Double Lot Florida Retreat Package
219 Connecticut Dr : Hawthorne, FL 32640
Putnam County, Florida
Land Description
Land Description
Your Florida retreat starts here - this unique double-lot package totaling 0.24 acres in peaceful Hawthorne offers the perfect foundation for weekend escapes, vacation getaways, or retirement living with options you won't find with single lots. Whether you're dreaming of a cozy cabin retreat surrounded by Florida nature, a comfortable manufactured home for seasonal living, or a smart investment property with future flexibility, these two side-by-side parcels give you space to create your vision while keeping valuable options open.
Located in a quiet residential neighborhood with mature trees providing natural shade and privacy, this double-lot package delivers the tranquil setting vacation property seekers want while positioning you near some of North Florida's best lakes, springs, and outdoor recreation. With no HOA dictating what you can build or when, and flexible R-2 zoning welcoming site-built homes, manufactured homes, and tiny houses, you can develop at your own pace - build now, build later, or hold as an investment while Florida's growth continues.
The unique advantage of owning two adjoining lots? True flexibility. Build your retreat home using both lots for spacious yard and privacy. Or build on one lot and keep the second for future guest cabin, workshop, RV parking, or eventual sale to recover some investment. Or hold both lots as land appreciates and decide years from now. Unlike single-lot buyers locked into one option, you have choices that create both immediate lifestyle value and long-term financial advantages.
From here, you're just 10 minutes to Lochloosa Lake for bass fishing and boating, 25 minutes to Paynes Prairie Preserve for hiking and wildlife viewing, and 30 minutes to Gainesville for shopping, dining, and University of Florida attractions. The Atlantic beaches sit just over an hour away for beach days, while nearby Ocala National Forest offers springs, trails, and endless outdoor adventures. You're not isolated in the woods - you're perfectly positioned between recreation, services, and the peaceful privacy that makes Florida retreat properties so appealing.
This isn't just land - it's your opportunity to own a piece of Florida where you can relax, recreate, and escape the everyday grind, all while building equity in real estate that provides options single lots simply cannot match.
We are open to owner financing as well - here is what that would look like:
Cash Price: $8,999
Easy Financing Option:
- Down Payment: $199
- Documentation Fee: $199
- Total Due Today: $398
- Monthly Payment: $199/Month for 60 months
- Loan Term: 5 years
- Note Maintenance Fee: $10/Month
- Property Taxes: Approximately $6.76/Month (prorated, $81.17 annually, subject to change)
- Total Monthly: $215.76/Month ($199 payment + $10 note fee + $6.76 taxes)
See Info below:
- Total Acreage: 0.24 acres (Two adjoining lots providing flexibility)
- State: Florida
- County: Putnam
- City: Hawthorne
- Zip: 32640
- Address: 219 Connecticut Drive
- Parcel: 05-10-24-4305-0102-0040
- Approximate GPS Coordinates: 29.5883, -82.0856
- Elevation: Approximately 130-140 feet (excellent natural drainage)
- Terrain Type: Wooded with mature trees, natural privacy, some cleared areas
- Annual Taxes: $81.17/Year currently (approximately $6.76/Month, subject to change)
- Zoning: Residential Two-Family (R-2)
--- Site-built single-family homes allowed
--- Manufactured homes permitted (1976 or newer, must meet HUD standards)
--- Tiny homes permitted (must meet Florida Building Code)
--- Duplex or two-unit structures allowed (live in one, rent the other)
--- Accessory structures allowed (sheds, workshops, guest cottages)
--- No minimum square footage for dwellings
--- No timeline to build - develop at your pace
- Hoa/Poa: None - NO HOA fees or restrictions on your plans.
- Improvements: Wooded with mature trees providing natural shade and privacy
- Access: County-maintained roads, year-round access
- Water: Well required (typical depth 80-150 feet in area)
- Sewer: Septic system required
- Electric: Power nearby - contact Clay Electric Cooperative
- Propane: Available from local providers
Note: Information presented in this listing is deemed accurate but not guaranteed. Buyers are advised to conduct their own due diligence and verify all details independently with Putnam County.
