St Johns Harbor Bostwick in Palatka
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St Johns Harbor Bostwick
Homes for Sale in Palatka, FL

Community in Palatka · Putnam County · ZIP 32177
639 homesBuilt 1900–2024Median sale $159K
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Live Market Pulse
24/100
Market Heat
Cooler than normal
2013 → 2026 · 87 at the 2022 peak
0 is St Johns Harbor Bostwick's coldest market since 2013, 100 its hottest. Today: 24. How it's scored
Built fromLive realMLS data24 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · St Johns Harbor Bostwick Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$159K
Median sold · 12 mo
down 0.5% vs the prior 12 months
-0.5%
1-yr price change
n = 3 and 8 sales in the two windows
$139/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $172 in 2024
79.5%
Sale vs ask
Putnam median: 92.5%
+298%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $40K median in 2012
Tempo
12.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
265days
Median DOM · closed
48 days at the 2022 low
25%
Under contract
Putnam: 20% (132 of 652)
3 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
3
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 8 a year
Ownership and context
41%
Owner-occupied · St Johns Harbor Bostwick
365 of 896 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
59%
Non-owner-occupied · St Johns Harbor Bostwick
incl. 10% trust or LLC-held · 11% out-of-state
50%
Cash buyers · St Johns Harbor Bostwick
2 of 4 sales, 12 mo ending July 2025
639
Homes in the community
plus 257 vacant residential lots · 896 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 24 years of records
Est. 1900
Community established
homes built 1900-2024, median 1986 (FL DOR 2025)
5
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 48 in 2007
1,140sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
0.5%/yr
Turnover rate
about 3 of 639 homes trade a year
St Johns Harbor Bostwick Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of July 14, 2026

St Johns Harbor Bostwick right now

🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 12.0 months of supply and 25% of the inventory already under contract give buyers above-average negotiating leverage.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: Medium (4 active and pending listings, 3 closed sales in 12 months).

🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($159K) is down 0.5% from the prior 12 months ($160K) and up 298% since 2012. With about a dozen sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 14. Confidence: Low (3 and 8 sales in the two windows).

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

The 60-Second Overview

St Johns Harbor Bostwick market snapshot (as of July 14, 2026): the median sale price is about $159K ($139 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 265 days on market for closed sales, and 12.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market. The trailing-12-month median is down 0% from the prior 12 months and up 298% since 2012, computed from record-level realMLS closed sales (3 closings in the current window).

St Johns Harbor Bostwick is a community of 639 homes in Palatka, Putnam County, built between 1900 and 2024 (median 1986.0), with a median living area of about 1,512 square feet. 41% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending July 14 of each year, from record-level realMLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($159K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($160K) IS the -0.5% one-year change.

Windows contain 3 to 14 sales each (3 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
Down 0.5% year over year; up 298% since 2012.
Every sale since 2002 · price vs size
$0$200K$400K1k2k3k4k
150 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$50$100$15020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $32 in 2012 to a $172 peak in 2024; $139 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
10020020122014201620182020202220242026
48 days at the 2022 low; 265 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
70%80%90%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
79.5% now vs Putnam 92.5%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
05101520122014201620182020202220242026
3 to 14 a year; 3 in the current window.
Indexed since 2012 · St Johns Harbor Bostwick vs Putnam
200400Putnam +338%St Johns Harbor Bostwick +298%20122014201620182020202220242026
Same realMLS record, indexed to 100 at 2012.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
020402004200820122016202020242026
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 48 quit in 2007; 5 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning2014201620182020202220242026
87 at the 2022 peak, 24 in the troughs, 24 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

St. Johns Harbor Market Scorecard

Balanced

St. Johns Harbor is currently a balanced. About 4.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $195,000, and homes go under contract in about 75 days.

4.0
Months supply
$195,000
Median list
$159,000
Median sold
$164
Per sqft
75
Days on mkt
1/1/3
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32177 ZIP is $210,600, about 11.1% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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

Homes For Sale Right Now in St Johns Harbor Bostwick

Live MLS inventory for St Johns Harbor Bostwick. 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 St Johns Harbor Bostwick 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 St Johns Harbor Bostwick are close: the nearest dining is about 13 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
  • Melrose Elementary SchoolFLDOE grade A · K-6 -- confirm zoning by address with Putnam County SD
  • Palatka Jr.-Sr. High SchoolFLDOE grade C · 7-12 -- confirm zoning by address

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 St Johns Harbor Bostwick address.

If we were buying in St Johns Harbor Bostwick 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

Use your leverage. With inventory sitting, there is room to negotiate on anything dated or overpriced and to ask for repairs or a rate buydown.

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 St Johns Harbor Bostwick.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
4.0C- · Buy Score
Long-Term Appreciation10.0/10
Recent Direction5.9/10
Liquidity & Demand0.0/10
Owner Commitment4.1/10
Pricing Power0.0/10

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 5 factors (4.0). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +298% since 2012; Recent Direction -0.5% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 12.0 months of supply; Owner Commitment 41% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 79.5% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

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 St Johns Harbor Bostwick sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in St Johns Harbor Bostwick?
The median sale price in St Johns Harbor Bostwick was $159K over the 12 months ending July 14, 2026 (3 closed sales, realMLS).
How long do homes in St Johns Harbor Bostwick take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending July 14, 2026 took a median 265 days on market (3 sales, realMLS).
Is St Johns Harbor Bostwick a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of July 14, 2026, St Johns Harbor Bostwick leans toward buyers: 12.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (realMLS live counts).
How many homes are in St Johns Harbor Bostwick?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 639 homes plus 257 vacant residential lots in St Johns Harbor Bostwick (public records).
What share of St Johns Harbor Bostwick is owner-occupied?
41% of St Johns Harbor Bostwick parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in St Johns Harbor Bostwick built?
Homes in St Johns Harbor Bostwick were built between 1900 and 2024, with a median year built of 1986.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in St Johns Harbor Bostwick?
Cash buyers took 50% of St Johns Harbor Bostwick sales in the 12 months ending July 2025 (2 of 4 closings, realMLS).
Have St Johns Harbor Bostwick home prices gone up?
The trailing-12-month median is up 298% since 2012, from $40K to $159K (realMLS closed records).
What schools serve St Johns Harbor Bostwick?
St Johns Harbor Bostwick is served by Putnam County Public Schools, typically Melrose Elementary School and Palatka Jr.-Sr. High School. Confirm the exact zoning by address with the district.
Who is the best real estate agent for St Johns Harbor Bostwick?
The best agent for St Johns Harbor Bostwick 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 St Johns Harbor Bostwick.
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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 St Johns Harbor Bostwick and the wider Palatka area.
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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: July 14, 2026)
Community market statsrealMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 14, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (15 streets, ZIP 32112/32117/32177))
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 2002 (150 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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