Lake Breeze Estates in Hawthorne

Lake Breeze Estates

Established single-family neighborhood · Hawthorne · ZIP 32640

An established, small-town single-family subdivision in Hawthorne, in the lake-and-trail country of eastern Alachua County.

Hawthorne, establishedSingle-familyEastern Alachua lake country
Live Market Pulse
46/100
Momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
This is an established, attainable neighborhood, so the lot and the condition of a specific home drive value more than any headline number; read those first.
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily
LiveMarket PulseStellar MLS
$119K
Median Price
12mo
Supply
70days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$84/sf
Median $/Sqft
n/a
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Lake Breeze Estates is an established single-family subdivision in Hawthorne, in eastern Alachua County, reported with homes such as a 1987 three-bedroom on a quarter-acre lot (Gainesville and Hawthorne neighborhood profiles). The read is small-town value: an affordable, settled subdivision in Hawthorne's lake-and-trail country, a drive east of Gainesville. The buy turns on the specific home, its age and condition, the lot and any well or septic, and an honest renovation read. Confirm the parcel, ZIP, HOA status, well and septic, flood zone, and zoned schools with the listing."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Lake Breeze Estates market snapshot (as of June 18, 2026): the median sale price is about $119K ($84 per sq ft), with homes averaging 70 days on market and 12.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 2 recent closings in live Stellar MLS data.

Lake Breeze Estates is an established single-family subdivision in Hawthorne (ZIP reported around 32640), eastern Alachua County (Gainesville and Hawthorne neighborhood profiles). Confirm the ZIP and parcel with the listing.

Homes are single-family, with at least one reported example built in 1987 with three bedrooms on a roughly quarter-acre lot; treat any size, date, or lot figures as reported and confirm per home, including whether the home is on well and septic or on utilities.

The subdivision sits in Hawthorne, a small town in the lake-and-trail country of eastern Alachua County, with the Hawthorne area known for its lakes and the Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail and a longer drive to Gainesville and UF.

Because this is a small-town, established subdivision, the decision is home specific. Read the home's age and condition, the lot and any well, septic, or flood considerations, and comp within Lake Breeze Estates and the Hawthorne market by condition; confirm any HOA and the zoned schools.

Best for

  • Buyers who want an affordable, established single-family home in small-town Hawthorne
  • Buyers who value eastern Alachua County's lakes and trails over a city setting
  • Buyers who will read condition, the lot, and any well and septic before they offer
  • Buyers comfortable with a longer commute to Gainesville

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want to be close to the University of Florida or central Gainesville
  • Buyers who want gated, amenity-dense master-plan living
  • Buyers who want a new-construction home with a builder warranty
  • Buyers who want a turnkey home with no renovation reserve

How Lake Breeze Estates is performing right now

46/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
12Months of supplytight
70Median days on marketdays
0 : 2Under contract vs for salestrong demand
2Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+119%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from Stellar MLS, as of June 18, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Lake Breeze Estates listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Lake Breeze Estates buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Lake Breeze Estates

Live MLS inventory for Lake Breeze Estates. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

Active and pending Lake Breeze Estates listings as of 2026-06-18, priced high to low. Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

Downtown Hawthorne~3 to 8 min · approximate
State Road 20 / US 301~2 to 8 min · regional corridors, approximate
Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail~5 to 12 min · outdoor recreation, approximate
Area lakes (Lochloosa, Orange Lake)~10 to 20 min · fishing and boating, approximate
Gainesville / University of Florida~25 to 40 min · west, approximate
Ocala~35 to 50 min · south, approximate

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
Lake Breeze Estates (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take
  • Alachua County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Confirm current ratings before relying on them
  • Private and parochial options nearby

Lake Breeze Estates is served by Alachua County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Lake Breeze Estates address.

The takeaway

What actually shapes value in Lake Breeze Estates, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Lake Breeze Estates

Our read on what is being built around Lake Breeze Estates, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is an established, affordable single-family subdivision in small-town Hawthorne in eastern Alachua County. The watch items are home age and condition, the lot and any well and septic, the longer commute, and the zoned schools.

