Leon County property record for 2159 Rickards Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32308
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,410 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $206,200 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $3,022 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-21-70-A-003-1 |
| Primary APN | 11-21-70-A-003-1 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,410 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 1,919 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 950 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 460 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Wood Truss |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Garage Area | 460 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Deck Area | 49 sqft |
| Fence | Fence |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Old Parcel Number | 112170A0031 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2159 RICKARDS RD |
| City | TALLAHASSEE |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 32308-4835 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SANDCASTLE LOT 3 UNIT B BLOCK A OR 1154/769 |
| Legal Range | 01E |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | SANDCASTLE |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Legal Unit | B |
| Jurisdiction | LEON FL |
| Township / Civil Division | TALLAHASSEE EAST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 906 |
Source: Leon County records, as of December 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2159 RICKARDS RD, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308-4835 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 26, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 26, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20200062593 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5505 / 652 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEON FL |
| Recording Date | Oct 26, 2020 |
| Property Address | 2159 RICKARDS RD, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308-4835 |
| Document Number | 0055050652 |
| Book / Page | 5505 / 652 |
| Map Reference | MB 9 PG 5 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200062593 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 15, 2022 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,443.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2159 RICKARDS RD, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308-4835 |
| Document Number | 0005505654 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 26, 2020 |
| Instrument | 5505/654 |
| Name | FIRST COMMERCE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
Source: Leon County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Leon County |
| Municipality | Tallahassee City |
| Unified School District | Leon County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,022.00 (+6.52%) Homeowner's exemption | $234,177 (+5.14%) Land $40,000 Building $194,177 | $234,177 (+5.14%) Land $40,000 Building $194,177 |
| 2023 | $2,837.00 (+6.9%) Homeowner's exemption | $222,738 (+21.02%) Land $40,000 Building $182,738 | $222,738 (+8.66%) Land $40,000 Building $182,738 |
| 2022 | $2,654.00 Homeowner's exemption | $184,051 | $204,989 Land $35,000 Building $169,989 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 14 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 94% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 352 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Pavlov Media.
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