Aerial view of 32177, Florida

32177 (Palatka)
Homes for Sale & Housing Market

ZIP code market report · Putnam County

Median sale price $214,444, up 5.5% year over year, with homes going under contract in about 61 days, 14 homes on the market.

27 communities reporting162 sales analyzedRefreshed twice dailyMomentum Score 52
Live Market Pulse
52/100
Momentum
Balanced Market
Buyers are negotiating roughly 7% off asking. Recalculated every day from licensed MLS data · last refresh September 15, 2026 at 7:33 PM ET.
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Price
$214K
Median sold · 12 moConfidence: High
up 5.5% vs the prior 12 months
+5.5%
1-yr price change
n = 162 recent sales
$176/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
Putnam County: $164 · +1.8% vs prior yr
93.1%
Sale vs ask
Putnam County: 92.7% · +2.3pp vs prior yr
$220K
Putnam County home value
Zillow ZHVI, monthly · +0.9% vs a year ago
Tempo
4.3mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
61days
Median DOM · closed
Putnam County: 66 days · flat vs prior yr
21%
Under contract
Putnam County: 29%
14 · 5 ▲6
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
51
Sold · last 12 mo
closed across all tracked communities · +27.6% vs prior yr
Market context
26%
Listings with price cuts
Putnam County · Zillow · +0.1pp vs prior month
384
County for-sale inventory
Zillow, monthly · -1.0% vs prior month
23%
New construction
share of recent sales · +14.1pp vs prior yr
56%
Cash buyers
share of sales · peak 56% · +8.0pp vs prior yr
52/100
Momentum score
Balanced Market
Economy & people · county layer
$47,256
Median household income
U.S. Census ACS, county
74,235
County population
+2.0% since 2018
4.7×
Price to income
county home value vs median income
73%
Owner-occupied
U.S. Census ACS, county
$1,196/yr
Median property tax
county, ACS
Licensed FL MLSZillow ResearchU.S. Census ACSPublic records
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Today's Take · September 15, 2026
Jon Brooks
Jon Brooks
Co-Founder, Momentum Realty · CEO, Momentum Research
Housing Market Analyst

Inventory sits at 4.3 months of supply — balanced by the 3-to-6-month balanced benchmark, and 21% of listed homes are already under contract. Prices are up 5.5% versus the prior year and sellers are still collecting 93.1% of asking. Taken together, the data points to a broadly balanced market where preparation decides who wins.

What It Means

Who has leverage right now

BUYER'S SELLER'S 52
Momentum Score
Buyer leverage48
Seller leverage52

Leverage scores are derived from the Momentum Score (supply, demand, speed, pricing power, and trend). Right now the data favors neither side decisively.

Momentum Outlook
  • Prices — balanced supply argues for a sideways market; condition and pricing decide individual outcomes.
  • Inventory — building over the tracked window; watch whether that holds through the season.
  • Negotiating power — buyers gain ground as 21% of inventory sits under contract.
  • Mortgage sensitivity — at 4.7× income, this market is moderately sensitive to rate moves; rate relief tends to show up in demand here quickly.

Derived from current 32177 data, not a prediction or guarantee. Markets move; talk to an agent before acting on any single reading.

Supply by Price Band

One inventory number hides four different markets

Under $300K
2.9 mo · seller-tilted · 7 active
$300K–$500K
3.8 mo · balanced band · 7 active

Months of supply = active listings ÷ monthly sales pace, bucketing communities by their recent median. 3–6 months is the balanced band.

Neighborhood Heat Map

Where 32177 is hot — and where it isn't

Each dot is a community (27 shown, sized by sales volume rank). Click any dot to open its full neighborhood guide.

Analysis

The read on 32177 (Palatka)

The median sale price across 32177 currently stands at $214,444, up 5.5% from a year ago. Buyers are paying a median of $176 per square foot. The typical home goes under contract in about 61 days. Sellers are capturing 93.1% of their original asking price on average.

There are 14 active listings on the market, with 5 more already under contract. At the current sales pace that works out to 4.3 months of supply — roughly balanced conditions by the standard six-month benchmark. 51 homes closed here over the trailing 12 months.

Zillow's home value index for Putnam County stands at $220,059. About 26% of listings county-wide have taken a price cut — a useful gauge of seller flexibility.

Weighing supply, demand, speed, pricing power, and trend together, the Momentum Score for 32177 is 52 of 100 — balanced market territory. This page recalculates every day as new MLS data lands, so the numbers above reflect the market as of September 15, 2026.

Trends & History

32177 since 2012 — and where it’s heading

A median home here sold for $78,099 in 2012 and $260,821 over the last recorded year — 234% appreciation across 14 years of recorded sales. Cash buyers took 56% of recent sales, down from a 56% peak.

