Homes zoned for
Mellon Elementary School
Small-town St. Johns River living in Putnam County
2
Homes for sale
$217,500
Median list price
$180
Avg price / sqft
2
Median days on market
The Mellon Elementary School zone sits in the heart of Palatka, a St. Johns River town in Putnam County with the slower pace and neighborly feel that draws buyers away from the coastal crowds. Families here have the full run of Palatka's public schools nearby, from C. L. Overturf Jr 6th Grade Center and Robert H. Jenkins Junior Middle to Palatka High School. It's an established, unpretentious pocket where you buy for the community and the value, not the flash.
For buyers, this is a tight, fast-moving corner of the market. With just 2 active listings and a median list price of $217,500, inventory is thin and well-priced homes don't sit — the median time on market is a day and a half. Browse current Palatka homes for sale or watch the live map so you're ready to move when something fits.
Mellon Elementary School is an attendance zone in Palatka, Florida.
Quick facts
$105,000 – $330K price range
1,120 sqft median home
5 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
$329,999
6107 W 1ST MNR, PALATKA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,472 sqft
$105,000
306 FLORIDA DRIVE, PALATKA
3 bd · 1 ba · 768 sqft
Every active listing inside the Mellon Elementary School attendance boundary
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The numbers that matter
The Mellon Elementary School market
5
Sold, last 12 months
$190,000
Median sold price
99%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
8 days
Median time to sell
Mellon Elementary School vs Palatka
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 84.9% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Mellon Elementary School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Mellon Elementary School home
≈ $1,702/mo
$217,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
5,038
Median age
46
Median income
$42,758
Median home value
$146,679
Beyond the listings
Living in Mellon Elementary School
Active
Top 6% in the U.S.Fitness Obsession
Passionate about strength training, this population relies heavily on the encouragement of the exercise community. While these people seek the latest fitness techniques, they're also interested in supplements and equipment.
Attitudes
Top 9% in the U.S.Volunteering & Giving
Expressing a desire to give back and do good for the community, this behavior emphasizes charity. Common activities include volunteering, fundraisers, and donations.
Lifestyles
Top 10% in the U.S.Student Life
There's more to student life than academics. It's about the experience - from classes and homecoming, to making lifetime friends and alumni events. These are students at school, taking classes online, or finding other ways to be students in their daily lives.
Appearance oriented
Top 11% in the U.S.Trend Trackers
This population lives as fast as the culture. They like to keep up with the latest trends, especially when it comes to apparel and accessories.
Active
Top 13% in the U.S.Functional Fitness
Looking good and reaching fitness goals is all about discipline: Eat right. Work hard. No excuses. This population is more likely to view working out as a means to an end.
Emotional
Top 14% in the U.S.Memory Lane
Intentionally preserving memories of lost loved ones, joyful times, or reflecting on painful experiences in the past.
Straight answers
Mellon Elementary School FAQs
Is the Mellon Elementary zone a good place to live?+
It's a solid fit for buyers who want small-town Palatka living with easy access to public schools like William D. Moseley Elementary School and Palatka High. The area is established and quiet, with the St. Johns River and Putnam County's slower pace as the main draws.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
No — this is one of the more affordable corners of Northeast Florida, with a median list price of $217,500 and listings ranging from $105,000 up to about $329,999. At an average of $180 per square foot, your dollar stretches further here than in most coastal markets.
What do homes cost in the Mellon Elementary zone?+
Active listings run from $105,000 to $329,999 with a median around $217,500, and the typical home is about 1,120 square feet. Over the last 12 months, five homes sold at a median price of $190,000, so recent buyers have landed in that range.
How is the market right now?+
It's fast and competitive on the small scale it operates at — only 2 homes are active, and the median time on market is 1.5 days. With sellers getting 99% of asking on average, you'll want financing lined up before you tour so you can act quickly.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There are no HOA communities showing among the active listings, so most buyers here won't carry monthly association dues. Property taxes run a median of about $4,157 per year, which is the main recurring cost to budget for.
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