Active·374 days on market
188 Estates Drive
Palatka, FL 32177
About this home
Palatka
Discover endless possibilities with this sprawling brick ranch offering over 5,300 sq ft of living space, set on a generous 1.4 acre corner lot in a gated neighborhood. Designed for both comfort and entertaining, this home boasts formal living and dining rooms, a huge living room with fireplace, and a spacious family room with built in bookcases and a wet bar. An expansive owner's suite includes his and her en-suite bathrooms. Three additional bedrooms and baths offer plenty of room for guests or multi-generational living. A workout room, private sauna, and hot tub room are perfect for unwinding and relaxing. Outside a circular drive leads to two over-sized 2 car garages and a recent metal roof adds peace of mind. Cool off on the hot summer days in the refreshing in-ground pool and enjoy the privacy of the large backyard. While the home could use some updating, the solid layout and generous square footage create the perfect opportunity to customize to your personal taste.
Cost to own
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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).
Cost to own
Taxes & assessment
2024 property taxes (current owner): $4,146/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.
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.
Outside all hurricane evacuation zones
This location is not in a designated storm-surge evacuation zone.
Roof: Metal — year not disclosed (home built 1982)
Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.
Septic system (public record) · Private well (public record)
County records indicate an onsite septic system — budget a septic inspection before closing (typically $300–$500) and expect pump-outs every 3–5 years.
Source: Florida DOH Water Management Inventory (public record).
Solar potential: ~1,681 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.
History
Price & status history
- Aug 21, 2025Listed$750,000
History tracked by kristafracke.com from the live MLS feed. Earlier changes may predate tracking.
Features
Community Information
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Interior
Exterior
Additional Information
Listing Courtesy of: COLDWELL BANKER BEN BATES INC
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by realMLS (Northeast Florida MLS).
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