Median sale price · 2012–2026 (1,979 recorded sales)

$74K$173K$272K$261K2012: $78K2013: $93K2014: $78K2015: $98K2016: $114K2017: $106K2018: $125K2019: $147K2020: $159K2021: $191K2022: $225K2023: $203K2024: $267K2025: $268K2026: $261K20122015201920232026

Days on market by year

31d76d120d61d2012: 119d2013: 99d2014: 105d2015: 79d2016: 75d2017: 73d2018: 82d2019: 60d2020: 56d2021: 43d2022: 33d2023: 46d2024: 42d2025: 61d2026: 61d20122015201920232026

Cash buyers · share of sales

45%50%56%56%2017: 50%2018: 45%2021: 50%2022: 48%2024: 56%20172018202120222024

Home value trend · Putnam County (Zillow ZHVI)

$217K$220K$222K$220KJul '25: $218KAug '25: $218KSep '25: $217KOct '25: $217KNov '25: $217KDec '25: $218KJan '26: $218KFeb '26: $220KMar '26: $221KApr '26: $222KMay '26: $222KJun '26: $221KJul '26: $220KJul '25Oct '25Jan '26Apr '26Jul '26

For-sale inventory · county (Zillow)

362399436384Jul '25: 435Aug '25: 426Sep '25: 415Oct '25: 405Nov '25: 392Dec '25: 376Jan '26: 367Feb '26: 364Mar '26: 371Apr '26: 376May '26: 382Jun '26: 388Jul '26: 384Jul '25Oct '25Jan '26Apr '26Jul '26

Daily active vs pending · Putnam County (MLS)

79373668Jul 07 · Active: 399Aug 03 · Active: 403Aug 04 · Active: 400Aug 05 · Active: 399Aug 06 · Active: 394Aug 07 · Active: 397Aug 08 · Active: 400Aug 09 · Active: 400Aug 10 · Active: 393Aug 11 · Active: 389Aug 12 · Active: 387Aug 13 · Active: 387Aug 15 · Active: 397Aug 17 · Active: 397Aug 19 · Active: 398Aug 22 · Active: 392Aug 23 · Active: 392Aug 28 · Active: 395Aug 29 · Active: 399Aug 30 · Active: 396Aug 31 · Active: 393Sep 07 · Active: 643Sep 09 · Active: 643Sep 11 · Active: 652Sep 12 · Active: 652Sep 13 · Active: 651Sep 14 · Active: 651Sep 15 · Active: 657Jul 07Aug 19Sep 15ActivePending

Median price · daily recalculation

$214K$219K$224K$214KAug 06: $224KAug 08: $224KAug 09: $224KAug 10: $224KAug 11: $224KAug 12: $224KAug 13: $224KAug 15: $224KAug 17: $219KAug 18: $219KAug 19: $219KAug 20: $219KAug 21: $219KAug 22: $219KAug 23: $219KAug 24: $219KAug 26: $219KAug 28: $220KAug 29: $220KAug 30: $220KAug 31: $220KSep 01: $220KSep 04: $222KSep 05: $222KSep 06: $222KSep 07: $222KSep 08: $222KSep 09: $220KSep 10: $220KSep 11: $220KSep 12: $214KSep 13: $214KSep 14: $214KSep 15: $214KAug 06Aug 17Aug 28Sep 07Sep 15
Single-family 82%Villa 11%Condo 4%Manufactured Home - Post 1977 2%Half Duplex 1%
Local Economics · county layer

What’s driving 32177

Who’s moving here
+1,111 net residents/yr

Movers arriving report ~$55,107 average income. Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration, 2022-2023

Insurance reality check
$1,345/yr avg premium

550 Citizens policies in force in Putnam County — the state-backed insurer of last resort. Budget insurance into any Putnam purchase before you fall in love with a house. Source: Citizens Property Insurance, Detail by County, April 2026

Building pipeline
127 units permitted +16% YoY

91 single-family · 36 multi-family · 1.7 per 1,000 residents. Future supply pressure starts here. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2025

Momentum Research Desk

The calls we’re making from today’s data

Biggest move
St Johns Harbor 3 ▲ 33%

The sharpest 1-yr median swing among tracked communities. Thin samples can exaggerate swings — verify with a comp analysis before treating it as trend.

Biggest risk buyers are ignoring
$300K–$500K: 3.8 months of supply

The most crowded shelf in the market. Sellers here are competing hardest — which means overpaying in this band is the most avoidable mistake in 32177 right now.

Biggest opportunity
Under $300K: 2.9 months of supply

The tightest band — sellers in this range hold the most leverage, and buyers should walk in with financing done and terms clean.

What we’re telling clients today

Both sides have a case: buyers should negotiate on days-on-market, sellers should lean on the under-contract rate. Preparation, not the market, decides who wins a balanced tape.

Generated from today’s data by Momentum’s analysis engine and reviewed on a rolling basis by our broker team.

