Leon County property record for 856 Violet St, Tallahassee, FL 32308
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,823 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.45 acres (19,602 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,754 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Mortgage Jun 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-28-83-N-001-0 |
| Primary APN | 11-28-83-N-001-0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,823 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 2,300 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,823 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Wood Truss |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 19,602 sqft (0.45 acres) |
| Garage Area | 441 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 36 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Account Number | 1127204100000 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 112883N0010 |
| Street Address | 856 VIOLET ST |
| City | TALLAHASSEE |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 32308-6282 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MEADOWBROOK UNIT 6 LOT 1 BLOCK N OR 1701/454 455 |
| Legal Range | 01E |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | MEADOWBROOK |
| Legal Block | N |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Legal Unit | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | LEON FL |
| Township / Civil Division | TALLAHASSEE EAST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 907 |
856 Violet St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in February 2004.
Source: Leon County records, as of December 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 856 VIOLET ST, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308-6282 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
| Jun 9, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 10, 2004 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 10, 2004 |
| Deed Document Number | 0303401311 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEON FL |
| Property Address | 856 VIOLET ST, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308-6282 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 29, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 856 VIOLET ST, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308-6282 |
| Document Number | 0057051463 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 1, 2022 |
| Book Page | 5705/1463 |
| Instrument | 20220014361 |
| Name | FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | TROY, MI 48098 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEON FL |
| Property Address | 856 VIOLET ST, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308-6282 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0054520516 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 9, 2020 |
| Book Page | 5452/516 |
| Instrument | 20200031718 |
| Name | FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | TROY, MI 48098 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 856 Violet St was $2,754 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $2,754.00 Homeowner's exemption | $277,574 Land $50,000 Building $227,574 | $277,574 Land $50,000 Building $227,574 |
| 2023 | $2,581.00 (+6.92%) Homeowner's exemption | $256,202 (+49.61%) Land $45,000 Building $211,202 | $256,202 (+8.4%) Land $45,000 Building $211,202 |
| 2022 | $2,414.00 Homeowner's exemption | $171,243 | $236,339 Land $40,000 Building $196,339 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 856 Violet St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2010.
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 File median of 14 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2010–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2020 · other causes |
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 856 Violet St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 93% 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 78 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 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 140 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Pavlov Media, Verizon.
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