This is an incredible opportunity offered by the original owners who custom built the home in 1956! You cannot find a home like this! Incredible location. Massive living, dining & eat-in kitchen w/ sitting area & fireplace are on the main level w/ 3 bedrooms & 2 baths & a sunroom. Gorgeous hardwood flooring! The family room, featuring a large brick fireplace, terrazzo floors & a two-story ceiling is filled w/ light, & is on a lower level. Walk down a few more steps to cross through the 2 car garage & enter the private apartment w/ a kitchen, full bath & two large rooms. Perfect as 2 bedrooms or a bedroom & a living room. With its separate entrance, it's perfect for a college-aged child or could easily be an Airbnb or long-term rental. Near the hospital & university, there are lots of options! All new interior paint & super clean - ready for a new owner to make their mark & see if they can stay 70 years!!!
Under contract
$469,000
816 Shell St, Tallahassee, FL 32303
5beds
3,561sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1956
0.3 Acres Lot
$447,400 Zestimate®
$132/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
All new interior paintSuper cleanGorgeous hardwood flooringTwo-story ceilingTerrazzo floors
- 99 days |
- 2,146 |
- 82 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 19, 2026 at 01:25pm
Listed by:
Jennifer B Patty 850-508-6777,
BestSellers Realty, Inc.
Source: TBR,MLS#: 394120
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Basement, Foyer, Office, Other, Pantry, Sunroom, Utility Room
Primary bedroom
- Dimensions: 23x13
Bedroom 2
- Dimensions: 12x11
Bedroom 3
- Dimensions: 10x9
Bedroom 4
- Dimensions: 21x11
Bedroom 5
- Dimensions: 11x10
Dining room
- Dimensions: 16x13
Family room
- Dimensions: 27x17
Kitchen
- Dimensions: 24x20
Living room
- Dimensions: 21x12
Other
- Dimensions: 14x13
Heating
- Central, Electric, Fireplace(s), Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump, Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
Features
- Tray Ceiling(s), Garden Tub/Roman Tub, Stall Shower, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Window Treatments, Atrium, Entrance Foyer, Pantry, Sun Room, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Terrazzo
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,561
- Total interior livable area: 3,561 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Fully Fenced
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 0.3 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 120731130206010000
- Special conditions: Probate Listing,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch,One Story,Split Level
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Masonite
Condition
- Year built: 1956
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: unplatted land
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Tallahassee
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $132/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $459,510
- Annual tax amount: $8,840
- Date on market: 12/12/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 102 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$447,400
$425,000 - $470,000
$4,048/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/19/2026 | Contingent | $469,000$132/sqft |
Source:  TBR #394120 Report a problem | ||
| 12/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $469,000$132/sqft |
Source: TBR #394120 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,840 +3.8% | $459,510 +4.4% |
| 2023 | $8,514 +13.3% | $439,992 +10% |
| 2022 | $7,514 +154.6% | $400,018 +103.5% |
| 2021 | $2,951 +3.2% | $196,585 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $2,860 +1.7% | $193,871 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $2,811 | $189,512 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $2,811 +1.4% | $185,978 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $2,772 +3.4% | $182,153 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $2,682 | $178,406 +0.7% |
| 2015 | $2,682 | $177,166 +0.8% |
| 2014 | $2,682 | $175,760 +1.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $173,163 +1.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $170,268 +3% |
| 2011 | -- | $165,309 +1.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $162,866 +2.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $158,584 +0.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $158,426 -38.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $257,737 +4% |
| 2006 | -- | $247,748 +51.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $163,624 |
| 2004 | -- | $163,624 +45.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $112,237 +13.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $99,103 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$3,035/mo
Principal & interest
$2339
Property taxes
$696
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 32303
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Kate Sullivan Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 6/10Elizabeth Cobb Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 5/10Leon High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Kate Sullivan Elementary
- Middle: COBB
- High: LEON
Source: TBR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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