Oak Terrace in Palatka

Oak Terrace
Homes for Sale in Palatka, FL

All 115 homes for sale in Palatka, FL · median $249,000 · 120 homes for sale in 32177 · Putnam County homes for sale

Community in Palatka · Putnam County · ZIP 32177
23 homesBuilt 1935–1979Median sale $175K
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As of November 2026, Oak Terrace in Palatka, FL has 1 home for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-11-12, 5 recorded sales closed at a median of $175,000, $155 per square foot, a median 85 days on market, sellers accepting 94% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1939–1964; none of the 5 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 74 ft). At the median price and Putnam County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.89 mills, annual property tax runs about $2,960 ($2,280 with the full homestead exemption).

Live · Oak Terrace Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$175K
Median sold · 12 mo
$155/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $201 in 2024
94.3%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
2.4mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
85days
Median DOM · closed
9 days at the 2023 low
0%
Under contract
Putnam: 13% (125 of 932)
1 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
5
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 3 a year
Ownership and context
61%
Owner-occupied · Oak Terrace
14 of 23 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
39%
Non-owner-occupied · Oak Terrace
incl. 9% trust or LLC-held · 4% out-of-state
23
Homes in the community
23 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 15 years of records
1935–1979
Years homes were built
median 1950 · county roll (FL DOR 2025)
1,063sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
21.7%/yr
Turnover rate
about 5 of 23 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, Co-Founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Read · written July 15, 2026

Oak Terrace's pricing here is set by age and square footage, not amenities — there's none identified from current MLS listings. The median sale sits at $179,950, or $182.88 per square foot, across a small pool of 96 homes. Vintage varies widely: homes here were built anywhere from 1933 to 2017, with a median year built of 1964, so buyers are shopping a mix of legacy construction and newer infill rather than a uniform build era.

The current posture favors patience. A median 108 days on market says these homes don't move fast, giving buyers real room to negotiate on price and inspection items. At a 59.8% homestead share, more than half of the community's homes are owner-occupied rather than investment or seasonal holdings — worth factoring into how a listing is priced and how quickly a seller may need to move.

Figures in this note are as of July 15, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.

Oak Terrace Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of November 12, 2026

Oak Terrace right now

🔴 Seller-leaning market. 2.4 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract give sellers the pressure advantage.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of realMLS records, as of November 12, 2026. Confidence: Medium (1 active and pending listings, 5 closed sales in 12 months).

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· Updated November 14, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Oak Terrace market snapshot (as of November 12, 2026): the median sale price is about $175K ($155 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 85 days on market for closed sales, and 2.4 months of supply, a seller-leaning market.

In ZIP 32177 (Palatka), 102 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $190K ($156/sq ft), up 0.7% year over year, with a median 72 days on market. Right now 9 active and 2 pending listings. See the live ZIP 32177 housing market and the Putnam County market.

Oak Terrace is a community of 23 homes in Palatka, Putnam County, built between 1935 and 1979 (median 1950), with a median living area of about 1,186 square feet. 61% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Oak Terrace is a modest, established pocket of Palatka in Putnam County where home age spans generations rather than a single build era, and pricing tracks size and condition more than any shared amenity package.

Best for

  • Buyers working with a budget near the $179,950 median who want more square footage per dollar than amenity-heavy communities offer.
  • Buyers willing to evaluate homes individually given a build-year spread from 1933 to 2017.
  • Buyers who can work on a longer timeline, given a median 108 days on market.

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need a shared amenity package — none identified in current MLS listings.
  • Buyers expecting uniform new construction rather than a mixed-vintage housing stock.
  • Sellers expecting a fast sale — the median 108 days on market argues for a longer runway.

Windows contain 1 to 7 sales each (5 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$100K$200K20122014201620182020202220242026
Every sale since 2011 · price vs size
$0$100K$200K1k2k2k
52 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$100$20020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $29 in 2012 to a $201 peak in 2024; $155 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
025507520122014201620182020202220242026
9 days at the 2023 low; 85 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
94.3% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
024620122014201620182020202220242026
1 to 7 a year; 5 in the current window.
How much local inventory is already under contract

23% 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 (2026-11-13).

Oak Terrace Market Scorecard

Seller-leaning

Oak Terrace is currently a seller-leaning market. About 2.4 months of supply, a median asking price of $199,500, and homes go under contract in about 38 days.

2.4
Months supply
$199,500
Median list
$175,000
Median sold
$208
List $/sqft
38
Days on mkt
1/0/5
Active/Pend/Sold 12 mo

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Homes For Sale Right Now in Oak Terrace

Live MLS inventory for Oak Terrace. 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 Oak Terrace listings as of 2026-11-13, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from realMLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Schools

In short
  • Putnam County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Palatka High School (Putnam County School District); verify by address · High
  • Robert H. Jenkins Junior Middle School or C. L. Overturf Jr. 6th Grade Center (verify by address) · Middle
  • William D. Moseley Elementary School (verify by address)FLDOE grade C · Elementary

Grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades for 2025-26. Assignments are reported as of the 2025-26 year and can change; always confirm with Putnam County Public Schools for a specific address.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Oak Terrace address.

If we were buying in Oak Terrace 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

Come strong and clean. Homes here move, so lead with your best terms and financing ready rather than a low anchor.

