Hawthorne
Homes for Sale in Leesburg, FL
All 625 homes for sale in Leesburg, FL · median $285,000 · 470 homes for sale in 34748 · Lake County homes for sale
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As of September 2026, the MLS records 4 closed sales in Hawthorne/Leesburg in Leesburg, FL since 2017, the most recent in April 2026. Across Leesburg as a whole, 836 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $282,000, 71 median days on market, with 305 homes for sale today. At that median and Lake County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.65 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,690 ($4,020 with the full homestead exemption).
Hawthorne/Leesburg doesn't come with a tidy amenity package attached to the MLS record, and that matters for how you should think about value here. Without a clubhouse, gate, or shared recreation feature driving part of the price, what you're paying for is the home itself and its lot, not a bundled lifestyle. That tends to make pricing more a function of condition and individual property characteristics than community branding.
For a buyer, that's actually useful information: negotiate on the house, not on an amenity story. For a seller, it means your listing has to sell on the merits of the property, the updates, and the setting in Leesburg, since there isn't a shared feature to lean on in the marketing. We'd rather tell you that up front than let a listing overpromise on lifestyle extras that aren't there.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Hawthorne/Leesburg right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Hawthorne/Leesburg sits in Lake County without a documented set of shared community amenities in current MLS listings, which points to a market driven by individual homes rather than a packaged lifestyle community.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 6 homes in Hawthorne/Leesburg that have changed hands since 2015, built between 1973 and 1988 (median 1977), with a median living area of about 1,500 sq ft and a typical 2-bedroom, 2-bath layout. Source: Stellar MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
Who Hawthorne is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who want to evaluate a home on its own merits rather than a community amenity package
- Buyers comparing individual properties in Lake County on condition and lot rather than shared facilities
- Sellers whose home's condition and updates can stand on their own in the listing
Probably not for
- Buyers specifically seeking a clubhouse, pool, or other shared recreational amenity
- Buyers who want an HOA-managed lifestyle community with organized shared features
- Buyers unwilling to do individual-property diligence without a community amenity backdrop
The market around Hawthorne
Hawthorne is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 34748, 583 homes are on the market and 18% are under contract — a slower corner of Leesburg.
Across Lake County, 3,179 homes are active and 1,077 pending (25% under contract).
In ZIP 34748 (Leesburg), 1,072 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $290K ($161/sq ft), down 2.6% year over year, with a median 70 days on market. Right now 240 active and 63 pending listings put supply at about 5.0 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 34748 housing market and the Lake County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Hawthorne specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Hawthorne/Leesburg by the numbers
From county property records and closed MLS sales for the Hawthorne/Leesburg subdivision: 5 homes on record; built 1973–1988; typical size about 1,248 heated sq ft; 2 bedrooms is the median.
| Year | Recorded sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | $50,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | $166,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | $81,000 |
| 2026 | 1 | $190,000 |
Newest recorded sale: $190,000 on 2026-04-24.
Recorded data as of 2026-09-12; counts cover addresses tagged to this subdivision in the public record, not every parcel. Not an appraisal.
The Hawthorne buying strategy.
If we were buying in Hawthorne today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
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.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
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 Hawthorne.
What you're actually buying
When a community's MLS listings show no identified shared amenities, it usually means the properties themselves, their lots, layouts, ages, and condition, are doing all the work in setting price and appeal. There's no clubhouse fee or shared pool baked into the value proposition to evaluate separately from the house.
That has a practical upside: due diligence stays simple. You're not trying to price in an HOA's reserve health or the condition of shared facilities. You're evaluating the home in front of you, its systems, its lot, its location within Leesburg, and comparable recent activity on similar individual properties.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Hawthorne. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community where the MLS record doesn't hand you a packaged amenity story, the analysis has to be built property by property. We pull comparable sales, walk the condition factors that actually move price here, and give you a straight read on what a specific home is worth, rather than leaning on a community narrative that isn't documented in the data.
Hawthorne in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- 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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2017 (4 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 Stellar MLS 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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Common questions about Hawthorne
Where is Hawthorne?
Hawthorne is a community in Leesburg, Lake County, Florida, ZIP 34748.
How many homes are in Hawthorne?
County property records list 5 homes in Hawthorne, built between 1973 and 1988; the typical home is about 1,248 heated square feet.
What do homes in Hawthorne sell for?
Hawthorne has no MLS sales in the last 12 months. The most recent year with recorded sales on file is 2026 (1 sale, median $190,000). For context, ZIP 34748 has 583 homes on the market with 18% under contract.
Are there homes for sale in Hawthorne right now?
No active listings inside Hawthorne at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Hawthorne have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Hawthorne in our data. Verify dues, what they cover, and any special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Answers are generated from county property records, MLS feeds and the figures on this page, as of the page date; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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