A rare find! Experience exceptional St John's Riverfront living in this stunning 3-story luxury estate situated on 1.4 fenced acres with a gated entrance. Offering almost 4,000 sq ft of living space, this 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home features a 4-car attached garage, elevator, dedicated office, and over 4,300 sq ft of wraparound porches showcasing breathtaking river views. The open 2nd story great room and gorgeous lower-level owner's suite take full advantage of the spectacular waterfront setting. Quality craftsmanship, beautiful finishes, and Andersen windows and doors enhance this remarkable home. Enjoy the ultimate waterfront lifestyle with a private dock, boathouse, two boat lifts, two jet ski lifts, and bulkhead. Additional amenities include an RV/coach garage, pole barn, detached workshop, climate-controlled storage building, and custom outdoor pizza oven. An exceptional, high-quality riverfront estate offering a rare combination of luxury, space, storage, and waterfront recreation!
Single-familyProperty Type
2004Year Built
1.4 acresLot Size
$417Price/Sq.Ft.
4 garage spacesParking
Listed by Erin Fortner FORTNER• COLDWELL BANKER BEN BATES INC
Absolutely incredible St Johns Riverfront home! This stunning 4 bedroom 3.5 bath home was custom built with attention to quality and detail throughout. Located on a high bluff and featuring long-ranging views from almost every room, this multi-level home with elevator is a must see. You will be amazed at the natural light flowing in thru the Anderson windows, doors, and transoms; creating a feeling of serenity. Imagine the gatherings you could host in the open great room and expanding out into the additional 4200 sq ft of covered wrap-around porches. Nice dock and boathouse with lift make for easy access to enjoy a day on the river. With two attached garages, a huge RV/coach garage, and an additional boat/small RV garage, there is plenty of room for everything. Too many features to list! list!
realMLS #1060286
Mar 31, 2021
Listing Removed
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Dec 19, 2020
Listing Removed
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Jun 25, 2020
Listed
$1,250,000
$316/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 29, 1996
Sold
$98,000
$25/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,173 (+7.4%)
2024
$12,269 (+2.5%)
2023
$11,966 (+5.0%)
2022
$11,397 (+57.4%)
2021
$7,242 (−0.2%)
2020
$7,260 (+6.3%)
2019
$6,827 (+0.2%)
2018
$6,813 (−0.6%)
2017
$6,855 (+4.0%)
2016
$6,592
2015
$6,598 (−0.7%)
$125,400 + $274,666
$400,066
2014
$6,646
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1.4 Acres
Year renovated
2004
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,986
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,986
Year built
2004
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Putnam County
APN
17-09-27-0700-0000-0240
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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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
Aug 2, 2005 • Final
Building
Construct a detached recreational vehicle garage.
ADU
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 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
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Palatka, FL • 32177
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Sun exposure
96/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Palatka. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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7.6 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 305 W River Rd
$1,576,613
$73K under list price of $1.65M
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