Palmetto
Homes for Sale in Crescent City, FL
All 45 homes for sale in Crescent City, FL · median $259,000 · 54 homes for sale in 32112 · Putnam County homes for sale
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Palmetto Add is a small pocket in Crescent City — 44 homes, most built between 1966 and 2006, with a median vintage of 1980. At a median of 840 living square feet, these are compact houses, and that means price here is driven far more by condition, updates, and lot than by square footage. Two homes on the same street can trade very differently depending on roof, systems, and whether the interior has been touched in the last decade.
With a homestead share around 34%, a meaningful slice of these homes are not owner-occupied, which tends to widen the spread between well-kept properties and those run as rentals or held for the long haul. For a buyer, that means inventory quality varies and inspection matters. For a seller, condition is the lever you actually control — a clean, updated small home stands out in a market this size.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Palmetto Add 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
This is a small, older, low-square-footage community in Crescent City, Putnam County — the kind of place where each listing is its own story rather than a variation on a builder template.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 5 homes in Palmetto that have changed hands since 2022, built between 1972 and 2006 (median 1985), with a median living area of about 1,130 sq ft and a typical 2-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.
County records show 5 qualified sales in Palmetto across 2024–2025 (2 in 2024, 3 in 2025), median $80,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
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 Palmetto is best for.
Best for
- Value-focused buyers seeking a low-price-point home in Putnam County who will do their diligence on condition
- Investors comfortable with older small-footprint homes and hands-on maintenance
- Buyers wanting a smaller primary residence and willing to update over time
Probably not for
- Buyers who need substantial living space or multiple bedrooms
- Buyers wanting a turnkey home with no near-term systems work
- Buyers who rely on deep comparable-sales data to feel confident on price
The market around Palmetto
Palmetto is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32112, 67 homes are on the market and 16% are under contract — a slower corner of Crescent City.
Across Putnam County, 721 homes are active and 156 pending (18% under contract).
In ZIP 32112 (Crescent City), 88 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $270K ($186/sq ft), up 18.0% year over year, with a median 55 days on market. See the live ZIP 32112 housing market and the Putnam County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Palmetto specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Palmetto by the numbers
From county property records and closed MLS sales for the Palmetto subdivision: 5 homes on record; built 1972–2006; typical size about 1,130 heated sq ft; 2 bedrooms is the median.
| Year | Recorded sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | $61,500 |
| 2024 | 1 | $70,000 |
| 2025 | 2 | $176,350 |
Newest recorded sale: $184,000 on 2025-08-04.
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 Palmetto Add, Crescent City
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 Palmetto buying strategy.
If we were buying in Palmetto 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 Palmetto.
Small homes, condition-driven pricing
The defining fact of Palmetto Add is scale. A median of 840 square feet across just 44 homes means comparable sales are thin and every property carries its own weight — a renovated kitchen, a newer roof, or an unpermitted addition can swing value more than any neighborhood-wide trend. With build years spanning 1966 to 2006 and a median of 1980, expect a mix of construction eras and systems approaching or past the point where major components need attention.
Because roughly a third of homes are homesteaded, the balance are held by owners who do not live in them, and that shows up in maintenance patterns. Buyers should budget for inspection and, where needed, updates rather than assuming turnkey. Sellers who have kept up on the essentials have a real, visible edge in a market where the field is uneven.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Palmetto. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community this small, a handful of sales sets the tone, so pricing takes real local judgment rather than a formula. We read each home on its own — condition, systems, lot, and how it stacks against the few relevant comps — so buyers know what they are inheriting and sellers price to the market that actually exists here.
Palmetto 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 Palmetto 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 Palmetto sales matched to your home.
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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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32112)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2013 (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 Palmetto. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32112; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Crescent City Jr.-Sr. High School · 7-12 (assigned to 4 nearby communities)
- Crescent City Elementary School · PreK-6 (new campus, 2025-26) (assigned to 3 nearby communities)
- Crescent City Jr.-Sr. High School serves grades 7 to 12 as the zoned middle school here · Middle (assigned to 3 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).






