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Redwater Estates
Homes for Sale in Hawthorne, FL

All 36 homes for sale in Hawthorne, FL · median $212,000 · 44 homes for sale in 32640 · Putnam County homes for sale

Community in Hawthorne · Putnam County · ZIP 32640
22 homesBuilt 1938–2021
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As of September 2026, the MLS records 5 closed sales in Redwater Estates in Hawthorne, FL since 2015, the most recent in December 2025. Across Hawthorne as a whole, 3 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $223,000, 43 median days on market, with 1 homes for sale today. At that median and Putnam County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.89 mills, annual property tax runs about $3,770 ($3,090 with the full homestead exemption).

Live · Redwater Estates Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
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For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
Ownership and context
72%
Owner-occupied · Redwater Estates
18 of 25 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
28%
Non-owner-occupied · Redwater Estates
incl. 4% trust or LLC-held · 4% out-of-state
22
Homes in the community
plus 3 vacant residential lots · 25 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 11 years of records
Est. 1938
Community established
homes built 1938-2021, median 1998 (FL DOR 2025)
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Redwater Estates sits in Hawthorne, out in Putnam County, and it reads the way rural Northeast Florida communities tend to read: price is driven far more by the individual parcel and the condition of the structure on it than by any neighborhood-wide comp. There is no tight band of near-identical homes here setting a rhythm, so two listings can carry very different numbers for reasons that have nothing to do with the address.

For a buyer, that means the work is in the walkthrough and the land, not the label. For a seller, it means you are priced on what you actually offer, not on a rising tide lifting the whole street. Come in with clear eyes about condition, access, and acreage, and be prepared to justify a number rather than lean on the market to do it for you.

Nearby homes for sale

No active listings inside Redwater Estates right now. These are the 2 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.

143 LITTLE ORANGE LAKE Drive
$260K · 1.6 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,568 sqft
143 LITTLE ORANGE LAKE Drive
Listed by RIVER LIFE REALTY LLC
101 KILLIAN Drive
$335K · 1.7 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,370 sqft
101 KILLIAN Drive
Listed by COLDWELL BANKER BEN BATES INC

Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.

The 60-Second Overview

Redwater Estates is a small rural pocket of Hawthorne in Putnam County, where value tends to be set parcel by parcel rather than by a uniform subdivision standard.

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.

Best for

  • Buyers seeking rural land in Putnam County who plan to inspect and value on the parcel's own terms
  • Sellers with a well-maintained home who can document what sets their property apart
  • Patient buyers comfortable with due diligence on well, septic, and access before they commit

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a uniform, comp-driven subdivision with predictable pricing
  • Anyone needing a short commute to dense urban amenities
  • Buyers unwilling to budget time and cost for rural-property inspections

The market around Redwater Estates

Redwater Estates is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.

In ZIP 32640, 75 homes are on the market and 17% are under contract — a slower corner of Hawthorne.

Across Putnam County, 701 homes are active and 159 pending (18% under contract).

In ZIP 32640 (Hawthorne), 84 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $190K ($132/sq ft), down 11.8% year over year, with a median 50 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 Redwater Estates specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Housing distress & ownership in Redwater Estates, 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 1 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-09-04 → 2026-09-25)

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 September 2026 through September 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

If we were buying in Redwater Estates 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 Redwater Estates.

Best Buy
Buyers who want rural acreage in Putnam County and value land over neighborhood uniformity.
Biggest Risk
Values are condition-driven and vary widely, so comps alone will not tell you much.
Sweet Spot
A sound structure on a usable lot bought after thorough due diligence.
Avoid If
You need a predictable, comp-driven subdivision market with turnkey inventory.

A parcel-by-parcel market

The honest read on a community like this is that it does not behave like a production subdivision. Lot size, road access, well and septic condition, and the age and upkeep of the home all move the number more than proximity to any single amenity. That makes each transaction its own negotiation rather than a plug-into-the-comps exercise.

The practical upshot is that inspection and due diligence carry more weight here than in a tract neighborhood. Understand what you are buying at the ground level, and price the property on its own merits.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

Rural Putnam County listings reward local familiarity and careful diligence, not a formula. We will walk the land with you, flag what actually drives the number on a given parcel, and tell you plainly when a property or a price does not hold up.

Redwater Estates in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want rural acreage in Putnam County and value land over neighborhood uniformity.
Biggest advantagePrice is set on the property itself, so a well-kept parcel can stand on its own merits.
Biggest riskValues are condition-driven and vary widely, so comps alone will not tell you much.
Sweet spotA sound structure on a usable lot bought after thorough due diligence.
Avoid ifYou need a predictable, comp-driven subdivision market with turnkey inventory.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Redwater Estates homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in Redwater Estates.
In short
  • 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.

The takeaway

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

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Recently off market in Redwater Estates

Homes in Redwater Estates that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 1 on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Redwater Estates?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 22 homes plus 3 vacant residential lots in Redwater Estates (public records).
What share of Redwater Estates is owner-occupied?
72% of Redwater Estates parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Redwater Estates built?
Homes in Redwater Estates were built between 1938 and 2021, with a median year built of 1998.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Redwater Estates?
The best agent for Redwater Estates 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 Redwater Estates.
How do I find a top Hawthorne real estate agent who knows Redwater Estates?
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 Redwater Estates and the wider Hawthorne area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Redwater Estates?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Redwater Estates purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Redwater Estates, and what county is it in?
Redwater Estates is in Hawthorne, Putnam County, FL, ZIP 32640. The community's center is about 3 miles south of the center of Hawthorne (straight-line).
How far is Redwater Estates from downtown Jacksonville and the beach?
About 57 miles from downtown Jacksonville and about 49 miles from the Atlantic beach at Crescent Beach, both straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Buyers seeking rural land in Putnam County who plan to inspect and value on the parcel's own termsExcellent fit
Sellers with a well-maintained home who can document what sets their property apartExcellent fit
Patient buyers comfortable with due diligence on well, septic, and access before they commitExcellent fit
Buyers who want a uniform, comp-driven subdivision with predictable pricingProbably not
Anyone needing a short commute to dense urban amenitiesProbably not
Buyers unwilling to budget time and cost for rural-property inspectionsProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 25, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32640))
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-09-24
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2015 (5 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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Schools serving nearby communities

We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Redwater Estates. 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.

Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).

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