Discover Florahome: Putnam County’s Tree-Lined Timeless Village

Welcome to Florahome — the enchanting **Tree-Lined Timeless Village** of Putnam County, where streets are named after trees, century-old live oaks form cathedral-like canopies, and life moves at the gentle pace of a front-porch rocking chair. Founded in 1899 by the Georgia Southern Railway, Florahome has always been a place apart — a storybook village where historic bungalows sit on shaded lots, neighbors still gather at the old clubhouse, and every season feels like stepping back into the Florida of your childhood dreams.

Here, charm isn’t manufactured — it’s grown over generations. Tree-named streets (Oak, Pine, Magnolia, Cedar) create a living arboretum, while the annual Fall Festival brings the entire community together for crafts, food, and live music under the oaks. Just minutes from Palatka and an easy commute to Gainesville or Jacksonville, Florahome offers the perfect blend of peaceful village life and real-world convenience.

At Coldwell Banker Ben Bates, we know every shaded street, every historic bungalow, and every off-market gem in Florahome. Whether you’re looking for a restored 1920s cottage with heart-pine floors, a new build on a quiet acre, or a fixer-upper ready for your vision, we’ll help you find your perfect piece of this timeless village.

Florahome was platted in 1899 by the Georgia Southern & Florida Railway as a classic railroad town, with streets deliberately named after trees — a living testament to the area’s natural beauty. A population boom in 1918 brought churches, a school, and the iconic clubhouse that still serves as the community heart. The town’s layout and architecture remain remarkably preserved, earning it a reputation as one of Putnam County’s most picturesque villages.

While much of Florida rushed toward concrete and condos, Florahome chose charm over chaos — keeping its wide lots, its towering oaks, and its small-town soul intact. Today, it stands as a rare surviving example of early 20th-century Florida planning, where every street feels like a postcard and every home tells a story.

Watch Florahome’s Timeless Charm

Stroll the Tree-Lined Streets

Walk or bike under cathedral-like live oaks on streets named Oak, Pine, Magnolia, and Cedar — every block feels like a park.

Fall Festival (October)

Florahome’s signature event — crafts, food trucks, live music, and neighbors celebrating under the oaks.

Nearby Nature & River Access

Etoniah Creek State Forest is just minutes away for your next nature adventure.

Florahome offers charming bungalows and historic homes on shaded lots starting in the high $100Ks — one of the last places in North Florida where true village charm is still affordable. Large lots, mature oaks, and a peaceful pace make it perfect for families, retirees, and anyone who believes “home” should feel like a storybook.

Just 15 minutes from Palatka, 40 minutes from Gainesville, and surrounded by state forest — the best of small-town living with zero sacrifice on convenience.

Coldwell Banker Ben Bates agents know every tree-lined street and every hidden gem in Florahome. Let us help you find your perfect piece of this timeless village.

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