Active·55 days on market
159 Mays Cove Road
East Palatka, FL 32131
About this home
East Palatka
Some properties sell a lifestyle. This one delivers the real thing. Tucked away on a secluded stretch of the St. Johns River, 159 Mays Cove Road sits on 1.66 acres with 136 feet of navigable riverfront. No HOA. No restrictions on boats, RVs, or trailers. Just the river, the sky, and room to live the way you actually want to. The home was built in 2024/2025, never occupied, masonry block construction engineered to Hurricane Exposure Category D -- the most stringent standard available. Impact glass throughout. 26-gauge metal roof with a 40-year warranty. Ceilings from 9'4'' to 13 feet. A 12x52 covered lanai that opens to the river. Italian quartz, an oversized carriage house with 3-bay garage below and a full 2/1 apartment above. Dock permitted to 500 feet.The floor plan opens wide to the river. The kitchen anchors the main living space with Italian quartz countertops and an island designed for people who actually cook and gather.From the master suite, the dining area, the kitchen, and
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- • 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.
Storms & insurance
Florida Reality Check
The storm-and-insurance facts every Florida buyer should know up front.
Zone AE — high-risk flood zone (Special Flood Hazard Area)
Lenders require flood insurance for financed purchases here.
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: Metal — year not disclosed (home built 2024)
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: ~1,755 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.
History
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- Jun 29, 2026Listed$1,299,999
History tracked by kristafracke.com from the live MLS feed. Earlier changes may predate tracking.
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Listing Courtesy of: DOUGLAS ELLIMAN FLORIDA
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by realMLS (Northeast Florida MLS).
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