Active·209 days on market
203 SW 5th Avenue
Palatka, FL 32177
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About this home
Palatka
This 2025 doublewide offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, & sits on .76 acres. Inside, you'll love the open-concept layout connecting the living room, dining area, and kitchen, perfect for everyday living or entertaining. The home features beautiful vinyl flooring throughout, spacious bedrooms, & a large laundry room with a back door for easy access outside. The kitchen includes a huge pantry for storage, while the primary suite offers double sinks and a walk-in shower. Outside a 2-car carport, a 10x20 shed with roll-up & walk-through door, & an aerator water system. Enjoy small-town living while staying conveniently located -- about 45 minutes to Gainesville & St. Augustine, & about an hour to Jacksonville or Daytona Beach. Home is within minutes to local restaurants, shopping, & multiply boat ramps to access the St. Johns River. Downtown riverside you can enjoy music, festivals, boat rides, play area for kids & much more .Palatka is known for its historic charm, beautiful riverfront &
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.
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: Shingle — year not disclosed (home built 2025)
Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.
Solar potential: ~1,640 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.
Cost to own
Taxes & assessment
2025 property taxes (current owner): $389/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
- Aug 3, 2026Price change$239,000−$11,000
- Mar 15, 2026Listed$250,000
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 $188/sq ft; this home is listed at $184/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 786 W River Road, Palatka, FL 32177Listed by TIMBER TO TIDES REALTY LLC | Jul 2026 | $550,000 | $407 | 3/1 | 1,352 | 54 | 1.3 |
| 276 Harbor Drive, Palatka, FL 32177Listed by IHEART REALTY INC | Jul 2026 | $440,000 | $302 | 3/2 | 1,455 | 9 | 2.1 |
| 278 Harbor Drive, Palatka, FL 32177Listed by MOMENTUM REALTY | Jun 2026 | $142,000 | $117 | 2/2 | 1,216 | 38 | 2.1 |
| 137 Bonita Drive, Palatka, FL 32177Listed by COLDWELL BANKER BEN BATES INC | Jun 2026 | $160,000 | $148 | 2/2 | 1,078 | 157 | 2.4 |
| 117 Mackerel Avenue, Palatka, FL 32177Listed by MAXREV, LLC | Jul 2026 | $247,900 | $188 | 3/2 | 1,321 | 8 | 2.5 |
| 120 Barracuda Drive, Palatka, FL 32177Listed by INTERLACHEN REALTY SERVICES, INC | Jun 2026 | $155,000 | $108 | 3/2 | 1,440 | 42 | 2.5 |
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
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Additional Information
Listing Courtesy of: IHEART 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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