,920 a year as of 2026. Dues can change from time to time, so confirm the current amount with your Joe Manausa Team member before you make an offer.
The Lakes market
The Lakes Home Prices and Sales
$195,000Median sale price, past 12 months
$179Median price per sq ft, past 12 months
7Sales closed, past 12 months
103The Lakes homes
Sales records for the Lakes begin in 1992 and run through November 7, 2026. The figures below leave out family transfers, bank sales, and short sales.
Over the past 12 months, the median home price in the Lakes was $195,000.
How Much Do The Lakes Homes Sell For?
Median price of the homes sold each year in the Lakes, 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.
Medians describe the homes that sold each year, not the value of any one home.
Annual figures
| Year | The Lakes existing homes | The Lakes new construction | Leon County existing homes | Leon County new construction | The Lakes sales (existing / new) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $195,000 | $305,000 | $436,900 | 7 / 0 | |
| 2025 | $192,000 | $289,600 | $419,900 | 7 / 0 | |
| 2024 | $200,000 | $288,500 | $416,150 | 15 / 0 | |
| 2023 | $190,000 | $270,000 | $410,700 | 6 / 0 | |
| 2022 | $155,000 | $245,000 | $415,750 | 14 / 0 | |
| 2021 | $132,500 | $225,000 | $325,000 | 8 / 0 | |
| 2020 | $122,500 | $215,000 | $302,150 | 16 / 0 | |
| 2019 | $103,000 | $195,000 | $279,900 | 13 / 0 | |
| 2018 | $108,500 | $188,000 | $310,500 | 13 / 0 | |
| 2017 | $82,000 | $185,000 | $285,400 | 13 / 0 | |
| 2016 | $79,500 | $178,400 | $289,000 | 10 / 0 | |
| 2015 | $83,000 | $178,250 | $269,850 | 6 / 0 | |
| 2014 | $87,400 | $176,000 | $276,100 | 6 / 0 | |
| 2013 | $84,000 | $175,000 | $282,900 | 6 / 0 | |
| 2012 | $66,250 | $169,000 | $270,900 | 4 / 0 | |
| 2011 | $80,950 | $167,800 | $244,650 | 4 / 0 | |
| 2010 | $76,500 | $170,000 | $192,000 | 2 / 0 | |
| 2009 | $87,400 | $168,000 | $184,500 | 8 / 0 | |
| 2008 | $99,000 | $177,500 | $202,250 | 4 / 0 | |
| 2007 | $122,900 | $179,600 | $193,500 | 7 / 0 | |
| 2006 | $120,000 | $176,500 | $183,500 | 15 / 0 | |
| 2005 | $101,250 | $166,050 | 20 / 0 | ||
| 2004 | $85,000 | $149,000 | 11 / 0 | ||
| 2003 | $74,900 | $134,900 | 22 / 0 | ||
| 2002 | $67,000 | $122,000 | 11 / 0 | ||
| 2001 | $60,000 | $115,000 | 21 / 0 | ||
| 2000 | $56,700 | $105,000 | 16 / 0 | ||
| 1999 | $50,000 | $102,000 | 15 / 0 | ||
| 1998 | $52,900 | $99,000 | 25 / 0 | ||
| 1997 | $49,900 | $90,000 | 32 / 0 | ||
| 1996 | $49,800 | $90,000 | 7 / 0 | ||
| 1995 | $38,350 | $85,000 | 6 / 0 | ||
| 1994 | $36,400 | $79,000 | 4 / 0 | ||
| 1993 | $43,500 | $77,500 | 4 / 0 | ||
| 1992 | $40,000 | $73,300 | 4 / 0 | ||
| 1991 | $68,500 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 1990 | $51,000 | $68,000 | 1 / 0 | ||
| 1989 | $52,000 | $63,000 | 3 / 0 | ||
| 1988 | $58,500 | $61,850 | 6 / 0 | ||
| 1987 | $43,550 | $61,400 | 2 / 0 | ||
| 1986 | $57,400 | $59,500 | 1 / 0 | ||
| 1985 | $56,500 | $58,900 | 9 / 0 | ||
| 1984 | $49,500 | $55,000 | 23 / 0 |
Home value means price per square foot, which takes the size of the home out of the comparison. Over the past 12 months, the median home value in the Lakes was $179 per square foot, 11% below the Leon County median of $200.
How Much Are The Lakes Homes Worth?
Median home value, in price per square foot, each year in the Lakes, 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 the Lakes 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.
The Leon County line on each chart shows whether a change in the Lakes is local or county-wide.
