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Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
0.95 acresLot Size
$350Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Penelope Buckles• CLARION GROUP, INC.
Bought with Grace McDade• REALTY ONE GROUP SUNSHINE
OWNER WILL CONSIDER ANY AND ALL OFFERS THAT ARE WITHIN REASON! RARE AND UNIQUE PROPERTY! This direct St. John's Riverfront home is waiting on you to make it your getaway retreat or forever home! This property has the most magnificent view of the St. John's River, home to some of the most amazing fishing and boating adventures in Florida and just short boat rides to many of the springs. The boat dock and lift previously housed a 22 ft. boat. This charming 2 bedroom 1 bath home features a large bonus room for laundry room/mud room and storage. The metal roof was replaced in the mid 90's, Septic replaced in 2011, new double pane windows, Home has a security system as well as an irrigation system (working condition unknown). This home is zoned C2 and can be used for certain commercial uses or you can keep as residential use. Zoning permits this space to be used as a restaurant, shops, wedding venue, yacht club or marina. Please check with local planning and zoning for requirem
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #FC296827
Mar 13, 2024
Sold
$410,000
$336/sq ft
Feb 29, 2024
Pending
—
Jan 14, 2024
Price Changed
$479,000
$392/sq ft
Dec 20, 2023
Listed
$499,000
$408/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,404 (+578.3%)
$191,480 + $110,050
$301,530
2024
$797 (+2.0%)
2023
$781 (+3.8%)
2022
$753 (−2.5%)
2021
$773 (−2.3%)
2020
$791 (−4.0%)
2019
$823 (−0.7%)
2018
$829 (−0.9%)
2017
$837 (+2.3%)
2016
$818 (−1.2%)
2015
$828 (−6.1%)
2014
$882
Tax history for 118 River Bend Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,404 (+578.3%)
$191,480 + $110,050
$301,530
2024
$797 (+2.0%)
2023
$781 (+3.8%)
2022
$753 (−2.5%)
2021
$773 (−2.3%)
2020
$791 (−4.0%)
2019
$823 (−0.7%)
2018
$829 (−0.9%)
2017
$837 (+2.3%)
2016
$818 (−1.2%)
2015
$828 (−6.1%)
2014
$882
*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
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.95 Acres
Year renovated
1979
Sq. Ft.
1,222
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Putnam County
APN
40-12-26-0000-0120-0000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
C-2
Commercial, Retail District
The purpose of the C-2 zoning district is to provide a commercial zoning district for light commercial land use in the rural center, urban service, urban reserve and commercial future land use classifications shown on the Putnam County Future Land Use Map.
Water Extras Description: Boathouse,Lift - Covered
Property Information
CDD Y/N: 0
Homestead Y/N: 1
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning: C2
Land Information
Total Acreage: 1/2 to less than 1
Lot Information
Lot Features: Near Marina, Paved
Lot Size Acres: 0.95
Lot Size Dimensions: 75x504
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size Square Meters: 3845
Building Information
MFR_BuildingAreaTotalSrchSqM: 113.53
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $752.98
Tax Year: 2022
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Public, Water Connected
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Unit Number YN: 0
HOA Information
MFR_Association2YN: 0
Location Information
Directions: From Palatka take Highway 17 South to County Road 309, Turn right onto CR309, then right onto McClure Street, left onto Front Street, Then right onto River bend Road. Home will be on the right.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,222
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.95 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 1979
County: Putnam County
APN: 40-12-26-0000-0120-0000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Third Party YN: 1
Listing Information
Previous Status: Pending
Backups Requested YN: 0
Home Warranty YN: No
Listing Date Information
Days to Contract: 71
Status Contractual Search Date: 2024-03-13
Listing Price Information
Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft: 391.98
Green Information
Direction Faces: Northwest
Home Information
Living Area: 1222
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Public Records
Living Area Meters: 113.53
Building Area Total: 1222
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Public Records
Foundation Details: Slab
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Browning-Pearce Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 11.2mi
4/10
Crescent City Junior/Senior High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 8.6mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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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
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Welaka, FL • 32193
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$407,000 – $492,000
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