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 Oak Terrace.

Best Buy
Buyers prioritizing an affordable entry point over amenities in Putnam County.
Biggest Risk
A wide construction-era spread, 1933 to 2017, means condition varies home to home rather than by neighborhood norm.
Sweet Spot
A buyer comfortable evaluating each home on its own age and condition rather than expecting a uniform build.
Avoid If
You want shared amenities like a pool or clubhouse as part of the package — none are identified here.

Price Is About the House, Not the Package

With no clubhouse, pool, or shared amenity identified in current MLS listings, every dollar of Oak Terrace's $179,950 median price is tied to the structure itself — square footage, age, and condition. At a median of 1,504.5 square feet and $182.88 per square foot, this reads as a straightforward, unadorned housing stock rather than a lifestyle-amenity community.

The build years tell the real story: homes here range from 1933 up through 2017, with a median year built of 1964. That spread means a buyer touring Oak Terrace could be looking at a home that's changed hands for decades or one built well after. Inspection and renovation history matter more in a market like this than they would in a single-era subdivision, and pricing a listing accurately means anchoring to the specific home, not a neighborhood average.

“

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Oak Terrace. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
6.6B- · Buy Score
Liquidity & Demand7.6/10
Owner Commitment6.1/10
Pricing Power6.2/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 3 factors (6.6). Basis: Liquidity & Demand 2.4 months of supply; Owner Commitment 61% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 94.3% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

In a small, mixed-vintage market like Oak Terrace — 96 homes, a 108-day median time on market, and no shared amenities to lean on — pricing and marketing come down to comparable-by-comparable judgment. Momentum's read on Putnam County inventory means we price to the home's actual age and square footage rather than a blended neighborhood number, and we set expectations early on a market that moves on the seller's terms, not the calendar.

Oak Terrace in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers prioritizing an affordable entry point over amenities in Putnam County.
Biggest advantageNegotiating room — a 108-day median time on market gives buyers leverage on price and terms.
Biggest riskA wide construction-era spread, 1933 to 2017, means condition varies home to home rather than by neighborhood norm.
Sweet spotA buyer comfortable evaluating each home on its own age and condition rather than expecting a uniform build.
Avoid ifYou want shared amenities like a pool or clubhouse as part of the package — none are identified here.
The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Oak Terrace sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Oak Terrace?
The median sale price in Oak Terrace was $175K over the 12 months ending November 12, 2026 (5 closed sales, realMLS).
How long do homes in Oak Terrace take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending November 12, 2026 took a median 85 days on market (5 sales, realMLS).
Is Oak Terrace a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of November 12, 2026, Oak Terrace leans toward sellers: 2.4 months of supply at the current sales pace (realMLS live counts).
How many homes are in Oak Terrace?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 23 homes in Oak Terrace (public records).
What share of Oak Terrace is owner-occupied?
61% of Oak Terrace parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Oak Terrace built?
Homes in Oak Terrace were built between 1935 and 1979, with a median year built of 1950 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
What schools serve Oak Terrace?
Oak Terrace is served by Putnam County Public Schools, typically Palatka High School (Putnam County School District); verify by address, Robert H. Jenkins Junior Middle School or C. L. Overturf Jr. 6th Grade Center (verify by address) and William D. Moseley Elementary School (verify by address). Confirm the exact zoning by address with the district.
Who is the best real estate agent for Oak Terrace?
The best agent for Oak Terrace 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 Oak Terrace.
How do I find a top Palatka real estate agent who knows Oak Terrace?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Oak Terrace and the wider Palatka area.
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Where is Oak Terrace, and what county is it in?
Oak Terrace is in Palatka, Putnam County, FL, ZIP 32177. The community's center is about 2 miles southwest of the center of Palatka (straight-line).
How far is Oak Terrace from downtown Jacksonville and the beach?
About 49 miles from downtown Jacksonville and about 27 miles from the Atlantic beach at Crescent Beach, both straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Is Oak Terrace a good place to live?
That depends on your budget, commute and what you want in a home, so here is what the data says about Oak Terrace: the median sale price over the last 12 months was $175K (5 sales), 29% below the Palatka median of $246K; homes took a median 85 days to go under contract; the assessment roll counts 23 homes, 61% of them homesteaded (owner-occupied); listings report Palatka High School (Putnam County School District); verify by address, Robert H. Jenkins Junior Middle School or C. L. Overturf Jr. 6th Grade Center (verify by address), William D. Moseley Elementary School (verify by address) (C) as the zoned schools; supply is 2.4 months at the current sales pace, which favors sellers. The full numbers, price history and the flood and school sections are above.
Buyers working with a budget near the $179,950 median who want more square footage per dollar than amenity-heavy communities offer.Excellent fit
Buyers willing to evaluate homes individually given a build-year spread from 1933 to 2017.Excellent fit
Buyers who can work on a longer timeline, given a median 108 days on market.Excellent fit
Buyers who need a shared amenity package — none identified in current MLS listings.Probably not
Buyers expecting uniform new construction rather than a mixed-vintage housing stock.Probably not
Sellers expecting a fast sale — the median 108 days on market argues for a longer runway.Probably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 13, 2026)
Community market statsrealMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending November 12, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32177))
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-11-12
Schools2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2011 (52 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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