Appraisers in Palatka, FL
7 licensed appraisers based in Palatka, Florida.
5 Certified Residential · 2 Certified General
Palatka is one of the smaller appraiser bases in Florida, though the local roster still splits between credential types: most hold the Certified Residential license for one-to-four unit homes, with a couple carrying the Certified General credential for commercial work and other properties that fall outside a standard single-family review. Most of Palatka's home appraisers list a phone number, with one profile missing one, so checking a full listing before reaching out is worth doing. The city sits in Putnam County alongside Ponte Vedra, which has its own home appraisers based there as well.
About appraisal licensing in Florida
Home appraisers in Florida are regulated by the Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board (FREAB) under the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Florida's residential tier is Certified Residential (1-4 unit homes); Certified General appraisers may value any real property, including commercial. One important Florida distinction: the county 'Property Appraiser' is the elected tax-assessment office, not a private appraiser. To get a market-value appraisal of your home, you hire a state-licensed home appraiser like the ones listed here, and you can verify any license on the DBPR lookup.
- Registered Trainee Appraiser
- Certified Residential Appraiser
- Certified General Appraiser
Consumer-direct single-family appraisals typically run about $300 to $600 in most Florida markets, with complex or waterfront properties costing more. As a regulated benchmark, the VA fee schedule effective May 2026 sets single-family appraisal fees in Florida at $700 to $800 depending on county.
Frequently asked questions
How many licensed home appraisers are in Palatka, FL?
7 state-licensed home appraisers are based in Palatka according to the federal ASC National Registry: 2 Certified General and 5 Certified Residential.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Palatka?
Consumer-direct single-family appraisals typically run about $300 to $600 in most Florida markets, with complex or waterfront properties costing more. As a regulated benchmark, the VA fee schedule effective May 2026 sets single-family appraisal fees in Florida at $700 to $800 depending on county. Rush assignments and unusual properties price above the range.
How do I verify a Florida appraiser's license?
Look up the appraiser on the Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board (FREAB) license search at https://www.myfloridalicense.com/wl11.asp?mode=2&search=Name, or check the federal ASC National Registry at asc.gov.