Leon County property record for 1517 Paula Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32303
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,290 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.61 acres (26,572 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $109,000 (Jun 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $965 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-15-40-C-029-0 |
| Primary APN | 21-15-40-C-029-0 |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,290 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 1,440 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 780 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 510 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Wood Truss |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 26,572 sqft (0.61 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 150 sqft |
| Deck Area | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Old Parcel Number | 211540C0290 |
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| Street Address | 1517 PAULA DR |
| City | TALLAHASSEE |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 32303-2913 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GWYNNDALE UNIT 1 LOT 29 BLOCK C OR 1092/1280 |
| Legal Range | 01W |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | GWYNNDALE UNIT 1 |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Legal Unit | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | LEON FL |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTHWEST LEON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 2207 |
The current owner of 1517 Paula Dr bought it in June 2003.
Source: Leon County records, as of December 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1517 PAULA DR, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32303-2913 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 20, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 20, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0289101282 |
| Deed Book / Page | 02891 / 01282 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1517 Paula Dr was $965 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Leon County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Leon County |
| Unified School District | Leon County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $965.00 Homeowner's exemption | $161,519 Land $21,000 Building $140,519 | $161,519 Land $21,000 Building $140,519 |
| 2023 | $890.00 (-7.39%) Homeowner's exemption | $146,293 (+49.75%) Land $17,500 Building $128,793 | $146,293 (+10.61%) Land $17,500 Building $128,793 |
| 2022 | $961.00 Homeowner's exemption | $97,693 | $132,266 Land $14,000 Building $118,266 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1517 Paula Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1979 · tidal / storm surge |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1517 Paula Dr is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · lower than 84% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF TALLAHASSEE serves 200,480 people · EPA ID FL1370655 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 161 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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