Fairway Park in Palatka

Fairway Park
Homes for Sale in Palatka, FL

Community in Palatka · Putnam County · ZIP 32177
83 homesBuilt 1948–2025
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Built fromLive realMLS data25 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · Fairway Park Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
1
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 2 a year
Ownership and context
59%
Owner-occupied · Fairway Park
49 of 83 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
41%
Non-owner-occupied · Fairway Park
incl. 6% trust or LLC-held · 5% out-of-state
33%
Cash buyers · Fairway Park
1 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending July 2022
83
Homes in the community
83 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 25 years of records
Est. 1948
Community established
homes built 1948-2025, median 1958 (FL DOR 2025)
0
Failed listings · 2012
peaked at 2 in 2012
1.2%/yr
Turnover rate
about 1 of 83 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Price in Fairway Park is driven by condition, not floor plan. With a median build year of 1958 and a stock that stretches all the way back to 1948, the spread between a renovated home and one that needs work is wide, and the median sale figure hides more than it reveals. Two homes of similar size can trade far apart depending on roof, systems, and updates done or deferred.

The 83-home count is small enough that a single listing can shift what buyers see as the going rate, so watch active inventory closely rather than anchoring to a headline number. Sellers with genuinely updated homes have room to hold firm; sellers of dated or deferred-maintenance homes should price to the work a buyer will inherit, not to the neighbor's finished comp.

Best for

  • Buyers seeking a modest, established home and willing to inspect older systems carefully
  • Renovation-minded buyers who can price and manage repair work themselves
  • Long-hold owner-occupants who value a stable, low-turnover street over resale churn

Probably not for

  • Buyers who require new-build construction and current finishes throughout
  • Buyers needing a large floor plan well above the roughly 1,610 sq ft median
  • Investors wanting rapid turnover and a deep pool of recent comparable sales

The market around Fairway Park

Fairway Park is a small community — 5 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2012 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.

In ZIP 32177, 162 homes are on the market and 25% are under contract — a steady corner of Palatka.

Across Putnam County, 520 homes are active and 132 pending (20% under contract).

The housing mix here is 97% single family residence, 3% mobile home.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Fairway Park specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

If we were buying in Fairway Park today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 Fairway Park.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a modest, established Palatka home and are comfortable evaluating older construction.
Biggest Risk
Aging housing stock means condition varies widely and hidden repair costs are the real story behind any price.
Sweet Spot
An updated mid-century home near the median size, bought after a thorough systems inspection.
Avoid If
You need new construction, uniform finishes, or a large floor plan.

An older core with modern edges

The defining fact here is age. A median year built of 1958 across a range that runs from 1948 to 2025 tells you this is an established neighborhood with mid-century bones and occasional infill or teardown-rebuild activity. At a median of roughly 1,610 living square feet, these are modest, right-sized homes rather than sprawling floor plans, which keeps carrying costs and renovation math manageable for a hands-on buyer.

About 59 percent of homes carry a homestead exemption, which points to a core of owner-occupants rather than a neighborhood churning through short-term holders. For a buyer, that stability is a plus; for a seller, it means turnover is measured and comparable sales can be thin, so pricing leans on a careful read of what has actually closed rather than a deep pool of recent activity.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Fairway Park. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a small, older neighborhood where condition sets price and comps are limited, the value we add is judgment: separating an updated home from a cosmetically staged one, pricing deferred maintenance honestly, and reading a market where a single listing moves the needle. We will tell you when a home is priced to its finishes and when it is priced to the work you'll inherit.

Fairway Park in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a modest, established Palatka home and are comfortable evaluating older construction.
Biggest advantageRight-sized floor plans and a stable owner-occupant core.
Biggest riskAging housing stock means condition varies widely and hidden repair costs are the real story behind any price.
Sweet spotAn updated mid-century home near the median size, bought after a thorough systems inspection.
Avoid ifYou need new construction, uniform finishes, or a large floor plan.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA — confirm current dues
  • 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.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Fairway Park sales matched to your home.

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The real cost & risk here

Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Putnam County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$1,231/mo
Putnam County typical true cost to own
$112/mo
Putnam County typical home insurance
Check CDD
Confirm before you offer

County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Fairway Park?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 83 homes in Fairway Park (public records).
What share of Fairway Park is owner-occupied?
59% of Fairway Park parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Fairway Park built?
Homes in Fairway Park were built between 1948 and 2025, with a median year built of 1958 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Fairway Park?
Cash buyers took 33% of Fairway Park sales in the 12 months ending July 2022 (1 of 3 closings, realMLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Fairway Park?
The best agent for Fairway Park is one who actively works Palatka and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Fairway Park.
How do I find a top Palatka real estate agent who knows Fairway Park?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Fairway Park and the wider Palatka area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Fairway Park?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Fairway Park purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Buyers seeking a modest, established home and willing to inspect older systems carefullyExcellent fit
Renovation-minded buyers who can price and manage repair work themselvesExcellent fit
Long-hold owner-occupants who value a stable, low-turnover street over resale churnExcellent fit
Buyers who require new-build construction and current finishes throughoutProbably not
Buyers needing a large floor plan well above the roughly 1,610 sq ft medianProbably not
Investors wanting rapid turnover and a deep pool of recent comparable salesProbably not

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: July 14, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 32177))
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2001 (31 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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