221 S 5TH Street, Palatka, FL 32177 (MLS# 2116199)

221 S 5TH Street, Palatka, FL 32177

$175,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,126 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 3,920 Status: Active
Current Price: $175,000 List Date: 11/03/2025 Last Modified: 4/29/2026

Overview

Description

Handyman special centrally located in the beautiful South Historic District of downtown Palatka! This charming house needs restoration but has 4 bedrooms, and 2.5 baths with over 2100 square feet. Originally built in 1884 the home features wood floors throughout, lots of built-ins, large bedrooms, 2 fireplaces, front porch for taking in the daily passerby's, an additional detached 2 story storage house for all your toys, and views of the St. Johns River from the backyard. The location is perfect, just two blocks to St. Johns Ave. for all your dining and shopping needs or walk two blocks to Boathouse Riverfront Park and take a stroll along the river. Enjoy area parks, boat ramps, and laid-back North Florida living in Putnam County or head to St. Augustine for day at the beach. Grab your tools and / or your favorite general contractor and take advantage of this amazing opportunity today!!!

Listing Details MLS# 2116199

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total
4
Bathrooms Full
2
Bathrooms Half
Yes
Bathrooms Total
3
Living Area
2126
Living Area Source
Public Records
Year Built
1884
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N
No
Homestead YN
No
Lot Size Acres
0.09
Association YN
No
CDD Fee YN
No
Accessibility Features YN
No
New Construction YN
No
Garage YN
No
Carport YN
No
Pool Private YN
No
Water Body Access YN
No
Waterfront YN
No
Furnished
Unfurnished
Stories
2
Entry Level
Yes
Senior Community YN
No
Direction Faces
West
Directions
From SR 207 W, right on 17, left on 3rd St, right on Laurel St, right on 5th St, 221 is on the corner
Public Remarks
Handyman special centrally located in the beautiful South Historic District of downtown Palatka! This charming house needs restoration but has 4 bedrooms, and 2.5 baths with over 2100 square feet. Originally built in 1884 the home features wood floors throughout, lots of built-ins, large bedrooms, 2 fireplaces, front porch for taking in the daily passerby's, an additional detached 2 story storage house for all your toys, and views of the St. Johns River from the backyard. The location is perfect, just two blocks to St. Johns Ave. for all your dining and shopping needs or walk two blocks to Boathouse Riverfront Park and take a stroll along the river. Enjoy area parks, boat ramps, and laid-back North Florida living in Putnam County or head to St. Augustine for day at the beach. Grab your tools and / or your favorite general contractor and take advantage of this amazing opportunity today!!!
List Price/SqFt
82.31

Property Features

Architectural Style: Victorian Levels: Two Property Condition: Fixer Appliances: None Fireplace Features: Gas Interior Features: Built-in Features; Primary Bathroom - Tub with Shower Flooring: Wood Laundry Features: Lower Level Utilities: Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: None Heating: None Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Construction Materials: Frame; Wood Siding Other Structures: Shed(s); Workshop Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Rear Porch Roof: Metal; Shingle Parking Features: Off Street Lot Features: Corner Lot View: River Fencing: Back Yard; Chain Link Current Use: Residential; Single Family Community Features: Sidewalks; Suburban Road Frontage Type: City Street Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Owner May Carry Room Types: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Office; Primary Bedroom; Utility Room; Other Room

Contract Information

Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN
No
Listing Contract Date
2025-11-03

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number
221
Street Direction Prefix
S
Street Name
5TH
Street Suffix
Street
County
Putnam
State
FL
Postal Code
32177
MLS Area Major
561-Greater Palatka
Subdivision Name
Dicks Map

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp
2026-02-12T23:15:33Z
Major Change Type
Status Change
Price Change Timestamp
2025-12-30T23:06:44Z

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total
2
Gas
Yes

More Information

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible
Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

Country
US
Parcel Number
421027685002600022
Tax Annual Amount
3131.99
Tax Year
2024
Tax Legal Description
DICKS MAP OF PALATKA MB2 P46 BLK 26 S1/3 OF LOT 2
Zoning Description
Residential

Appliances

None
Yes

Construction Materials

Frame
Yes
Wood Siding
Yes

Cooling

None
Yes

Current Use

Residential
Yes
Single Family
Yes

Fencing

Back Yard
Yes
Chain Link
Yes

Flooring

Wood
Yes

Heating

None
Yes

Laundry Features

Lower Level
Yes

Levels

Two
Yes

Listing Terms

Cash
Yes
Owner May Carry
Yes

Lot Features

Corner Lot
Yes

Other Structures

Shed(s)
Yes
Workshop
Yes

Parking Features

Off Street
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Road Frontage Type

City Street
Yes

Road Surface Type

Asphalt
Yes

Roof

Metal
Yes
Shingle
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Utilities

Electricity Connected
Yes
Sewer Connected
Yes
Water Connected
Yes

View

River
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Architectural Style

Victorian
Yes

Community Features

Sidewalks
Yes
Suburban
Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Covered
Yes
Front Porch
Yes
Rear Porch
Yes

Interior Features

Built-in Features
Yes
Primary Bathroom - Tub with Shower
Yes

Property Condition

Fixer
Yes

Room Types

Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 3
Yes
Bedroom 4
Yes
Dining Room
Yes
Kitchen
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Office
Yes
Primary Bedroom
Yes
Utility Room
Yes
Other Room
Yes

Room Information

Room Name Length Width Remarks
Living Room 18.00 14.00
Other 18.00 8.00 Foyer
Dining Room 13.00 10.00
Kitchen 11.00 12.00
Bedroom 2 17.00 12.00
Office 15.00 12.00
Primary Bedroom 15.00 12.00
Bedroom 3 9.00 15.00
Bedroom 4 12.00 16.00
Utility Room 6.00 12.00
Listing Office: ONE SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: April - 29 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.