Annual figures
| Year | The Lakes existing homes | The Lakes new construction | Leon County existing homes | Leon County new construction | The Lakes sales (existing / new) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $174 | $199 | $236 | 7 / 0 | |
| 2025 | $177 | $194 | $244 | 7 / 0 | |
| 2024 | $185 | $193 | $239 | 15 / 0 | |
| 2023 | $173 | $186 | $231 | 6 / 0 | |
| 2022 | $143 | $170 | $208 | 14 / 0 | |
| 2021 | $121 | $152 | $183 | 8 / 0 | |
| 2020 | $109 | $137 | $173 | 16 / 0 | |
| 2019 | $97 | $126 | $172 | 13 / 0 | |
| 2018 | $93 | $123 | $171 | 13 / 0 | |
| 2017 | $74 | $117 | $164 | 13 / 0 | |
| 2016 | $70 | $113 | $155 | 10 / 0 | |
| 2015 | $73 | $110 | $152 | 6 / 0 | |
| 2014 | $79 | $107 | $147 | 6 / 0 | |
| 2013 | $79 | $105 | $144 | 6 / 0 | |
| 2012 | $60 | $100 | $137 | 4 / 0 | |
| 2011 | $60 | $102 | $130 | 4 / 0 | |
| 2010 | $83 | $109 | $122 | 2 / 0 | |
| 2009 | $81 | $113 | $127 | 8 / 0 | |
| 2008 | $98 | $122 | $131 | 4 / 0 | |
| 2007 | $111 | $129 | $138 | 7 / 0 | |
| 2006 | $114 | $130 | $136 | 15 / 0 | |
| 2005 | 20 / 0 | ||||
| 2004 | 11 / 0 | ||||
| 2003 | 22 / 0 | ||||
| 2002 | 11 / 0 | ||||
| 2001 | 21 / 0 | ||||
| 2000 | 16 / 0 | ||||
| 1999 | 15 / 0 | ||||
| 1998 | 25 / 0 | ||||
| 1997 | 32 / 0 | ||||
| 1996 | 7 / 0 | ||||
| 1995 | 6 / 0 | ||||
| 1994 | 4 / 0 | ||||
| 1993 | 4 / 0 | ||||
| 1992 | 4 / 0 | ||||
| 1991 | 0 / 0 | ||||
| 1990 | 1 / 0 | ||||
| 1989 | 3 / 0 | ||||
| 1988 | 6 / 0 | ||||
| 1987 | 2 / 0 | ||||
| 1986 | 1 / 0 | ||||
| 1985 | 9 / 0 | ||||
| 1984 | 23 / 0 |
Over the past 12 months, the median home size sold in the Lakes was 1,083 square feet of heated and cooled space.
How Big Are the Homes That Sell in The Lakes?
Median home size, in square feet, each year in the Lakes, 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.
Each point is the median size of the homes that sold that year.
Annual figures
| Year | The Lakes existing homes | The Lakes new construction | Leon County existing homes | Leon County new construction | The Lakes sales (existing / new) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1,083 | 1,566 | 1,873 | 7 / 0 | |
| 2025 | 1,083 | 1,544 | 1,747 | 7 / 0 | |
| 2024 | 1,110 | 1,522 | 1,786 | 15 / 0 | |
| 2023 | 1,097 | 1,488 | 1,791 | 6 / 0 | |
| 2022 | 1,083 | 1,476 | 1,935 | 14 / 0 | |
| 2021 | 1,083 | 1,502 | 1,807 | 8 / 0 | |
| 2020 | 1,110 | 1,581 | 1,757 | 16 / 0 | |
| 2019 | 1,110 | 1,569 | 1,670 | 13 / 0 | |
| 2018 | 1,110 | 1,550 | 1,791 | 13 / 0 | |
| 2017 | 1,110 | 1,594 | 1,744 | 13 / 0 | |
| 2016 | 1,083 | 1,626 | 1,803 | 10 / 0 | |
| 2015 | 1,110 | 1,682 | 1,764 | 6 / 0 | |
| 2014 | 1,110 | 1,696 | 1,876 | 6 / 0 | |
| 2013 | 1,097 | 1,700 | 2,010 | 6 / 0 | |
| 2012 | 944 | 1,729 | 1,987 | 4 / 0 | |
| 2011 | 1,361 | 1,703 | 1,783 | 4 / 0 | |
| 2010 | 944 | 1,644 | 1,573 | 2 / 0 | |
| 2009 | 1,083 | 1,537 | 1,487 | 8 / 0 | |
| 2008 | 1,097 | 1,504 | 1,570 | 4 / 0 | |
| 2007 | 1,097 | 1,465 | 1,535 | 7 / 0 | |
| 2006 | 1,110 | 1,469 | 1,470 | 15 / 0 | |
| 2005 | 20 / 0 | ||||
| 2004 | 11 / 0 | ||||
| 2003 | 22 / 0 | ||||
| 2002 | 11 / 0 | ||||
| 2001 | 21 / 0 | ||||
| 2000 | 16 / 0 | ||||
| 1999 | 15 / 0 | ||||
| 1998 | 25 / 0 | ||||
| 1997 | 32 / 0 | ||||
