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Kelley Smith Elementary School

Riverside living in Putnam County's county seat

5

Homes for sale

$499,900

Median list price

$263

Avg price / sqft

63

Median days on market

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The Kelley Smith Elementary attendance zone sits in Palatka, the Putnam County seat on the St. Johns River in Northeast Florida. It's the kind of place where families put down roots for a full school run — kids can feed from elementary years up through C. L. Overturf Jr 6th Grade Center, Robert H. Jenkins Junior Middle, and Palatka High School. The mix of established homes and a river-town pace makes it a practical, unpretentious spot to buy.

Right now the market here is tight and moving fast. There are just 5 active listings in the zone, and the median home is going under contract in about 10 days — so serious buyers should be ready to act. Over the past year 10 homes sold at a median of $249,125, with sellers collecting about 95% of their asking price. Browse Palatka homes for sale or watch this zone on the live map to catch new inventory early.

Kelley Smith Elementary School is an attendance zone in Palatka, Florida.

Quick facts

$210,000 – $1.4M price range

2,232 sqft median home

10 sold in 12 months

On the market now

Homes for sale in this zone

Every active listing inside the Kelley Smith Elementary School attendance boundary

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Where the market lives

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The numbers that matter

The Kelley Smith Elementary School market

10

Sold, last 12 months

$270,250

Median sold price

95%

Sale-to-list ratio

What sellers actually get vs asking

87 days

Median time to sell

Kelley Smith Elementary School vs Palatka

Median list price

Kelley Smith Elementary School$500K
Palatka Co.$280K

Price per sqft

Kelley Smith Elementary School$263
Palatka Co.$285

Days on market

Kelley Smith Elementary School63d
Palatka Co.59d

Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling

▲ 31.5% yr/yr

$175K$280K$385KOct ’23Aug ’26

Homes sold per month

023Oct ’23Aug ’26

Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Kelley Smith Elementary School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.

What it really costs

Owning here

Owning the median Kelley Smith Elementary School home

≈ $3,167/mo

Principal & interest $2,634
Property tax $323
Insurance (est.) $210

$499,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.

Population

6,371

Median age

42

Median income

$57,566

Median home value

$170,338

Beyond the listings

Living in Kelley Smith Elementary School

Hobbies & Interests

Top 22% in the U.S.

Natural Beauty

This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.

Hobbies & Interests

Top 24% 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

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.

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.

Culture

Sites to See

This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.

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.

Straight answers

Kelley Smith Elementary School FAQs

Is the Kelley Smith Elementary area a good place to live?+

It's a practical, established river-town neighborhood in Palatka, the Putnam County seat on the St. Johns River. Families like that one address can carry a child from elementary school through Palatka High School. The pace is unpretentious and residential rather than resort-style.

Is it expensive to buy here?+

It's mid-range for the region. The median list price is $499,900, but the past year's actual sales tell a more grounded story with a median sold price of $249,125. There's real spread too — active listings run from $210,000 up to $1,399,900.

What do homes cost in this zone?+

Homes average about $263 per square foot, and the median home size is around 2,232 square feet. Recently sold homes closed at a median of $249,125, while current asking prices sit higher with a median of $499,900. You can compare current options among Palatka homes for sale.

How is the market right now?+

It's fast and competitive on limited supply. Only 5 homes are active, the median days on market is 10, and sellers are getting about 95% of their asking price. Track new listings on the live map so you're not caught behind.

What about HOA fees and property taxes?+

There's no reported HOA in this zone, so you won't carry a monthly association fee. Property taxes run a median of about $3,871 per year, which is a straightforward number to work into your budget.

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