Tuckers
Homes for Sale in Palatka, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 19 closed sales in Tuckers Add in Palatka, FL since 2006, the most recent in September 2024. 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).
Tuckers Add is a small, older pocket in Palatka, with just 25 homes built between 1928 and 1982 and a median year built of 1956. At a median of roughly 1,211 living square feet, this is a compact-home neighborhood, and price here is going to be driven far more by condition than by any list of features. A carefully updated bungalow and a deferred-maintenance fixer can sit on the same block and command very different numbers, so expect a wide spread and price each home on its own merits.
With no closings in the current window to anchor a trend, there is no clean recent comp to lean on. That cuts both ways: sellers should not assume a headline number, and buyers should underwrite condition, systems, and any needed structural work rather than a neighborhood average. The homestead share sits at roughly a third, which tells you this is not a uniformly owner-occupied enclave. Both sides benefit from patient, comp-by-comp pricing here.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Tuckers 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
Tuckers Add is a tiny, early-to-mid-20th-century enclave in Palatka where homes are modest in size and priced almost entirely on condition. It rewards buyers willing to look closely at the individual house rather than the block.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 9 homes in Tuckers that have changed hands since 2012, built between 1928 and 1985 (median 1955), with a median living area of about 1,218 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 1-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. 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 Tuckers is best for.
Best for
- Buyers seeking a smaller, efficient home who don't need square footage
- Renovation-minded buyers with budget set aside for systems on older houses
- Investors comfortable underwriting condition in a thin, low-turnover market
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a turnkey, recently built home
- Those wanting a large floor plan or open modern layout
- Buyers who need firm recent comps to justify a price before offering
The market around Tuckers
Tuckers is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32177, 166 homes are on the market and 25% are under contract — a steady corner of Palatka.
Across Putnam County, 701 homes are active and 163 pending (19% under contract).
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 Tuckers specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Tuckers buying strategy.
If we were buying in Tuckers 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 Tuckers.
An older, small-footprint pocket
The housing stock spans 1928 to 1982, with the midpoint around 1956, so most of what you find here predates modern construction norms. On homes of this vintage, the meaningful questions are the ones under the surface: roof, electrical, plumbing, foundation, and whether prior updates were done well. A median footprint near 1,211 square feet keeps floor plans efficient rather than sprawling, which is a fit for those who want less to maintain and heat.
With only 25 homes total, inventory is thin and turnover is episodic. That scarcity means the right listing can move, but it also means comps are sparse and each sale is somewhat idiosyncratic. A roughly one-third homestead share points to a mix of owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied properties, which is worth weighing if long-term occupancy of the surrounding homes matters to you.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Tuckers. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a 25-home pocket with no recent closings to anchor a price, generic valuations fall apart. We price and negotiate off the individual home's condition and the realities of older Palatka construction, and we will tell you plainly when a house needs work the asking price does not reflect.
Tuckers 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 Tuckers buy.
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32177/32658)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-09-12 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2006 (19 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 Tuckers. 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).