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Sold·Closed May 5, 2025·81 days on market
247 River Hill Drive
Welaka, FL 32193
About this home
Welaka
Welcome to Welaka, an incredibly quaint olde Florida town, nestled on the majestic St Johns River and known as the Bass Capital of the World. Here, it's easy to slow down and enjoy life's simple pleasures. Welaka and the surrounding areas of Putnam County offer gorgeous waterways, untouched woodlands, natural parks, waterfront dining, local gathering spots, and some of the friendliest people around. This small town offers a true sense of community and an escape from the hustle and the noise, but with Palatka, St Augustine, and Jacksonville still just a short drive away. Located in the newly developed community of River Hill, just outside the heart of Welaka, this new construction home offers beautiful modern comfort and superior construction quality. Boosting 2x6 frame construction, durable cement siding, low E insulated windows, R19 insulation throughout, full gutters, and a one-year builder warranty.
Cost to own
True monthly cost
What this home actually costs per month at the asking price — not just the mortgage.
- • Homeowners insurance is on top — in Florida it varies widely with roof age and wind/flood zone (see the Reality Check below). Budget it before you offer.
- • In CDD communities (Nocatee, eTown, Seven Pines…), bond assessments are collected on the property-tax bill, and the amount varies home to home — a prior owner may have prepaid the bond — so we confirm this home’s exact line rather than trust a community average.
- • Taxes are estimated at YOUR purchase price — Florida assessments reset on sale, so the seller’s current bill is usually lower than yours will be.
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Storms & insurance
Florida Reality Check
The storm-and-insurance facts every Florida buyer should know up front.
Flood zone not yet determined
Check the exact parcel at msc.fema.gov or ask Krista to pull it.
Flood damage is not covered by standard homeowners insurance — it’s always a separate policy.
Evacuation zone not yet determined
Check floridadisaster.org/knowyourzone.
Roof: Shingle — year not disclosed (home built 2024)
Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.
Solar potential: ~1,667 usable sun-hours per year
A strong solar roof by Florida standards — worth pricing panels if energy bills matter to you.
Krista can connect you with local insurance quotes before you make an offer.
Ask about this homeThis Reality Check is informational only — it draws on FEMA/FDEM hazard layers, Florida DOH water records, and the listing’s own fields at this property’s coordinates. None of it is a determination, survey, or inspection, and public records can lag or conflict with on-site conditions. Independently verify anything you’ll rely on: the flood zone at msc.fema.gov and floridadisaster.org/knowyourzone (and confirm flood-insurance cost with your lender and a licensed insurance agent), and the sewer/septic, roof, and utilities with a professional inspection.
Around this address
Nearby, from public data
The closest public beach, park, water access and league fields from this home's location.
Closest park or preserve
Deep Creek Conservation Areaabout 19 mi · 4.1 mi of trails
Not from the MLS. Places from FWC, FDEP, the water districts, the counties and the cities; distances are straight-line from this home unless a drive time is shown. Fees, hours and access change, so check the agency’s page before you go.
Sun & Light
East-facing backyard — the morning-light lot
The listing reports the home facing west, which puts the backyard on the east side. Today at this address: sunrise 7:29 AM, sunset 6:54 PM.
- The rear takes the sunrise and the gentle morning sun, then goes shaded through the afternoon — the classic comfortable-summer-evening lanai in Florida.
- The front of the home carries the hot western afternoon instead of your living space.
Orientation per the MLS listing; sun paths are seasonal geometry for Northeast Florida, not a shade study — trees, screening, and neighboring structures change the picture on any specific lot.
Cost to own
Taxes & assessment
2024 property taxes (current owner): $433/yr
Florida’s Save Our Homes cap limits how fast the current owner’s assessment can rise — and it resets when a home sells, so a buyer’s tax bill is typically based on the purchase price, not the seller’s bill above. Sources: Florida DOR certified tax roll, NEFMLS.
Closed sales
What sold nearby
Closed sales within about two miles in the last 18 months, same property type, similar size. Closed prices from the MLS, not estimates. Their median is $140/sq ft; this home is listed at $180/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 261 River Hill Drive, Welaka, FL 32193Listed by TIMBER TO TIDES REALTY LLC | Nov 2025 | $265,000 | $135 | 4/3 | 1,962 | 127 | 0 |
| 171 River Ridge Place, Welaka, FL 32193Listed by OPENDOOR BROKERAGE, LLC. | Jul 2026 | $219,200 | $148 | 3/2 | 1,477 | 93 | 0.1 |
| 195 River Ridge Place, Welaka, FL 32193Listed by WELAKA REALTY LLC | Apr 2026 | $246,000 | $148 | 4/2 | 1,666 | 39 | 0.1 |
| 322 River Hill Drive, Welaka, FL 32193Listed by WJH BROKERAGE FL LLC | Dec 2025 | $219,888 | $132 | 4/2 | 1,666 | 352 | 0.1 |
| 262 River Ridge Place, Welaka, FL 32193Listed by WJH BROKERAGE FL LLC | Nov 2025 | $253,990 | $140 | 4/2 | 1,811 | 91 | 0.1 |
| 277 River Ridge Place, Welaka, FL 32193Listed by WJH BROKERAGE FL LLC | Nov 2025 | $269,990 | $139 | 4/3 | 1,941 | 51 | 0.1 |
Sold data from the realMLS IDX feed. A closed price is what a buyer paid, not what this home is worth; Krista runs the adjustments per home.
Features
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Amenities
Interior
Exterior
Additional Information
Listing Courtesy of: KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ATLANTIC PARTNERS ST. AUGUSTINE
Sold by: TEAM 100 REALTY (buyer's brokerage)
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided through the IDX program of realMLS (Northeast Florida Multiple Listing Service). © 2026 Northeast Florida Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All rights reserved.
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