Sold·Closed Jul 21, 2026·8 days on market
117 Mackerel Avenue
Palatka, FL 32177
About this home
Palatka
A Bostwick Beauty! Conveniently located right off Palmetto Bluff Rd, but tucked away enough to feel peaceful and quiet. This new 2026 Hailie II is ready for its new owners! 3 beds, 2 baths, 1-car garage with upgraded epoxy flooring. This model was redesigned for space and storage with 9-ft ceilings, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, beautiful flooring, matte black finishes, and Hardie board siding. NO HOA! Looking for a home with no worries? Backed by a builder warranty and 10-year structural warranty. About 10 minutes to Palatka, 45 minutes to Orange Park, and the Palmetto Bluff St. Johns River boat ramp is right down the road. And yes, you live in Bostwick, home of the beloved annual Blueberry Festival, but tucked away enough that the crowds are never your problem. This house is calling you HOME.
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.
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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.
Hurricane evacuation zone D
Zone D evacuates after zones A, B, C in an approaching storm.
Roof: Shingle — year not disclosed (home built 2026)
Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.
Solar potential: ~1,220 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.
Cost to own
Taxes & assessment
2025 property taxes (current owner): $276/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
- Jul 26, 2026Closed$247,900
- Jun 10, 2026Listed$247,900
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 $217/sq ft; this home is listed at $188/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541 Palmetto Bluff Road, Palatka, FL 32177Listed by ANCHOR REALTY JAX | Aug 2026 | $289,900 | $217 | 3/2 | 1,334 | 45 | 0.1 |
| 120 Barracuda Drive, Palatka, FL 32177Listed by INTERLACHEN REALTY SERVICES, INC | Jun 2026 | $155,000 | $108 | 3/2 | 1,440 | 42 | 0.1 |
| 137 Bonita Drive, Palatka, FL 32177Listed by COLDWELL BANKER BEN BATES INC | Jun 2026 | $160,000 | $148 | 2/2 | 1,078 | 157 | 0.3 |
| 276 Harbor Drive, Palatka, FL 32177Listed by IHEART REALTY INC | Jul 2026 | $440,000 | $302 | 3/2 | 1,455 | 9 | 0.7 |
| 278 Harbor Drive, Palatka, FL 32177Listed by MOMENTUM REALTY | Jun 2026 | $142,000 | $117 | 2/2 | 1,216 | 38 | 0.7 |
| 786 W River Road, Palatka, FL 32177Listed by TIMBER TO TIDES REALTY LLC | Jul 2026 | $550,000 | $407 | 3/1 | 1,352 | 54 | 1.2 |
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
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Additional Information
Listing Courtesy of: MAXREV, 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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