Moccasin Creek
Homes for Sale in Palatka, FL
All 106 homes for sale in Palatka, FL · median $255,500 · 112 homes for sale in 32177 · Putnam County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
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As of October 2026, Moccasin Creek in Palatka, FL has 1 home for sale. As of October 2026, the MLS records 9 closed sales in Moccasin Creek in Palatka, FL since 2002, the most recent in March 2022. 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).

Price here is driven by condition and vintage far more than by any single formula. The median home dates to 1978, but the stock runs all the way from turn-of-the-century houses to builds as recent as 2024. That spread means two homes of similar size can trade at very different levels depending on how much updating has been done.
With 324 homes in the count and homesteaded owners holding just over half of them, this is not a fast-churn market. Sellers who have kept their homes current can command attention; buyers should expect to underwrite each property on its own merits rather than assume a neighborhood-wide number. Bring an inspector and a realistic renovation budget.
The 60-Second Overview
Moccasin Creek in Palatka is a wide-vintage Putnam County market where a median build year of 1978 sits between century-old houses and new construction, so what you pay tracks condition more than address.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 6 homes in Moccasin Creek that have changed hands since 2006, built between 1984 and 2021 (median 2006), with a median living area of about 1,728 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout. 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.
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.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Moccasin Creek is best for.
Best for
- Buyers with a renovation budget who want to add value to an older home
- Buyers seeking a modest, manageable footprint around 1,765 square feet
- Long-hold owners who value a market that turns over slowly
Probably not for
- Buyers who need turnkey, uniform new construction
- Buyers wanting a tight, predictable price band across homes
- Buyers unwilling to inspect and underwrite each property individually
The market around Moccasin Creek
Moccasin Creek is a small community — 8 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 70% manufactured home, 30% single family residence.
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.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Moccasin Creek specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Moccasin Creek, 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 Moccasin Creek
Live MLS inventory for Moccasin Creek. 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 Moccasin Creek listings as of 2026-10-01, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.
Every Home for Sale in Moccasin Creek Palatka Right Now (1)
All 1 active and pending Moccasin Creek Palatka listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 136 E Moccasin Creek Lane · $169,999 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Jul 2, 2026 · listed by Houwzer, Inc.
The Moccasin Creek buying strategy.
If we were buying in Moccasin Creek 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 Moccasin Creek.
A condition-driven market
The defining feature here is age range. When homes span from 1900 to 2024, you are really shopping several different products under one community name: original older houses, mid-cycle homes near the 1978 median, and a thin layer of recent builds. Median living space sits around 1,765 square feet, which points to modest, manageable footprints rather than sprawling floor plans.
That variety is an opportunity and a caution. Buyers willing to renovate an older home can find room to add value through work, while those wanting turnkey should be prepared to compete for the smaller share of updated or newer stock. The single median price is the anchor; everything above and below it is a story about condition, systems, and finishes.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Moccasin Creek. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market this varied, the value is in reading each house correctly. We help buyers separate cosmetic updates from structural spend on older stock, and we help sellers position a well-kept home so it does not get lumped in with tired inventory of the same age. That judgment matters more than any headline stat.
Moccasin Creek 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 Moccasin Creek 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 Moccasin Creek sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Moccasin Creek, 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.
21% of homes for sale in ZIP 32177 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-10-02).
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 1, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 32177)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-07-12 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2002 (9 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 Moccasin Creek. 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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