Lake Lochloosa Shores
Homes for Sale in Hawthorne, FL
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Lake Lochloosa Shrs is a community in Hawthorne, Alachua County, FL (ZIP 32640). Across Hawthorne as a whole, 3 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $240,000, 56 median days on market, with 88 homes for sale today. At that median and Alachua County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.56 mills, annual property tax runs about $3,970 ($3,330 with the full homestead exemption).
Lake Lochloosa Shores is a small lakefront-oriented pocket in Hawthorne, out on the eastern edge of Alachua County. The single biggest driver of price here is not a comp grid — it is the individual property: water access, lot, and condition swing values far more than any neighborhood average would suggest. Treat every listing as its own negotiation.
This is a thin, slow-turning market, not a place where you watch weekly price movement. Sellers should expect a longer marketing window and a buyer pool that is deliberate rather than competitive. Buyers, in turn, have room to inspect carefully and price to condition rather than chase.
Figures in this note are as of July 12, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Lake Lochloosa Shrs right now. These are the 4 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
A rural, lake-adjacent enclave in Hawthorne on the far side of Alachua County — more about land, water proximity, and privacy than about walkability or amenities.
Space Coast MLS sales records identify 17 homes in Lake Lochloosa Shores that have changed hands since 2011, built between 1962 and 2006 (median 1988), with a median living area of about 1,762 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 88% are single-family homes. Source: Space Coast 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 Lake Lochloosa Shores is best for.
Best for
- Buyers prioritizing lake proximity, acreage, and quiet over commute times
- Patient buyers willing to underwrite each property on its own condition and access
- Long-hold owners comfortable with rural systems like well and septic
Probably not for
- Buyers needing a short commute to Gainesville and everyday walkable amenities
- Buyers who want fast resale and a liquid, comp-driven market
- Buyers unwilling to budget for flood, water-access, and utility due diligence
The market around Lake Lochloosa Shores
Lake Lochloosa Shores is too small for its own price trend, so 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 Alachua County, 1,279 homes are active and 419 pending (25% under contract).
In ZIP 32640 (Hawthorne), 51 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $240K ($177/sq ft), down 8.6% year over year, with a median 58 days on market. Right now 5 active and 1 pending listings put supply at about 6.4 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 32640 housing market and the Putnam County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Lake Lochloosa Shores specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Lake Lochloosa Shores buying strategy.
If we were buying in Lake Lochloosa Shores 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 Lake Lochloosa Shores.
A property-by-property market
Because inventory and turnover are both limited here, there is no reliable running price signal to lean on. What one home sells for tells you comparatively little about the next, since lot size, water access, structure age, and upkeep vary widely. Value is condition-driven, and the spread between a tired property and a well-kept one can be substantial.
The location shapes everything. This is a Hawthorne setting well east of Gainesville's core, which means space and quiet come at the cost of convenience. Verify the practical details early: septic and well versus utilities, flood exposure near the water, road frontage and access, and how far routine errands actually are.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Lake Lochloosa Shores. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a thin market like Lake Lochloosa Shores, the work is in the details a spreadsheet misses — water access, land condition, flood exposure, and utility setup. We price to the actual property in front of us, not to a shaky average, and we will tell you plainly when a listing is not worth its ask or when this simply is not the right community for your plans.
Lake Lochloosa Shores 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 | Space Coast MLS records, as of 2026-07-12 |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Space Coast 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.
Recent Developments in Lake Lochloosa Shrs
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Lake Lochloosa Shrs, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- October 2026Infrastructure
EPA plans mile-long underground wall at Koppers Superfund site in Gainesville
The EPA presented a plan to the Gainesville City Commission for a mile-long, 65-foot-deep underground wall at the 90-acre Koppers site at 200 NW 23rd Ave. Construction could start this fall and run to mid-2027, and an information session is set for Oct. 21. The site will be cleaned to commercial and industrial standards only.
What it may mean for the marketThe cleanup sets long-term land use limits on a large north Gainesville parcel and brings construction activity there through 2027. The project is about 11 miles northwest of Lake Lochloosa Shrs, elsewhere in Alachua County.