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Location And Setting Overview
Gateway to North Florida's Lake Country: Nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood of Hawthorne, Putnam County, this unique double-lot package offers the perfect blend of peaceful retreat setting and strategic access to North Florida's best recreation. Hawthorne (population around 1,400) embodies authentic small-town Florida where life moves slower, neighbors are friendly, and you're surrounded by the lakes, springs, and natural beauty that originally drew people to Florida before the theme parks and overdevelopment.
This is real Florida - not tourist traps or crowded beach towns. You'll smell pine trees and feel genuine country quiet. You'll see stars at night without light pollution. You'll hear birds singing instead of traffic noise. The mature tree cover on your two lots provides natural shade keeping properties cooler in summer heat, plus privacy screening from neighbors creating that secluded retreat atmosphere vacation property buyers specifically seek.
Your double-lot package sits in Hawthorne's residential area where properties are well-maintained, streets are quiet, and the pace of life is relaxed. Many lots in the neighborhood host weekend cabins, retirement homes, and seasonal residences - a community that understands and welcomes retreat property owners who aren't full-time residents. You won't face nosy neighbors complaining about your coming and going, or HOA boards demanding you maintain your lawn to suburban standards while you're away. This is the perfect environment for vacation and retreat properties.
Strategic Position Between Everything: Despite the peaceful country setting, you're positioned strategically for recreation and convenience. Hawthorne itself offers basic services (Dollar General, small grocery, post office, gas station) just minutes away - enough that you can grab forgotten supplies or emergency items without major drives. For more comprehensive shopping, Gainesville (30 minutes west) provides everything: Walmart, Publix, restaurants, University of Florida campus attractions, shopping malls, and healthcare facilities if needed. Palatka (35 minutes east) offers additional services and access to historic St. Johns River.
The Atlantic beaches (St. Augustine, Crescent Beach) sit just 1 hour 15 minutes away - close enough for day trips or beach weekends, far enough that you're not paying coastal property prices or dealing with tourist crowds year-round. Jacksonville (1 hour 15 minutes) and Orlando (1 hour 45 minutes) are both accessible for airport access, major shopping, or entertainment when desired.
This positioning is ideal for retreat properties: far enough from cities to feel like genuine escape and offer affordable pricing, close enough to services and attractions that you're not isolated or inconvenienced. You get the best of both worlds - tranquility when you're at your retreat, access to civilization when you need it.
No HOA Means True Retreat Freedom: Perhaps the most valuable feature for retreat property owners: absolutely NO HOA or restrictive covenants limiting how you use or develop your lots. You won't face monthly HOA fees (typically $50-$200/Month in Florida subdivisions - $600-$2,400 annually wasted). You won't deal with architectural review committees requiring approval for paint colors, structures, or improvements. You won't receive violation notices if your grass grows tall between visits or if you park your RV on your own property.
Many Florida retreat property buyers discover too late that HOAs make vacation property ownership miserable - demanding full-time maintenance standards for part-time residences, restricting RV parking and storage, requiring expensive "approved" contractors for any work, and generally imposing suburban conformity on what should be relaxing getaways. Not here. Your property, your choices, your timeline - the freedom that makes retreat ownership actually enjoyable.
Mild Four-Season Climate Year-Round Usability: North Florida's climate offers major advantages for retreat property compared to extreme heat of South Florida or seasonal limitations of northern properties. You'll experience mild pleasant winters (average January lows 40-50°F, highs 65-70°F) perfect for enjoying property when northern states are buried in snow - this is why snowbirds flock to Florida November through March. Spring arrives early (February-March) with beautiful wildflowers and comfortable 70s-80s temperatures ideal for outdoor activities. Summers are hot and humid (highs 90-95°F) but manageable with shade, fans, and afternoon thunderstorms cooling things off - not unbearable like Arizona or Texas. Fall remains warm into November-December extending your usable season.
This climate means your retreat property is genuinely usable year-round, not just summer months. Many northern retreat property owners can only enjoy their cabins 4-5 months annually before snow and cold make them inaccessible or unpleasant. Your Florida retreat welcomes you 12 months annually - visit for winter escapes, spring breaks, summer vacations, fall hunting trips, or any weekend you need to recharge. The property value works for you constantly, not sits unused half the year.
