Homes zoned for
Mellon Elementary School
Small-town St. Johns River living in Putnam County
4
Homes for sale
$186,450
Median list price
$163
Avg price / sqft
21
Median days on market
The Mellon Elementary School zone sits in Palatka, the Putnam County seat along the St. Johns River in Northeast Florida. This is a genuinely small-town corner of the region, where quick commutes and a slower pace matter more than flash, and where families settle in for the long haul. Older students here feed into nearby options like the C. L. Overturf Jr 6th Grade Center, Robert H. Jenkins Junior Middle, and Palatka High School.
For buyers, this is one of the more affordable pockets of the broader Palatka homes for sale market, with a median list price of $186,450 and homes moving in about two weeks. Inventory is thin — just four active listings right now — so serious buyers should be ready to act when the right one lands. Sellers are getting roughly 99% of asking, which tells you fair offers win here.
Mellon Elementary School is an attendance zone in Palatka, Florida.
Quick facts
$105,000 – $325K price range
1,273 sqft median home
5 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
$109,900
109 HANPARD LANE, PALATKA
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,280 sqft
$105,000
306 FLORIDA DRIVE, PALATKA
3 bd · 1 ba · 768 sqft
$263,000
6109 W 1ST MANOR, PALATKA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,265 sqft
$324,999$329,999
6107 W 1ST MNR, PALATKA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,472 sqft
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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
≈ $1,354/mo
$186,450 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 small-town Palatka neighborhood in Putnam County, close to the St. Johns River and a straightforward fit for families who want an unhurried pace. Kids here move on to schools like William D. Moseley Elementary School and Palatka High School. It suits buyers who value affordability and community over big-city amenities.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
No — this is one of the more affordable parts of Palatka, with a median list price of $186,450 and active listings ranging from $105,000 to $324,999. At an average of $163 per square foot, your dollar stretches further here than in most Florida markets.
What do homes cost in the Mellon Elementary zone?+
The median list price is $186,450 and the median sold price over the last 12 months was $190,000. Typical homes run about 1,273 square feet, so expect solid, right-sized houses rather than sprawling estates. You can see current options on the live map.
How is the market right now?+
It's tight but active — only four homes are listed, and the median time on market is 14.5 days. With sellers getting about 99% of asking, this is a market where prepared buyers who move fast on fair offers do best.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no meaningful HOA presence in this zone, so you generally won't be paying monthly association dues. Property taxes are modest, with a median of about $1,948 per year, which keeps your overall carrying costs low.
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