Putnam County, Florida

Welaka Real Estate

Welaka is the Putnam County market known for riverfront homes on the St. Johns and rural acreage, reached by US-17 and SR-20 traffic. Home to about 714 residents (2020 Census).

Market Snapshot · July 2026

Welaka home values right now

Typical Welaka home values are down 3.0% over the past year, at about $263,723.

Typical home value$263,723
1-year change-3.0%
5-year change+42.5%
Putnam County typical value$220,059 (+0.9% yr)
Population (2020 Census)714
County seatPalatka
CourtsSeventh Judicial Circuit · Putnam County Clerk of the Circuit Court

Values: Zillow Home Value Index and Observed Rent Index, mid-tier, smoothed and seasonally adjusted, July 2026. Population: U.S. Census 2020. Indexes are estimates, not appraisals; a free Welaka market report gives you sold comps for your exact street.

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Living in Welaka

What defines the Welaka market

Riverfront homes on the St. Johns and rural acreage

Access via US-17 and SR-20 traffic

Putnam County · seat Palatka · Seventh Judicial Circuit

Buying or Selling in Welaka?

Your REALTOR® and your real estate attorney in Welaka: the same person

Arthur Simpson · Realty Pros Assured is licensed statewide and serves Welaka buyers and sellers by phone, video, and in-person appointment. Because Arthur is also a Florida attorney, REALTOR® & CIPS, you get a sharper eye on the contract, the title, and the deed, the parts of a Putnam County deal where money is usually lost.

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Questions

Welaka real estate FAQ

What is the typical home value in Welaka, Florida?

As of July 2026, Zillow's Home Value Index puts the typical Welaka home at about $263,723, -3.0% over the past year. Putnam County overall is about $220,059.

Which county and court handle Welaka property records?

Welaka is in Putnam County (county seat: Palatka). Deeds and liens are recorded with the Putnam County Clerk of the Circuit Court, and real estate disputes are heard in the Seventh Judicial Circuit.

Can Arthur Simpson help me buy or sell in Welaka?

Yes. Arthur Simpson is licensed statewide as a Florida REALTOR® with Realty Pros Assured and is also a Florida attorney, so Welaka buyers and sellers get one person for the contract, the negotiation, and the legal side. He works Welaka by phone, video, and in-person appointment from Ormond Beach.

Do I need a real estate attorney to buy or sell a home in Welaka?

Florida does not require one, but Welaka contracts, title questions, and deed transfers are where money is usually lost. Arthur reviews your paperwork as an attorney at no extra cost when he represents you as your REALTOR®; legal services are provided separately through Truestead Law when you need them.

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