Stunning Custom Home on 1.28 Acres in Prestigious Betton Woods Welcome to Betton Woods—one of Tallahassee’s most desirable neighborhoods, ideally located near downtown, top hospitals, shopping, dining, and zoned for the highly rated Kate Sullivan, Cobb, and Leon schools. Tucked away on three beautifully landscaped lots totaling 1.28 acres, this exquisite custom-built home offers privacy, space, and elegance. Backing up to the serene Goose Pond Nature Preserve, the home delivers unmatched tranquility and natural beauty. Boasting 5 bedrooms plus a large recreation/bonus room, this thoughtfully designed residence features soaring ceilings and a dramatic wall of Palladian windows in the living/family room, filling the home with natural light and showcasing lush garden views from nearly every room. The formal dining room is accented with custom built-in bookcases, while the newly remodeled eat-in kitchen offers a generous island with breakfast bar, homework nook, and premium finishes—perfect for both casual family living and entertaining. Hardwood floors run throughout the home, complemented by 10- to 12-foot ceilings that enhance the sense of openness and sophistication. A spacious 1,200-square-foot addition provides two additional bedrooms and a versatile open-concept rec/study area, ideal for growing families or guests. Step outside into your private oasis: a resort-style screened lanai with a full outdoor kitchen overlooks a sparkling pool surrounded by wraparound decking and mature landscaping, creating a peaceful, park-like setting. This rare and remarkable property offers luxury, location, and lifestyle—truly a one-of-a-kind opportunity in Betton Woods.
Under contract
Price cut: $46K (7/10)
$899,000
2593 Merganser Ct, Tallahassee, FL 32308
5beds
3,462sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1986
1.28 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$260/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Resort-style screened lanaiWraparound deckingFull outdoor kitchenLush garden viewsSparkling poolCustom built-in bookcasesPeaceful park-like setting
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Listing updated: July 30, 2025 at 03:22pm
Listed by:
Thomas J Jacobs 850-556-5426,
Coldwell Banker Hartung,
Joann Y Jacobs 850-556-2220,
Coldwell Banker Hartung
Source: TBR,MLS#: 387821

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Foyer, Office, Other, Pantry, Screened Porch, Utility Room
Primary bedroom
- Dimensions: 23x16
Bedroom 2
- Dimensions: 15x14
Bedroom 3
- Dimensions: 12x14
Bedroom 4
- Dimensions: 16x14
Bedroom 5
- Dimensions: 16x20
Dining room
- Dimensions: 26x11
Family room
- Dimensions: 17x17
Kitchen
- Dimensions: 21x16
Living room
- Dimensions: 17x14
Other
- Dimensions: 21x15
Heating
- Central, Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Tray Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Stall Shower, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Window Treatments, Entrance Foyer, Primary Downstairs, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,462
- Total interior livable area: 3,462 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Porch, Screened
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground, Pool Equipment
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Park/Greenbelt
Lot
- Size: 1.28 Acres
- Dimensions: 83 x 100 x 89 x 151 x 195 x 127 x 175
Details
- Parcel number: 12073111733 E0240
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood Siding
Condition
- Year built: 1986
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Gutter(s), Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Subdivision: BETTON WOODS
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Tallahassee
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $260/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $709,553
- Annual tax amount: $10,423
- Date on market: 6/25/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
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