243 HERMAN DRIVE, HAWTHORNE, FL, 32640
Active38 days on marketListed Sep 4, 2026MLS #GC543186
About this home
243 HERMAN DRIVE
Virtually Staged. Redwater Lake Home. This 1,750 sq ft home sits on 2.26 acres with roughly 150 ft of lake frontage, a private dock, and a boat lift. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The front door opens into a foyer that leads to a comfortable living area with a wood-burning fireplace and a great view of the lake. A wall of sliders opens onto a screened porch, which flows out to an open deck, a good spot for company or for sitting quietly with your coffee. The kitchen has plenty of counter space, wood cabinets and a breakfast bar. There's custom cypress tongue-and-groove ceilings and a cypress staircase that add character. Two bedrooms near the front share a hall bathroom with a tub/shower combo. The utility room connects to the two-car garage. Upstairs, a sitting area leads to the primary bedroom, which has its own small deck for watching the sunset, plus a large walk-in closet. The primary bathroom has a walk-in shower. A few other things worth mentioning: a newly built, heated, irrigated greenhouse for anyone who likes to garden. A new roof and exterior paint. Home has two HVAC units; a built-in central vacuum system and an oversized garage with a workbench and utility sink. The grounds have mature trees, a small butterfly garden, some flowering plants and fruit trees and native Florida foliage. Redwater Lake is spring-fed and covers about 233 acres, good for boating, skiing, kayaking, canoeing and fishing. It's a peaceful setting. About 25 minutes to Gainesville and 45 to Ocala.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,750
Sqft
2.26 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
2002
Year built
Two
Levels
$322
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.
$3,769 /mo · 10% down Conventional, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
Above the FHA loan limit for our service areas, so Conventional is the default. VA buyers: switch below — $0 down.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Run your own numbers
FHA isn’t available at this price — the loan would exceed the $541,287 FHA limit for our service areas.
Estimated payment
$3,769/mo
Includes estimated PMI — it drops off once you reach 20% equity. 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.
vs edgeAI estimate
+66.4%
$/sqft vs Hawthorne actives
$322 vs $177
Days on market
38 vs 93 typical
Where $322/sqft sits among the 60 Hawthorne actives
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 Hawthorne
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HAWTHORNE 32640 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
10,780
Median age
46.2
Median income
$58,727
Median home value
$153,600
Avg household
2.51
Households w/ children
1,120
For the school run
Alachua County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Hawthorne market
$220K → $275K
Hawthorne median sold, yr/yr
94.9%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
32 of 60
Hawthorne actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Hawthorne, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 369% above the HAWTHORNE 32640 median. See the full Hawthorne market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 243 HERMAN DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Dec ’25$349,900
103 MAGNOLIA STREET · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,541 sqft · $227/sqft · 6 DOM
Sold · May ’26$190,000
112 MAGNOLIA STREET · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,352 sqft · $141/sqft · 81 DOM
Sold · Mar ’26$160,000
115 CHAPEL LANE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,566 sqft · $102/sqft · 10 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
Colleen Brown
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 243 HERMAN DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 243 HERMAN DRIVE — before you fall in love.
See it in person
Schedule a tour
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Straight answers
243 HERMAN DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 243 HERMAN DRIVE?+
With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $3,769/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $38/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 243 HERMAN DRIVE?+
The association fee works out to $38 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 243 HERMAN DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $3,859. 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 243 HERMAN DRIVE?+
The listing reports pets: Yes. 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 Hawthorne?+
At $563,000, this home is listed about 109% above the Hawthorne median of $269,900. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 243 HERMAN DRIVE?+
Chester Shell Elementary School (elementary) — Alachua County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Three things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$563,000 runs 369% above the HAWTHORNE 32640 median — but at 1,750 sqft it's also 20% larger than the typical Hawthorne listing.
02Waterfront living
This home sits directly on the water — the single scarcest feature in Florida inventory and the strongest long-term value anchor.
03The price has already moved
Listed at $575,000, now $563,000 — a $12K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of PEPINE REALTY · Betsy Pepine. MLS #GC543186.
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