126 CHESTNUT STREET, LEESBURG, FL, 34748
Active97 days on marketListed May 4, 2026MLS #G5111851
About this home
126 CHESTNUT STREET
Your Cozy Corner-Lot Escape Awaits. There’s something special about a home that just feels right the moment you arrive, and this charming, fully furnished, updated home on Chestnut Street delivers exactly that. Nestled on a desirable corner lot, it welcomes you with inviting curb appeal, easy-care landscaping, and durable vinyl siding designed for simple, stress-free living. Start your day in the spacious screened-in porch with an outdoor swing couch, your own private retreat, where gentle breezes and quiet moments set the tone for relaxed living. With beautiful wood-look tile flooring and plenty of room to unwind, it’s the perfect spot for morning coffee, evening conversations, or simply enjoying the outdoors in comfort. Just inside, a bright Florida room connects seamlessly to the living area, filling the home with natural light and creating an inviting space to relax, read, or entertain. While officially a one-bedroom home, don’t let that limit your imagination. The Florida room with heat and air, features a sofa that converts into a comfortable futon bed, and an additional cot stored in the primary bedroom provides extra sleeping space for guests, making it easy to accommodate family and friends. The home continues to impress with a thoughtfully remodeled kitchen, redesigned for openness and flow, complete with a built-in pantry and easy connection to the living and dining areas. Recent improvements include a brand-new kitchen faucet (2026), adding both style and convenience to the heart of the home. Warm laminate flooring, fresh interior paint, and updated ceiling fans enhance the light, airy feel throughout. The coastal-inspired bathroom offers both charm and functionality, featuring dual sinks, two toilets, and a walk-in shower, an unexpectedly spacious and convenient design. Newly installed bathroom faucets (2026) add a fresh touch to this unique space. Additional updates last May 2026 provide valuable peace of mind, including recently drained and replaced elements to the 2018 water heater, helping ensure reliable hot water and efficient operation. Set on a desirable corner lot on Chestnut Street, this home welcomes you with great curb appeal, durable vinyl siding, and low-maintenance landscaping, so you can spend more time enjoying your surroundings. A 2012 HVAC system provides reliable year-round comfort and peace of mind. Whether you’re looking for a cozy full-time residence, a seasonal escape, or a smart investment, this home invites you to slow down, settle in, and truly enjoy where you live................Hawthorne at Leesburg is an active, resident owned, 55+ cooperative, waterfront, gated community, with beautifully landscaped grounds, lakes with illuminated fountains and a relaxing and comfortable gazebo. The affordable monthly maintenance fee of $397 includes water, sewer, lawn mowing, private emergency services and storage space for recreational vehicles, boats, trailers and much more! The beautiful clubhouse is complete with a full-time program coordinator, more than 100 different activities and seating for 550. It has a hospitality lounge, card rooms, craft rooms, billiard room, fitness center, library, fine arts room and many more. There is excellent fishing, outdoor geo-thermally heated pool and two enclosed therapeutic pools. Hawthorne boasts a private marina monitored by an electronic security system with over 120 boat slips and access to the Harris Chain of Lakes and beyond.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
1
Bedrooms
1.5
Bathrooms
908
Sqft
0.1 ac
Lot size
1976
Year built
One
Levels
$98
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record and the real association fee — not generic estimates.
$1,192 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
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Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$1,192/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
$/sqft vs HAWTHORNE AT LEESBURG A COOP
$98 vs $105
Days on market
97 vs 62 typical
Where $98/sqft sits among the 57 homes for sale in HAWTHORNE AT LEESBURG A COOP
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Leesburg
Drive times from this address
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LEESBURG 34748 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
45,960
Median age
60.4
Median income
$53,768
Median home value
$226,200
Avg household
2.14
Households w/ children
3,516
For the school run
Lake County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Leesburg market
$269K → $290K
Leesburg median sold, yr/yr
96.1%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
26 of 57
HAWTHORNE AT LEESBURG A COOP have cut their price
Median sold price, Leesburg, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 68% below the LEESBURG 34748 median. See the full Leesburg market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 126 CHESTNUT STREET
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Jun ’26$120,000
139 ROYAL PALM DRIVE · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,032 sqft · $116/sqft · 384 DOM
Sold · Jun ’26$115,000
344 HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,056 sqft · $109/sqft · 55 DOM
Sold · Oct ’25$27,500
106 AZALEA TRAIL · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,056 sqft · $26/sqft · 72 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
Lacie Springstead
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 126 CHESTNUT STREET — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 126 CHESTNUT STREET — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
126 CHESTNUT STREET FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 126 CHESTNUT STREET?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $1,192/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $397/mo association fee and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
How much are the HOA fees at 126 CHESTNUT STREET?+
The association fee works out to $397 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 126 CHESTNUT STREET?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $866. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
Are pets allowed at 126 CHESTNUT STREET?+
The listing reports pets: No. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.
How does the price compare to other homes in Leesburg?+
At $89,000, this home is listed about 70% below the Leesburg median of $299,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 126 CHESTNUT STREET?+
Oak Park Middle School (middle), Leesburg Elementary School (elementary), Leesburg High School (high) — Lake County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Three things that matter here
01Under the LEESBURG 34748 market on paper
$89,000 is 68% below the LEESBURG 34748 median of $279,500, and at $98/sqft it sits under the Leesburg average of $173.
02Move-in furnished
The furniture conveys — a genuine head start for a second home or rental, and one less five-figure line item after closing.
03The price has already moved
Listed at $99,000, now $89,000 — a $10K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of HAWTHORNE RESIDENTS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION INC. · Maria Crisostomo. MLS #G5111851.
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