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The Double-Lot Advantage - Why Two Lots Beat One
Flexibility You Can't Get With Single Lots: The unique value of this package is owning TWO adjoining lots rather than one. This seemingly simple difference creates multiple advantages that single-lot buyers simply cannot access:
Development Flexibility - Use both lots together: Build your retreat home utilizing the full 0.24 acres for spacious yard, privacy buffer from neighbors, space for outdoor living areas (fire pit, deck, screened porch), room for workshop or storage shed, and parking for multiple vehicles, boats, or RVs. The extra space makes your retreat feel like estate property rather than cramped single lot. Develop one, hold one: Build your retreat cabin or home on one lot now, keep second lot undeveloped as "yard" and future flexibility. Later you can add guest cottage on second lot for visitors, build workshop or hobby building without crowding main home, or keep as investment holding that appreciates while you enjoy first lot.
Financial Options Single-Lot Buyers Don't Have: Build and sell strategy: Develop one lot with cabin or manufactured home for your personal use. Later, sell second lot separately to recover portion of your initial investment - essentially getting your retreat property at massive discount after sale. Many retreat owners do exactly this: buy two lots, build on one, sell the other a few years later after appreciation, effectively owning their retreat for fraction of original cost. Hold for future sale: Keep both lots while Florida real estate appreciates. When you need capital (retirement, kids' college, emergency), sell one lot while retaining your retreat property on the other. This partial liquidity is impossible with single lots where you must sell everything or nothing. Gift to family: Keep one lot for your use, gift or sell second lot to adult children or family member for their retreat cabin. Now you have family nearby for visits without being in same house - the perfect arrangement many families seek.
Rental Income Potential: The R-2 zoning allows duplexes or two-unit structures. Some retreat owners build small duplex using both lots - live in one unit during visits, rent second unit as vacation rental generating income to offset ownership costs. Or build on one lot as personal retreat, build small cabin on second lot as vacation rental. The rental income from second unit can cover your property taxes, insurance, and maintenance costs - essentially owning your retreat property "free" while tenants pay your expenses.
Privacy and Space Premium: In Florida's increasingly developed landscape, space is premium. Owning 0.24 acres (essentially quarter-acre) provides significantly more privacy, buffer, and usability than typical 0.10-0.12 acre single lots cramped together. Your neighbors aren't looking in your windows. You have room to spread out. Your outdoor living spaces feel private rather than exposed. This space premium becomes more valuable yearly as Florida fills in with development - you're securing space that's increasingly rare and expensive.
Hedge Against Future Costs: Perhaps the most overlooked advantage: insurance against future rising costs. If you later want to expand, add structures, or need more space, you already own adjoining land rather than trying to buy neighbor lots at inflated future prices (if they're even for sale). You've locked in today's affordable pricing for space you might need tomorrow - smart financial planning that single-lot buyers can't replicate.
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Recreational Opportunities - Your Florida Playground
Lakes and Fishing - The 10-Minute Advantage: Lochloosa Lake sits just 10 minutes from your retreat - close enough for early morning fishing trips before breakfast or evening sunset boat rides on impulse. This massive shallow lake (6,000+ acres) offers excellent bass fishing, bream, and catfish. Public boat ramps provide easy access for fishing boats, kayaks, or canoes. The lake's shallow, weedy structure creates perfect bass habitat - anglers regularly catch 3-5 pound largemouth bass, with occasional trophy fish exceeding 8-10 pounds.
For retreat property owners, this proximity is valuable beyond just fishing: Early morning fishing trips become routine (launch at dawn, fish for 2 hours, clean catch back at your retreat). Kayaking and canoeing for exercise and wildlife viewing (great blue herons, ospreys, alligators from safe distance). Sunset boat rides create memorable evenings with family and friends. Teaching children or grandchildren to fish in safe, accessible environment. Photography opportunities (sunrise over water, birds, wildlife).
Many Florida retreat owners specifically seek properties near quality fishing lakes - it's the recreational draw that brings them back weekend after weekend, making the retreat investment genuinely valuable rather than sitting unused.