Affordable, established Hawthorne location

BullishAn affordable, settled subdivision in Hawthorne's lake-and-trail country supports demand from buyers who want small-town value; confirm the parcel and any HOA. impact
SignificanceRadius: Subdivision

Affordable, established Hawthorne location

Small-town setting with a longer commute

NeutralHawthorne is a drive east of Gainesville, so the commute and services are a trade for affordability and space; confirm distances and any well and septic per home. impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

Small-town setting with a longer commute

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Lake Breeze Estates, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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  1. Reported
    Subdivision

    Established single-family subdivision in Hawthorne

    Lake Breeze Estates is reported as an established single-family subdivision in Hawthorne, eastern Alachua County, with homes such as a 1987 three-bedroom on a roughly quarter-acre lot (Gainesville and Hawthorne neighborhood profiles). Treat figures as reported and confirm. Why it matters: Small-town value in Hawthorne's lake-and-trail country is the story; value turns on the specific home, its condition, and the lot. Source

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Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.

If we were buying in Lake Breeze Estates, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Read the home's age and condition, the roof, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing, and price the renovation honestly.

2

Confirm well and septic where applicable, the age and condition of the systems, or whether the home is on utilities.

3

Confirm the lot and any flood or drainage exposure, especially given the lake-area setting, and verify the flood zone per parcel.

4

Confirm any HOA status and any deed restrictions for the specific parcel.

5

Confirm the zoned schools by address with Alachua County Public Schools.

Best Buy
An updated home on a sound, well-drained lot with the systems and any HOA confirmed.
Biggest Risk
Underbudgeting renovation or well and septic, or missing a flood or drainage issue near the lakes.
Best Lot
A high, dry, well-drained lot with good access supports value.
Smart Timing
Confirm condition, the systems, the flood zone, and schools before you write.
The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

Lake Breeze Estates is an established single-family subdivision in Hawthorne (ZIP reported around 32640), eastern Alachua County, in the lake-and-trail country east of Gainesville. Homes are single-family, with at least one reported example built in 1987 with three bedrooms on a roughly quarter-acre lot. The area is near the Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail and area lakes such as Lochloosa and Orange Lake, with a longer drive to Gainesville and UF. Confirm any HOA, well and septic, the flood zone, and the zoned schools per parcel with the listing and the district.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Entry: original-condition home
$92K to $92K

The most attainable homes are original-condition ones that need updating. Price the renovation and any systems before assuming value.

Lowest entry
Mid: updated home
$92K to $146K

The middle is updated homes. Condition, the systems, and the lot separate these more than square footage alone.

Most inventory
High: larger or fully renovated home
$146K to $146K

The top end is larger or fully renovated homes on the better lots. These trade on the lot, the systems, and condition.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

$92K to $92K
Entry: original-condition home
The most attainable homes are original-condition ones that need updating. Price the renovation and any systems before assuming value.
$92K to $146K
Mid: updated home
The middle is updated homes. Condition, the systems, and the lot separate these more than square footage alone.
$146K to $146K
High: larger or fully renovated home
The top end is larger or fully renovated homes on the better lots. These trade on the lot, the systems, and condition.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

15-Second Take
  • Renovation math decides the deal
  • Better lots and views resell strongest
  • Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

No CDD on the tax billStrong
Central Hawthorne locationStrong
Scarce, established homesitesStrong
Established, in-demand locationPositive
All-resale 1990s conditionManage it

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Lake Breeze Estates

15-Second Take
  • Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
  • Misjudging the renovation budget
  • Overpaying for an interior lot
  • Underbudgeting the carrying costs
  • Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

The small-town Hawthorne setting and the lake country are priced into every Lake Breeze Estates listing. The deal is won on the home's condition, the lot, and the systems, not the sticker.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.2B · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.2/10
Renovation Risk5.7/10
Location Efficiency7.0/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.3/10
Carrying Cost Advantage8.2/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Why our read on Lake Breeze Estates is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live Stellar MLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live Stellar MLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)
$261 value$401 premium
Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from Stellar MLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take
  • A high, dry, well-drained lot supports value in lake country.
  • Confirm well, septic, and any deed restrictions per parcel.
  • Confirm the flood zone given the lake-area setting.

In a small-town subdivision like Lake Breeze Estates, the lot and the home's condition set value together, and a high, dry, well-drained lot matters in Hawthorne's lake country. Compare a home against the closest sale within the Hawthorne market by condition, lot, and systems, and confirm the flood zone and any HOA before the finishes.

