Active·76 days on market
3429 Balsam Street
Palatka, FL 32177
About this home
Palatka
!!Back On Market (at no fault of the Seller/Property). Discover the welcoming charm of 3429 Balsam St, a beautifully updated 3-bed, 2-bath manufactured home offering comfort, space, and versatility. Step inside to an open layout enhanced by recent upgrades, including a new A/C and Water Heater within the past two years, Electrical improvements, and a durable metal roof approx 15 years old. Enjoy outdoor living on the 160sqft screened front porch or the expansive 324sqft back deck overlooking the fully fenced .31-acre yard with dog kennels and chicken coops. A converted shed adds incredible value as a separate 1-bed, 1-bath apartment with its own septic system and a tenant who wishes to stay; affording you the opportunity to allow your tenant to pay most of your mortgage for you!!! A recent 4-Point Inspection Report is available. Located in a quiet part of town, yet just minutes from everything that town has to offer, this inviting property is ready to welcome its next owner.
Cost to own
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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).
Cost to own
Taxes & assessment
2025 property taxes (current owner): $1,026/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: Metal — year not disclosed (home built 1978)
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: ~1,253 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.
History
Price & status history
- Jul 10, 2026Active$189,900
- Jun 6, 2026Listed$189,900
History tracked by kristafracke.com from the live MLS feed. Earlier changes may predate tracking.
Features
Community Information
Amenities
Interior
Exterior
Additional Information
Listing Courtesy of: COLDWELL BANKER BEN BATES INC
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by realMLS (Northeast Florida MLS).
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