Sportsman Harbor 3
Homes for Sale in Welaka, FL

Community in Welaka · Putnam County · ZIP 32193
136 homesBuilt 1955–2024
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Built fromLive realMLS data14 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · Sportsman Harbor 3 Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
1
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 1 a year
Ownership and context
41%
Owner-occupied · Sportsman Harbor 3
60 of 145 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
59%
Non-owner-occupied · Sportsman Harbor 3
incl. 8% trust or LLC-held · 12% out-of-state
100%
Cash buyers · Sportsman Harbor 3
3 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending July 2017
136
Homes in the community
plus 9 vacant residential lots · 145 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 14 years of records
Est. 1955
Community established
homes built 1955-2024, median 1991 (FL DOR 2025)
1
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 10 in 2006
0.7%/yr
Turnover rate
about 1 of 136 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Sportsman Harbor 3 is a small pocket in Welaka where price is driven almost entirely by condition and the individual property, not by a uniform product. With a build range spanning 1955 to 2024 and a median year built of 1991, you are looking at everything from mid-century structures to recent construction sitting side by side. There is no single "comp" that covers the whole neighborhood, so pricing here rewards close, property-by-property analysis.

The market posture is quiet and thin — this is a 136-home community, and turnover moves at its own pace. For a buyer, that means patience and a willingness to underwrite condition carefully rather than lean on neighborhood averages. For a seller, it means realistic pricing tied to your home's actual state and updates, not to a headline number pulled from a very different vintage down the street.

Best for

  • Buyers seeking a compact, lower-maintenance home who will budget for inspections and possible updates
  • Second-home or recreational buyers drawn to a river-adjacent Welaka setting
  • Value-focused buyers comfortable underwriting an older structure property-by-property

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need a large floor plan and lots of square footage
  • Buyers who want a uniform, new-construction subdivision with clean, plentiful comps
  • Buyers who need quick resale liquidity in a fast-moving market

The market around Sportsman Harbor 3

Sportsman Harbor 3 is a small community — 27 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2026 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.

In ZIP 32193, 31 homes are on the market and 13% are under contract — a slower corner of Welaka.

Across Putnam County, 520 homes are active and 132 pending (20% under contract).

The housing mix here is 55% manufactured home, 46% single family residence.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Sportsman Harbor 3 specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

If we were buying in Sportsman Harbor 3 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 Sportsman Harbor 3.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a smaller home in a quiet Welaka riverside pocket and will vet condition closely.
Biggest Risk
A thin market and a wide age range make averages misleading and comps scarce.
Sweet Spot
A well-maintained or updated home priced honestly against its actual condition.
Avoid If
You need uniformity, fast liquidity, or a turnkey new build with predictable comps.

A mixed-vintage pocket where condition rules

The defining feature here is spread. A median year built of 1991 sits in the middle of a range that runs from 1955 all the way to 2024, so two homes on the same block can be generations apart in construction, systems, and finish. That makes due diligence — roof, HVAC, plumbing, and structure — the single most important part of any purchase, because the median tells you very little about the specific house in front of you.

Homes trend smaller, with a median living area near 1,344 square feet, which suits buyers who want a manageable footprint rather than a sprawling floor plan. Homestead share sits at about 41 percent, meaning a meaningful portion of the properties are not owner-occupied primary residences — consistent with a Welaka location that draws second-home and recreational interest along the river corridor.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Sportsman Harbor 3. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a thin, mixed-vintage market like Sportsman Harbor 3, the wrong comp can cost you real money on either side of the table. We price and evaluate homes individually — reading condition, age, and updates against a small pool of activity — so you are not overpaying on an older structure or underselling an updated one. When the fit is wrong, we will say so plainly.

Sportsman Harbor 3 in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a smaller home in a quiet Welaka riverside pocket and will vet condition closely.
Biggest advantageGenuine vintage variety means opportunity for those willing to match the right house to their plans.
Biggest riskA thin market and a wide age range make averages misleading and comps scarce.
Sweet spotA well-maintained or updated home priced honestly against its actual condition.
Avoid ifYou need uniformity, fast liquidity, or a turnkey new build with predictable comps.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • 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.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Sportsman Harbor 3 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.

$1,231/mo
Putnam County typical true cost to own
$112/mo
Putnam County typical home insurance
Check CDD
Confirm before you offer

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Sportsman Harbor 3?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 136 homes plus 9 vacant residential lots in Sportsman Harbor 3 (public records).
What share of Sportsman Harbor 3 is owner-occupied?
41% of Sportsman Harbor 3 parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Sportsman Harbor 3 built?
Homes in Sportsman Harbor 3 were built between 1955 and 2024, with a median year built of 1991 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Sportsman Harbor 3?
Cash buyers took 100% of Sportsman Harbor 3 sales in the 12 months ending July 2017 (3 of 3 closings, realMLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Sportsman Harbor 3?
The best agent for Sportsman Harbor 3 is one who actively works Welaka 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 Sportsman Harbor 3.
How do I find a top Welaka real estate agent who knows Sportsman Harbor 3?
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 Sportsman Harbor 3 and the wider Welaka area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Sportsman Harbor 3?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Sportsman Harbor 3 purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Buyers seeking a compact, lower-maintenance home who will budget for inspections and possible updatesExcellent fit
Second-home or recreational buyers drawn to a river-adjacent Welaka settingExcellent fit
Value-focused buyers comfortable underwriting an older structure property-by-propertyExcellent fit
Buyers who need a large floor plan and lots of square footageProbably not
Buyers who want a uniform, new-construction subdivision with clean, plentiful compsProbably not
Buyers who need quick resale liquidity in a fast-moving marketProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 32189/32193))
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2012 (12 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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