This unique modified A-Frame home is a must see. Nestled on 2.87 partially wooded acres, with over 100 feet of lake access and your own blueberry orchard! Located right on Mason Lake, one of the most historic spring fed lakes in the area. Enjoy two very spacious bedrooms and full bath upstairs and one bedroom downstairs, this home also boasts an enormous two story barn with two car carport and separate pole barn to store your boats, riding mowers, ATVs, hay, etc. This home also has a beautiful wooden playground with swings and slides, and a separate tree house. There is a huge wooden deck with tiki torches all around for hosting parties. This property is also entirely fenced with a gate entering the property, to keep out unwanted visitors and ensure ultimate privacy.
Single-familyProperty Type
1977Year Built
2.87 acresLot Size
$200Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Shauna Duvall• RABELL REALTY GROUP LLC
Bought with Rainbow Young• BOSSHARDT REALTY SERVICES LLC
REDUCED * * TWO STORY MASON LAKE HOME NEAR MELOROSE FLORIDA You’ve seen car & truck windows saying "The Lake Life". So just what does this mean? Here’s what it’s really about: a 2 story 3/2 home on beautiful clear water "Mason Lake" & the rural "AG" atmosphere that so many are returning to. The home has had several upgrades over the recent years. Ceramic porcelain flooring, new metal roof, $10,000 of new insulated windows, new drain field in 2016 & more. The 100 ft of lake frontage with lakeside gazebo gives you plenty of room for all your lakefront fun. Mason Lake is a very private lake and popular for water activities like: wake surfing, wake boarding, skiing, swimming, kayaking & great fishing. The mostly wooded property also includes a large barn/garage w/ huge loft with an attached 2 car carport. The property fronts a paved road, yet it has its own beautiful long wooded drive to the home and lake. Commuting from here to Gainesville, Palatka, Ocala or Starke is usually less than 30 minutes. This location is also near Historic Melrose, FL, a popular place for Art, Music, Restaurants, Friday Open Market, and for even more water recreation fun there''s 6000 acre Santa Fe Lake. Come see why so many are seeking a "Different way of Lif
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,112 (+2.8%)
$53,660 + $171,370
$225,030
2024
$3,999 (+6.0%)
2023
$3,773 (+12.4%)
2022
$3,355 (+10.5%)
2021
$3,037 (+42.8%)
$48,260 + $120,010
$168,270
2020
$2,127 (+0.3%)
2019
$2,121 (−24.2%)
$48,260 + $99,630
$147,890
2018
$2,798 (+94.8%)
$48,260 + $95,950
$144,210
2017
$1,436 (+3.7%)
2016
$1,385 (−1.9%)
$44,510 + $57,020
$101,530
2015
$1,412 (+40.6%)
$44,511 + $57,518
$102,029
2014
$1,004
Tax history for 1428 Baden Powell Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,112 (+2.8%)
$53,660 + $171,370
$225,030
2024
$3,999 (+6.0%)
2023
$3,773 (+12.4%)
2022
$3,355 (+10.5%)
2021
$3,037 (+42.8%)
$48,260 + $120,010
$168,270
2020
$2,127 (+0.3%)
2019
$2,121 (−24.2%)
$48,260 + $99,630
$147,890
2018
$2,798 (+94.8%)
$48,260 + $95,950
$144,210
2017
$1,436 (+3.7%)
2016
$1,385 (−1.9%)
$44,510 + $57,020
$101,530
2015
$1,412 (+40.6%)
$44,511 + $57,518
$102,029
2014
$1,004
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.87 Acres
Year renovated
1992
Sq. Ft.
1,548
Year built
1977
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Putnam County
APN
34-09-23-0000-0080-0100
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 14, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Boat, Other
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Other Rooms Information
# of Rooms: 4
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Central, Electric
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Dormitorio Principal Arriba
Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Oven, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned, Water Softener Rented
Flooring: Vinyl
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Other, Wood Siding
Roof: Metal
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck
Fencing: Boundary Fencing, Other
Waterfront Information
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Lake, Lake
Water Access Description: Lake,Lake - Chain of Lakes
Farm Information
Barn Features: Pole Barn
Property Information
CDD Y/N: 0
Homestead Y/N: 1
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Workshop
Land Information
Total Acreage: 2 to less than 5
Lot Information
Lot Features: Other
Lot Size Acres: 2.87
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size Square Meters: 11614
Other Exemptions YN: 1
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,120
Tax Year: 2019
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Requirement: None
Location Information
Directions: From Gainesville, take Hawthorne Rd (SR 20) East through the town of Hawthorne, and make a left on SR 21. Follow down until you reach Baden Powell Rd, make a right, and the house is approx 3 miles down on the left hand side, just past Camp Shands.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,548
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.87 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1977
Year Renovated: 1992
County: Putnam County
APN: 34-09-23-0000-0080-0100
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 14, 2026
Other
Listing Date Information
Days to Contract: 70
Status Contractual Search Date: 2020-03-12
Listing Price Information
Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft: 113.04
Home Information
Living Area: 1680
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Living Area Meters: 156.08
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Appraiser
Foundation Details: Crawlspace
Security Features: Security Gate
Around this home
Schools
Ochwilla Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 3.6mi
3/10
Interlachen High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 11.7mi
3/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
3% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 109° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Hawthorne, FL • 32640
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