Myrtlewood Point
Homes for Sale in East Palatka, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 14 closed sales in Myrtlewood Point in East Palatka, FL since 2014, the most recent in October 2025. Across East Palatka as a whole, 3 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $257,375, 49 median days on market. At that median and Putnam County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.89 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,350 ($3,670 with the full homestead exemption).

The snapshot for Myrtlewood Point is thin on hard numbers, so treat any pricing conversation here as condition-driven rather than formula-driven. In a small Putnam County pocket like this, one recent sale or a single listing in rough shape can swing the read, which means what a home actually fetches depends heavily on its own state, lot, and how it compares to the handful of alternatives nearby.
For buyers, that argues for patience and a willingness to underwrite each property on its merits instead of leaning on neighborhood comps that may not exist in volume. For sellers, it means presentation and pricing discipline matter more than usual — with limited traffic, a well-prepared home separates itself quickly, while an optimistic ask can sit.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Myrtlewood Point 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
Myrtlewood Point sits in East Palatka, on the Putnam County side of the St. Johns River corridor southeast of the wider Jacksonville-St. Augustine orbit. This is a small, rural-leaning setting where individual homes and land vary widely, so the community reads more as a location choice than a uniform product type.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 6 homes in Myrtlewood Point that have changed hands since 2018, built between 1975 and 1988 (median 1976), with a median living area of about 2,334 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 3-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. 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.
Who Myrtlewood Point is best for.
Best for
- Buyers seeking a rural or river-adjacent lifestyle who value space over walkability
- Cash or patient buyers who can underwrite a single property on its own merits
- Owners planning a longer hold who aren't counting on frequent nearby comps
Probably not for
- Buyers who need to resell quickly in a deep, liquid market
- Shoppers who want a wide selection of interchangeable homes to compare
- Anyone who requires abundant recent comps to feel confident on price
The market around Myrtlewood Point
Myrtlewood Point is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32131, 19 homes are on the market and 5% are under contract — a slower corner of East Palatka.
Across Putnam County, 701 homes are active and 163 pending (19% under contract).
In ZIP 32131 (East Palatka), 13 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $257K ($189/sq ft), down 0.4% year over year, with a median 49 days on market. See the live ZIP 32131 housing market and the Putnam County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Myrtlewood Point specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Myrtlewood Point by the numbers
From county property records and closed MLS sales for the Myrtlewood Point subdivision: 6 homes on record; built 1975–1988; typical size about 2,235 heated sq ft; 3 bedrooms is the median. Housing mix: single-family 100%.
| Year | Recorded sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | $289,900 |
| 2020 | 1 | $432,500 |
| 2021 | 1 | $350,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | $349,900 |
| 2023 | 1 | $450,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | $465,000 |
Newest recorded sale: $465,000 on 2025-10-16.
Recorded data as of 2026-09-12; counts cover addresses tagged to this subdivision in the public record, not every parcel. Not an appraisal.
Housing distress & ownership in Myrtlewood Point, East 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.
The Myrtlewood Point buying strategy.
If we were buying in Myrtlewood Point 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 Myrtlewood Point.
A rural St. Johns River pocket
East Palatka is unincorporated Putnam County land east of the river, closer in feel to open country and waterfront-adjacent living than to a subdivision grid. Expect variation lot to lot — the value question here is almost always about the specific parcel, its condition, and its proximity to the water rather than a neighborhood-wide baseline.
Because inventory in a place like this is limited, timing is unpredictable. Homes can be scarce for stretches and then a property appears that defines the market for months. Buyers should be ready to move when the right one surfaces; sellers should recognize the buyer pool is narrower and price accordingly.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Myrtlewood Point. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
Thin-data markets are where a broker earns the fee. We do not lean on a spreadsheet of comps that isn't there — we walk the property, weigh condition and location against what little has actually traded, and tell you plainly whether the number makes sense. In East Palatka, that ground-level judgment is the whole job.
Myrtlewood Point 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 Myrtlewood Point buy.
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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Myrtlewood Point sales matched to your home.
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32131)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-09-12 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2014 (14 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 Myrtlewood Point. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32131; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Palatka Jr.-Sr. High School · 7-12 -- confirm zoning by address (assigned to 9 nearby communities)
- James A. Long Elementary School · Elementary · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 3 nearby communities)
- Palatka High School · 9-12, verify zoning (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).






