Lake Lochloose Shores in Hawthorne

Lake Lochloose Shores
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Community in Hawthorne · Alachua County · ZIP 32640
Median sale $325K
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As of November 2026, Lake Lochloose Shores in Hawthorne, FL has 2 homes for sale. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1983 - 2023; 1 of the 5 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 71 ft).

Live · Lake Lochloose Shores Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$325K
Median sold · 12 mo
$93/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $93 in 2026
97.6%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
4.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
34days
Median DOM · closed
34 days at the 2026 low
0%
Under contract
Alachua: 24% (417 of 1,722)
1 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
3
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 2 a year
Ownership and context
100%
Cash buyers · Lake Lochloose Shores
3 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending June 2026
Track record · 1 years of records
1
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 1 in 2021
2,308sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
Jon Brooks, Co-Founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Read · written October 26, 2026

Price here is driven more by condition and the individual property than by any tier structure. The median sits at $325,000, with a median of roughly $92.50 per square foot, and in a gated pocket this small those figures move on what any one home brings to the table. Treat the median as a reference point, not a ceiling or a floor.

The market reads as balanced, with about 4.0 months of supply and a median of 34 days on market. With just one active listing, inventory is effectively a single data point. That cuts both ways: sellers face little direct competition, while buyers have almost nothing to compare against and should be ready to move when the right home surfaces.

Figures in this note are as of October 26, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.

Lake Lochloose Shores Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of August 2, 2026

Lake Lochloose Shores right now

🟡 Balanced market. 4.0 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Stellar MLS records, as of August 2, 2026. Confidence: Low (1 active and pending listings, 3 closed sales in 12 months).

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· Updated November 13, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Lake Lochloose Shores market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $325K ($93 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 34 days on market for closed sales, and 4.0 months of supply, a balanced market.

In ZIP 32640 (Hawthorne), 32 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $275K ($177/sq ft), up 0.1% year over year, with a median 64 days on market. Right now 5 active and 1 pending listings put supply at about 1.9 months - a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32640 housing market and the Putnam County market.

Stellar MLS sales records identify 5 homes in LAKE LOCHLOOSE SHORES that have changed hands since 2025, built between 1983 and 2023 (median 2004), with a median living area of about 2,308 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 3-bath layout; 80% are single-family homes. Source: Stellar MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.

Lake Lochloose Shores is a small gated community in Hawthorne, in Alachua County, where thin inventory and a balanced posture mean the market turns on individual listings rather than broad trends.

Best for

  • Buying to hold in a quiet, gated setting and willing to wait for inventory to appear
  • Buyers who value privacy and low density over walkable amenities and nightlife
  • Trading into rural Alachua County and comfortable verifying HOA and gate access upfront

Probably not for

  • Needing a wide selection of homes to tour and compare right now
  • Wanting to buy and resell quickly in a fast-moving, seller-driven market
  • Relying on urban conveniences and amenity-rich community features beyond the gate

Homes For Sale Right Now in Lake Lochloose Shores

Live MLS inventory for Lake Lochloose Shores. 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 Lochloose Shores listings as of 2026-10-26, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2025 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Community amenities as reported across Stellar MLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.

Schools

In short
  • Alachua County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Chester Shell Elementary School-AL · Elementary
  • Hawthorne Middle/High School-AL · Middle
  • Hawthorne Middle/High School-AL · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Lake Lochloose Shores listings and can change; always confirm with Alachua County Public Schools for a specific address.

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Recent Developments in Lake Lochloose Shores

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

Dev Momentum81/100 · High
  1. October 2026
    Infrastructure

    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 16 miles northwest of Lake Lochloose Shores, elsewhere in Alachua County.

    Source: Mainstreet Daily News
  2. October 2026
    Development

    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 13 miles northwest of Lake Lochloose Shores, elsewhere in Alachua County.

    Source: Mainstreet Daily News
  3. September 2026
    Market

    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 14 miles northwest of Lake Lochloose Shores, elsewhere in Alachua County.

    Source: Mainstreet Daily News
  4. September 2026
    Infrastructure

    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 15 miles northwest of Lake Lochloose Shores.

    Source: Mainstreet Daily News
  5. September 2026
    Development

    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 14 miles northwest of Lake Lochloose Shores, elsewhere in Alachua County.

    Source: Mainstreet Daily News
  6. September 2026
    Parks & 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 13 miles northwest of Lake Lochloose Shores, elsewhere in Alachua County.