| 1996 | 7 / 0 | ||||
| 1995 | 6 / 0 | ||||
| 1994 | 4 / 0 | ||||
| 1993 | 4 / 0 | ||||
| 1992 | 4 / 0 | ||||
| 1991 | 0 / 0 | ||||
| 1990 | 1 / 0 | ||||
| 1989 | 3 / 0 | ||||
| 1988 | 6 / 0 | ||||
| 1987 | 2 / 0 | ||||
| 1986 | 1 / 0 | ||||
| 1985 | 9 / 0 | ||||
| 1984 | 23 / 0 |
The Lakes Recent Sales
| Address | Price | Price / sq ft | Closing date | Year built | Sq ft | Sale type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $175,000 | $162 | 2026-06-11 | 1984 | 1,083 | Existing | |
| $270,000 | 2026-05-22 | 1984 | Existing | |||
| $187,700 | $169 | 2026-05-04 | 1984 | 1,110 | Existing | |
| $195,000 | $167 | 2026-04-29 | 1984 | 1,169 | Existing | |
| $185,000 | $179 | 2026-04-03 | 1984 | 1,035 | Existing | |
| $201,000 | $186 | 2026-03-12 | 1984 | 1,083 | Existing | |
| $195,000 | $180 | 2026-02-06 | 1984 | 1,083 | Existing | |
| $155,000 | $199 | 2025-08-18 | 1984 | 778 | Existing | |
| $192,000 | $177 | 2025-08-01 | 1984 | 1,083 | Existing | |
| $185,000 | $171 | 2025-07-31 | 1984 | 1,083 | Existing | |
| $195,000 | $180 | 2025-07-14 | 1984 | 1,083 | Existing | |
| $196,000 | $177 | 2025-04-30 | 1984 | 1,110 | Existing | |
| $190,000 | $171 | 2025-03-27 | 1984 | 1,110 | Existing | |
| $210,000 | 2025-03-01 | 1984 | Existing | |||
| $151,000 | $194 | 2024-12-19 | 1984 | 778 | Existing | |
| $207,500 | $192 | 2024-09-23 | 1984 | 1,083 | Existing | |
| $180,000 | 2024-09-04 | 1984 | Existing | |||
| $175,000 | $111 | 2024-08-30 | 1984 | 1,571 | Existing | |
| $200,000 | $185 | 2024-08-08 | 1984 | 1,083 | Existing | |
| $199,900 | $185 | 2024-08-01 | 1984 | 1,083 | Existing | |
| $230,000 | $207 | 2024-06-26 | 1984 | 1,110 | Existing | |
| $192,500 | 2024-05-30 | 1984 | Existing | |||
| $225,000 | $203 | 2024-05-30 | 1984 | 1,110 | Existing | |
| $190,000 | $171 | 2024-05-28 | 1984 | 1,110 | Existing | |
| $231,000 | $148 | 2024-05-23 | 1984 | 1,563 | Existing | |
| $201,000 | $181 | 2024-04-18 | 1984 | 1,110 | Existing | |
| $212,300 | $191 | 2024-02-09 | 1980 | 1,110 | Existing | |
| $195,000 | $176 | 2024-02-08 | 1984 | 1,110 | Existing | |
| $200,000 | $122 | 2024-01-05 | 1984 | 1,643 | Existing | |
| $185,000 | $171 | 2023-11-27 | 1984 | 1,083 | Existing | |
| $195,000 | $176 | 2023-08-21 | 1984 | 1,110 | Existing | |
| $195,000 | $180 | 2023-08-15 | 1984 | 1,083 | Existing | |
| $110,000 | $99 | 2023-07-28 | 1984 | 1,110 | Existing | |
| $210,500 | $194 | 2023-07-11 | 1984 | 1,083 | Existing | |
| $170,000 | $153 | 2023-03-08 | 1984 | 1,110 | Existing | |
| $165,000 | $152 | 2022-10-27 | 1984 | 1,083 | Existing | |
| $155,000 | $143 | 2022-08-15 | 1984 | 1,083 | Existing | |
| $152,000 | $141 | 2022-08-04 | 1984 | 1,078 | Existing | |
| $165,000 | 2022-07-29 | 1984 | Existing | |||
| $155,000 | $143 | 2022-06-24 | 1984 | 1,083 | Existing | |
| $130,400 | $168 | 2022-06-23 | 1984 | 778 | Existing | |
| $160,000 | $148 | 2022-05-26 | 1984 | 1,083 | Existing | |
| $164,300 | $211 | 2022-03-15 | 1984 | 778 | Existing | |
| $159,000 | $143 | 2022-03-04 | 1984 | 1,110 | Existing | |
| $144,000 | $130 | 2022-03-03 | 1984 | 1,110 | Existing | |
| $135,000 | $122 | 2022-02-25 | 1984 | 1,110 | Existing | |
| $85,000 | $109 | 2022-02-11 | 1984 | 778 | Existing | |
