680 S Highway 17, San Mateo, FL 32187

Description

A truly exceptional opportunity to own 312± acres comprised of seven contiguous parcels in the heart of Putnam County. Combining expansive acreage, outstanding road frontage, recreational appeal, agricultural versatility, and long-term investment potential, this property is one of North Florida's premier land offerings.
Approximately 22 acres feature 1,862 feet of frontage along US Highway 17, providing excellent visibility and access. This highly desirable corridor may offer future commercial development potential, subject to Putnam County approvals, making it an attractive opportunity for investors and developers alike.
Currently zoned Agricultural, the property is well suited for a variety of agricultural and rural residential uses permitted under Putnam County regulations. Whether your vision includes a working farm, cattle or livestock operation, equestrian estate, timber investment, family compound, private hunting preserve, or recreational retreat, this property offers the scale and flexibility to accommodate a wide range of possibilities.
The land is home to merchantable timber, offering potential timber value while enhancing the property's natural beauty and wildlife habitat. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the abundant wildlife including deer, ducks, turkeys and hogs, with exceptional opportunities for hunting, ATV riding, horseback riding, hiking, camping, and other recreational activities.
Located in one of Florida's most celebrated outdoor recreation regions, the property is just minutes from the St. Johns River, internationally recognized for its world-class largemouth bass fishing, boating, and water recreation. The region continues to attract significant public and private investment, including the nearby Bass Pro Shops development and the planned LaGasse Motorsports Park, a proposed $200 million destination motorsports and entertainment development in Palatka that is expected to further enhance the area's visibility and long-term growth potential.
Conveniently located approximately 10 minutes from Palatka, 50 minutes to St. Augustine Beach and Daytona Beach, about one hour to Jacksonville, and less than two hours to Orlando, the property offers a rare combination of rural privacy with convenient access to Florida's major cities, beaches, airports, and recreational destinations. Whether you're seeking a legacy family property, an income-producing agricultural investment, a recreational paradise, or land with long-term appreciation potential, this remarkable 312-acre offering delivers an opportunity that is increasingly difficult to find in today's market.
The property's size, wetland composition, and adjacency to conservation lands may warrant evaluation for mitigation banking or other conservation opportunities, subject to buyer due diligence and regulatory approvals.
Buyer is responsible for verifying zoning, permitted uses, timber value, development potential, and any future rezoning opportunities with Putnam County and other applicable authorities.
Parcels included in this sale:
32-10-27-0000-0020-0000, 29-10-27-0000-0060-0000, 32-10-27-0000-0030-0000, 45-10-27-0000-0010-0000, 44-10-27-0000-0020-0010, 44-10-27-0000-0020-0020, 45-10-27-0000-0010-0011