Meadows
Homes for Sale in Palatka, FL
All 108 homes for sale in Palatka, FL · median $255,500 · 114 homes for sale in 32177 · Putnam County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of October 2026, the MLS records 4 closed sales in Meadows in Palatka, FL since 2010, the most recent in May 2014. Across Palatka as a whole, 43 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $291,720, 62 median days on market, with 7 homes for sale today. At that median and Putnam County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.89 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,930 ($4,250 with the full homestead exemption).
The facts we have on Meadows are thin: it sits in Palatka, in Putnam County, drawing from the realMLS feed as of mid-2026. Without a current median, days-on-market, or inventory count in front of me, I won't manufacture one. What I can tell you is that pricing in a small Putnam County community like this tends to be condition-driven — the spread between a tired home and an updated one does more to set the number than any neighborhood-wide trend.
For now, treat Meadows as a market you verify listing by listing rather than by headline. If you're a buyer, that means leaning on comparable sales at the moment you're shopping. If you're a seller, it means the burden of proof is on your home's presentation and repairs, not on a rising tide.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Meadows 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
Meadows market snapshot (as of September 24, 2026): the median sale price is about $320K ($198 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 27 days on market for closed sales.
In ZIP 32177 (Palatka), 240 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $308K ($180/sq ft), down 2.9% year over year, with a median 64 days on market. Right now 13 active and 4 pending listings put supply at about 5.3 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 32177 housing market and the Putnam County market.
Meadows is a community of 15 homes in Palatka, Putnam County, built between 1987 and 2004 (median 1993), with a median living area of about 2,099 square feet. 100% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
Meadows is a residential pocket of Palatka in Putnam County — an interior Northeast Florida market where value hinges on the individual property more than on any community premium.
Who Meadows is best for.
Best for
- Buyers prioritizing an affordable Putnam County location over coastal-market pricing
- Buyers comfortable evaluating a home on condition and comparable sales rather than momentum
- Long-hold buyers who don't need to time a fast-moving market
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a large, active inventory to choose from
- Buyers who require robust recent-sales data before committing
- Buyers looking for a quick resale or short-term flip play
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Closed sales in Meadows by trailing-12-month window ending September 24 of each year, from realMLS (Northeast Florida MLS) closing records. 3 homes closed in the current window at a median of $320,000. Aggregates only; individual closed sales are not shown.
| Window | Closings | Median sold | $ / sq ft | Median DOM | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | $320,000 | $198 | 27 days | 1,513 sq ft |
Source: realMLS closed listings, aggregated by Momentum Research. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The Meadows buying strategy.
If we were buying in Meadows 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 Meadows.
A closer look at the Meadows market
At a median of $198 per square foot, Meadows prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.
The housing stock is 15 homes built between 1987 and 2004, and 100% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Meadows. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
Small Putnam County communities like Meadows don't generate the volume of clean, recent data you'd get in a larger metro, so pricing them well takes local comparable work rather than a dashboard number. We do that work by hand — pulling the closest, most recent sales and adjusting for condition — and we'll tell you plainly when a listing doesn't support the number attached to it.
Meadows 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 Meadows 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 Meadows sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Meadows, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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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.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Putnam County scorecard.
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
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Should you buy in Meadows?
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Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 24, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32177)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-09-24 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2010 (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 Meadows. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32177; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Palatka High School · High (assigned to 7 nearby communities)
- Robert H. Jenkins Junior Middle School or C. L. Overturf Jr. 6th Grade Center · Middle (assigned to 7 nearby communities)
- James A. Long Elementary School · PreK-5 (Putnam, Palatka area) · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 5 nearby communities)
- Palatka Jr.-Sr. High School · 7-12 (assigned to 4 nearby communities)
- William D. Moseley Elementary School · Elementary · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 3 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).
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