Margaret A. Zahner, P.A

Putnam County Waterfront Home Specialist

Coldwell Banker-Ben Bates Inc.
3400 Crill Ave, Palatka, FL 32177


Cell: 386-336-1263

Markets Served: Palatka, FL;Welaka, Florida;East Palatka, Florida;Crescent City, Florida;Satsuma, Florida;

Specialties: Historic; Listing Specialist; Marina/Boating; Waterfront/Waterview;

What do Clients Say?

Professional, Knowledgeable, and Kind. Margaret did her job; she marketed our condo and got it SOLD !! Margaret took care of everything for us. I THOUGHT SHE WAS PERFECT !!! Thank you Margaret - you "done" well.

Patricia P. Hudson - Seller

Margaret is the best agent in Putnam County. She is very Knowledgeable and Professional in every way. Clone Margaret !!!

Vicki L Schnoor-Seller

Margaret went the EXTRA MILE from START TO FINSIH !!!

Tom and Patsy Bober-Sellers

Margaret was great throughout the WHOLE process!! Emails, texts, calls- she answered them all and kept us on track until closing.

David and Arlene Hostetler - Buyers

Margaret went above and beyond what was rquired of her. She helped us so much during the sale of our home. She is a wonderful Real Estate Salesperson !!!

Shelia M. Biddix - Seller

About Margaret

Margaret Zahner, P.A., is a Luxury Property Specialist and longtime Putnam County resident who has spent 39 years helping buyers and sellers navigate waterfront and historic homes along the St. Johns River and Crescent Lake.

A consistent top producer with Coldwell Banker Ben Bates, she has closed more than $150 million in sales. Clients work with her for the kind of local knowledge that only comes from a lifetime on these waters: every bend of the river, every canal, dock depth, flood consideration, and historic district nuance from Welaka and Satsuma to Palatka, Crescent City, Fruitland, Georgetown, San Mateo, and Pomona Park.

Margaret specializes in deep-water riverfront estates, canal-front homes, lakefront properties, and historic residences that blend original character with modern comfort. She understands what waterfront buyers actually need—private docks for fishing and boating, sunset exposure, navigable access, and a home that fits both lifestyle and long-term value. Sellers rely on her to position a property with care, manage permits and details, and guide the transaction from listing through closing.

She has lived in Putnam County for 55 years and still fishes these waters herself, often with her husband from their boat. That personal connection to river living shapes how she advises clients who are relocating, buying a first waterfront home, or selling a property they have loved for years.

Margaret holds the GRI designation and serves as a Luxury Property Specialist. She can be reached at (386) 336-1263 or margaret@margaretzahner.com.

Her Maltese, Lil’ Dottie, often joins showings and has appointed herself unofficial dock inspector.