Homes zoned forCrescent City Junior/Senior High School
Lakeside living in the heart of Putnam County
32
Homes for sale
$264,500
Median list price
$214
Avg price / sqft
104
Median days on market
Crescent City sits in the lake country of inland Putnam County, where Crescent Lake and the surrounding chain of waters shape the rhythm of daily life. This is small-town Florida with fishing boats, citrus roots, and a slower pace — the kind of place where Crescent City homes for sale range from modest cottages to real waterfront with dock access. The attendance zone for Crescent City Junior/Senior High pulls in families who want elbow room and water nearby without resort-town pricing.
For buyers today, the market reads patient rather than frantic. There are 30 active listings with a median list price of $274,500, and homes are taking a median of 103.5 days to sell — so you have room to negotiate and inspect. Sellers are getting about 96% of asking on average, and with 8 of the active homes sitting on the water, this is a zone where you can still find lake access at a realistic number. Browse the live map to see how listings cluster around the lakes.
Crescent City Junior/Senior High School is an attendance zone in Crescent City, Florida.
Quick facts
$95,000 – $800K price range
1,357 sqft median home
$223/mo median HOA
62 sold in 12 months
Living in the Crescent City zone
The Crescent City Junior/Senior High attendance zone covers the lake country of inland Putnam County, a part of Florida defined by Crescent Lake and the quieter waters around it. Life here is unhurried and water-oriented — fishing, boating, and front-porch living rather than traffic and chain restaurants. It's the kind of community where neighbors know each other and the scenery does most of the talking.
This zone suits buyers who value space, affordability, and access to the water over proximity to a big city. Of the 30 active listings, 8 are directly on the water, so lake life is a realistic goal here rather than an aspiration reserved for the wealthy. Families drawn by room to grow and retirees looking for a calmer base both find their place in the area.
What you give up is urban convenience. This is rural Florida, so expect to drive for larger stores, specialized services, and bigger employers. For buyers who see that as a feature rather than a drawback, the Crescent City zone delivers a lifestyle that's getting harder to find at these prices.
Schools for homes in the Crescent City zone
The zone is anchored by Crescent City Junior/Senior High School, which serves the community's older students. Younger students in the area are commonly associated with George C. Miller Junior Intermediate and Middleton-Burney Elementary School, giving families a path from the early grades through high school within the local system.
You can explore the community pages for George C. Miller Junior Intermediate and Middleton-Burney Elementary School to get a sense of where homes sit relative to each school. These are the names buyers ask about most when shopping in the zone.
School attendance boundaries are redrawn from time to time, and the school assigned to a particular street can change. Before you make an offer, confirm the exact assigned schools for a specific address directly with Putnam County Schools — don't rely on a listing's school label alone.
Homes for sale in the Crescent City zone: prices and housing
The market here is affordable and varied. The median list price is $274,500, with active listings running from $99,000 all the way up to $800,000, and the average price works out to about $220 per square foot on a median home size near 1,357 square feet. Over the past 12 months, 62 homes sold at a median price of $229,995, and sellers collected roughly 96% of their asking price on average.
Waterfront is the standout segment, with 8 of the 30 active listings on the water — the main reason buyers come to this zone. Pool homes are rarer (2 active), and there are currently no gated, golf, or 55+ communities in the active inventory. For those who want something newer, 6 of the active homes are new construction, a helpful counterweight to the area's generally older housing stock.
Carrying costs are modest. Where a homeowners association applies, the median HOA is about $223 a month, and plenty of properties here have no HOA at all. Median property tax comes in around $2,298 a year, keeping the total cost of ownership reasonable relative to Florida's coastal and resort markets.
Getting around from the Crescent City zone
This is inland Putnam County, and getting around means rural roads rather than interstates. Crescent City is positioned in the lake region between Florida's larger inland and coastal hubs, so most errands and commutes involve a drive — the distance is part of what keeps prices here low.
Plan your routes before you buy. If your work, medical care, or regular shopping sits in a larger city, map out those trips and be honest about the time involved. For remote workers and retirees, the drive matters less; for daily commuters, it's the single biggest trade-off of the zone.
Because specific drive-time data isn't available for this area, the smartest move is to test your own routes at the times you'd actually travel. A weekday trial run tells you more than any estimate.
Is the Crescent City zone a good fit?
The Crescent City zone is a strong match for buyers who want affordable, water-adjacent living and are comfortable with a rural pace. With a median list price of $274,500, 8 waterfront listings active, and property taxes around $2,298 a year, it offers lake access and space at prices that feel increasingly rare in Florida. The 103.5-day median time on market also means buyers have time to think and negotiate.
