100 ft Direct Riverfront -- Wood burning Fireplace and Hardwood floors add to the charm of this classic concrete cottage with 1735 sq ft and 3 /1 and party deck off the back with a hot tub to sit in and watch the sunrise and sunsets from your Riverfront paradise- -must see . .rare find for the riverfront lovers searching for a high and dry bluff -charming home on the St. Johns River Note: the property is currently part of a family compound and will be split and given a new parcel Id. at closing-
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
1.5 acresLot Size
$266Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Carol Sullivan• LIGHTHOUSE REALTY ASSOCIATES,
St. Augustine and St. Johns County Board of REALTORS® #185607
Apr 12, 2019
Sold
$275,000
$157/sq ft
Mar 25, 2019
Pending
—
Mar 18, 2019
Contingent
—
Mar 8, 2019
Listed
$272,000
$155/sq ft
+16
100 ft Direct Riverfront -- Wood burning Fireplace and Hardwood floors add to the charm of this classic concrete cottage with 1735 sq ft and 3 /1 and party deck off the back with a hot tub to sit in and watch the sunrise and sunsets from your Riverfront paradise- -must see . .rare find for the riverfront lovers searching for a high and dry bluff -charming home on the St. Johns River Note: the property is currently part of a family compound and will be split and given a new parcel Id. at closing-
realMLS #983492
Apr 12, 2019
Sold
$275,000
$157/sq ft
Mar 18, 2019
Pending
—
Mar 8, 2019
Listed
$272,000
$155/sq ft
+16
100 ft Direct Riverfront -- Wood burning Fireplace and Hardwood floors add to the charm of this classic concrete cottage with 1735 sq ft and 3 /1 and party deck off the back with a hot tub to sit in and watch the sunrise and sunsets from your Riverfront paradise- -must see ..rare find for the riverfront lovers searching for a high and dry bluff -charming home on the St. Johns River the property is currently part of a family compound and will be split and given a new parcel Id. at closing-
realMLS #673987
Sep 17, 2013
Sold
$165,000
$94/sq ft
Jul 10, 2013
Listed
$239,000
$136/sq ft
realMLS #673978
Jul 10, 2013
Listed
$265,000
$151/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,604 (+28.5%)
2024
$3,582 (+2.9%)
2023
$3,480 (+5.4%)
2022
$3,301 (+0.7%)
2021
$3,277 (−0.3%)
2020
$3,288 (−33.7%)
2019
$4,961
$162,400 + $113,250
$275,650
Tax history for 265 W River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,604 (+28.5%)
2024
$3,582 (+2.9%)
2023
$3,480 (+5.4%)
2022
$3,301 (+0.7%)
2021
$3,277 (−0.3%)
2020
$3,288 (−33.7%)
2019
$4,961
$162,400 + $113,250
$275,650
*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
—
Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.6 Acres
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Putnam County
APN
18-09-27-0700-0000-0440
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 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
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Other Rooms Information
# of Rooms: 6
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Gas
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Central, Electric
Cooling Information: Central Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fans(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Building Elevator YN: 0
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Block
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Rear Porch
Waterfront Information
Waterfront Features: River Front
Water View Y/N: 1
Property Information
CDD Y/N: 0
Homestead Y/N: 1
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning: OUT/CNTY
Land Information
Total Acreage: 1 to less than 2
Lot Information
Lot Features: Interior Lot
Lot Size Acres: 1.5
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size Square Meters: 6070
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,731
Tax Year: 2018
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Location Information
Directions: SR17 south to 1st traffic light take a left on to West River Road to property on river-see sign.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.6 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Putnam County
APN: 18-09-27-0700-0000-0440
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Third Party YN: 1
Listing Information
Originating System Timestamp: 2019-04-12T19:16:05.000
Previous Status: Pending
Backups Requested YN: 0
Listing Date Information
Days to Contract: 14
Status Contractual Search Date: 2019-04-12
Listing Price Information
Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft: 155.25
Green Information
Direction Faces: East
Home Information
Living Area: 1752
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Public Records
Living Area Meters: 162.77
Stories Total: 1
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Schools
James A. Long Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 3.7mi
6/10
Palatka High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 5.4mi
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
4/10 Fire Factor
3% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
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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Estimated sale price
$444,000 – $537,000
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