Active·116 days on market
235 Crystal Cove Drive
Palatka, FL 32177
About this home
Palatka
Have you been searching for a home that feels like a private resort? This stunning custom-built 3-bedroom, 2-bath home delivers upscale living inside and out. The heart of the home is a chef's kitchen with custom oak cabinetry, granite countertops, double ovens, and a 6-burner gas stove, all overlooking multiple living and dining spaces designed for gathering and entertaining. Retreat to the luxurious owner's suite featuring a spa-inspired bathroom, private sitting area, and oversized walk-in closets. Step outside to your own backyard paradise where a beautiful screened inground pool and expansive patio create the perfect setting for relaxing weekends, family gatherings, and unforgettable summer evenings. Need extra space? The detached garage is ideal for a workshop, hobby room, guest retreat, or ultimate man cave. Add in views of the St. Johns River and nearby boat ramp access, and you'll quickly realize this isn't just a home - it's the lifestyle you've been waiting for.
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 2007)
Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.
Sewer · FL0040061 - Palatka WWTF · Public water (record)
County records show this parcel on central sewer served by FL0040061 - Palatka WWTF — no septic system to inspect or maintain.
Source: Florida DOH Water Management Inventory (public record).
Solar potential: ~1,763 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
Southwest-facing backyard — long light and winter sunsets
The listing reports the home facing northeast, which puts the backyard and pool on the southwest side. Today at this address: sunrise 7:17 AM, sunset 7:19 PM.
- Summer late-afternoons run hot; a pool here is warm and sunset-lit, and shading the lanai’s west edge earns its keep.
- The rear carries sun from midday deep into the evening, and in winter the sun sets almost straight into this exposure — the longest usable outdoor light of the diagonal lots.
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): $19,732/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 10, 2026Price change$695,000−$100,000
- Jun 1, 2026Listed$795,000
History tracked by kristafracke.com from the live MLS feed. Earlier changes may predate tracking.
Features
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Interior
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Additional Information
Listing Courtesy of: TIMBER TO TIDES REALTY LLC
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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