About Southwood

Some houses have been built with “Carriage Houses,” a 400 SF studio apartment right above a two-car garage which can be rented out.

Lots tend to be small in Southwood, prodding residents to leave their private space and to go out and mingle in the many communal parks, open areas, playgrounds, groupings of park benches and water features scattered around the neighborhood.

The 123 acre Central Park and Lake form the heart of the community. A broad, paved path circles the lake, so you’ll often see residents out, strolling, jogging, roller skating, pushing a stroller or riding a bicycle.

With over 1,000 acres of green spaces, lakes, ponds and wetlands, residents can truly feel connected to nature.

In addition to the nature trails, parks, and common areas, amenities include tennis courts, a swimming pool, a splash-bucket water play area for children, and a club house.

Activities are organized through the SouthWood “Art of Living” program. Email Blasts notify residents of holiday parties, “Food Truck Tuesdays,” neighborhood garage sales, book club meetings, walking groups, pre-school play groups, scrapbooking club, tennis camp, bingo night, and farmer’s market. You can check the currently available activities on their calendar of events.

SouthWood appeals to many demographics. Young professionals like the modern design features and proximity to work places and downtown. Young families appreciate the many play areas for their children. Older residents enjoy the low maintenance and many activities often found in a retirement community.

And of course, the community attracts golfers. Named one of the Top 35 New Courses in America by Golf Magazine and among America’s Best New Courses by Golf Digest, SouthWood’s rolling hills,open pastureland and ancient oak trees provide an enjoyable experience for all golfers. The SouthWood Golf Course, designed by Fred Couples, was also named One of the Top 50 Courses for women by Women in Golf Magazine and voted Tallahassee's Best Golf Course by Tallahassee Magazine. It is a public course with tee placement to accommodate all skill levels.

SouthWood is a Community Development District (CDD), a special purpose government framework for managing and financing the infrastructure required to support development of a community. The CDD fees are in addition to the HOA fees and appear on the property tax statement. A more complete explanation of the Capital Region Community Development District can be found here.

Southwood continues to grow, getting a boost from the nearby State offices, the completion of the new Florida Department of Revenue and the First District Court of Appeals. The new VA Hospital has also added to the need for nearby housing. Some of the employees of these organizations will buy housing, and some short-term residents and visitors will rent, creating an opportunity for investors.

It has been a challenge for SouthWood to match the growth in housing with a commensurate growth in amenities. The pool, in particular, cannot always accommodate all those who want a relaxing swim.

Southwood residents enjoy the convenience of a nearby Publix supermarket that opens at 6:00am, CVS Pharmacy, Subway, StarBucks, restaurants, doctors’ offices, and nearby schools. Conley Elementary (public), John Paul II Catholic School (private), and the Florida State University School (admission by application) all border the Southwood neighborhood.

Capital Regional Medical Center is just six-and-one-half miles from SouthWood and Tallahassee Memorial Hospital is only seven miles away.

Southwood Schools

Southwood is zoned for the following Leon County public schools:

Many residents also choose to have their children attend Florida High, a laboratory school located in the Southwood subdivision.