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$425,000 | 2 beds | 2 full baths | 1 half baths | 1,987 sqft
Hawthorne, FL 32640
- 2Beds
- 3.00Total Baths
- 2 Full, 1 HalfBaths
- 1,987SqFt
- 1994Year Built
- 0.77Acres
- MLS# GC538917
- Residential
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Active
- Approx Time on Market2 months, 12 days
- Area32640 - Hawthorne
- CountyPutnam
- Subdivision Star Lake Forest
Overview
One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Welcome home to your architecturally distinct lakefront retreat on Riley Lake. Escape to your own peaceful, secluded setting where everyday living feels like a getaway. This custom 2BR/2.5BA home sits on of an acre of private, lush grounds with mature landscaping including orange, lime, Meyer lemon, and grapefruit trees, along with Japanese maple, azaleas, butterfly bushes, and a striking bottlebrush tree. Designed in two thoughtfully connected phases, the home is joined by a bright sunroom ideal as additional living space, reading lounge, or future hot tub area. Soaring ceilings and abundant natural light fill the great room, highlighted by a central cupola with clerestory windows, where a gas fireplace and custom built-ins anchor the open layout flowing seamlessly into the kitchen and dining area with stunning lake views. Numerous French doors lead to a screened porch and spacious composite deck, creating effortless indoor-outdoor living and entertaining. Both bedrooms are oversized, including a flexible guest room/office with a Murphy bed, while the primary suite offers beautiful lake views, a walk-in closet, built-ins, fireplace, and private outdoor shower. The remodeled kitchen features granite countertops, wood cabinetry, and excellent flow for gatherings. A new well pump, two tankless water heaters (approx. 2 years old), two HVAC systems, whole-home generator, and durable metal roof add to the homes appeal. Outdoor amenities include a fully equipped summer kitchen (grill, fridge, sink), half bath, two oversized storage buildings, water treatment system, and fenced dog run. Enjoy ~120 feet of private waterfront with your own dock on spring-fed Riley Lakeone of two multi-purpose lakes (with neighboring Star Lake) ideal for swimming, boating, and fishingwith optional Star Lake access for just $50/year. Perfect as a full-time residence or weekend lake house retreat, this rare waterfront property offers privacy, flexibility, and the kind of serene Florida lakefront living thats hard to find, all just minutes from Gainesville and Ocala.
Agriculture / Farm
Association Fees / Info
Community Features: BoatFacilities, WaterAccess
Pets Allowed: Yes
Hoa Frequency Rate: 50
Association: Yes
Hoa Fees Frequency: Annually
Association Fee Includes: Other
Bathroom Info
Total Baths: 3.00
Fullbaths: 2
Building Info
Window Features: Blinds, Skylights
Roof: Metal
Building Area Source: PublicRecords
Buyer Compensation
Exterior Features
Style: Contemporary
Patio: RearPorch, Deck, Enclosed, FrontPorch, Screened
Exterior Features: DogRun, FrenchPatioDoors, OutdoorShower, PrivateYard
Fees / Restrictions
Financial
Original Price: $425,000
Disclosures: CovenantsRestrictionsDisclosure
Fencing: ChainLink
Garage / Parking
Parking Features: None, Other
Green / Env Info
Interior Features
Fireplace Desc: Gas, LivingRoom, PrimaryBedroom
Fireplace: Yes
Floors: Carpet, Tile
Levels: One
Laundry Features: ElectricDryerHookup, Inside, LaundryRoom
Interior Features: CeilingFans, EatInKitchen, MainLevelPrimary, OpenFloorplan, StoneCounters, SplitBedrooms, Skylights, VaultedCeilings
Appliances: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Freezer, GasWaterHeater, Microwave, Refrigerator, TanklessWaterHeater, WaterPurifier, Washer
Lot Info
Direction Remarks: From SR 20 and US HWY 301 in Hawthorne, turn left on SE 75th Ave/Holden Park Road. Turn right on Star Lake Road. Turn left on Star Lake Drive. Follow all the way around the lake. Road becomes Riley Lake drive to house on right.
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.77
Lot Sqft: 33,541
Vegetation: FruitTrees
Lot Desc: Landscaped
Misc
Other
Other Structures: OutdoorKitchen, Sheds, Storage
Equipment: Generator, SatelliteDish
Special Conditions: None
Other Rooms Info
Property Info
Section: 19
Class Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Construction Materials: HardiplankType
Stories: 1
Foundation: Slab
Human Modified: Yes
Room Info
Total Rooms: 3
Sqft Info
Sqft: 1,987
Bulding Area Sqft: 2,459
Living Area Units: SquareFeet
Living Area Source: PublicRecords
Tax Info
Tax Year: 2,025
Tax Lot: 34
Tax Legal Description: STAR LAKE FOREST UNIT 3 MB6 P6 LOT 34 (MAP SHEET 19E)
Tax Annual Amount: 5840.97
Unit Info
Utilities / Hvac
Heating: Central, Electric
Water Source: Well
Sewer: SepticTank
Cool System: CentralAir, CeilingFans
Cooling: Yes
Heating: Yes
Utilities: ElectricityConnected, HighSpeedInternetAvailable, Propane
Waterfront / Water
Waterfront: Yes
Waterfront Features: LakeFront, LakePrivileges
View: Yes
Water Body Name: RILEY LAKE
View: Lake, Water
Directions
From SR 20 and US HWY 301 in Hawthorne, turn left on SE 75th Ave/Holden Park Road. Turn right on Star Lake Road. Turn left on Star Lake Drive. Follow all the way around the lake. Road becomes Riley Lake drive to house on right.This listing courtesy of Matchmaker Realty Of Alachua County
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299 Riley Lake Drive, Hawthorne, Florida has 2 Beds, 2 Full Bath, and 1 Half Bath.
The MLS Number for 299 Riley Lake Drive, Hawthorne, Florida is GC538917.
The price for 299 Riley Lake Drive, Hawthorne, Florida is $425,000.
The status of 299 Riley Lake Drive, Hawthorne, Florida is Active.
The subdivision of 299 Riley Lake Drive, Hawthorne, Florida is Star Lake Forest.
The home located at 299 Riley Lake Drive, Hawthorne, Florida was built in 2026.