Rodman Acres
Homes for Sale in Palatka, FL
All 123 homes for sale in Palatka, FL · median $259,900 · 126 homes for sale in 32177 · Putnam County homes for sale
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As of September 2026, the MLS records 11 closed sales in Rodman Acres Unit 1 in Palatka, FL since 2001, the most recent in March 2025. Across Palatka as a whole, 43 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $210,000, 61 median days on market, with 8 homes for sale today. At that median and Putnam County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.89 mills, annual property tax runs about $3,550 ($2,870 with the full homestead exemption).
Rodman Acres Unit 1 is a small pocket of Palatka in Putnam County, and with the snapshot we have there is no active price signal to lean on. In a market this thin, price is driven far more by the individual property — lot, condition, and improvements — than by any neighborhood-wide trend. Treat every listing here on its own merits rather than assuming a going rate.
For a buyer, that means patience and a willingness to underwrite each home from scratch; comparable sales in a subdivision this size are scarce and often stale. For a seller, it means pricing is a conversation about condition and timing, not a plug-and-play number pulled from a larger market. Bring realistic expectations to both sides.
The 60-Second Overview
Rodman Acres Unit 1 is a defined subdivision within Palatka, in the interior of Putnam County. It reads as a quiet, low-turnover residential enclave rather than a high-activity market.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 6 homes in Rodman Acres that have changed hands since 2001, built between 1966 and 2007 (median 1992), with a median living area of about 1,620 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.
Who Rodman Acres is best for.
Best for
- Buyers prioritizing land and square footage on a modest budget
- Long-hold buyers who are not counting on quick appreciation or resale
- Buyers comfortable underwriting a specific home rather than a market average
Probably not for
- Buyers who want walkable shops, dining, and dense amenities
- Buyers needing a liquid market with plenty of recent comps
- Buyers on a tight timeline who need to resell quickly
The market around Rodman Acres
Rodman Acres is a small community — 9 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 83% manufactured home, 17% mobile home.
In ZIP 32177 (Palatka), 162 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $214K ($176/sq ft), up 5.5% year over year, with a median 61 days on market. Right now 14 active and 5 pending listings put supply at about 4.3 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32177 housing market and the Putnam County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Rodman Acres specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Rodman Acres by the numbers
From county property records and closed MLS sales for the Rodman Acres subdivision: 6 homes on record; built 1966–2007; typical size about 1,410 heated sq ft; 3 bedrooms is the median.
| Year | Recorded sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | $36,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | $45,750 |
| 2008 | 1 | $104,900 |
| 2013 | 1 | $23,500 |
| 2016 | 1 | $37,500 |
Newest recorded sale: $37,500 on 2016-03-04.
Recorded data as of 2026-09-12; counts cover addresses tagged to this subdivision in the public record, not every parcel. Not an appraisal.
The Rodman Acres buying strategy.
If we were buying in Rodman Acres 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 Rodman Acres.
A thin-data corner of Putnam
The reality of a community like Rodman Acres Unit 1 is that transactions are infrequent, so the usual metrics — days on market, sale-to-list spreads, price trends — are unreliable or simply absent. That is not a knock on the area; it is the nature of small subdivisions in a rural county. It does change how you approach a purchase or a sale.
Value here is condition-driven. Two homes on the same street can price very differently based on updates, systems, and lot. Because Putnam County runs more affordable than the coastal parts of Northeast Florida, this is a place to look if your priority is land and space over amenities and walkability. Verify well, septic, and flood status early — those factors matter more in this part of the region than any headline price.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Rodman Acres. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a low-volume subdivision like this, the value of a broker is judgment, not a dashboard. We will pull whatever comparable evidence exists, tell you plainly where the data runs out, and help you underwrite a specific home rather than a market average. That candor is the whole point when the numbers are thin.
Rodman Acres 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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-07-12 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2001 (11 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 Rodman Acres. 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).
Common questions about Rodman Acres
Where is Rodman Acres?
Rodman Acres is a community in Palatka, Putnam County, Florida, ZIP 32177.
How many homes are in Rodman Acres?
County property records list 6 homes in Rodman Acres, built between 1966 and 2007; the typical home is about 1,410 heated square feet.
What do homes in Rodman Acres sell for?
Rodman Acres has no MLS sales in the last 12 months. The most recent year with recorded sales on file is 2016 (1 sale, median $37,500). For context, ZIP 32177 has 162 homes on the market with 25% under contract.
Are there homes for sale in Rodman Acres right now?
No active listings inside Rodman Acres at the last feed refresh. In ZIP 32177, 162 homes are on the market and 25% are already under contract.
Does Rodman Acres have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Rodman Acres in our data. Verify dues, what they cover, and any special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Answers are generated from county property records, MLS feeds and the figures on this page, as of the page date; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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