Bates
Homes for Sale in Interlachen, FL
All 75 homes for sale in Interlachen, FL · median $209,000 · 95 homes for sale in 32148 · Putnam County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 4 closed sales in Bates Add in Interlachen, FL since 2002, the most recent in January 2020. Across Interlachen as a whole, 59 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $141,700, 49 median days on market, with 34 homes for sale today. At that median and Putnam County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.89 mills, annual property tax runs about $2,390 ($1,720 with the full homestead exemption).
The honest starting point on Bates Add is that we're working from a thin snapshot: a small subdivision in Interlachen, out in Putnam County, with no reliable pricing or inventory read to anchor to. That's not a knock on the area — it's a signal that this is a low-turnover, off-the-beaten-path pocket where a single listing can define the whole market for months.
In a place like this, price is driven by the individual home far more than by any neighborhood trend. Lot size, well and septic condition, structure age, and how much work a property needs will swing value more than comps ever could, because there simply aren't enough comparable sales to lean on. For buyers that means doing your own diligence on the property itself; for sellers it means pricing to condition and being patient with time on market.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Bates Add right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Bates Add is a small subdivision in Interlachen, in rural Putnam County — the kind of quiet inland Northeast Florida pocket where turnover is light and each property stands on its own merits.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 5 homes in Bates Add that have changed hands since 2002, built between 1978 and 2023 (median 1981), with a median living area of about 728 sq ft and a typical 2-bedroom, 2-bath layout. Source: realMLS (Northeast Florida) closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
Who Bates is best for.
Best for
- Buyers seeking a quiet, rural inland setting and willing to trade convenience for space
- Cash or flexible buyers comfortable with well/septic properties and hands-on diligence
- Long-hold owners who value land and privacy over resale speed
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a fast, easy resale and an active pool of comparable sales
- Anyone wanting walkable amenities and dense in-town services
- Buyers relying on tidy market averages to justify an offer
The market around Bates
Bates is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32148, 107 homes are on the market and 18% are under contract — a slower corner of Interlachen.
Across Putnam County, 701 homes are active and 163 pending (19% under contract).
In ZIP 32148 (Interlachen), 76 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $142K ($119/sq ft), up 9.9% year over year, with a median 49 days on market. Right now 34 active and 9 pending listings put supply at about 6.9 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 32148 housing market and the Putnam County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Bates specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Bates by the numbers
From county property records and closed MLS sales for the Bates subdivision: 5 homes on record; built 1978–2023; typical size about 728 heated sq ft; 2 bedrooms is the median.
| Year | Recorded sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | $109,900 |
| 2019 | 1 | $32,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | $124,000 |
Newest recorded sale: $124,000 on 2020-01-22.
Recorded data as of 2026-09-12; counts cover addresses tagged to this subdivision in the public record, not every parcel. Not an appraisal.
Housing distress & ownership in Bates Add, Interlachen
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The Bates buying strategy.
If we were buying in Bates today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Bates.
A thin-data rural market
Interlachen sits inland in Putnam County, well away from the coastal and metro markets most Northeast Florida buyers start with. That location shapes everything: pace is slower, land tends to matter more than finish level, and services like water and sewer are worth confirming property by property rather than assuming.
Because this is a small subdivision with limited activity, treat any listing here as a stand-alone situation. We'd rather help you evaluate the specific parcel and structure in front of you than pretend a tidy market average exists. The value story is condition-driven, and the diligence work is where the real answer lives.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Bates. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
Thin-data markets are where a broker actually earns the fee. We won't hand you a false average or a manufactured comp set for Bates Add — we'll walk the specific property, help you weigh land, condition, and rural-service questions, and tell you plainly when a listing isn't worth what it's asking or when this simply isn't the right area for your goals.
Bates in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-09-12 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2002 (4 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of realMLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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Schools serving nearby communities
We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Bates. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32148; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Interlachen Jr.-Sr. High School · High (assigned to 6 nearby communities)
- Interlachen Elementary School · PreK-5 (Putnam) (assigned to 5 nearby communities)
- Robert H. Jenkins Jr. Elementary School · PreK-5 (alt feeder, Putnam) (assigned to 4 nearby communities)
- C. H. Price Middle School · Middle (assigned to 4 nearby communities)
- Interlachen Junior-Senior High School · 7-12 (Putnam) (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).
Common questions about Bates
Where is Bates?
Bates is a community in Interlachen, Putnam County, Florida, ZIP 32148.
How many homes are in Bates?
County property records list 5 homes in Bates, built between 1978 and 2023; the typical home is about 728 heated square feet.
What do homes in Bates sell for?
Bates has no MLS sales in the last 12 months. The most recent year with recorded sales on file is 2020 (1 sale, median $124,000). For context, ZIP 32148 has 107 homes on the market with 18% under contract.
Are there homes for sale in Bates right now?
No active listings inside Bates at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Bates have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Bates in our data. Verify dues, what they cover, and any special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Answers are generated from county property records, MLS feeds and the figures on this page, as of the page date; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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