500 S 17th St
Palatka, FL 32177
$275,000

$1,188/mo at 6.5%
Unlock lower rate to save $100K+
About this home

Opportunity meets space and style in this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home offering 1,842 sq ft of living space in Palatka, Florida. With solid upgrades already in place and room to add your own finishing touches, this property is the definition of smart value. Inside, you’ll find real wood floors and tile throughout, creating a warm, durable foundation. The kitchen features granite countertops, while the updated bathrooms deliver a clean, modern feel. The layout is spacious and functional, and with just a bit of cosmetic love, this home has the potential to truly shine. Set on a desirable corner lot, the home offers a fully fenced yard—ideal for pets, entertaining, or creating your own outdoor retreat. The large two-car garage provides plenty of room for vehicles, storage, or a workshop, and a newer water heater adds peace of mind. Step into the screened, tiled porch, the perfect spot for morning coffee, evening relaxation, or hosting friends while enjoying Florida’s year-round lifestyle. With generous square footage, key updates already completed, and built-in upside, this home is perfect for buyers who want space, flexibility, and value—or investors looking for a property with strong potential. Bring your vision and make it yours.

Home features
3 bedroom
2 bathroom
1,842 sqft
0.24 acres
Built in 1961
Single Family
2-car garage
A/C
See your savings
Interest rate
6.5% 3.88%
Monthly total
$1,188 $1,135
Loan term
19 y 10 mo

Lifetime savings
$12,690
Neighborhood
FAQ

Roam is your trusted partner for affordable home ownership. We help manage the assumption process from start to finish, enabling homebuyers to easily purchase their next home with a low-interest rate mortgage attached.

To qualify, you must meet the current FHA, VA, or USDA loan requirements depending on the type of loan you are assuming. This typically means a minimum credit score of 580, although most lenders prefer 620-640. Your debt-to-income ratio should be under the 50% max under FHA guidelines. Additional information such as employment history, explanations of income for each applicant, and asset verification for a down payment may be needed to process the loan.

An assumable mortgage is a type of home loan that allows a homebuyer to take over the existing mortgage terms from the seller, with no cost to the seller. Many government-backed loans, such as FHA and VA loans, are eligible for assumption, and millions of these mortgages are available.

When interest rates on mortgages are high, assuming a mortgage with a rate as low as 2% allows buyers to save up to thousands monthly compared to buying a home with a traditional mortgage at today’s average rates of 7%. A low-rate assumable mortgage could be the key to finding your dream home at an affordable price.

Roam has compiled available listings with low-rate assumable mortgages for you to browse. To get started, enter the city, state, zip code, or school district you’re interested in purchasing in. Utilize the search filters to narrow down your search. Click “Save search” to save your search preferences and activate listing notifications—we’ll email you as soon as new listings match your criteria.

Once you’ve found your dream home and ready to make an offer, schedule a call with a Roam Advisor directly from the listing. Your Roam Advisor will guide you through each step of the process, while also working directly with your agent, the servicer, and the seller to ensure you close on time.

When assuming the existing mortgage as part of a home purchase, the buyer has to cover the seller’s equity in the home. The seller’s equity is the purchase price minus the remaining mortgage balance. This amount must be covered in full through an all-cash down payment or by taking out a second mortgage.

Yes. Non-veterans can assume a VA loan, provided they meet the lender’s VA criteria. When a qualified buyer assumes a VA mortgage from a veteran or active-duty service member, the seller’s VA loan entitlement remains tied to the assumed loan until the buyer pays off or refinances the loan. This process restores the veteran seller’s entitlement, enabling them to use their VA benefit for a future home purchase.

Yes. All FHA loans are assumable by law as long as the buyer meets the FHA’s credit, income, and qualification requirements and obtain lender approval before assuming the loan (per FHA regulations effected December 15, 1989). Roam makes this process simple for buyers.

Generally, conventional loans are not assumable. In rare cases, a conventional loan may be assumable with lender approval. Use our search tool to find homes with assumable low-rate loans, or reach out to us if you’d like to confirm a specific home’s assumability.

Read more
Last updated: Dec 17, 2025 07:58 pm
Listing agent: Gordon Weidler
Listing provided courtesy of: FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MORTGAGE GVILLE, (352) 240-1133
Details provided by STELLAR and may not match the public record.
MLS ID: #GC536048
Payment calculations are estimates and exact amounts will be confirmed by your agent.
Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Listing information is provided for consumers? personal, non-commercial use, solely to identify prospective properties for potential purchase; all other use is strictly prohibited and may violate relevant federal and state law. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Copyright © 2025 MLS GRID. All Rights Reserved.
Roam is committed to and abides by the Fair Housing Act and Equal Opportunity Act.
Selling soon?
Make 5% more when buyers assume your low-rate loan.