Discover Bostwick: Putnam County’s Rural Charm Connector

Welcome to Bostwick — the quiet, beating heart of rural Putnam County and the undisputed **Rural Charm Connector**. Here, blueberry fields stretch to the horizon, century-old oaks shade classic Florida homes, and the annual Bostwick Blueberry Festival turns this tiny community into the sweetest place in North Florida every May.

Just minutes from Palatka, Bostwick offers the perfect escape for first-time buyers, growing families, and anyone who believes “home” should come with big yards, fresh air, and neighbors who still wave from their tractors. With entry-level homes, spacious acreage, and a genuine small-town spirit that hasn’t changed in generations, Bostwick is where affordability meets authentic country living — all with Palatka’s amenities and Jacksonville just an easy commute away.

At Coldwell Banker Ben Bates, we know every dirt road, every blueberry patch, and every off-market gem in Bostwick. Whether you’re ready for your first home with room to grow, a mini-farm for chickens and gardens, or a peaceful retreat surrounded by nature, we’ll help you find your perfect piece of this rural paradise.

Bostwick began in the 1850s as a farming outpost, growing cotton, corn, and later blueberries that would one day make it famous. Its rural roots run deep — families have farmed the same land for generations, and the community has proudly resisted overdevelopment, keeping its wide-open spaces and genuine country character intact.

The annual Bostwick Blueberry Festival, now in its fourth decade, has put this tiny dot on the map — drawing thousands every May for fresh berries, live music, crafts, and that unbeatable small-town Florida vibe. It’s the kind of place where everyone knows your name, the fire department still hosts fish fries, and life moves at the perfect pace.

Watch the Blueberry Festival

Bostwick Blueberry Festival (May)

The sweetest event in North Florida — fresh blueberries, live music, crafts, food trucks, and family fun that draws thousands every year.

Rural Exploration

Drive the backroads, visit local farms, fish the St. Johns (just minutes away), or enjoy the peace and quiet of true country living.

Easy Access to Palatka Events

Blue Crab Festival, Azalea Festival, Catfish Festival — all just a 10–15 minute drive.

Bostwick offers some of the most affordable entry-level homes and acreage in Putnam County — starter homes from the mid-$100Ks, properties with big yards and barns from the low $200Ks. Perfect for first-time buyers, growing families, or anyone ready to trade traffic for tranquility.

Just 10 minutes from Palatka, an hour from Jacksonville, and surrounded by farmland — the best of rural charm with zero sacrifice on convenience.

Coldwell Banker Ben Bates agents know every backroad and every hidden gem in Bostwick. Let us help you find your perfect piece of country paradise.

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