Homes for sale in
Hawthorne, Florida
Lakeside country living in North Central Florida
57
Homes for sale
$269,900
Median list price
$197
Avg price / sqft
69
Median days on market
Hawthorne sits in the quiet stretch of Putnam County where lake country meets rural Florida, a place defined more by water and open land than by traffic. The area's character shows up in its listings: of the 57 homes on the market, 20 are waterfront homes, and the housing mix leans toward space — single-family houses alongside a healthy share of manufactured homes on real acreage. If you want elbow room, a dock, or a lot to build on, this is the kind of small town that still has it.
For a buyer today, the numbers are refreshingly grounded. The median list price is $269,900 and homes have sold at a median of $256,000 over the past year, with sellers taking home about 96% of asking — a market that rewards a fair, well-reasoned offer. With a median 69 days on market, you have time to think, and it's worth watching the just reduced listings and browsing by price, where entry points start around $80,000. There's also room to buy land & lots if you'd rather start from scratch.
Hawthorne is in Putnam County, Florida.
Quick facts
$80,000 – $1.8M price range
1,456 sqft median home
$1,050/mo median rent
Balanced right now
Fresh on the market
Newest homes in Hawthorne
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$199,900
1837 STATE ROAD 20, HAWTHORNE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,560 sqft
$139,900
170 E COWPEN LAKE POINT ROAD, HAWTHORNE
2 bd · 1 ba · 672 sqft
$269,999
130 FINLEY LANE, HAWTHORNE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,628 sqft
$349,000
1520 BADEN POWELL ROAD, HAWTHORNE
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,232 sqft
$475,000
168 HOUR GLASS CIRCLE, HAWTHORNE
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,154 sqft
$298,000
208 ASHLEY STREET, HAWTHORNE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,106 sqft
$524,900
177 E COWPEN LAKE ROAD, HAWTHORNE
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,164 sqft
$249,900
259 OAK STREET, HAWTHORNE
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,352 sqft
$395,000
122 COWPEN LANE, HAWTHORNE
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,401 sqft
$130,000
7020 SE 221ST STREET, HAWTHORNE
2 bd · 1 ba · 982 sqft
$515,000
120 LITTLE ORANGE LAKE DRIVE, HAWTHORNE
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,612 sqft
$564,500
22929 E COUNTY ROAD 1474, HAWTHORNE
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,580 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Hawthorne market
Balanced
6.8 months of inventory
Supply and demand are roughly even — negotiation cuts both ways.
101
Sold, last 12 months
$256,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
65 days
Median time to sell
Hawthorne vs Putnam County
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 38.6% yr/yr
Homes on the market
▲ 3.9% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in Hawthorne, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in thin markets.
For the school run
School zones with homes for sale
Homes matched to official attendance boundaries — always verify zoning with the district.
Beyond the listings
Living in Hawthorne
Lake country and shoreline
Waterfront makes up 20 of the 57 active listings, so lake access is a realistic goal rather than a rare exception here.
Room to spread out
The housing mix runs 35 single-family homes and 22 manufactured or mobile homes, reflecting a rural area where land comes with the house.
Attainable price points
With a median list of $269,900 and listings starting at $80,000, Hawthorne is one of the more affordable corners of the region.
A patient market
Homes sit a median of 69 days and sellers net around 96% of asking, giving buyers real negotiating room.
Almost no HOA burden
Median HOA dues run just $8 a month, so ongoing carrying costs stay low across most of the area.
Population
1,603
Median age
38.1
Median income
$53,143
Median home value
$136,500
What people here are into
Hobbies & Interests
Top 12% in the U.S.Green Thumb
From tiny sprouts and window plants, to flower arrangements and designing a landscape, this population has an affinity for all things green.
Lifestyles
Top 14% in the U.S.Farm Culture
Do you know where your food comes from? These people do, and they want to share their love for farming and simple living with the community.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 16% in the U.S.Animal Advocates
Passionate about animal welfare, this population wants to know how best to care for their own pets (with toys and training) and help other animals find their fur-ever home.
Appearance oriented
Top 21% in the U.S.Men's Style
This population is all about finding the latest in men's style - from fashion to grooming. Captures guys looking to stay on trend and significant others assisting with shopping.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 22% in the U.S.Dog Lovers
Pups are just another member of the family. Dog lovers adore their tail-wagging friends and are looking for new ways to make them happy.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 23% in the U.S.Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Hawthorne home
≈ $1,848/mo
$269,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
16%
In a FEMA flood zone
Ask about flood insurance early — it changes the payment
$1,050/mo
Median rent
5 homes for rent right now
Straight answers
Hawthorne real estate FAQs
Is Hawthorne a good place to live?+
It's a good fit if you want a rural, lake-oriented pace over suburban density, with plenty of water and land in the mix. The area feeds schools including Q.I. Roberts Jr.-Sr. High and Chester Shell Elementary, and communities like Four Lakes Community and Star Lake Forest anchor the residential side. Buyers who value space and quiet tend to feel at home here.
Is Hawthorne expensive?+
No — it's one of the more affordable markets in the region, with a median list price of $269,900 and homes selling at a median of $256,000 over the past year. The average price per square foot is about $197 on a median home size of 1,456 square feet. You can browse by price to find listings that start around $80,000.
What do homes cost in Hawthorne?+
Active listings range from $80,000 all the way up to $1,795,000, though the median list price is $269,900. Only two homes are currently in the $1M+ range, so luxury homes are the exception rather than the norm. Most inventory sits comfortably in the mid-$200,000s.
How is the Hawthorne housing market right now?+
There are 57 active listings and 101 homes have sold over the past 12 months, with a median 69 days on market. Sellers are getting about 96% of asking on average, which means there's room to negotiate but well-priced homes still move. Keep an eye on open houses this week to get a feel for what's available.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
HOA costs are minimal here — the median is just $8 a month, since many properties sit on their own land without an association. Median property tax runs about $2,492 a year. If you're weighing renting first, the median rent is around $1,050 a month, and you can see current homes for rent.
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