Four Lakes Community Hawthorne
Homes for Sale in Hawthorne, FL

Community in Hawthorne · Putnam County · ZIP 32640
222 homesBuilt 1945–2024
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Built fromLive realMLS data17 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · Four Lakes Community Hawthorne Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
2
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 3 a year
Ownership and context
47%
Owner-occupied · Four Lakes Community Hawthorne
137 of 289 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
53%
Non-owner-occupied · Four Lakes Community Hawthorne
incl. 4% trust or LLC-held · 7% out-of-state
25%
Cash buyers · Four Lakes Community Hawthorne
1 of 4 sales, 12 mo ending July 2025
222
Homes in the community
plus 67 vacant residential lots · 289 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 17 years of records
Est. 1945
Community established
homes built 1945-2024, median 1989 (FL DOR 2025)
4
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 8 in 2019
0.9%/yr
Turnover rate
about 2 of 222 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

What sets price here is condition, not location premium. With a housing stock that spans from 1945 to 2024 and a median build year of 1989, no two closings are apples-to-apples — an updated home and a deferred-maintenance home on the same road can sit far apart on price. The single median we can cite is a useful anchor, but the spread around it is wide, and the driver is the state of the house, not the address.

The median living area of roughly 1,456 square feet tells you this is a modest-footprint market. For a seller, that means the work you put in shows up disproportionately in the price. For a buyer, it means underwriting each property on its own merits — inspect hard, budget for updates, and don't assume the last comp down the street applies to the one you're touring.

Best for

  • Buyers with a renovation budget who want to price in condition and capture value through updates
  • Value-focused buyers seeking a modest-footprint home and willing to inspect closely
  • Investors evaluating an area with a notable share of non-homesteaded property

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want new, uniform construction and predictable per-square-foot pricing
  • Buyers who need a turnkey home and have no appetite for updates or deferred maintenance
  • Buyers relying on nearby comps rather than underwriting each property individually

The market around Four Lakes Community Hawthorne

Four Lakes Community Hawthorne is a small community — 68 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2026 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.

In ZIP 32640, 100 homes are on the market and 16% are under contract — a slower corner of Hawthorne.

Across Putnam County, 520 homes are active and 132 pending (20% under contract).

The housing mix here is 50% single family residence, 38% manufactured home, 12% mobile home.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Four Lakes Community Hawthorne specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

If we were buying in Four Lakes Community Hawthorne today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Four Lakes Community Hawthorne.

Best Buy
Buyers comfortable evaluating older homes on a case-by-case basis.
Biggest Risk
A wide price spread tied to condition makes casual comping unreliable.
Sweet Spot
A well-maintained home near the 1,456 sqft median that hasn't been overpriced for its condition.
Avoid If
You want a uniform, move-in-ready subdivision with predictable pricing.

A condition-driven market, not a cookie-cutter one

The numbers point to variety rather than uniformity. Homes here were built across a range from 1945 to 2024, with the midpoint around 1989, so you'll find postwar cottages, late-century builds, and the occasional new construction all under one community name. That mix is the story: you are buying a specific house, not a standardized subdivision product.

About 47% of homes here carry a homestead exemption, which points to a meaningful share of non-owner-occupied property in the mix. That matters for both sides of a deal — it can mean more turnover and more as-is listings to sift through, and it puts a premium on knowing which homes have been maintained and which have been held loosely.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Four Lakes Community Hawthorne. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a market this varied, the comp that matters is the right comp — and finding it takes local reading, not an algorithm. We walk the house, weigh its condition against a wide-spread median, and tell you plainly where a listing sits relative to the work it needs. That's the whole job here: separating the price from the property.

Four Lakes Community Hawthorne in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers comfortable evaluating older homes on a case-by-case basis.
Biggest advantageGenuine variety in age and style within one small community.
Biggest riskA wide price spread tied to condition makes casual comping unreliable.
Sweet spotA well-maintained home near the 1,456 sqft median that hasn't been overpriced for its condition.
Avoid ifYou want a uniform, move-in-ready subdivision with predictable pricing.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA — confirm current dues
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Four Lakes Community Hawthorne sales matched to your home.

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The real cost & risk here

Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Alachua County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$1,648/mo
Alachua County typical true cost to own
$85/mo
Alachua County typical home insurance
Check CDD
Confirm before you offer

County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Four Lakes Community Hawthorne?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 222 homes plus 67 vacant residential lots in Four Lakes Community Hawthorne (public records).
What share of Four Lakes Community Hawthorne is owner-occupied?
47% of Four Lakes Community Hawthorne parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Four Lakes Community Hawthorne built?
Homes in Four Lakes Community Hawthorne were built between 1945 and 2024, with a median year built of 1989 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Four Lakes Community Hawthorne?
Cash buyers took 25% of Four Lakes Community Hawthorne sales in the 12 months ending July 2025 (1 of 4 closings, realMLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Four Lakes Community Hawthorne?
The best agent for Four Lakes Community Hawthorne is one who actively works Hawthorne and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Four Lakes Community Hawthorne.
How do I find a top Hawthorne real estate agent who knows Four Lakes Community Hawthorne?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Four Lakes Community Hawthorne and the wider Hawthorne area.
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Buyers with a renovation budget who want to price in condition and capture value through updatesExcellent fit
Value-focused buyers seeking a modest-footprint home and willing to inspect closelyExcellent fit
Investors evaluating an area with a notable share of non-homesteaded propertyExcellent fit
Buyers who want new, uniform construction and predictable per-square-foot pricingProbably not
Buyers who need a turnkey home and have no appetite for updates or deferred maintenanceProbably not
Buyers relying on nearby comps rather than underwriting each property individuallyProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (6 streets, ZIP 32640))
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2009 (37 transactions analyzed)

Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.

Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of realMLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

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