Off Market Jan 2021 for $265K

$354,917

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,731/mo

•

800

sq ft

173 Persimmon Rd, Hawthorne, FL 32640

About this home

Waterfront Concrete Block Cottage on Long Lake in Melrose/Hawthorne FL area. Borders Ordway Preserve. Rural lakefront property in North Central FL - located close to amenities. Long Lake is a clear water 175 acre lake & great for wake-boarding, wake surfing, skiing, fishing, swimming, and even kayaking. Long Lake offers some of the best bass fishing and the most beautiful sunsets. The concrete block home is perfect for entertaining w/ cozy living room surrounding wood-burning fireplace, modern kitchen, one full bathroom & two bedrooms with room for guests. Over-sized screened porch for evening dinner and great place to catch the amazing sunsets. Screened porch area adds an estimated 500-700 sf of outdoor living space. Enjoy over 300+ feet of lake front on close to 5 acres. Ideal for homeowner to occupy as a permanent resident or an awesome weekend retreat. Newer lifetime metal roof, rustic wood paneling, plenty of storage space, and very well-maintained. Gated for privacy. This sale consists of two parcels totally ~ 5 acres with Minutes to downtown Hawthorne or Melrose. Easy commute to Gainesville, Ocala and Palatka.

Single-familyProperty Type

1972Year Built

4.5 acresLot Size

$444Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Heather Damron • FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MORTGAGE GVILLE

Bought with Betsy Pepine • PEPINE REALTY

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•Source:Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #GC427297

Redfin Estimate

$354,917

$90K since sold in January 2021$0 since August

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This home's estimate is 25.8% higher than the average sale price ($282K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$223,000
A
2 beds2 baths969 sq ft
276 Melrose Landing Blvd, Hawthorne, FL 32640
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$180,000
B
1 bed1 bath600 sq ft
201 / 199 Swan Lake Dr, Melrose, FL 32666
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$275,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,172 sq ft
674 N State Road 21, Hawthorne, FL 32640
SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$325,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,612 sq ft
141 Tucker Lake Rd, Melrose, FL 32666
SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$310,000
E
2 beds2 baths1,177 sq ft
124 Mandarin Lake Rd, Melrose, FL 32666
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$380,000
F
1 bed2 baths1,479 sq ft
161 Piper Dr, Hawthorne, FL 32640

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Market trends in 32640, FL

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-List Price

95.5%

+1.8% MoM

Median sale price

$330K

$20K MoM

Avg. days on market

70d

32 days MoM

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Sale history for 173 Persimmon Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,732 (+4.5%)

$72,180 + $57,180

$129,360

2024

$1,658 (+3.7%)

2023

$1,598 (+1.5%)

2022

$1,575 (−26.3%)

$72,180 + $51,730

$123,910

2021

$2,138 (+0.3%)

$72,180 + $41,270

$113,450

2020

$2,130 (+0.6%)

$72,180 + $38,190

$110,370

2019

$2,117 (−0.7%)

$72,180 + $34,240

$106,420

2018

$2,133 (−0.5%)

$72,180 + $33,170

$105,350

2017

$2,144 (+4.0%)

$72,180 + $30,710

$102,890

2016

$2,061 (+1.0%)

$72,180 + $28,310

$100,490

2015

$2,041 (−2.3%)

$72,100 + $26,050

$98,150

2014

$2,090

Tax history for 173 Persimmon Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,732 (+4.5%)

$72,180 + $57,180

$129,360

2024

$1,658 (+3.7%)

2023

$1,598 (+1.5%)

2022

$1,575 (−26.3%)

$72,180 + $51,730

$123,910

2021

$2,138 (+0.3%)

$72,180 + $41,270

$113,450

2020

$2,130 (+0.6%)

$72,180 + $38,190

$110,370

2019

$2,117 (−0.7%)

$72,180 + $34,240

$106,420

2018

$2,133 (−0.5%)

$72,180 + $33,170

$105,350

2017

$2,144 (+4.0%)

$72,180 + $30,710

$102,890

2016

$2,061 (+1.0%)

$72,180 + $28,310

$100,490

2015

$2,041 (−2.3%)

$72,100 + $26,050

$98,150

2014

$2,090

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

—

Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.93 Acres

Year renovated

1976

Sq. Ft.

800

Year built

1972

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Putnam County

APN

27-09-23-0000-0042-0000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: Boat, None, Other

Interior

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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1

Other Rooms Information
Additional Rooms: Family Room,Florida Room,Storage Rooms
# of Rooms: 3

Fireplace Information
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning

Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Wall Units / Window Unit
Cooling Information: Wall/Window Unit(s)

Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fans(s)
Appliances: Cooktop, Electric Water Heater, Oven, Refrigerator
Flooring: Vinyl

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Block, Concrete
Roof: Metal

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Screened

Waterfront Information
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Lake, Lake
Water View Y/N: 1
Water Access Description: Lake,Lake - Chain of Lakes

Farm Information
Barn Features: None

Property Information
CDD Y/N: 0
Homestead Y/N: 0
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Land Information
Green Landscaping: Fl. Friendly/Native Landscape
Total Acreage: 2 to less than 5

Lot Information
Lot Features: Irregular Lot, Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 4.5
Road Surface Type: Dirt, Limerock, Unimproved
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road, Road Maintenance Agreement
Lot Size Square Meters: 18211
Other Exemptions YN: 0

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,671
Tax Year: 2018

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available

Location

HOA Information
Association Fee Requirement: None

Location Information
Directions: Contact Listing Agent to discuss if unsure of directions. Take FL 26 for 50 miles to Melrose, take a right on SR 21 ; take a left on Baden Powel Road and then a left on Huckleberry Road and then Huckleberry turns into Persimmon. The home is to the right ...but before the road dead ends.

Community Information
Community Features: Deed Restrictions, Water Access

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 800
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.93 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: 1976
County: Putnam County
APN: 27-09-23-0000-0042-0000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026

Other

Listing Date Information
Days to Contract: 479
Status Contractual Search Date: 2021-01-07

Listing Price Information
Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft: 349.88

Home Information
Living Area: 800
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Public Records
Living Area Meters: 74.32
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Public Records

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Schools

Ochwilla Elementary School

Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 3.9mi

3/10

Interlachen High School

Public 7-12 • Assigned • 12.6mi

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

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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Home values near 173 Persimmon Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
155 Persimmon Rd, Hawthorne, FL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 842 Sq. Ft.	$278,342
163 Persimmon Rd, Hawthorne, FL - Beds \| - Baths \| 1341 Sq. Ft.	$350,369

Address	Redfin Estimate
151 Persimmon Rd, Hawthorne, FL - Beds \| - Baths \| 1326 Sq. Ft.	$158,701
121 Persimmon Rd, Melrose, FL - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$358,502

Address	Redfin Estimate
121 Persimmon Rd, Hawthorne, FL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1302 Sq. Ft.	$259,753
221 Long Lake Rd, Hawthorne, FL 7 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4187 Sq. Ft.	$522,114

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