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Sold·Closed Mar 16, 2026·5 days on market
138 El Prado Court
Palatka, FL 32177
About this home
Palatka
Set on nearly four acres, this small farm offers space, privacy, and the freedom of a true rural lifestyle. The home features generous living areas, a welcoming kitchen with island seating, and a stone fireplace that anchors the main living space. Outside, fenced pasture, citrus trees, a fortified barn-style chicken coop, and a separate small coop support a variety of animals and farm life. A utility shed with power and running water/irrigation adds flexibility for storage, projects, or maintaining the citrus trees. The open, usable land provides room for livestock, recreation, or future expansion, all while enjoying peaceful views and privacy. Zoned agricultural with Greenbelt benefits in place. A rear-property livestock graze-through supports the Greenbelt classification (2026 renewal on file) and is a non-permanent arrangement. See documents for details.
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: Metal — year not disclosed (home built 2010)
Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.
Solar potential: ~1,751 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, league fields and grocery store from this home's location.
Closest beach parking
Minnie Stabout 21 mi · 20 parking spaces
Closest park or preserve
Deep Creek Conservation Areaabout 11 mi · 4.1 mi of trails
Closest public boat ramp
McCullough Creek at County Road 13 Primitive Access (Not Recommended)about 5 mi · St. Johns River - McCunough Creek
Closest kayak & paddleboard launch
Williams Park Canoe/Kayak Launchabout 10 mi · Saint Johns River
Closest grocery store
Publixabout 15 mi · 84 Tuscan Way, Saint Augustine
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.
Cost to own
Taxes & assessment
2025 property taxes (current owner): $2,690/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 $234/sq ft; this home is listed at $138/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 167 Slew Court, Palatka, FL 32177Listed by WATKINS REALTY GROUP | Jun 2025 | $470,000 | $234 | 4/2 | 2,008 | 123 | 0.9 |
| 138 Bostwick Cemetery Road, Palatka, FL 32177Listed by NATALE REALTORS | May 2026 | $360,500 | $239 | 3/2 | 1,511 | 12 | 1.1 |
| 162 W Horseshoe Court, Palatka, FL 32177Listed by WATKINS REALTY GROUP | Jul 2025 | $551,000 | $284 | 3/2 | 1,937 | 27 | 1.2 |
| 535 E Horseshoe Court, Palatka, FL 32177Listed by WATKINS REALTY GROUP | Jul 2025 | $356,000 | $228 | 2/2 | 1,560 | 3 | 1.3 |
| 125 W Harbor Drive, Palatka, FL 32177Listed by TIMBER TO TIDES REALTY LLC | Jan 2026 | $75,000 | $51 | 3/2 | 1,480 | 20 | 1.7 |
| 330 Millican Road, Palatka, FL 32177Listed by COLDWELL BANKER BEN BATES INC | Aug 2025 | $285,000 | $144 | 3/2 | 1,984 | 333 | 1.7 |
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.
Features
Community Information
Amenities
Interior
Exterior
Additional Information
Listing Courtesy of: BETTER HOMES & GARDENS REAL ESTATE LIFESTYLES REALTY
Sold by: WEICHERT REALTORS THE COFFEY GROUP (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.
Your Local Realtor
Krista Fracke
Broker Associate
This home sold on Mar 16, 2026. If you own nearby and want to know what this sale means for your value, or you're shopping this street, I can walk you through it.
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