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$315,000Sold4 bd · 2 ba · 2,758 sq ft
Sold·Closed Mar 20, 2026·282 days on market
703 Emmett Street
Palatka, FL 32177
About this home
Palatka
Please see the photos of the recently restored hardwood floors throughout the house, the floors truly sparkle and shine! This beautiful Circa 1923 Craftsman Style home retains many original features. Coffered ceilings in the living and dining rooms, hardwood floors and trim throughout, two sets of double French doors, original windows and all doors, fireplace with Craftsman style mantle, sun porch and sleeping porch. The house sits on a large corner lot next to a brick road and the front porch offers an amazing view of the majestic St Johns River. There is a two-car garage with a loft and a screen porch on the back. The house is walking and cycling distance to downtown, the riverfront park and Ravine Gardens State Park. Babe Ruth stayed at the house during his time teaching at Doan's Baseball School in 1940/1941 adding a unique history to the home. As the new owner you can honestly brag that Babe Ruth slept here!
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 (that applies to the reference bill above too).
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 1923)
Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.
Solar potential: ~1,767 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.
This Reality Check is informational only — it draws on FEMA/FDEM hazard layers, Florida DOH water records, and the listing’s own fields, read at the listing’s map pin or, on lots of an acre or more, across the county parcel (state cadastral). A zone shown for part of a lot may not be where the home stands. 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, league fields and grocery store from this home's location.
Closest beach parking
Crescent Beach Parkabout 25 mi · 104 parking spaces
Closest park or preserve
Deep Creek Conservation Areaabout 12 mi · 4.1 mi of trails
Closest public boat ramp
Deep Creek at County Road 207 Primitive Accessabout 11 mi · St. Johns River - Deep Creek
Not from the MLS. Places from FWC, FDEP, the water districts, the counties and the cities; stores from state food permits and each chain’s store list. 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
South-facing backyard — the year-round light lot
The listing reports the home facing north, which puts the backyard on the south side. Today at this address: sunrise 6:47 AM, sunset 5:34 PM.
- The rear gets sun through the day in every season — in winter, the low southern sun keeps the lanai and yard bright when north-facing yards go flat.
- Summer afternoons are strong but not the direct western blast — shade sails or lanai screening handle it.
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): $5,763/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 $129/sq ft; this home is listed at $114/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600 Emmett Street, Palatka, FL 32177Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ATLANTIC PARTNERS ST. AUGUSTINE | Jun 2026 | $350,000 | $144 | 3/2 | 2,432 | 291 | 0.1 |
| 221 S 5th Street, Palatka, FL 32177Listed by ONE SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY | Jul 2026 | $118,000 | $56 | 4/2.5 | 2,126 | 235 | 0.3 |
| 117 Hotel Street, Palatka, FL 32177Listed by IHEART REALTY INC | Jul 2026 | $675,000 | $328 | 3/3.5 | 2,056 | 131 | 0.3 |
| 314 Madison Street, Palatka, FL 32177Listed by IHEART REALTY INC | Jun 2026 | $230,000 | $66 | 5/3 | 3,504 | 22 | 0.7 |
| 223 Madison Street, Palatka, FL 32177Listed by IHEART REALTY INC | Apr 2026 | $339,000 | $129 | 3/2 | 2,636 | 3 | 0.7 |
| 417 N 3rd Street, Palatka, FL 32177Listed by DUCK REALTY INC | Aug 2025 | $265,000 | $86 | 5/4.5 | 3,076 | 37 | 0.7 |
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.
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Features
School Information
Community Information
Amenities
Interior
Exterior
Additional Information
Listing Courtesy of: DUCK REALTY INC
Sold by: DUCK REALTY INC (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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