Active·19 days on market
117 S 3rd Street
Palatka, FL 32177
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About this home
Palatka
This home offers the best of both worlds, historic character with tasteful modern updates. Many original features including a fireplace, beautiful solid wood front door, sunporch with views of the majestic St Johns River and an enclosed back porch that leads to the backyard that will be your own private oasis. Updated bathrooms and a huge kitchen with new state of the art appliances that any chef would envy. The second story attic is insulated and could be finished to create additional living space. The house is zoned for either commercial or residential use and is within the South Historic District. Located one block from the St Johns River and historic downtown Palatka, this is your opportunity to be a part of Palatka's renaissance!
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).
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Cost to own
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Storms & insurance
Florida Reality Check
The storm-and-insurance facts every Florida buyer should know up front.
Zone X — minimal flood hazard
Flood insurance is typically not required by lenders (always optional).
Flood damage is not covered by standard homeowners insurance — it’s always a separate policy.
Hurricane evacuation zone C
Zone C evacuates after zones A, B in an approaching storm.
Roof: Metal — year not disclosed (home built 1884)
Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.
Sewer · FL0040061 - Palatka WWTF · Public water (record)
County records show this parcel on central sewer served by FL0040061 - Palatka WWTF — no septic system to inspect or maintain.
Source: Florida DOH Water Management Inventory (public record).
Solar potential: ~1,599 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 homeAs of July 2026, this 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
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 7:28 AM, sunset 6:56 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.
- A pool back here warms with the morning and sits in shade by late afternoon: cooler water than a west lot, and evening swims without the glare.
- 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): $3,292/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.
History
Price & status history
- Sep 26, 2026Price change$530,000−$10,000
- Jul 17, 2026Price change$540,000−$25,000
- Feb 27, 2026Listed$565,000
History tracked by kristafracke.com from the live MLS feed. Earlier changes may predate tracking.
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 $157/sq ft; this home is listed at $225/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 221 S 5th Street, Palatka, FL 32177Listed by ONE SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY | Jul 2026 | $118,000 | $56 | 4/2.5 | 2,126 | 235 | 0.2 |
| 117 Hotel Street, Palatka, FL 32177Listed by IHEART REALTY INC | Jul 2026 | $675,000 | $328 | 3/3.5 | 2,056 | 131 | 0.2 |
| 600 Emmett Street, Palatka, FL 32177Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ATLANTIC PARTNERS ST. AUGUSTINE | Jun 2026 | $350,000 | $144 | 3/2 | 2,432 | 291 | 0.4 |
| 911 N 14th Street, Palatka, FL 32177Listed by WE CAN DO IT REALTY | Jun 2026 | $304,900 | $157 | 4/2 | 1,945 | 125 | 1 |
| 919 N 14th Street, Palatka, FL 32177Listed by WE CAN DO IT REALTY | Feb 2026 | $324,900 | $167 | 4/2 | 1,945 | 13 | 1 |
| 611 Moseley Avenue, Palatka, FL 32177Listed by BALDWIN FAMILY REALTY LLC | Aug 2026 | $140,000 | $82 | 3/2 | 1,716 | 3 | 1.1 |
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.
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Interior
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Additional Information
Listing Courtesy of: DUCK REALTY INC
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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