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In the Neighborhood
Killearn estates City of Tallahassee
By The Numbers
The total population in Killearn is about 30,355. The median age for a Killearn resident is 25.31 years old.
Whatever Your Lifestyle, Killearn has a Neighborhood for You By Laura Bradley In 1964, J.T. Williams and partners Mallory Horne and Bill Cartee bought 3,800 acres of what was then Velda Dairy Farm property, located at the northeast corner of the city — at the time a relatively undeveloped, uninhabited section of town. This was the beginning of what would eventually become Killearn. It was also a very bold move. “I thought, ‘What are they doing building so far out? Nobody is going to buy out there,’” remembered Virginia Glass, realtor with Coldwell Banker Hartung and Noblin Inc. At the time, Tallahassee was a much smaller city, with a population around 65,000, Glass said. The area was far from the city center, as well as shopping, which made the development a risky venture. Contrary to the naysayers’ predictions, Killearn flourished; Killearn Estates, Killearn Acres and Killearn Lakes are now the county’s largest subdivisions; with about 3,800 homes between all of Killearn’s neighborhoods. Killearn has developed a variety of architectural styles over time. While early homes are predominantly
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one-story brick, later homes built in the ’80s and ’90s feature stucco exteriors, and now Hardie board is the material of choice. New units of platted land have developed over time, and all have been well received. The neighborhood’s location has become increasingly desirable, as it is now located very close to shopping, churches and popular schools. While some of Killearn’s oldest homes, around 50 years old, might feel a bit dated, owners also take great pride in their homes, keeping them in good condition — a plus for most buyers today, who might not have the time to undertake large renovation projects. The neighborhood also has an active board that works hard to assure homes are maintained according to the subdivision’s covenants and restrictions. The large yards, some of which can be around three quarters of an acre, are another attractive feature in some of the older subdivisions. Homeowners’ annual maintenance assessment cont. on pg. 112 is an exceptionally reasonable $100.
The average household makes about $92,558; the median income under 25 is about $63,412. The average household holds about a $549,287 net worth.
NEARBY (Within a five mile radius)
2 public parks 5 grocery stores 1 public library 2 golf courses 2 public high schools with A ratings 9 places of worship Source: point2homes.com, Killearn Homes Association
Photos by larry davidson (ENTRANCE , CHURCH) and courtesy Tallahassee Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (GOLF)
Classic Living in the Northeast
About 15,155 Killearn residents are married.