Glisson Wells in Palatka

Glisson Wells
Homes for Sale in Palatka, FL

Community in Palatka · Putnam County · ZIP 32177
27 homesBuilt 1940–2023
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Live · Glisson Wells Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
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Ownership and context
29%
Owner-occupied · Glisson Wells
8 of 28 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
71%
Non-owner-occupied · Glisson Wells
incl. 14% trust or LLC-held · 4% out-of-state
27
Homes in the community
plus 1 vacant residential lots · 28 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 16 years of records
Est. 1940
Community established
homes built 1940-2023, median 1970 (FL DOR 2025)
0
Failed listings · 2025
peaked at 1 in 2005
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Glisson Wells is a small pocket inside Palatka, and the numbers tell you why price here is driven by the individual home rather than the label on the community. With homes built anywhere from 1940 to 2023 and a median year built of 1970, you are looking at a wide span of construction eras sitting side by side. Condition, updates, and how much a given structure has been reworked will move price far more than any neighborhood-wide trend.

For a buyer, that means underwriting each property on its own merits — a 1940s cottage and a recently built home are not the same purchase even on the same street. For a seller, it means the burden is on you to show what has been updated; there is no uniform comp set to lean on. The median living area sits around 924 square feet, so this is a market of compact homes, and the small count means listings are few and each one sets the tone.

Best for

  • Buyers seeking a compact, lower-maintenance home and comfortable underwriting condition case by case
  • Investors or second-home buyers who understand a thin, slow-turning market
  • Renovation-minded buyers open to older stock who can assess systems and updates on their own

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need substantial square footage as a baseline requirement
  • Buyers who want a wide, move-in-ready selection to compare quickly
  • Buyers who rely on deep comparable-sales data to feel confident on price

The market around Glisson Wells

Glisson Wells is a small community — 12 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2025 — 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 75% single family residence, 25% manufactured home.

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

If we were buying in Glisson Wells 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 Glisson Wells.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a compact home in Palatka and are willing to evaluate each property individually.
Biggest Risk
Thin inventory and sparse comps make pricing and timing harder.
Sweet Spot
A well-updated smaller home priced against its true condition, not the neighborhood label.
Avoid If
You need large square footage or a large, uniform selection to choose from.

A small, mixed-vintage pocket of Palatka

The defining trait here is spread. A construction range from 1940 to 2023 with a median year built of 1970 means no single era dominates, and the practical result is that two homes can look nothing alike in bones, systems, and finish. Median living area near 924 square feet points to a market of smaller footprints, which tends to appeal to buyers who want less to maintain or an entry point into ownership rather than square footage.

The homestead share sits at roughly 29 percent, which is modest and tells you a meaningful portion of these homes are held as something other than a primary residence. Combined with a total of 27 homes, that makes for a limited, slow-turning inventory. Buyers should be patient and ready to move when the right property surfaces; sellers should price and present carefully, because comparable sales are sparse and each one shapes expectations.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Glisson Wells. 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 market this small and this varied, the value of local read is high. We will walk each home on its own terms — age, condition, and what has actually been updated — instead of applying a neighborhood average that does not exist. With only 27 homes and thin comparable data, our job is to keep you grounded on what a specific property is worth and where the leverage sits.

Glisson Wells in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a compact home in Palatka and are willing to evaluate each property individually.
Biggest advantageA genuinely mixed-vintage pocket, from prewar cottages to recent construction.
Biggest riskThin inventory and sparse comps make pricing and timing harder.
Sweet spotA well-updated smaller home priced against its true condition, not the neighborhood label.
Avoid ifYou need large square footage or a large, uniform selection to choose from.

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 Glisson Wells 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 Glisson Wells?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 27 homes plus 1 vacant residential lots in Glisson Wells (public records).
What share of Glisson Wells is owner-occupied?
29% of Glisson Wells parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Glisson Wells built?
Homes in Glisson Wells were built between 1940 and 2023, with a median year built of 1970 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Glisson Wells?
The best agent for Glisson Wells 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 Glisson Wells.
How do I find a top Palatka real estate agent who knows Glisson Wells?
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 Glisson Wells and the wider Palatka area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Glisson Wells?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Glisson Wells purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Buyers seeking a compact, lower-maintenance home and comfortable underwriting condition case by caseExcellent fit
Investors or second-home buyers who understand a thin, slow-turning marketExcellent fit
Renovation-minded buyers open to older stock who can assess systems and updates on their ownExcellent fit
Buyers who need substantial square footage as a baseline requirementProbably not
Buyers who want a wide, move-in-ready selection to compare quicklyProbably not
Buyers who rely on deep comparable-sales data to feel confident on priceProbably 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 (2 streets, ZIP 32177))
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2010 (11 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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