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Active Under Contract

Active Under Contract·77 days on market

550 Cedar Creek Road 2

Palatka, FL 32177

$350,000$284/sqftEst. $1,863/moMLS# 2142497

Beds

Baths

1,233

Sq Ft

1978

Built

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Garage

Pool

About this home

Palatka

Investor opportunity on the St. Johns River. Situated on 1.65 acres, this property offers direct river frontage with a dock and boat lift, along with electric and water already in place at the dock. Located approximately 20 minutes to Palatka and about 35 minutes to Green Cove Springs, this setting provides a balance of privacy and accessibility. Spend hot summer days on the water--boating, fishing, or simply enjoying the breeze--with numerous waterfront restaurants accessible by boat nearby. The property includes two structures. The front home is in disrepair as the prior owner did not complete renovations. The primary residence is a concrete block home built in 1978, offering 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and approximately 1,233 square feet. The home will require renovation and is being sold in its current condition. There are two artesian wells and two septic systems on site, providing flexibility for future use. Being sold AS IS. No repairs will be made. Cash buyers only.

Cost to own

Mortgage calculator

Home Price

$350,000

Down Payment: 20%

$70,000

Interest Rate: 6.49%

Loan Term

Monthly Payment

$1,768

Principal & Interest: $1,768

Est. Taxes & Insurance: $442

Estimated Total Monthly

$2,210

*Estimates based on 30-year loan at 6.49% APR (avg 30-yr rate 2026-07-09, Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). Actual payments 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 · 7.0% · 30yr$1,863

Estimated total, before insurance$1,863/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, SilverLeaf, eTown…), bond assessments are collected on the property-tax bill — the tax estimate above reflects county averages, so confirm this home’s exact CDD with us.
• 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.

Cost to own

Taxes & assessment

2025 property taxes (current owner): $4,480/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 (shaded) — moderate flood risk (0.2% annual chance)

Flood insurance is optional but often inexpensive here — worth pricing.

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 1978)

Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.

Septic system (public record) · 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: ~1,671 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

Informational only, based on FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer and Florida Division of Emergency Management data at this property’s coordinates. Zones change with map revisions — verify the parcel at msc.fema.gov and floridadisaster.org/knowyourzone before relying on this.

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