Active·174 days on market
520 River Street
Palatka, FL 32177
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About this home
Palatka
RARE FIND! HISTORY AT IT'S BEST! CIRCA 1912 IN PALATKA'S SOUTH HISTORIC DISTRICT LOCATED ON THE ST JOHNS RIVER! This beautiful 2-story gem built by Warner T. Hamm was designed with red brick, wood and shingles on the exterior with a welcoming (12 x 32) front porch to enjoy the gorgeous river views and breezes! The interior features mahogany & white enamel trim, incredible craftsmanship throughout, original hardwood floors in excellent condition, grand living room with a brick gas fireplace which opens onto the renovated Florida Room. Home has a spacious dining room with a gas fireplace as well which leads to the breakfast nook with built in china cabinet just off the kitchen. Additional features and upgrades include 100' of concrete bulkhead, rear screen porch, double garage, basement, stairs leading to the attic, architectural shingle roof & tankless gas water heater 2020, HVAC 2025 & irrigation system. MUST SEE! One of the owners, Philips Leary, holds an active FL Real Estate License
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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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 1912)
Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.
Solar potential: ~1,766 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.
Sun & Light
Northwest-facing backyard — summer sunsets, gentle days
The listing reports the home facing southeast, which puts the backyard on the northwest side. Today at this address: sunrise 7:28 AM, sunset 6:56 PM.
- The rear sits softly lit through most of the day, then catches the late golden hour — in summer the sun sets almost straight into this exposure.
- Cooler than a true west lot with some of the sunset payoff; winter evenings go dark early.
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): $3,168/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
- Sep 1, 2026Active$799,900
- Aug 30, 2026Active Under Contract$799,900
- Aug 26, 2026Active$799,900
- Aug 15, 2026Active Under Contract$799,900
- Apr 23, 2026Listed$799,900
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 $189/sq ft; this home is listed at $255/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600 Emmett Street, Palatka, FL 32177Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ATLANTIC PARTNERS ST. AUGUSTINE | Jun 2026 | $350,000 | $144 | 3/2 | 2,432 | 291 | 0.1 |
| 314 Madison Street, Palatka, FL 32177Listed by IHEART REALTY INC | Jun 2026 | $230,000 | $66 | 5/3 | 3,504 | 22 | 0.6 |
| 3222 Blair Drive, Palatka, FL 32177Listed by IHEART REALTY INC | Sep 2026 | $298,000 | $123 | 3/2 | 2,413 | 0 | 1.9 |
| 137 Crestview Drive, Palatka, FL 32177Listed by RIVER CITY RENTALS AND REALTY | Nov 2025 | $525,300 | $189 | 4/4.5 | 2,784 | 29 | 2 |
| 171 Estates Drive, Palatka, FL 32177Listed by RIVER CITY RENTALS AND REALTY | Jul 2026 | $455,000 | $200 | 4/3 | 2,272 | 29 | 2.1 |
| 265 Crestview Drive, Palatka, FL 32177Listed by RIVER CITY RENTALS AND REALTY | Jun 2026 | $442,500 | $195 | 4/3 | 2,272 | 48 | 2.1 |
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
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Interior
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Additional Information
Listing Courtesy of: CENTURY 21 BECKHAM 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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