Lake Breeze Estates in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an affordable, established single-family home in small-town Hawthorne in eastern Alachua County.
Strong onAffordability, a small-town setting, and proximity to area lakes and the Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail.
WatchHome age and condition, any well and septic, flood exposure near the lakes, and the longer commute to Gainesville.
Not forBuyers who want to be close to UF or central Gainesville, or who want gated, amenity-dense living.
The edgeCondition, the lot, and the systems define this market, so matching a sound home on a dry lot is the find.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Confirm any HOA and deed restrictions per parcel.
  • Confirm well and septic systems or utilities per home.
  • Lake-area setting; confirm the flood zone per parcel.
  • Hawthorne is a drive east of Gainesville; confirm distances.
  • Comp within the Hawthorne market by condition, not Gainesville.

Any homeowners association or deed restrictions for Lake Breeze Estates should be confirmed per parcel. Treat any figure as reported and confirm whether there is an HOA, the current dues, and any restrictions before you offer. Confirm CDD/HOA with the listing.

If there is an HOA, confirm exactly what it covers. The appeal of the subdivision is the affordable, small-town Hawthorne setting in eastern Alachua County's lake country. Confirm any association for the specific parcel.

No club or gated amenities are confirmed. The setting is a small-town subdivision near area lakes and the Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail. Confirm what is nearby with the listing.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Momentum listings (YTD)
97.98%
Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.
Market average (YTD)
96.73%
The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.
Momentum days on market
64 days
Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.
Market days on market
72 days
The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Lake Breeze Estates, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Ashley Oaks, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

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Lake Breeze Estates Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Lake Breeze Estates is currently a strong seller's market. About 1.8 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,049,500, and homes go under contract in about 72 days.

1.8
Months supply
$1,049,500
Median list
$847,500
Median sold
$321
Per sqft
72
Days on mkt
6/7/39
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32224 ZIP is $456,759, about 13.7% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Lake Breeze Estates?
Lake Breeze Estates is an established single-family subdivision in Hawthorne (ZIP reported around 32640), eastern Alachua County, in the lake-and-trail country east of Gainesville. Confirm the parcel with the listing.
What kinds of homes are in Lake Breeze Estates?
Single-family homes, with at least one reported example built in 1987 with three bedrooms on a roughly quarter-acre lot. Confirm sizes, dates, and lots per home.
Does Lake Breeze Estates have an HOA?
Any homeowners association or deed restrictions should be confirmed per parcel. Confirm whether there is an HOA, the dues, and any restrictions before you offer.
Are Lake Breeze Estates homes on well and septic?
Homes in small-town and rural-edge subdivisions are often on well and septic, though some may be on utilities. Confirm the water and sewer systems, their age and condition, for the specific home.
How far is Lake Breeze Estates from Gainesville?
Gainesville and the University of Florida are reported as roughly 25 to 40 minutes west. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Is Lake Breeze Estates near lakes?
Hawthorne sits in eastern Alachua County's lake country, near lakes such as Lochloosa and Orange Lake and the Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail. Confirm the exact proximity and any water frontage for the specific home.
Is Lake Breeze Estates in a flood zone?
Given the lake-area setting, flood status varies by lot. Confirm the FEMA flood zone and any drainage history for the specific parcel before you offer.
What schools serve Lake Breeze Estates?
School assignments are by home address and change over time, so verify the exact zoned schools with the district before you rely on them.
Is Lake Breeze Estates a good investment?
An affordable, established subdivision in small-town Hawthorne supports demand from value buyers, but it trades a longer commute for the price, and value is home specific. Confirm condition, the lot, the systems, and the flood status before deciding.
What should I budget for a home in Lake Breeze Estates?
Budget for the home's condition plus any well and septic service and acreage or lot upkeep. Price these honestly before judging any list price; the figure is parcel specific.
Is the commute to Gainesville manageable?
Hawthorne is a drive east of Gainesville, reported roughly 25 to 40 minutes, so confirm the commute fits your needs before you rely on it. Drive times vary with traffic.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Lake Breeze Estates?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. In a small-town subdivision where condition, the lot, and the systems drive value, having your own representation to read the home, the systems, and the comps is the highest-leverage decision you make.
You want an affordable, established single-family home in small-town HawthorneExcellent fit
You value eastern Alachua County's lakes and trails over a city settingExcellent fit
You will read condition, the lot, and any well and septic before you offerExcellent fit
You want to be close to the University of Florida or central GainesvilleProbably not
You want gated, amenity-dense master-plan livingProbably not
You want a turnkey home with no renovation reserveProbably not

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