Long known to Tallahassee value-conscious homebuyers for its excellent mix of price, location and amenities, the Weems Plantation subdivision is located in Northeast Tallahassee on Weems Road, just behind the Kraft Nissan dealership on Mahan Drive.
Weems Plantation actually consists of two adjoining halves: Weems Plantation proper and the Gardens of Weems Plantation. Both were built by Premier Construction between 1999 and 2004 and together comprise approximately 370 mostly single-story, single-family homes. Most units feature 3 bedroom/2 bathroom split floorplans ranging in size from under 1,200 sq.ft. to over 2,000 sq.ft. However, while the homes in Weems Plantation proper are mostly two-car garage, the ones in the Gardens of Weems Plantation are exclusively one-car garage.
Convenience is a strong suit of Weems Plantation, with the Publix-anchored Lafayette Place Shopping Center, the new Walmart and Costco on Lagniappe Way and Tom Brown Park all within walking distance. Easy access to both Mahan Drive and Capital Circle NE allows for an easy commute to the downtown, as well as to the North and South areas of town.
Good schools further enhance the appeal of Weems Plantation. Zoned WT Moore for elementary, Swift Creek for middle, and Lincoln for high school, the area's A-grade schools have a deserved reputation for academic and athletic excellence.
Bang for the buck is the icing on the Weems Plantation cake. The average transaction price for the 17 homes sold from January 1, 2010 to date was just over $172,000, averaging $124 per sq.ft. Pricing has shown remarkable resilience, with an actual increase of $1/sq.ft. for the average transaction price between last year and the first 8 months of 2010, a further testimony to the great value of these homes.
Cost of ownership in Weems Plantation is relatively low. Although the community features both a pond and a residents-only playground, the annual HOA fee is only $124. The HOA is very active, enforcing the Weems Plantation Restrictive Covenants and organizing a number of great annual community-building events.
There are currently several houses on the market in Weems Plantation. If you or someone you know is looking to buy a house, contact Mariana D. Doseanu, a Realtor with Keller Williams Town & Country Realty. She can be reached at [email protected] or at (850) 339-5671.
