Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds3,561 sqft$118/sqft
816 Shell St, Tallahassee, FL 32303
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.3 acresLot Size
1956Year Built
$118/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

This is an incredible opportunity offered by the original owners who custom built the home in 1956! You cannot find a home like this! Incredible location. Massive living, dining & eat-in kitchen w/ sitting area & fireplace are on the main level w/ 3 bedrooms & 2 baths & a sunroom. Gorgeous hardwood flooring! The family room, featuring a large brick fireplace, terrazzo floors & a two-story ceiling is filled w/ light, & is on a lower level. Walk down a few more steps to cross through the 2 car garage...This is an incredible opportunity offered by the original owners who custom built the home in 1956! You cannot find a home like this! Incredible location. Massive living, dining & eat-in kitchen w/ sitting area & fireplace are on the main level w/ 3 bedrooms & 2 baths & a sunroom. Gorgeous hardwood flooring! The family room, featuring a large brick fireplace, terrazzo floors & a two-story ceiling is filled w/ light, & is on a lower level. Walk down a few more steps to cross through the 2 car garage & enter the private apartment w/ a kitchen, full bath & two large rooms. Perfect as 2 bedrooms or a bedroom & a living room. With its separate entrance, it's perfect for a college-aged child or could easily be an Airbnb or long-term rental. Near the hospital & university, there are lots of options! All new interior paint & super clean - ready for a new owner to make their mark & see if they can stay 70 years!
  • Listed by: Jennifer Patty • BestSellers Realty, Inc.
Listing closed: 04/10/2026 01:00 AM • Source: CATRS, MLS#: 394120

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Property Taxes

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Property Information for 816 Shell Street

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Detached
  • County: Leon County
  • Architectural Style: Ranch, OneStory, SplitLevel
  • Waterfront: No
  • Parking Features: Garage, TwoCarGarage
  • Subdivision Name: unplatted land
  • View: None
  • View: No
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Lot Size: 0.30 AC / 13,068 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Tallahassee
  • County Or Parish: Leon
  • Directions: Miccosukee to North on Hillcrest. R on Shell. Home is right behind East Hill Baptist's playground.
  • Postal Code: 32303
  • Latitude: 30.453783
  • Longitude: -84.268879
  • State Or Province: FL
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 12073-11-30-20-601-000-0
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association Fee Includes: None
School Information
  • Elementary School: Kate Sullivan Elementary
  • High School: LEON
  • Middle Or Junior School: COBB
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Source: Assessor
  • Building Area Total: 3561.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3
  • Living Area: 3561.0
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
Property and Assessments
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Property SubType Additional: Detached, SingleFamilyResidence
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Human Modified: No
  • Road Responsibility: PublicMaintainedRoad
Utilities
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: FullyFenced
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Masonite
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Porch
Interior Features
  • Levels: MultiSplit
  • Stories: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Terrazzo
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement: Finished
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: CentralAir, Electric, HeatPump, WallWindowUnits
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric, Fireplaces, HeatPump
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Features: TrayCeilings, GardenTubRomanTub, StallShower, VaultedCeilings, WindowTreatments, Atrium, EntranceFoyer, Pantry, SunRoom, WalkInClosets
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 23x13
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 21x12
  • Room Type: LivingRoom
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 24x20
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 27x17
  • Room Type: FamilyRoom
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 16x13
  • Room Type: DiningRoom
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 11x10
  • Room Type: Bedroom5
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 21x11
  • Room Type: Bedroom4
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 10x9
  • Room Type: Bedroom3
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 14x13
  • Room Type: Other
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 12x11
  • Room Type: Bedroom2
Rental
Rental Information
  • Lease Considered: No

Property History for 816 Shell Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 10, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1937907528

$420,000—
Apr 10, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1937000159

$420,000—
Apr 10, 2026

Sold

CATRS #394120

$420,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/10/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1937907528

$420,000
04/10/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1937000159

$420,000
04/10/2026

Sold

CATRS #394120

$420,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 816 Shell Street

Taxable ValueLand$90,000Additions$380,363Total$470,363
Tax Record2025$9,034 ($753 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt3,561 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,561 SqFtStories1Lot Size13,068 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1956Year Renovated1985ZoningRP2CountyLEONAPN11-30-20-601-000.0

Schools near 816 Shell Street

This home is within Leon.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Kate Sullivan Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Elizabeth Cobb Middle School
Public6 to 8

Leon High School
Public9 to 12

School Of Arts & Science Center
CharterK to 8

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