6973 Tom Roberts Rd

Rent: $2,350/month
Security Deposit: $2,000
Available: August 1st - 12-month lease
Take a virtual tour here: 4K Walkthrough Video (or go to bit.ly/6973TomRobertsWalkthrough)
THE HIGHLIGHTS:
Location: Private 2-acre lot off a paved road off Springhill Rd (near the gun range). Direct access down maintained roads to Apalachicola Forest trailheads—perfect for ATV enthusiasts!
Commute: 10m to the Airport | 25m to FSU/FAMU/TCC & I-10 | 30m to the Coast & Wakulla High School.
Utilities & Maintenance: Tenant is responsible for electric, water, and lawn maintenance.
INTERIOR LIVING:
This home features a split floor plan with new updates including a newer HVAC system, newer water heater, newer toilet fixtures, an updated kitchen/dining area, and beautiful laminate flooring throughout (all updates late 2024/early 2025).
Primary Suites: Two large bedrooms feature private full baths.
Bedroom 1 (15x14.5): Features a walk-in closet and double French doors opening to the rear covered patio. Makes an incredible home office or primary suite!
Bedroom 2 (15x13): Located off the kitchen, featuring a full bath with a double vanity.
Guest Quarters: Two additional bedrooms (10.5x11.5) are situated on the opposite end of the home, sharing a full bath with tile floors.
Note: All bedrooms have hanging closets.
OUTDOOR SPACE:
Acreage: 2 private acres of space to enjoy.
Porches & Patios: Covered front porch and a massive rear patio setup featuring a 14x25 screened-in space and an additional 15x14 covered (unscreened) deck.
Parking & Storage: A large 25x20 double-vehicle metal carport in the backyard, plus a 17x12 storage shed equipped with power and shelving.
QUALIFICATIONS & APPLYING:
To ensure a smooth process, we require the following:
Income: Verifiable proof of income equal to 2.5x the monthly rent for the last 12 months.
Credit/History: Credit history demonstrating the ability to pay on time. Strictly no prior evictions and no crimes of a sexual nature. 600+ credit score.
Occupancy: Maximum of 3 adults permitted on the lease and total household of 4.
Pet Policy: We may consider one small, mature pet (25 lbs or less) strictly upon owner approval. Approved pets require a $300 one-time, non-refundable pet fee due at move-in, in addition to a $25 per month pet rent. Please ensure your pet is fully disclosed and approved prior to submitting an application.
Smoking: Strictly non-smoking property.
THE PROCESS:
Message Us: If you meet the qualifications above, send a message to schedule an in-person tour/interview.
Apply: If selected, you will complete the application via Avail. The non-refundable screening fee is $55 per adult (paid directly to Avail) and covers credit, eviction, and background checks. Note: We do not hold the rental- it is strictly first-come, first-serve.
Move-In Funds: First full month's rent plus the security deposit is required upfront. (The second month will be prorated depending on your exact move-in date). After approval, move-in funds must be in the form of cash, money order, or cashier's check (no personal checks, CashApp, gift cards, etc.) and is due 10 days prior to lease start date.
Ongoing: All future rent payments and maintenance requests will be handled effortlessly through your Avail account, which also allows you to set up auto-pay and build your credit.
TO VIEW:
Shown by appointment only. Please do not enter the property without an appointment.
When messaging me to verify qualifications and schedule your tour, please include the word 'FOREST' so I know you’ve read the full listing!