221 S 5TH Street
Palatka, FL 32177
MLS# 2116199
4 beds | 3 baths
Property DescriptionHandyman special centrally located in the beautiful South Historic District of downtown Palatka! This charming house needs restoration but has 4 bedrooms, and 2.5 baths with over 2100 square feet. Originally built in 1884 the home features wood floors throughout, lots of built-ins, large bedrooms, 2 fireplaces, front porch for taking in the daily passerby's, an additional detached 2 story storage house for all your toys, and views of the St. Johns River from the backyard. The location is perfect, just two blocks to St. Johns Ave. for all your dining and shopping needs or walk two blocks to Boathouse Riverfront Park and take a stroll along the river. Enjoy area parks, boat ramps, and laid-back North Florida living in Putnam County or head to St. Augustine for day at the beach. Grab your tools and / or your favorite general contractor and take advantage of this amazing opportunity today!!!
Property Attached YN: No
Current Price: $175,000
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Status: Active
List Price: $175,000
Listing Contract Date: 2025-11-03
Country: US
Parcel Number: 421027685002600022
Tax Annual Amount: 3131.99
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Legal Description: DICKS MAP OF PALATKA MB2 P46 BLK 26 S1/3 OF LOT 2
Zoning Description: Residential
Lot Size Acres: 0.09
Bathrooms Half: 1
Living Area: 2126
Living Area Source: Public Records
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Association YN: No
Homestead YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Senior Community YN: No
Direction Faces: West
Directions: From SR 207 W, right on 17, left on 3rd St, right on Laurel St, right on 5th St, 221 is on the corner
Public Remarks: Handyman special centrally located in the beautiful South Historic District of downtown Palatka! This charming house needs restoration but has 4 bedrooms, and 2.5 baths with over 2100 square feet. Originally built in 1884 the home features wood floors throughout, lots of built-ins, large bedrooms, 2 fireplaces, front porch for taking in the daily passerby's, an additional detached 2 story storage house for all your toys, and views of the St. Johns River from the backyard. The location is perfect, just two blocks to St. Johns Ave. for all your dining and shopping needs or walk two blocks to Boathouse Riverfront Park and take a stroll along the river. Enjoy area parks, boat ramps, and laid-back North Florida living in Putnam County or head to St. Augustine for day at the beach. Grab your tools and / or your favorite general contractor and take advantage of this amazing opportunity today!!!
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: No
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Furnished: Unfurnished
List Price/SqFt: 82.31
Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 3
Residential: 1
Single Family: 1
Back Yard: 1
Chain Link: 1
Fireplaces Total: 2
Gas: 1
Cash: 1
Owner May Carry: 1
Electricity Connected: 1
Sewer Connected: 1
Built-in Features: 1
Primary Bathroom - Tub with Shower: 1
Bedroom 4: 1
Dining Room: 1
Office: 1
Primary Bedroom: 1
Utility Room: 1
Other Room: 1
Street Number: 221
Street Direction Prefix: S
Street Name: 5TH
Street Suffix: Street
Postal Code: 32177
MLS Area Major: 561-Greater Palatka
Subdivision Name: Dicks Map
Major Change Timestamp: 2026-02-12T23:15:33Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Price Change Timestamp: 2025-12-30T23:06:44Z
Architectural Style: Victorian
Property Condition: Fixer
Interior Features: Built-in Features; Primary Bathroom - Tub with Shower
Laundry Features: Lower Level
Utilities: Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected
Construction Materials: Frame; Wood Siding
Other Structures: Shed(s); Workshop
Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Rear Porch
Parking Features: Off Street
Fencing: Back Yard; Chain Link
Current Use: Residential; Single Family
Community Features: Sidewalks; Suburban
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Listing Terms: Cash; Owner May Carry
Room Types: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Office; Primary Bedroom; Utility Room; Other Room
| Room Name | Length | Width | Remarks |
| Living Room | 18.00 | 14.00 | |
| Other | 18.00 | 8.00 | Foyer |
| Dining Room | 13.00 | 10.00 | |
| Kitchen | 11.00 | 12.00 | |
| Bedroom 2 | 17.00 | 12.00 | |
| Office | 15.00 | 12.00 | |
| Primary Bedroom | 15.00 | 12.00 | |
| Bedroom 3 | 9.00 | 15.00 | |
| Bedroom 4 | 12.00 | 16.00 | |
| Utility Room | 6.00 | 12.00 | |
Listing Office: ONE SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
Last Updated: April - 29 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.