Burts
Homes for Sale in Palatka, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
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As of September 2026, Burts in Palatka, FL has 1 home for sale. As of September 2026, the MLS records 41 closed sales in Burts in Palatka, FL since 2002, the most recent in May 2024. Recorded prices across those 41 sales ran from $20,000 to $249,000 (median $88,500), on homes of 756 to 2,603 sq ft. Across Palatka as a whole, 43 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $210,000, 61 median days on market, with 8 homes for sale today. At that median and Putnam County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.89 mills, annual property tax runs about $1,490 ($820 with the full homestead exemption).
Price in Burts is driven by condition and vintage, not by a tidy product type. With a median year built of 1950 and stock running all the way back to 1884, two homes on the same block can be worlds apart — one carefully restored, the next needing everything. That spread is the single most important thing to understand before you make or accept an offer here.
For buyers, that means the median asking figure tells you very little on its own; the work needed behind the front door is what sets value. For sellers, condition is your lever — a home that has been genuinely updated stands out in a market this old, while a project house will be priced and negotiated as exactly that. Come in with clear eyes and a good inspector.
The 60-Second Overview
Burts is an older, established pocket of Palatka in Putnam County, with 292 homes spanning well over a century of construction and a median footprint around 1,477 square feet. Roughly 59% of homes are homesteaded, pointing to a core of owner-occupants rather than a churn of short-term holders.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 23 homes in Burts that have changed hands since 2001, built between 1900 and 1966 (median 1930), with a median living area of about 1,400 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. 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.
County records show 16 qualified sales in Burts across 2024–2025 (8 in 2024, 8 in 2025), median $168,500 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
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 Burts is best for.
Best for
- Owner-occupants looking to settle into an established, homestead-heavy neighborhood
- Buyers willing to take on an older home and invest in updates over time
- Renovation-minded buyers who can read and price condition, not just square footage
Probably not for
- Buyers who require new or near-new construction with current systems
- Anyone unwilling to budget for repairs and upgrades on top of purchase price
- Investors expecting quick flips in a market with limited turnover
The market around Burts
Burts is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32177, 166 homes are on the market and 25% are under contract — a steady corner of Palatka.
Across Putnam County, 701 homes are active and 163 pending (19% under contract).
In ZIP 32177 (Palatka), 162 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $214K ($176/sq ft), up 5.5% year over year, with a median 61 days on market. Right now 14 active and 5 pending listings put supply at about 4.3 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32177 housing market and the Putnam County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Burts specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Burts, Palatka
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.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Burts
Live MLS inventory for Burts. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.
Active and pending Burts listings as of 2026-09-13, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.
Schools
- Putnam County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Moseley · Elementary
- Palatka · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Burts listings and can change; always confirm with Putnam County Public Schools for a specific address.
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The Burts buying strategy.
If we were buying in Burts 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 Burts.
An old-stock neighborhood with a wide condition curve
The defining trait here is age and variety. A build range from 1884 to 2022 means you will find genuine historic homes, mid-century houses around the 1950 median, and the occasional newer infill. Living space centers near 1,477 square feet, so these are modest-to-mid-sized homes rather than sprawling floor plans, and the older ones carry the layouts and systems of their era.
With about 59% of homes homesteaded, this reads as a lived-in neighborhood rather than an investor flip zone. That stability can be a plus for a buyer who wants to settle in, but it also means turnover is limited and the right house may take patience to find. Budget for the reality that in this vintage, the number on the listing is only the starting point once inspections and updates are factored in.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Burts. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
A neighborhood this old rewards local judgment. We help you read the difference between a home that has been properly updated and one that has been merely dressed up, price accordingly, and negotiate around what an inspection is likely to surface. Whether you are buying a project or selling a restored piece of Palatka's older stock, we set expectations against how this specific market actually behaves — not a countywide average.
Burts 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.
Tools for a Burts buy.
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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Burts sales matched to your home.
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Burts Market Scorecard
Burts is currently a thin data market. Limited supply, a median asking price of $214,900, and homes go under contract in about 58 days.
Typical home value in the 32177 ZIP is $209,978, about 11.4% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 13, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (5 streets, ZIP 32177)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-09-12 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2002 (41 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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