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232 Sportsman Drive
Welaka, FL 32193
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About this home
Welaka
Welcome to your own slice of Old Florida in charming Welaka! This 2-bedroom, 2-bath riverfront retreat offers the kind of waterfront lifestyle people dream about—morning coffee by the water, afternoons spent boating or fishing, and peaceful evenings watching the river go by. Step outside to your private dock and covered boathouse with boat lift, making it easy to keep your boat ready for spontaneous days on the water. With navigable river access right from your backyard, this property is ideal for anyone who loves boating, fishing, kayaking, or simply being near the water. The home offers approximately 1,152 square feet, a covered porch, detached garage, and plenty of space for fishing gear, water toys and everything that comes with river life. Located in Welaka, one of Northeast Florida's wonderfully laid-back river towns, you'll enjoy small-town charm, natural beauty, and a slower pace of life while still having easy access to outdoor recreation and the St. Johns River lifestyle.
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).
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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 A
Zone A evacuates first in a storm — typically coastal and surge-prone areas.
Roof: Metal — year not disclosed (home built 1976)
Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.
Sewer · FLA011705 - Welaka WWTF · Public water (record)
County records show this parcel on central sewer served by FLA011705 - Welaka WWTF — no septic system to inspect or maintain.
Source: Florida DOH Water Management Inventory (public record).
Solar potential: ~1,687 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 October 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): $4,828/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
- Oct 6, 2026Listed$299,000
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 $211/sq ft; this home is listed at $260/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Happiness Drive, Welaka, FL 32189Listed by VENTURE REALTY CO, LLC | Jul 2026 | $379,900 | $259 | 3/2 | 1,467 | 77 | 0.2 |
| 198 Sportsman Drive, Welaka, FL 32189Listed by IHEART REALTY INC | Apr 2026 | $265,000 | $211 | 2/2 | 1,256 | 429 | 0.2 |
| 106 Acosta Creek Drive, Satsuma, FL 32189Listed by REAL BROKER LLC | Jun 2026 | $225,000 | $181 | 3/2 | 1,243 | 246 | 1.3 |
| 171 River Ridge Place, Welaka, FL 32193Listed by OPENDOOR BROKERAGE, LLC. | Jul 2026 | $219,200 | $148 | 3/2 | 1,477 | 93 | 1.7 |
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.
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Additional Information
Listing Courtesy of: RE/MAX UNLIMITED
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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