Active·208 days on market
435 W River Road
Palatka, FL 32177
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About this home
Palatka
Rare WATERFRONT Commercial Opportunity! This unique property offers dual Commercial & Residential zoning w/ 70ft+ Water frontage on Deek Creek Canal w/ direct access to St. Johns River & from there, the Ocean! This commercial structure features a large open warehouse with a 1 car or boat Bay or garage w/ extra high ceilings making it ideal for Marine Repair, Boat Storage, Car Mechanics use etc. A concrete boat ramp provides direct water access perfect for any type of Marine or Boat related business. This property also has a 2BR/1BA ready for renovation, offering potential rental income, owner occupancy, or more office space. Flexible zoning and waterfront access create endless possibilities. Really close to Hwy 17. If it is water related, you got options.
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 AE — high-risk flood zone (Special Flood Hazard Area)
Lenders require flood insurance for financed purchases here.
Flood damage is not covered by standard homeowners insurance — it’s always a separate policy.
Hurricane evacuation zone B
Zone B evacuates after zone A in an approaching storm.
Roof: material not specified — year not disclosed (home built 1958)
Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.
Likely septic · 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: ~1,292 usable sun-hours per year
Moderate solar exposure — shade or roof orientation limits panel output here.
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
South-facing backyard — the year-round light lot
The listing reports the home facing north, which puts the backyard on the south side. Today at this address: sunrise 7:25 AM, sunset 7:00 PM.
- The rear gets sun through the day in every season — in winter, the low southern sun keeps the lanai and yard bright when north-facing yards go flat.
- A pool back here takes sun most of the day, which means warmer water in the shoulder seasons and the most useful screened-lanai light for plants.
- Summer afternoons are strong but not the direct western blast — shade sails or lanai screening handle it.
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
2025 property taxes (current owner): $1,784/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
- Mar 16, 2026Listed$179,900
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 $248/sq ft; this home is listed at $81/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 119 Rivers Edge Drive, East Palatka, FL 32131Listed by COLDWELL BANKER PREMIER PROPERTIES | Jan 2026 | $620,000 | $351 | 2/2 | 1,766 | 501 | 1.2 |
| 101 Riverview Drive, East Palatka, FL 32131Listed by BYOWNER.COM | Jul 2026 | $415,000 | $173 | 4/2 | 2,400 | 244 | 1.9 |
| 226 Port Comfort Drive, East Palatka, FL 32177Listed by IHEART REALTY INC | Aug 2026 | $355,000 | $214 | 3/2 | 1,662 | 90 | 2.1 |
| 390 E River Road, East Palatka, FL 32131Listed by COLDWELL BANKER BEN BATES INC | Aug 2026 | $178,101 | $78 | 4/2 | 2,280 | 84 | 2.4 |
| 102 St Johns Boulevard, East Palatka, FL 32131Listed by CENTURY 21 ST AUGUSTINE PROPERTIES | Feb 2026 | $441,000 | $263 | 3/2 | 1,680 | 201 | 2.4 |
| 127 Magnolia Drive, East Palatka, FL 32131Listed by OPENDOOR BROKERAGE, LLC. | Apr 2025 | $470,000 | $248 | 2/2 | 1,898 | 77 | 2.7 |
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
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Interior
Exterior
Additional Information
Listing Courtesy of: PUBLIC SERVICES REALTY
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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