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461 Old Starke Road

Palatka, FL 32177

$475,000$406/sqftEst. $2,442/moMLS# 2141396

Beds

Baths

1,170

Sq Ft

1991

Built

—

Garage

Pool

About this home

Palatka

Escape to your own private retreat on 19.38+/- acres, where peaceful country living meets modern comfort. Surrounded by majestic oak trees and tucked away from neighboring homes, this exceptional property offers the privacy, space, and freedom that are increasingly hard to find. This cozy 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers an open-concept floor plan with soaring vaulted ceilings that create a bright and spacious living area. The updated kitchen seamlessly connects to the main living space, making it ideal for entertaining, hosting family gatherings, or enjoying everyday life. A unique loft with a spiral staircase adds extra versatility, providing the perfect space for a guest room, home office, or kids' playroom. Recent improvements include a freshly painted exterior (2026), updated kitchen appliances (2026), washer and dryer (2026), primary shower (2024) and a roof installed (2016), offer added value and peace of mind. These updates, along with the property's private well (2025)

Cost to own

Mortgage calculator

Home Price

$475,000

Down Payment: 20%

$95,000

Interest Rate: 6.66%

Loan Term

Monthly Payment

$2,442

Principal & Interest: $2,442

Insurance (est.): $317

Estimated Total Monthly

$2,759

*30-year loan at 6.66% APR (avg 30-yr rate 2026-08-27, Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). Taxes vary by county; insurance is a rough estimate — Florida premiums swing with roof age and flood zone (see the Reality Check). Actual costs may vary.

Cost to own

True monthly cost

What this home actually costs per month at the asking price — not just the mortgage.

Principal & interest20% down · 6.66% · 30yr$2,442

Estimated total, before insurance$2,442/mo

Seller’s 2025 tax billper the MLS — includes any CDD / assessments$4,525/yr · $377/mo

• 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

2025 property taxes (current owner): $4,525/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: Shingle — 2016 per the listing

A recent roof is the single biggest lever on Florida homeowners-insurance pricing.

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: ~1,569 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 home

As 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.

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