Source: Mainstreet Daily News - October 2026Development
Gainesville celebrates $25 million HUD Choice Neighborhoods grant for East Gainesville
The city and Gainesville Housing Authority marked a $25 million HUD Choice Neighborhoods grant covering a 1.5-square-mile area of East Gainesville. Plans include 72 new units on a site near University Avenue and Williston Road and replacement of 100 units at Pine Meadows and Pine Terrace, with possible mixed-use development. The award was announced Sept. 3.
What it may mean for the marketNew and rehabilitated housing plus possible mixed-use space would add housing supply and services in East Gainesville. The project is about 8 miles west of Lake Lochloosa Shrs, elsewhere in Alachua County.
Source: Mainstreet Daily News - September 2026Market
Gainesville Plan Board recommends denying land use change for Cottages at Depot Park
The City Plan Board voted 4-3 to recommend denying a new land use and Urban 6 zoning for about 2 acres at the Cottages at Depot Park, which has about 37 existing units. The zoning would have allowed a drive-thru by right. The City Commission makes the final decision, and current zoning already allows redevelopment.
What it may mean for the marketThe outcome affects whether a small near-downtown parcel can be redeveloped at higher density with commercial uses. The project is about 10 miles west of Lake Lochloosa Shrs, elsewhere in Alachua County.
Source: Mainstreet Daily News - September 2026Infrastructure
Alachua County budgets $106 million for roads and expands pothole repair
County Manager Michele Lieberman said the 2026-27 budget includes $106 million for roads across a 700-mile network. The county now runs four pothole crews six days a week, added milling and resurfacing to its Watson Construction contract, and is adding a $500,000 amendment for more repairs.
What it may mean for the marketAdded road funding and resurfacing should improve driving conditions on county roads and affect commute reliability. The site is about 10 miles west of Lake Lochloosa Shrs.
Source: Mainstreet Daily News - September 2026Development
GRU Authority approves demolition of Power District buildings ahead of possible land sale
The GRU Authority voted 3-0 to hire SGLC for $458,000 to demolish most buildings and remove asbestos on the roughly nine-acre Power District northeast of Depot Park. Demolition starts at the end of September and is to finish by Thanksgiving. GRU plans to sell the land, which it expects to bring at least $7.5 million.
What it may mean for the marketClearing about nine acres near Depot Park opens a possible future redevelopment site close to downtown. The project is about 10 miles west of Lake Lochloosa Shrs, elsewhere in Alachua County.
Source: Mainstreet Daily News - September 2026Parks & Amenities
Gainesville commission approves phased renovation of T.B. McPherson Center
The Gainesville City Commission unanimously approved renovation plans for the T.B. McPherson Center in southeast Gainesville and directed staff to contract Monarch Design Group. The 10-year plan totals nearly $10 million, with about $3.5 million for building and grounds work including a new kitchen, multipurpose rooms, walking trails, basketball courts and a playground. The first phase covers the parking lot and walking paths.
What it may mean for the marketPhased upgrades add recreation space and trails to southeast Gainesville over the next five to 10 years. The project is about 8 miles west of Lake Lochloosa Shrs, elsewhere in Alachua County.
Source: The Independent Florida Alligator
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.
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Schools serving nearby communities
We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Lake Lochloosa Shores. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32640; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Interlachen Junior-Senior High School · High (assigned to 3 nearby communities)
- Ochwilla Elementary School · Elementary (assigned to 3 nearby communities)
- Keystone Heights Junior/Senior High · junior/senior high (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).
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Where is Lake Lochloosa Shores?
Lake Lochloosa Shores is a community in Hawthorne, Alachua County, Florida, ZIP 32640.
Are there homes for sale in Lake Lochloosa Shores right now?
No active listings inside Lake Lochloosa Shores at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Lake Lochloosa Shores have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Lake Lochloosa Shores in our data. Verify dues, what they cover, and any special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
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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.
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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.