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140 Kelley Smith School Road
Palatka, FL 32177
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About this home
Palatka
Brand-new, move-in-ready Hailie model in a convenient Palatka location near the new Palatka Primary School, HCA Florida Putnam Hospital, shopping, downtown, and the St. Johns River. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 1,329 heated square feet with high ceilings and an open layout. The kitchen features quartz countertops, white soft-close cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, pendant lighting, and a spacious breakfast bar. Luxury vinyl plank flooring flows through the main living areas, with carpet and ceiling fans in each bedroom. French doors open to a large backyard ready for outdoor living. The crisp white exterior, red shutters, matching front door, covered front porch, fresh landscaping, wide concrete driveway, and one-car garage create standout curb appeal. Builder warranty included. Qualified buyers using the preferred lender may receive a 1% lender credit and close in as little as seven days. Schedule your showing today! Ready to make this one 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.
Outside all hurricane evacuation zones
This location is not in a designated storm-surge evacuation zone.
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: ~1,600 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 September 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): $93/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 9, 2026Listed$249,000
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 $186/sq ft; this home is listed at $187/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 138 Kelley Smith School Road, Palatka, FL 32177Listed by MAXREV, LLC | Sep 2026 | $285,000 | $185 | 4/2 | 1,543 | 226 | 0 |
| 7200 Andrew Jackson Street, Palatka, FL 32177Listed by BEACH STATE REALTY | Sep 2026 | $245,250 | $187 | 3/2 | 1,311 | 121 | 0.5 |
| 112 W Camelot Drive, Palatka, FL 32177Listed by CENTURY 21 BECKHAM REALTY | Apr 2026 | $306,900 | $214 | 3/2 | 1,433 | 127 | 0.6 |
| 1127 S State Road 19, Palatka, FL 32177Listed by TIMBER TO TIDES REALTY LLC | Jun 2026 | $168,000 | $123 | 3/2 | 1,361 | 108 | 1 |
| 106 Fenham Court, Palatka, FL 32177Listed by WJH BROKERAGE FL LLC | Aug 2026 | $313,990 | $186 | 4/2 | 1,684 | 50 | 1.2 |
| 128 Davis Lake Rd Road, Palatka, FL 32177Listed by MOMENTUM REALTY | Sep 2026 | $68,000 | $64 | 3/2 | 1,064 | 11 | 1.3 |
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
School Information
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Amenities
Interior
Exterior
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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