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Benjamin Subercaseaux, Sales Associate · Florida Homes Realty & Mortgage

$285,000

138 KELLEY SMITH SCHOOL Road, Palatka, FL 32177

Palatka

Price
$285,000
Beds / Baths
4 / 2
Living area
1,543 sqft
Year built
2026
Type
Residential
Lot
Garage
1
HOA
None
CDD
No
Flood zone
Unknown
County
Putnam
Days on market
238

NEW CONSTRUCTION 4-BEDROOM HOME NOW OFFERED AT $285,000! Inside you'll find a beautiful, yet functional open floor plan with 9-foot ceilings, luxury vinyl plank flooring, granite counters, soft-close cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and matte black lighting. Blinds are already installed throughout, and the garage floor is finished in epoxy. Built to last: fiber cement siding, shingle roof, and pre-wired for ceiling fans, internet, TV, and phone. One-car garage for extra storage. Backed by a 1-year builder warranty and 10-year structural warranty. Minutes from HCA Florida Putnam Hospital, shopping, the St. Johns River, and Downtown Palatka. Centrally located from Gainseville and Saint Augustine Beach!

What to check on this one

  • Confirm exact flood zone designation and obtain elevation certificate if required.
  • Verify builder warranty documents: 1-year workmanship, 10-year structural coverage details.
  • Request new-construction final walk-through checklist and punch-list completion status.
  • Confirm all pre-wired systems (internet, TV, phone, ceiling fans) are functional.
  • Verify homeowner's insurance quote availability and any builder-imposed restrictions.

Flagged from the listing itself — not an inspection, and no substitute for one. Bring these to the showing.

What this home really costs per month

Principal & interest$1,479/mo
Property tax (1.1% eff., Putnam Co.)$261/mo
Homeowners insurance (est.)$292/mo
All-in monthly (est.)$2,032/mo

Loan $228,000 at 6.75% · 30 yr

Not a loan quote. Rate, insurance, and tax are stated assumptions — a lender and an insurance agent give real numbers. Homestead exemption lowers taxes after you file.

Listing courtesy of MAXREV, LLC. Data via realMLS (Northeast Florida MLS), updated Aug 21, 2026, 12:41 AM.

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