2883 Thornton Rd is a 6,269 square foot house on a 3.1 acre lot. - it last sold on July 02, 2001 for $219,900. Based on Redfin's Tallahassee data, we estimate the home's value is $789,642.
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
3.1 acresLot Size
$126Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$789,642
$570K since sold in July 2001$2,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 32.2% higher than the average sale price ($597K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
RA
Residential Acre District
The RA zoning district is intended to be located in areas designated Bradfordville Mixed Use Suburban, Urban Residential 2, or Woodville Rural Community on the future land use map and is intended to apply to selected areas located on the periphery of the urban service area where sanitary sewer is not expected to be available or environmental constraints exist.; The regulations of this district are intended to permit low density or intensity development, consistent with environmental and infrastructure constraints, without precluding future expansion of urban services.; The maximum gross density allowed for new residential development in the RA district is 1 dwelling unit per acre.; This district also allows certain community and recreational facilities related to residential uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Educational/school
Fire house
Library
Police station
Recreation
Golf related
May 2, 2023 • Final
Residential reroof
Replace the existing roof with a new metal roof.
Roofing
Oct 5, 2018 • Final
Mechanical velocity hall
Replace the existing HVAC system.
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,521
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Finished
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Continuous Footing
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Shingle Siding
Roof Covering Type: Composition Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Composition Shingle
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: ACREAGE & UNREC
Living Sq. Ft: 6,269
Gross Sq. Ft: 5,430
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 3,227
Building Sq. Ft: 6,797
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: 7 1N 2E IN SW 1/4 SW OF I-10 OR 825/694 1924/1387
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Finished Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 528
Garage / Carport Type: Finished
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 135,036
Legal Block Number: 608
Acres: 3.1
Zoning Code: RA
State Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: OUTSIDE CITY
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 6,269
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3.1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Leon County
APN: 1207206080000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
W T Moore Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.6mi
5/10
Swift Creek Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.3mi
8/10
Lincoln High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.5mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
7 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.8 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$751,000 – $909,000
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