Active·113 days on market
705 Olive Street
Palatka, FL 32177
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About this home
Palatka
Back on the market - Bring your vision to one of Palatka's most charming settings. This home sits on a brick-paved street just steps from the city's historic district, surrounded by the architecture and character that make downtown Palatka special. It's a true renovation opportunity: the roof needs replacing and portions of the flooring need replacing, so it's ready for the investor, builder, or restoration lover who wants to take it down to the bones and bring it back right. The 25' x 100' lot is a manageable footprint close to the St. Johns River, the riverfront, local shops, and restaurants. Opportunities this close to historic downtown don't come along often. Being sold as-is. Bring your contractor and your imagination.
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Cost to own
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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: material not specified — year not disclosed (home built 1950)
Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.
Likely septic
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: ~1,721 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
West-facing backyard — the sunset lot
The listing reports the home facing east, which puts the backyard on the west side. Today at this address: sunrise 7:26 AM, sunset 7:01 PM.
- Sunsets happen over your own backyard — and in summer the rear takes the full afternoon sun, so the lanai runs hottest of any orientation from about 3pm on.
- A pool back here is the warmest in town and glitters in the evening; expect afternoon glare on west-facing glass and real value in lanai screening or shade trees.
- Morning coffee happens in shade; the front of the home takes the sunrise.
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): $695/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
- Jun 19, 2026Listed$35,000
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 $89/sq ft; this home is listed at $58/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 114 E Hicks Street, Palatka, FL 32177Listed by IHEART REALTY INC | Sep 2026 | $65,000 | $83 | 2/1 | 783 | 10 | 1.3 |
| 1613 Cleveland Avenue, Palatka, FL 32177Listed by TIMBER TO TIDES REALTY LLC | Jun 2026 | $110,000 | $147 | 2/1 | 748 | 29 | 1.6 |
| 3409 Whitehall Street, Palatka, FL 32177Listed by BRANIFF REALTY, LLC | Jul 2026 | $60,000 | $89 | 2/1 | 672 | 33 | 2.6 |
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
Community Information
Amenities
Interior
Exterior
Additional Information
Listing Courtesy of: PUBLIC SERVICES 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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