The honest trade-offs are distance and inventory character. This isn't a place for anyone who needs city amenities nearby or a short commute to a major employer, and much of the housing stock is older — though the 6 new-construction listings give you an alternative. With no gated, golf, or 55+ communities in the current active mix, the lifestyle is defined more by the lakes than by planned-community features.
If quiet, water, and value outweigh convenience for you, this zone rewards patience. Start with the Crescent City homes for sale listings, confirm school assignments with the district, and plan a visit to see whether the pace fits your life.
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$350,000
507 OAKWOOD STREET, CRESCENT CITY
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,808 sqft
$189,900
936 LAKE ARGENTA DRIVE, CRESCENT CITY
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,000 sqft
$219,000
420 PINE STREET, CRESCENT CITY
4 bd · 1 ba · 3,080 sqft
$145,900
208 NAVAJO STREET, SATSUMA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,104 sqft
$360,000
109 MILLS STREET, CRESCENT CITY
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,701 sqft
$320,000
334 CENTRAL, CRESCENT CITY
2 bd · 2 ba · 2,100 sqft
$135,000
208 PINE TREE TRAIL, CRESCENT CITY
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,080 sqft
$449,500
148 HICKS AVENUE, CRESCENT CITY
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,525 sqft
$800,000
107 EAGLES NEST LANE, CRESCENT CITY
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,576 sqft
$239,900$257,500
123 MAGNOLIA DRIVE, SATSUMA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,344 sqft
$240,000$249,900
101 TROUT TRAIL, CRESCENT CITY
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,296 sqft
$105,000$110,000
135 STARLIGHT ROAD, CRESCENT CITY
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,320 sqft
Every active listing inside the Crescent City Junior/Senior High School attendance boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Crescent City Junior/Senior High School market
62
Sold, last 12 months
$229,995
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
47 days
Median time to sell
Crescent City Junior/Senior High School vs Crescent City
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 54.5% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Crescent City Junior/Senior High School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Crescent City Junior/Senior High School home
≈ $2,019/mo
$264,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$223/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
16,469
Median age
46
Median income
$41,945
Median home value
$140,319
Beyond the listings
Living in Crescent City Junior/Senior High School
Hobbies & Interests
Top 23% in the U.S.Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
Hobbies & Interests
Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
Hobbies & Interests
Wanderlust
Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.
Lifestyles
Farm Culture
Do you know where your food comes from? These people do, and they want to share their love for farming and simple living with the community.
Active
Outdoor Adventures
Appreciating the outdoors, this population wants to actively engage with nature. Whether it's finding a new hiking trail or looking for the perfect spot to catch the sunset, they seek to explore the world around them.
Beliefs
Local Engagement
These citizens want to make their neighborhood a better, more beautiful place to live. They're attentive to the needs and affairs of the local community.
Straight answers
Crescent City Junior/Senior High School FAQs
Is the Crescent City zone a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want quiet, lake-oriented small-town life over suburban density or nightlife. With 8 of 30 active listings on the water and a relaxed pace, it's a strong fit for families and anglers, though you'll trade big-box convenience for space and scenery.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
No — the median list price is $274,500 and homes have sold at a median of $229,995 over the past year, which is affordable by Florida standards. Active listings run from $99,000 up to $800,000, so there's a genuine entry point as well as room to stretch for waterfront.
What do homes cost in the Crescent City zone?+
Expect a median list price around $274,500 and an average of about $220 per square foot, on a median home size of roughly 1,357 square feet. The spread is wide — $99,000 to $800,000 — so budget drives which part of the zone you'll focus on; the Crescent City homes for sale page shows current options.
How is the market right now?+
It favors buyers who are willing to wait. There are 30 active listings, homes take a median of 103.5 days to sell, and sellers are collecting about 96% of asking — meaning there's typically modest negotiating room. Sixty-two homes sold in the past 12 months, a steady if unhurried pace.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $223 a month where one applies, and many homes in this area carry no HOA at all. Median property tax is roughly $2,298 per year, so ongoing costs stay manageable compared with coastal Florida.
What are the schools?+
The zone centers on Crescent City Junior/Senior High School, with nearby options including George C. Miller Junior Intermediate and Middleton-Burney Elementary School. School boundaries change, so confirm the assigned schools for any specific address directly with Putnam County Schools before you buy.
What's the commute like?+
This is inland Putnam County, so expect a rural-road drive to larger job centers rather than a quick suburban hop. The trade-off for the lower prices and lake access is distance — plan your routes to work and shopping before committing.
Is there new construction available?+
Yes — 6 of the 30 active listings are new construction, which is meaningful in a zone where most inventory is older. If you want a newer home with fewer immediate maintenance surprises, it's worth filtering for those on the live map.
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Other Crescent City school zones
Homes matched to the official attendance boundary — school zoning changes; always verify with the district. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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