| $151,000 | $136 | 2022-01-28 | 1984 | 1,110 | Existing | |
| $159,900 | 2022-01-07 | 1984 | Existing | |||
| $124,000 | $114 | 2021-10-21 | 1984 | 1,083 | Existing | |
| $150,000 | $135 | 2021-06-25 | 1984 | 1,110 | Existing | |
| $135,000 | 2021-06-03 | 1984 | Existing | |||
| $130,000 | $120 | 2021-05-12 | 1984 | 1,083 | Existing | |
| $135,000 | $122 | 2021-05-07 | 1984 | 1,110 | Existing | |
| $122,500 | 2021-04-30 | 1984 | Existing | |||
| $130,000 | $120 | 2021-03-05 | 1984 | 1,083 | Existing | |
| $145,000 | $134 | 2021-02-18 | 1984 | 1,083 | Existing | |
| $108,000 | $100 | 2020-11-30 | 1984 | 1,083 | Existing | |
| $130,000 | $117 | 2020-11-16 | 1984 | 1,110 | Existing | |
| $130,000 | $85 | 2020-10-23 | 1984 | 1,523 | Existing | |
| $136,000 | $123 | 2020-08-13 | 1984 | 1,110 | Existing | |
| $135,000 | $125 | 2020-08-03 | 1984 | 1,083 | Existing | |
| $124,000 | $114 | 2020-07-31 | 1984 | 1,083 | Existing | |
| $114,900 | $106 | 2020-07-31 | 1984 | 1,083 | Existing | |
| $130,900 | 2020-07-20 | 1984 | Existing | |||
| $123,000 | $111 | 2020-07-17 | 1984 | 1,110 | Existing | |
| $117,800 | $109 | 2020-06-19 | 1984 | 1,083 | Existing | |
| $123,500 | $114 | 2020-06-15 | 1984 | 1,083 | Existing | |
| $122,000 | $110 | 2020-05-01 | 1984 | 1,110 | Existing | |
| $62,000 | $80 | 2020-03-13 | 1984 | 778 | Existing | |
| $110,000 | $99 | 2020-03-10 | 1984 | 1,110 | Existing | |
| $116,000 | $105 | 2020-02-28 | 1984 | 1,110 | Existing | |
| $115,000 | $104 | 2020-02-05 | 1984 | 1,110 | Existing | |
| $119,500 | $108 | 2019-12-12 | 1984 | 1,110 | Existing | |
| $115,000 | $104 | 2019-08-22 | 1984 | 1,110 | Existing | |
| $102,000 | 2019-08-09 | 1984 | Existing | |||
| $103,000 | 2019-07-12 | 1984 | Existing | |||
| $115,000 | $104 | 2019-07-09 | 1984 | 1,110 | Existing | |
| $100,000 | $64 | 2019-06-04 | 1984 | 1,571 | Existing | |
| $95,000 | $88 | 2019-05-01 | 1984 | 1,083 | Existing | |
| $122,900 | $111 | 2019-04-30 | 1984 | 1,110 | Existing | |
| $100,000 | $97 | 2019-04-10 | 1984 | 1,035 | Existing | |
| $115,000 | $106 | 2019-03-29 | 1984 | 1,083 | Existing | |
| $118,500 | $76 | 2019-03-27 | 1984 | 1,563 | Existing | |
| $92,000 | $85 | 2019-02-18 | 1984 | 1,083 | Existing | |
| $89,000 | $82 | 2019-02-01 | 1984 | 1,083 | Existing | |
| $120,000 | $109 | 2018-08-31 | 1984 | 1,102 | Existing | |
| $110,000 | $102 | 2018-08-24 | 1984 | 1,083 | Existing | |
| $108,500 | $98 | 2018-08-14 | 1984 | 1,110 | Existing | |
| $110,000 | $99 | 2018-08-08 | 1984 | 1,110 | Existing | |
| $107,500 | $97 | 2018-07-27 | 1984 | 1,110 | Existing | |
| $121,500 | $78 | 2018-07-16 | 1984 | 1,563 | Existing | |
| $114,000 | $71 | 2018-06-27 | 1984 | 1,611 | Existing | |
| $72,500 | $93 | 2018-06-19 | 1984 | 778 | Existing | |
| $97,000 | $87 | 2018-06-11 | 1984 | 1,110 | Existing | |
| $115,500 | $75 | 2018-05-21 | 1984 | 1,539 | Existing | |
| $82,600 | $106 | 2018-05-11 | 1984 | 778 | Existing | |
| $106,000 | $62 | 2018-05-09 | 1984 | 1,703 | Existing | |
| $94,000 | $87 | 2018-04-13 | 1984 | 1,083 | Existing | |
| $110,000 | $102 | 2017-12-18 | 1984 | 1,083 | Existing |
Showing 25 of 100 sales
Sources: the Leon County Property Appraiser and the MLS.
