FOR SALE BY OWNER — ST. JOHNS RIVER WATERFRONT, PALATKA FL $575K This rare 1.8+ acre St. Johns River property offers approximately 95 feet of riverfront, a private dock, and a move-in-ready 2-bedroom, 2-bath home. Property is located on a high bluff with a fantastic view of the river. The spacious acreage, mature oaks, private dock, and two large storage buildings/workshop provide room to relax, pursue hobbies, and make the property your own. Property Highlights: • 1.8+ acres • Approx. 95 ft. of St. Johns River frontage • Private dock 1283 SQ FT Home • 2 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms Appliances included: washer/dryer, refrigerator/freezer, microwave • Two large storage buildings/workshop • Hardwood floors in bedrooms • Tile flooring in family room and kitchen • Plantation shutters throughout • Beautiful mature oak trees • Spectacular river views Major Updates: • A/C replaced — 2021 • Roof replaced — 2018 • Septic tank — 2021 • Water softener system — 2024 • LP on-demand water heater — 2024 If you’ve been waiting for a special place on the St. Johns River, this property is ready for you to experience in person. Come see the views, walk the acreage, and imagine the possibilities of making this waterfront retreat your own. FOR SALE BY OWNER, VIEWING BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD AS IS! Call Lindy at 904-303-3348 with questions or to schedule a viewing.
Median sale price in this area is $290,649. (49% lower than this home)
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Property details
Exterior
Property Features
Year Built: 1981
Living Area: 1263
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Finished Sq. Ft.: 1,263
Unfinished Sq. Ft.: —
Total Sq. Ft.: 1,263
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.83 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: 1981
County: Putnam County
APN: 18-09-27-0700-0000-0560
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 14, 2026
Sale and tax history for 239 W River Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
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Oct 24, 2026
Listed
$575,000
$455/sq ft
realMLS #810789
Sep 22, 2016
Sold
$210,000
$166/sq ft
Aug 2, 2016
Pending
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Jan 28, 2016
Listed
$249,900
$198/sq ft
Jan 28, 2016
Price Changed
$244,900
$194/sq ft
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1.8+ acres on the St Johns River with approx 95 ft of riverfront with dock. This very clean and well maintained home is move-in ready. The spacious kitchen has been completely updated. Enjoy one of the best views on the river from your family room, bedroom, office or dock. Two large storage buildings/workshop. Home has hardwood floors in the bedrooms, tiled family room and kitchen, and plantation shutters throughout the home. If you are looking for something special on the river and priced right, take time to look at this one. You will not be disappointed.
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.
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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3% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 107° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
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99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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