Hussons
Homes for Sale in Palatka, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 16 closed sales in Hussons in Palatka, FL since 2002, the most recent in May 2024. 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 $3,550 ($2,870 with the full homestead exemption).
This is a small, older pocket of Palatka — 77 homes with a median build year of 1966 and a range that stretches from 1915 to 2017. In a place like this, price is driven by condition, not by a uniform product type. A restored early-century home and a tired mid-century one can sit on the same block, so the spread here is wide and buyers should expect to underwrite each property on its own merits.
With just over 60% of homes carrying a homestead exemption, this reads as a lived-in, owner-occupied area rather than an investor churn zone. For sellers, that means fewer directly comparable listings at any given moment; for buyers, it means inventory is thin and the right house may require patience. Do your diligence on age-related systems — roof, plumbing, electrical — because the median home is decades old.
The 60-Second Overview
Hussons is a compact, established section of Palatka in Putnam County where housing stock varies widely by era and upkeep, and most homes are owner-occupied rather than rented.
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 Hussons is best for.
Best for
- Owner-occupants seeking a modest primary home who will hold and maintain it
- Renovation-minded buyers comfortable pricing in updates on an older house
- Buyers on a mid-range budget who value character over square footage
Probably not for
- Buyers who require newer, move-in-ready construction with no deferred maintenance
- Investors looking for high listing volume and quick turnover
- Anyone who wants a large floor plan or standardized, cookie-cutter product
The market around Hussons
Hussons 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).
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Hussons specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Hussons by the numbers
From county property records and closed MLS sales for the Hussons subdivision: 10 homes on record; built 1925–2012; typical size about 1,135 heated sq ft; 2 bedrooms is the median. Housing mix: single-family 100%.
| Year | Recorded sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | $29,500 |
| 2018 | 1 | $75,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | $142,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | $140,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | $170,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | $115,000 |
Newest recorded sale: $115,000 on 2024-05-15.
Recorded data as of 2026-09-12; counts cover addresses tagged to this subdivision in the public record, not every parcel. Not an appraisal.
The Hussons buying strategy.
If we were buying in Hussons 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 Hussons.
An older, condition-driven market
The defining fact here is age. A median build year of 1966 and a range back to 1915 means you are shopping a mix of pre-war and mid-century construction, with a scattering of newer builds up through 2017. The median living area of roughly 1,630 square feet points to modest, manageable footprints rather than sprawling floor plans. What you pay will hinge almost entirely on whether a given home has been updated or left original.
Because the community is small and predominantly owner-occupied, listings do not turn over in volume. That thin supply cuts both ways: a well-prepared seller faces limited direct competition, while a buyer may wait for the right property and should be ready to move when it appears. Inspection discipline matters more than usual — budget realistically for the updates an older home may need.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Hussons. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
A market this small and this age-varied rewards local pricing judgment over formulas. With only 77 homes and a wide condition-driven spread, we price each property on its own condition and comparables rather than a neighborhood average, and we help buyers separate a genuine value from a project that will cost more than it looks. That is the difference between a clean transaction and an expensive surprise.
Hussons 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 Hussons buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Hussons sales matched to your home.
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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 (16 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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