Palm Port in East Palatka
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Palm Port
Homes for Sale in East Palatka, FL

Community in East Palatka · Putnam County · ZIP 32131
139 homesBuilt 1945–2018
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Built fromLive realMLS data25 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · Palm Port Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
6.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
50%
Under contract
Putnam: 20% (132 of 652)
1 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
2
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 4 a year
Ownership and context
67%
Owner-occupied · Palm Port
98 of 147 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
33%
Non-owner-occupied · Palm Port
incl. 3% trust or LLC-held · 8% out-of-state
50%
Cash buyers · Palm Port
2 of 4 sales, 12 mo ending July 2024
139
Homes in the community
plus 8 vacant residential lots · 147 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 25 years of records
Est. 1945
Community established
homes built 1945-2018, median 1983 (FL DOR 2025)
2
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 15 in 2009
1.4%/yr
Turnover rate
about 2 of 139 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Palm Port is a small, established pocket in East Palatka — 139 homes with build years running from 1945 to 2018 and a median year built of 1983. Median living area sits at 1942 square feet. With that much span in construction era, value here tracks condition and updates more than it tracks any single style or vintage.

The current market is thin and balanced rather than hot: just one active listing and two closings in the recent window put this at 6.0 months of supply — balanced territory, not a seller's sprint or a buyer's glut. For a seller, realistic pricing tied to condition and comps does the work, not competing offers. For a buyer, it means patience — there is not much to choose from at any given moment, so being ready to move when something does list matters more than negotiating room.

Palm Port Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of July 14, 2026

Palm Port right now

🟡 Balanced market. 6.0 months of supply and 50% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.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 July 14, 2026. Confidence: Low (2 active and pending listings, 2 closed sales in 12 months).

Jump to: Price history & scorecard · Homes for sale · Schools · FAQ

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

Best for

  • Buyers focused on a specific East Palatka property rather than a packaged community with amenities
  • Buyers comfortable underwriting an individual home's age and condition rather than leaning on recent comps
  • Sellers prepared for a balanced market where realistic, condition-based pricing — not competing offers — sets the outcome

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a wide pool of active listings to compare before deciding
  • Buyers who want a shared pool, clubhouse, or other organized community amenities
  • Sellers expecting a fast, high-competition sale off a large base of recent closings

Homes For Sale Right Now in Palm Port

Live MLS inventory for Palm Port. 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 Palm Port listings as of 2026-07-14, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from realMLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

The takeaway

Everyday stops around Palm Port are close: the nearest groceries is about 1 minutes away.

Approximate drive times via Mapbox Search + Directions, 2026-07-03. Verify for a specific address.

Schools

In short
  • Putnam County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Zoned elementary (verify) · Public K-5, verify zoning
  • Zoned middle (verify) · Public 6-8, verify zoning
  • Palatka High School · Public 9-12, verify zoning

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 Palm Port address.

If we were buying in Palm Port 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

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

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 Palm Port.

Best Buy
Buyers and sellers focused on a small, established East Palatka community who are prepared to move on whatever becomes available.
Biggest Risk
With just one active listing and two recent closings, there is very little market data to lean on for pricing.
Sweet Spot
Homes near the median living area of 1942 square feet and median year built of 1983, priced and inspected on their own condition.
Avoid If
Avoid if you need a community with organized amenities — none are identified from current MLS listings.

A Market of Condition, Not Comps

With 139 homes total and construction years from 1945 to 2018, Palm Port does not fit a single-era story. The median year built of 1983 means pricing conversations here tend to center on roof, systems, and updates rather than square footage alone — though the median living area of 1942 square feet gives a workable baseline for size.

Inventory is essentially the story of the moment: with only one active listing and two closings in the most recent window, months of supply lands at 6.0 — the definition of a balanced market, not a data point either side can lean on hard. Because no community amenities are identified from current MLS listings, buyers are underwriting the home itself, not a shared pool or clubhouse, so due diligence should focus on the specific property's age and condition rather than any amenity package.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

A market with one active listing and two closings in the trailing window is not one you can shop by browsing a portal — it moves by relationship and by knowing which of the 139 homes in Palm Port is quietly getting ready to list or sell before it hits public search. Momentum's local read on East Palatka and Putnam County pricing, tied to condition and comps rather than a thin public sales history, is what keeps a buyer from overpaying — or a seller from underpricing — in a community this size.

Palm Port in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers and sellers focused on a small, established East Palatka community who are prepared to move on whatever becomes available.
Biggest advantageLong-term ownership is the norm here — 66.7% of homes carry a homestead exemption, pointing to stability over turnover.
Biggest riskWith just one active listing and two recent closings, there is very little market data to lean on for pricing.
Sweet spotHomes near the median living area of 1942 square feet and median year built of 1983, priced and inspected on their own condition.
Avoid ifAvoid if you need a community with organized amenities — none are identified from current MLS listings.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • No CDD
  • Mandatory HOA — confirm current dues
  • 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.

Page states no CDD.

The takeaway

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

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Palm Port Market Scorecard

Buyer's market

Palm Port is currently a buyer's market. About 6.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $429,900, and homes go under contract in about 74 days.

6.0
Months supply
$429,900
Median list
$355,000
Median sold
$309
Per sqft
74
Days on mkt
1/1/2
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32131 ZIP is $271,422, about 18.3% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Palm Port a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of July 14, 2026, Palm Port is roughly balanced: 6.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (realMLS live counts).
How many homes are in Palm Port?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 139 homes plus 8 vacant residential lots in Palm Port (public records).
What share of Palm Port is owner-occupied?
67% of Palm Port parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Palm Port built?
Homes in Palm Port were built between 1945 and 2018, with a median year built of 1983 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Palm Port?
Cash buyers took 50% of Palm Port sales in the 12 months ending July 2024 (2 of 4 closings, realMLS).
What schools serve Palm Port?
Palm Port is served by Putnam County Public Schools, typically Zoned elementary (verify), Zoned middle (verify) and Palatka High School. Confirm the exact zoning by address with the district.
Who is the best real estate agent for Palm Port?
The best agent for Palm Port is one who actively works East 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 Palm Port.
How do I find a top East Palatka real estate agent who knows Palm Port?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Palm Port and the wider East Palatka area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Palm Port?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Palm Port purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Buyers focused on a specific East Palatka property rather than a packaged community with amenitiesExcellent fit
Buyers comfortable underwriting an individual home's age and condition rather than leaning on recent compsExcellent fit
Sellers prepared for a balanced market where realistic, condition-based pricing — not competing offers — sets the outcomeExcellent fit
Buyers who want a wide pool of active listings to compare before decidingProbably not
Buyers who want a shared pool, clubhouse, or other organized community amenitiesProbably not
Sellers expecting a fast, high-competition sale off a large base of recent closingsProbably not

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: July 14, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 32131))
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Schools2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2001 (89 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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