Get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life in this charming 1 bedroom cottage on Hawthorne''s North Twin Lake! This cozy house makes a perfect vacation getaway, permanent residence, long term rental or AirBnB. Whatever you decide, imagine spending your time fishing, canoeing, kayaking, or relaxing in a hammock alongside the lake. Take in the beautiful views and enjoy nature from the screened back porch. Inside the cottage, enjoy a warm and inviting kitchen and living area with great views of North Twin Lake. Gorgeous heart of pine lines most of the cottage''s floors and walls. This is a wonderful place to enjoy weekend getaways with friends and family or relax in the serene environment as your permanent home. Store all your ''extras'' in the shed that also has electricity and could easily be converted to an art studio. The listing includes the cottage and land at 135 Twin Lakes Road plus the vacant parcel at 133 Twin Lakes Road. The total of the two properties is just under 1 acre. Just 20 miles to Gainesville.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.44 Acres
Year renovated
1975
Sq. Ft.
660
Year built
1945
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Putnam County
APN
20-10-23-0000-0400-0000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
R-2
Residential-2 District
The purpose of the residential-2 (R-2) zoning districts is to provide a residential zoning district that is inclusive of mobile homes for use in the rural residential, rural center, urban service and urban reserve land use classifications shown on the Putnam County Future Land Use Map. It may also be used to implement the residential use policies of the agriculture future land use categories.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Recreation
Housing-Mobile home park
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: None
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
Other Rooms Information
# of Rooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Space Heater, Wall Units / Window Unit
Cooling Information: Wall/Window Unit(s)
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fans(s), Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Other
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Oven, Refrigerator
Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Cement Siding, Concrete, Frame, Other
Roof: Metal
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Screened
Exterior Features: French Doors
Waterfront Information
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Lake, Lake
Water Access Description: Lake,Lake - Chain of Lakes
Farm Information
Barn Features: Shed-Row
Property Information
CDD Y/N: 0
Homestead Y/N: 0
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Land Information
Total Acreage: 1/2 to less than 1
Lot Information
Lot Features: Cleared, Other
Lot Size Acres: 0.91
Road Surface Type: Unimproved
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Lot Size Square Meters: 3683
Other Exemptions YN: 0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,383
Tax Year: 2020
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Requirement: None
School Information
Elementary School: Ochwilla Elementary School
Middle Or Junior High School: C.H.Price Middle School
High School: Interlachen High School
Location Information
Directions: Starting from Gainesville, head east on state road 20. Turn right onto Co Rd 20A. Turn left onto Twin Lakes Rd. Pass Camp Good News on your right. House is a bit further on the left side. Mail box number reads 131 but is in fact the 135 Twin Lakes Drive location.
Community Information
Community Features: Water Access
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 660
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.44 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1945
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Putnam County
APN: 20-10-23-0000-0400-0000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Other
Listing Date Information
Days to Contract: 63
Status Contractual Search Date: 2021-09-27
Listing Price Information
Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft: 174.24
Home Information
Living Area: 660
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Public Records
Living Area Meters: 61.32
Building Area Total: 860
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Public Records
Around this home
Schools
Ochwilla Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 1.8mi
3/10
Interlachen High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 13.6mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Hawthorne, FL • 32640
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 6.2 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.