    Source: The Independent Florida Alligator

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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 Lochloose Shores 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 Lake Lochloose Shores.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a gated, low-density setting in rural Alachua County and can wait for the right listing.
Biggest Risk
With one active listing, there's almost nothing to comparison-shop against.
Sweet Spot
A well-maintained home priced near the $325,000 median that doesn't linger past the 34-day norm.
Avoid If
You need immediate selection or a deep pool of comparable homes to negotiate from.

A small gated pocket in rural Alachua County

This is a security-gated community, and in a market this quiet that gate is the defining amenity on record. The MLS reports it across listings, but access, dues, and current rules should be verified directly with the HOA before you count on anything specific.

With one active listing and only a handful of closings in the recent window, pricing is best understood through condition rather than comparables. The median of $325,000 and roughly $92.50 per square foot give you a baseline, but expect a wide spread depending on the state and size of the specific home. A 34-day median suggests well-priced homes move at a reasonable clip without the frenzy of a seller-dominated market.

“

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Lake Lochloose Shores. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

Thin inventory makes a local read essential. With only one home active and a short closings window, the public stats won't tell you much on their own; we track what actually trades here, help you weigh a listing's condition against the median, and confirm gate access and HOA terms before you commit.

Lake Lochloose Shores in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a gated, low-density setting in rural Alachua County and can wait for the right listing.
Biggest advantageA balanced market and scarce competition give sellers room and buyers a measured pace.
Biggest riskWith one active listing, there's almost nothing to comparison-shop against.
Sweet spotA well-maintained home priced near the $325,000 median that doesn't linger past the 34-day norm.
Avoid ifYou need immediate selection or a deep pool of comparable homes to negotiate from.
The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Lake Lochloose Shores sales matched to your home.

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Real comps, not an automated estimate.
Lake Lochloose Shores key facts
LocationHawthorne, Alachua County, FL
Home types (current listings and sales)single-family 80%, manufactured homes 20%
Amenities listed by sellersClosed Circuit Camera(s), Security Gate, Security System
For sale right now2 active, 0 pending · median asking $1,240,000 · 8.0 months of supply

Data as of November 6, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Lake Lochloose Shores key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/lake-lochloose-shores-hawthorne, data as of November 6, 2026.

Housing distress & ownership in LAKE LOCHLOOSE SHORES, Hawthorne

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 2 listings
Distress share trend - 0.0% now (2026-08-12 → 2026-10-25)

Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period October 2026 through October 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Just listed in Lake Lochloose Shores

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Every Home for Sale in Lake Lochloose Shores Hawthorne Right Now (2)

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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.

$1,936/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.

How much local inventory is already under contract

17% of homes for sale in ZIP 32640 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-11-12).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Lake Lochloose Shores?
The median sale price in Lake Lochloose Shores was $325K over the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 (3 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in Lake Lochloose Shores take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 took a median 34 days on market (3 sales, Stellar MLS).
Is Lake Lochloose Shores a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of August 2, 2026, Lake Lochloose Shores is roughly balanced: 4.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (Stellar MLS live counts).
Do cash buyers compete in Lake Lochloose Shores?
Cash buyers took 100% of Lake Lochloose Shores sales in the 12 months ending June 2026 (3 of 3 closings, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Lake Lochloose Shores?
The best agent for Lake Lochloose Shores 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 Lake Lochloose Shores.
How do I find a top Hawthorne real estate agent who knows Lake Lochloose Shores?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Lake Lochloose Shores and the wider Hawthorne area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Lake Lochloose Shores?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Lake Lochloose Shores purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Lake Lochloose Shores, and what county is it in?
Lake Lochloose Shores is in Hawthorne, Alachua County, FL. The community's center is about 8 miles southwest of the center of Hawthorne (straight-line).
Buying to hold in a quiet, gated setting and willing to wait for inventory to appearExcellent fit
Buyers who value privacy and low density over walkable amenities and nightlifeExcellent fit
Trading into rural Alachua County and comfortable verifying HOA and gate access upfrontExcellent fit
Needing a wide selection of homes to tour and compare right nowProbably not
Wanting to buy and resell quickly in a fast-moving, seller-driven marketProbably not
Relying on urban conveniences and amenity-rich community features beyond the gateProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 26, 2026)
Community market statsStellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2025 (3 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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