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Last sold for $270,000 on Oct 23, 2020

279 E RIVER RD

EAST PALATKA, FL 32131
0
Baths
728 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
4.37 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1905
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$270,000 · Oct 23, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,057 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$358,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$358,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$358,700

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.61
90
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
32
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
99
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
72
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
15
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.33 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.95%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyPUTNAM
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.4.37
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Palatka Jr/Sr High SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 3.5 mi
E
Browning - Pearce Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 5.0 mi

District: Putnam County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 32131These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.76
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.28

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,760
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.108 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,756
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$93,248
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.70°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.53 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.66%

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How this home compares

279 E River Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Smaller than 95% of homes in East Palatka 32131
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Putnam County
  • Among the oldest homes in East Palatka 32131

How it measures up in East Palatka 32131

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in East Palatka 32131.

Living area728 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,609 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size4.37 ac
SmallerTypical 0.72 acBigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Year built1905
OlderTypical 1982Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 279 E River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast Palatka 32131Putnam County
Living areabigger than728 ft²5% of homes12% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4.37 ac88% of homes89% of homes
Year builtnewer than1905almost no homesalmost no homes

About 279 E River Rd

When did 279 E River Rd, East Palatka, FL last sell?

279 E River Rd, East Palatka, FL last sold on Oct 23, 2020 for $270,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 279 E River Rd, East Palatka, FL?

279 E River Rd, East Palatka, FL has 728 square feet of living space and a 4.37-acre lot.

When was 279 E River Rd, East Palatka, FL built?

279 E River Rd, East Palatka, FL was built in 1905, making it 121 years old.

What schools serve 279 E River Rd, East Palatka, FL?

279 E River Rd, East Palatka, FL is assigned to Palatka Jr/Sr High School (middle), rated D-; Browning - Pearce Elementary School (elementary), rated D. All sit in Putnam County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 279 E River Rd, East Palatka, FL compare to other homes in East Palatka 32131?

Among the 2,094 homes in East Palatka 32131, it is bigger than 5% of them (728 ft² against a typical 1,609 ft²), its lot is bigger than 88% of them (4.37 ac against a typical 0.72 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1905 against a typical 1982). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 279 E River Rd, East Palatka, FL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 279 E River Rd, East Palatka, FL was $6,057. The county assessed it at $358,700.

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