Come enjoy this one of a kind private riverfront homestead on a high bluff overlooking the memorial bridge and downtown silhouettes. Enter the gate to your exclusive four acre, three living-quartered estate. The main house has 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, there is a detached six car garage with guest quarters(1/1)/man cave and a commercial kitchen, in addition to this there is another 1/1 apartment with a full kitchen attached to a large stable with ample storage! Your animals will love the well maintained pastures with 50+ year-old pine trees and luscious green grass all overlooking approx. 200' of beautiful riverfront. This estate is perfect for the equestrian lover, corporate retreat or simply enjoying family time on the American Heritage St. Johns River. More than 3,000 square feet of picturesque, sunset-filled pavers host your entertaining area that connects the two main buildings while intersecting at the newly constructed, natural gas, fire pit. Electric, water and natural gas infrastructure exists throughout the entire four acres and runs the western boundary line from the estate entry gate all the way to the end of the 600 square feet main deck on the recently constructed dock. Only 20 miles from Saint Augustine and 3 miles from downtown Palatka yet feels like your own private, exclusive resort. Florida's finest cuisine is nearby in nearly every direction by boat or car!!! Nestled in Carman's Cove, the estate is protected from nor'easters while providing private kayaking and canoeing access from your on-site, private boat ramp. This one won't last long as there is nothing else like it on the market in northeast Florida. Watch the otters emerge each morning from the lower basin spring and enjoy indigenous Osceola turkey roost in the evening at nearly every sunset!
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
$490Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 car garageParking
Listed by REED MATHEWS• IHEART REALTY INC
Bought with CASSANDRA NETTLES• CENTURY 21 TRITON REALTY
St. Augustine and St. Johns County Board of REALTORS® #177375
Jul 16, 2018
Sold
$495,000
$201/sq ft
Mar 12, 2018
Listed
$575,000
$233/sq ft
+27
Great contemporary riverfront home on estate size homesite-open plan with gourmet kitchen-gas range-multiple prep sinks-stainless appliances-soaring ceilings-panoramic river views-glamorous master bath with steam shower and spa like jetted bath-expansive riverfront deck-separate detached guest quarters with living-kitchen and bath-river views-6 car garage-care takers house-riding paddock-dock-circular drive-Ultimate privacy!
realMLS #903547
Jul 26, 2018
Sold
$440,000
$178/sq ft
Jun 21, 2018
Pending
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Jun 16, 2018
Contingent
—
Apr 25, 2018
Price Changed
$495,000
$201/sq ft
Mar 30, 2018
Price Changed
$549,900
$223/sq ft
Mar 10, 2018
Relisted
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Feb 28, 2018
Pending
—
Nov 27, 2017
Contingent
—
Oct 3, 2017
Listed
$575,000
$233/sq ft
+39
St. Augustine and St. Johns County Board of REALTORS® #175022
Jan 29, 2018
Sold
$549,000
$223/sq ft
Jan 18, 2018
Delisted
—
Nov 22, 2017
Listed
$575,000
$233/sq ft
realMLS #766054
Aug 6, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Apr 7, 2015
Listed
$850,000
$345/sq ft
St. Augustine and St. Johns County Board of REALTORS® #147376
Jun 13, 2014
Sold
$300,000
$122/sq ft
Jan 24, 2014
Listed
$339,900
$138/sq ft
realMLS #701229
Jun 16, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Jun 13, 2014
Sold
$300,000
$122/sq ft
Jan 24, 2014
Listed
$339,900
$138/sq ft
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #FC201766
Jun 13, 2014
Sold
$300,000
$122/sq ft
Jan 24, 2014
Listed
$339,900
$138/sq ft
realMLS #649472
Jan 14, 2013
Listed
$399,900
$162/sq ft
realMLS #586595
Jul 3, 2011
Listed
$449,900
$182/sq ft
realMLS #582636
Jun 29, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Jun 2, 2011
Listed
$499,000
$202/sq ft
realMLS #582637
Jun 2, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Jun 2, 2011
Listed
$499,000
$202/sq ft
realMLS #567991
Jun 1, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Feb 1, 2011
Listed
$499,000
$202/sq ft
realMLS #514744
May 1, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Dec 30, 2009
Listed
$599,000
$243/sq ft
realMLS #439321
Jun 26, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Jun 30, 2008
Listed
$795,000
$322/sq ft
realMLS #129777
Jan 14, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Jan 8, 2003
Sold
$252,000
$102/sq ft
Jan 18, 2002
Listed
$259,900
$105/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,704 (+2.4%)
$396,600 + $418,730
$815,330
2024
$14,363 (+3.3%)
$396,600 + $438,750
$835,350
2023
$13,899 (+12.9%)
2022
$12,314 (+48.2%)
$362,640 + $355,260
$717,900
2021
$8,311 (+26.9%)
2020
$6,547 (+0.4%)
2019
$6,520 (−20.7%)
2018
$8,223 (−7.8%)
$302,640 + $139,370
$442,010
2017
$8,923 (+12.5%)
$285,600 + $208,640
$494,240
2016
$7,929 (−0.2%)
$245,600 + $194,440
$440,040
2015
$7,943 (+0.2%)
$245,600 + $191,771
$437,371
2014
$7,925
Tax history for 159 East River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,704 (+2.4%)
$396,600 + $418,730
$815,330
2024
$14,363 (+3.3%)
$396,600 + $438,750
$835,350
2023
$13,899 (+12.9%)
2022
$12,314 (+48.2%)
$362,640 + $355,260
$717,900
2021
$8,311 (+26.9%)
2020
$6,547 (+0.4%)
2019
$6,520 (−20.7%)
2018
$8,223 (−7.8%)
$302,640 + $139,370
$442,010
2017
$8,923 (+12.5%)
$285,600 + $208,640
$494,240
2016
$7,929 (−0.2%)
$245,600 + $194,440
$440,040
2015
$7,943 (+0.2%)
$245,600 + $191,771
$437,371
2014
$7,925
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
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Lot depth
—
Lot size
4.36 Acres
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
2,111
Year built
2005
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Putnam County
APN
06-10-27-0000-0020-0000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 14, 2026.
RE
Residential Estate District
The purpose of the residential estate zoning district is to establish a larger lot residential use district to implement the residential use policies of the agriculture and rural residential land use classification shown on the Putnam County Future Land Use Map.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Recreation
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached, Garage
Garage Spaces: 6
Interior
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 3
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Marble
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 5
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 4
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Room Information 2
Great Room
Exterior
Pool Features
Private YN: No
Pool Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Boat Lift, Boat Ramp - Private, Dock
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch, Screened
Fencing: Wood
Roof: Metal
Building Information
Construction Materials: Concrete, Stucco
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Barn(s), Boat House, Guest House, Stable(s)
Current Use: Residential
Lot Information
Lot Features: Irregular Lot
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Waterfront
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Cooling: Central Air
Has Cooling
Heating: Central
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Available, Natural Gas Available
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: One Time
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,111
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4.36 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2005
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Putnam County
APN: 06-10-27-0000-0020-0000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 14, 2026
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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Browning-Pearce Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 3.8mi
3/10
Palatka High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 3.7mi
3/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.15M – $1.39M
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