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Community Movers

Neighborhoods on the move

Prices rising fastest
St Johns Harbor 3Palatka$172K▲ 33%
Dicks MapPalatka$162K▲ 30%
Eagle CreekSt. Augustine$365K▲ 22%
PalatkaPalatka$214K▲ -4%
THE MEADOWSSarasota$490K▲ -21%
Prices cooling fastest
THE MEADOWSSarasota$490K▼ 21%
PalatkaPalatka$214K▼ 4%
Eagle CreekSt. Augustine$365K▼ 22%
Dicks MapPalatka$162K▼ 30%
St Johns Harbor 3Palatka$172K▼ 33%
Most homes for sale
Eagle CreekSt. Augustine$365K5
Nobles CrossingPalatka$321K1
RuddsPalatka$292K1
THE MEADOWSSarasota$490K1
Selling fastest
Dicks MapPalatka$162K20 days
Nobles CrossingPalatka$321K34 days
Eagle CreekSt. Augustine$365K36 days
PalatkaPalatka$214K44 days
St Johns Harbor 3Palatka$172K52 days
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Plain Answers

The questions people actually ask

Should I buy a house in 32177 right now?

The data says conditions currently favor neither side decisively in 32177 — the Momentum Score reads 52/100 with 4.3 months of supply. For buyers that means preparation over hesitation: well-priced homes still move fast, but there is more room to negotiate than a year ago. The right timing always depends on your rate, your equity, and how long you plan to stay — not just the market.

Is 32177 becoming more affordable?

No — the median sale price in 32177 is $214,444, up 5.5% versus the prior year, while sellers still capture 93.1% of asking price. Rising prices mean waiting has a cost; affordability hinges mostly on your rate.

Where are prices falling fastest in 32177?

Among tracked communities with enough sales to measure, the sharpest 1-year median declines are THE MEADOWS (-21%); Palatka (-4%); Eagle Creek (22%). Note that community-level medians move on small sale counts — a few high- or low-end closings can swing them — so treat these as leads for a comp analysis, not verdicts.

Which 32177 neighborhoods are most competitive?

Measured by speed of sale, the fastest-moving tracked communities right now are Dicks Map (20 days); Nobles Crossing (34 days); Eagle Creek (36 days) — homes there go under contract well ahead of the market-wide pace of 61 days.

Questions

32177 (Palatka) housing market FAQ

How is the housing market in 32177 right now?

As of September 15, 2026, the 32177 housing market is roughly balanced: the median sale price is $214,444 (up 5.5% year over year), 14 homes are for sale against 51 sales in the last 12 months, which is 4.3 months of supply, and the typical home goes under contract in about 61 days.

How much is a house in 32177?

The median home sold for $214,444 in 32177 over the last 12 months, about $176 per square foot; asking prices on the 14 current listings run from well below to well above that, and the community pages linked below show what each neighborhood actually sells for.

Is it a good time to sell a house in 32177?

By the numbers, sellers in 32177 are getting 93.1% of asking price and going under contract in about 61 days with 4.3 months of supply. Under four months of supply generally favors sellers; over six favors buyers. Whether it is a good time for you depends on what you paid and where you are going next, which is a conversation with an agent, not a chart.

What is the 32177 housing market forecast?

Momentum Realty publishes the recorded trend, not a prediction: 32177 median sale prices are up 5.5% year over year, inventory stands at 4.3 months of supply, and 21% of listings are under contract. The charts on this page update with every MLS refresh, so the direction shows up here before any forecast catches it.

What is the median home price in 32177?

The median sale price in 32177 is currently $214,444, up 5.5% from a year ago, based on MLS sales data updated September 15, 2026.

Is 32177 a buyer's or seller's market right now?

The data currently is roughly balanced. 32177 scores 52 of 100 on the Momentum Score, with 4.3 months of housing supply. Conditions change; this page updates daily.

How long do homes take to sell in 32177?

The typical home in 32177 goes under contract in about 61 days, per current MLS data.

How many homes are for sale in 32177?

There are approximately 14 active listings in 32177 as of September 15, 2026.

Are home prices in 32177 rising or falling?

Median sale prices are up 5.5% year over year based on a rolling comparison of MLS sales.

Put this data to work

Momentum agents use this intelligence every day to price listings and write winning offers across 32177 (Palatka). Talk through what the numbers mean for your move.

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Methodology & Accountability

Every number on this page is computed directly from licensed Florida MLS feeds, recorded public sales, Zillow Research, and U.S. Census data — nothing is manually adjusted or estimated by hand. Medians use recorded closed sales; supply figures use live listing counts refreshed twice daily; the Momentum Score methodology is summarized .

Analyst oversight: Jon Brooks — Co-Founder, Momentum Realty · CEO, Momentum Research · Housing Market Analyst · methodology reviewed quarterly · Last data refresh: September 15, 2026 at 7:33 PM ET

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Statistics on this page are computed automatically from licensed MLS feeds and public data sources (Zillow Research, U.S. Census Bureau) and summarized without manual review. Figures are estimates based on recent recorded activity, are deemed reliable but not guaranteed, and should be verified with a licensed agent before making decisions. This page does not constitute an appraisal or an automated valuation of any specific property. Momentum Realty is licensed in Florida and Georgia. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Selling in this ZIP? Weigh the numbers first: the Florida sell-now-or-wait scoreboard, why 201,552 Florida listings failed to sell in 12 months, and cash offer vs. listing, both numbers. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.