Ask Ben.
Ask Ben.
(904) 595-8967

Benjamin Subercaseaux, Sales Associate · Florida Homes Realty & Mortgage

$297,000

465 SE PALMETTO Avenue, Keystone Heights, FL 32656, Keystone Heights, FL 32656

Keystone Heights

Price
$297,000
Beds / Baths
2 / 1
Living area
1,200 sqft
Year built
1959
Type
Residential
Lot
0.16 ac
Garage
0
HOA
None
CDD
No
Flood zone
Unknown
County
Clay
Days on market
113
Elementary
Keystone Heights
High school
Keystone Heights

$248/sqft asking, vs a $172/sqft median across 339 closed sales in 32656 over the last 12 months — 44% above the area's closed prices. Condition and lot vary; that's what a showing is for.

Adorable and updated CB home located on a corner lot in the historic district of downtown Keystone Heights. Comfortable kitchen, dining and living rooms. Bedrooms are generously sized @ 15x13 & 15x11. Laundry room located off kitchen & carport. Conveniently located for easy walks to the library, tennis courts & Lake Geneva. Updates include roof (added insulation), windows, bathroom, electrical, plumbing, water heater, porcelain bidet, cast iron tub, copper sink, whole house attic fan & blinds on porch. Fenced side yard houses a detached shed and room for a garden & extra parking. Owner began permaculture medicinal, fruit & vegetable garden areas that include mulberries, eucalyptus, Meyer lemon, fig trees, concord grapes, turmeric, cardamon, herbs, ginger shampoo plant, jasmine & other succulents & flowering plants. Screened porch is great for morning coffee and evening sunsets! Great AirBnB potential located near downtown and offers a short walk to shopping, parade route & fireworks!

What to check on this one

  • Verify roof installation date and materials; confirm 15+ year coverage with insurer.
  • Request 4-point inspection (wind mitigation optional); standard for 1959 homes in Clay County.
  • Confirm flood zone via FEMA map; obtain elevation certificate if AE/VE designated.
  • Review short-term rental (STR) eligibility with Keystone Heights planning/zoning department.
  • Inspect plumbing for cast-iron or polybutylene; note any corrosion or pinhole risk.
  • Pull permitting records for all updates listed (roof, electrical, plumbing, water heater).

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$1,541/mo
Property tax (1.1% eff., Clay Co.)$272/mo
Homeowners insurance (est.)$292/mo
All-in monthly (est.)$2,105/mo

Loan $237,600 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 FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MTG LLC. Data via realMLS (Northeast Florida MLS), updated Aug 3, 2026, 1:33 PM.

IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.