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Sold·Closed Jul 16, 2025·63 days on market
817 1st Avenue
Welaka, FL 32193
About this home
Welaka
Unparalleled views! 2/2 cottage on nearly 1/2-acre lot on quiet street boasts 100+/- ft of frontage on the St. John's River & is located across from 387,000 acres of the Ocala N Forest. Situated on ~28-foot ridge, the property provides superior elevation for peace of mind living & includes dock, boathouse, garage & pool. Prop in need of some TLC, but ready for the next owner's personal touch; it offers character w vaulted tongue & groove ceilings, beadboard cabinetry in the kitchen, & a sunroom w panoramic windows for 180-degree river views (just shy of 4 miles of views to the North & S!). Enjoy stunning sunsets w Western exposure & wildlife like Bald Eagles, deer, & manatee. Boat to waterfront restaurants & natural springs. The St. John's is known as the Bass fishing capital of the world & is the longest river in FL with 310 miles of rare, north flowing spring fed fresh water. Welaka is a quaint, historic town that is golf cart friendly with shell path streets & mature oak canopies
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, Other — year not disclosed (home built 1955)
Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.
Solar potential: ~1,564 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.
Sun & Light
West-facing backyard — the sunset lot
The listing reports the home facing east, which puts the backyard and pool on the west side. Today at this address: sunrise 7:29 AM, sunset 6:54 PM.
- A pool back here is the warmest in town and glitters in the evening.
- Sunsets happen over your own backyard — and in summer the rear takes the full afternoon sun, so the lanai runs hottest of any orientation from about 3pm on.
- Expect afternoon glare on rear glass, and real value in lanai screening or shade trees.
- Morning coffee happens in shade; the front of the home takes the sunrise.
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.
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 $242/sq ft; this home is listed at $279/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 460 North Street, Welaka, FL 32193Listed by CENTURY 21 TRITON REALTY | May 2025 | $326,000 | $174 | 2/2.5 | 1,875 | 67 | 0.3 |
| 295 Maxwell Drive, Welaka, FL 32193Listed by COLDWELL BANKER BEN BATES INC | Aug 2026 | $434,900 | $242 | 3/2.5 | 1,800 | 157 | 0.4 |
| 292 Maxwell Drive, Welaka, FL 32193Listed by MAXREV, LLC | Jul 2026 | $410,000 | $194 | 3/2 | 2,108 | 86 | 0.4 |
| 11 Hockey Drive, Welaka, FL 32193Listed by ST JOHNS REALTY AND MANAGEMENT LLC | Sep 2025 | $175,000 | $102 | 3/2 | 1,720 | 386 | 0.4 |
| 291 Maxwell Drive, Welaka, FL 32193Listed by CENTURY 21 ST AUGUSTINE PROPERTIES | Jul 2025 | $450,000 | $342 | 3/2 | 1,314 | 321 | 0.4 |
| 100 Happiness Drive, Welaka, FL 32189Listed by VENTURE REALTY CO, LLC | Jul 2026 | $379,900 | $259 | 3/2 | 1,467 | 77 | 0.6 |
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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Additional Information
Listing Courtesy of: ONE SOTHEBY S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
Sold by: ONE SOTHEBY S INTERNATIONAL 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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