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Sold for $195,000
  • $195,000

    821 Essex Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32304

    3beds
    884sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1963
    10,018 Square Feet Lot
    $190,200 Zestimate®
    $221/sqft
    $1,435 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $190,200

    $173,000 - $205,000

    $1,435/mo

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    What's special

    Sparkling poolOpen sunlit layoutHuge patioVinyl and tile floors
    **POOL HOUSE** Discover the charm of 821 Essex Drive, a cozy 3-bedroom, 1-bath brick home tucked away in a quiet Tallahassee neighborhood. With vinyl and tile floors throughout and an open, sunlit layout, this home blends simplicity with comfort. Step into the backyard and find your own private escape—a HUGE patio, firepit, and, best of all, a sparkling pool perfect for cooling off on hot summer days or hosting weekend get-togethers. Just minutes from FSU, shopping, and downtown, this home offers a rare mix of convenience, character, and seasonal fun. Ideal for first-time buyers or savvy investors, 821 Essex is ready to welcome you home.

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    Listed by:

    Eric W Smallridge 850-591-2922,

    Proper Real Estate Advisors

    Bought with:

    Steven Fireman, 3579700

    Keller Williams Town & Country

    Source: TBR,MLS#: 388221MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Utility Room
    Primary bedroom
    • Dimensions: 10x10
    Bedroom 2
    • Dimensions: 10x9
    Bedroom 3
    • Dimensions: 10x9
    Dining room
    • Dimensions: -
    Family room
    • Dimensions: -
    Kitchen
    • Dimensions: 14x10
    Living room
    • Dimensions: 15x12
    Heating
    • Central, Electric, Heat Pump
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric, Heat Pump
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
    Features
    • Flooring: Plank, Tile, Vinyl
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 884
    • Total interior livable area: 884 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Carport, One Space
    • Carport spaces: 1
    Features
    • Stories: 1
    • Patio & porch: Patio
    • Exterior features: Fully Fenced
    • Has private pool: Yes
    • Pool features: Concrete
    • Fencing: Fenced
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: None
    Lot
    • Size: 10,018 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 12073410330 F0110
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: One Story,Traditional
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Brick, Wood Siding
    Condition
    • Year built: 1963

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Curbs, Gutter(s), Street Lights
    • Subdivision: CAROLINE COURTS
    HOA
    • Services included: None
    Location
    • Region: Tallahassee

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $221/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $126,194
    • Annual tax amount: $2,292
    • Date on market: 7/3/2025
    • Cumulative days on market: 23 days
    • Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/6/2025Sold$195,000+2.7%$221/sqft
    Source: TBR #388221 Report a problem
    7/17/2025Contingent$189,900$215/sqft
    Source: TBR #388221 Report a problem
    7/3/2025Listed for sale$189,900+46.4%$215/sqft
    Source: TBR #388221 Report a problem
    8/8/2023Listing removed--
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    7/21/2023Listed for rent$1,350$2/sqft
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    7/7/2023Listing removed--
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    6/20/2023Listed for rent$1,350+8%$2/sqft
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    7/22/2022Listing removed--
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    7/14/2022Listed for rent$1,250$1/sqft
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    5/3/2006Sold$129,700+23.5%$147/sqft
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    1/3/2005Sold$105,000$119/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$2,424 +5.7%$126,194 +7.3%
    2024$2,292 +7.1%$117,561 +10%
    2023$2,140 +16.2%$106,874 +10%
    2022$1,841 +8.6%$97,158 +10%
    2021$1,695 +8.7%$88,325 +7%
    2020$1,560 +2.8%$82,521 +4%
    2019$1,517 $79,376 +3.2%
    2018$1,517 +2.2%$76,939 +4.4%
    2017$1,484 +16.2%$73,724 +8.4%
    2016$1,277 $68,029 +3.2%
    2015$1,277 $65,941 +3%
    2014$1,277 $64,048 +3.1%
    2013-- $62,151 -1.3%
    2012-- $62,990 -12.8%
    2011-- $72,221 -14.1%
    2010-- $84,099 -3%
    2009-- $86,690
    2008-- --
    2007-- $95,165 +8%
    2006-- $88,094 +47.3%
    2005-- $59,809
    2004-- $59,809 +9.1%
    2003-- $54,839 +19.3%
    2002-- $45,953 +5.7%
    2001-- $43,457
    2000$319 $43,457
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 32304

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: RILEY
    • Middle: NIMS
    • High: RICKARDS

    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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