Schools
Schools Serving The Lakes
2026–27 attendance zones
Assigned Public Schools
All homes in the Lakes are zoned for Pineview Elementary School, Nims Middle School, and Rickards High School.
Pineview Elementary School is 1.4 miles from The Lakes and has a Florida DOE school grade of B (2026). Its phone number is (850) 488-2819.
Nims Middle School is 2.3 miles away and has a Florida DOE school grade of D (2026). Its phone number is (850) 617-6161.
Rickards High School is 4.5 miles away and has a Florida DOE school grade of C (2026). Its phone number is (850) 414-5500.
Pineview Elementary SchoolFlorida DOE school grade: B (2026)All 103 homes in the Lakes
Nims Middle SchoolFlorida DOE school grade: D (2026)All 103 homes in the Lakes
Rickards High SchoolFlorida DOE school grade: C (2026)All 103 homes in the Lakes
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.
| School | Driving Distance | Phone | Florida DOE school grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tallahassee Classical SchoolPK–12 | 5.6 miles | (850) 296-1970 | B (2026) |
| Florida State University SchoolsK–12 | 7.4 miles | (850) 245-3700 | A (2026) |
| School of Arts and Sciences on ThomasvilleK–8 | 6.1 miles | (850) 386-6566 | A (2026) |
| School of Arts and Sciences at the CentreK–8 | 4.0 miles | (850) 999-8267 | B (2026) |
| Tallahassee School of Math and ScienceK–8 | 5.6 miles | (850) 681-7827 | B (2026) |
Private Schools
The state does not grade these schools. They are listed nearest to the Lakes first.
Buying in the Lakes
Buying a Home in The Lakes
On average, 10 homes in the Lakes come up for sale each year, 10% 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 The Lakes SearchTo see every home for sale that fits your search, in The Lakes 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 The Lakes price into a monthly payment, use the mortgage calculator.
Selling in the Lakes
Selling a Home in The Lakes
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 the Lakes.
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 The Lakes 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.
The Lakes questions
The Lakes Frequently Asked Questions
Are new homes still being built in the Lakes?
No. The newest home in the Lakes was built in 1984, and no vacant lots remain.
What homes have recently sold in the Lakes?
The most recent sale in the Lakes was 1317 Airport Dr Apt F14, which sold for $175,000 on June 11, 2026. Before that, 1345 Airport Dr Apt H20 sold for $270,000 on May 22, 2026, and 1337 Airport Dr Apt G05 sold for $187,700 on May 4, 2026. See all 100 recent sales in the table above.
What types of homes are in the Lakes?
All 103 homes in the Lakes are townhomes. The median home size is 1,110 square feet of heated and cooled space, and the most common layout is two bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms.
What are the HOA dues in the Lakes?
The Lakes has its own homeowners association. The dues are $1,920 a year as of 2026.
What do homes cost in the Lakes?
In the 12 months through November 7, 2026, the median home price in the Lakes was $195,000, across 7 sales. The lowest sold for $175,000 and the highest for $270,000.
Which public schools serve the Lakes neighborhood?
Pineview Elementary School, Nims Middle School, and Rickards 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 the Lakes in a flood zone?
Yes, most are. In the Lakes, 98 of the 103 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 should a home in the Lakes be valued?
A home in the Lakes 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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