Additional Lake Access: The Hawthorne area positions you among dozens of excellent lakes: Orange Lake (15 minutes): 13,000-Acre lake known for bass, crappie, and catfish fishing. Lake Santa Fe (20 minutes): Beautiful clear-water lake with sandy bottom, great for swimming and skiing. Little Orange Lake (15 minutes): Quieter fishing lake with bass and panfish. Newnans Lake (25 minutes): Large lake near Gainesville offering fishing and boating close to services.
This lake density provides fishing and boating opportunities year-round - if one lake isn't fishing well, try another. Each lake has unique characteristics and seasons when it shines. Serious anglers appreciate having options rather than being limited to single lake.
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park - Wildlife and Hiking: Just 25 minutes from your retreat, Paynes Prairie Preserve encompasses 21,000 acres of diverse habitats including wetlands, hammocks, and open prairie. This unique park offers some of Florida's best wildlife viewing: American bison roaming the prairie (reintroduced herd visible from observation tower). Wild horses descended from Spanish colonial horses centuries ago. American alligators in wetlands and ponds throughout park. Over 270 bird species including sandhill cranes, bald eagles, and wading birds. White-tailed deer, wild turkeys, bobcats, and other native wildlife.
Eight different hiking trails ranging from 0.5 miles to 8+ miles provide options for all fitness levels. The Lake Wauberg area offers swimming and fishing. Visitor center features exhibits on park ecology and history. For retreat property owners, Paynes Prairie becomes regular destination - different trail every visit, wildlife viewing year-round, photography opportunities, exercise and stress relief, educational activities for grandchildren visiting.
Ocala National Forest - Springs and Adventures: About 45-50 minutes south, the 600-Square-Mile Ocala National Forest offers endless outdoor recreation opportunities: Crystal-clear springs: Alexander Springs, Juniper Springs, Salt Springs, and Silver Glen Springs offer swimming, snorkeling, and kayaking in 72°F spring-fed water - perfect for hot summer days. Hiking trails: Hundreds of miles of trails through scrub forest, pine flatwoods, and along spring-fed rivers. Florida Trail (national scenic trail) passes through forest. Off-road trails: Designated areas for ATVs, dirt bikes, and 4x4 vehicles attract off-road enthusiasts. Camping: Developed campgrounds and primitive camping throughout forest. Fishing and hunting: Lakes, rivers, and forests offer fishing for bass and bream, hunting for deer and turkey in season.
Many retreat property owners make regular trips to Ocala National Forest for day adventures - swimming in springs, hiking new trails, or camping under the stars. It's close enough to be convenient weekend destination, far enough to feel like real wilderness escape.
St. Augustine and Atlantic Beaches: Just 1 hour 15 minutes east, you can reach sandy Atlantic beaches and historic St. Augustine: St. Augustine Beach, Crescent Beach, and nearby coastal areas offer swimming, surfing, beach walking, and ocean fishing. Historic St. Augustine (nation's oldest city) features Spanish colonial architecture, Castillo de San Marcos fort, museums, restaurants, and shopping in historic downtown. Day trips to coast: Easy drive in morning, full beach day, return to retreat in evening. Many Florida retreat owners specifically seek properties 1-2 hours from beaches - close enough for regular beach trips, far enough to avoid coastal property prices and hurricane exposure.
Your retreat property provides perfect basecamp for beach adventures without the expense and storm risk of oceanfront properties.
Gainesville Attractions and Activities: Just 30 minutes away, Gainesville offers amenities and attractions when desired: University of Florida campus: Museums, performing arts, sporting events (Gator football games at The Swamp), and restaurants. Florida Museum of Natural History: World-class natural history museum and butterfly rainforest. Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park: Unique sinkhole with stairs descending to fern-covered slopes. Kanapaha Botanical Gardens: 62-acre gardens showcasing Florida plants and landscapes. Shopping, dining, and entertainment: Full range of retail, restaurants, nightlife, and services. Medical facilities: UF Health Shands Hospital and numerous medical services if needed during stays.
Gainesville provides city conveniences when you want them, while your retreat property remains peaceful escape when you don't.
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Building Your Florida Retreat - Practical Options
Flexible R-2 Zoning Welcomes Multiple Building Types: The Residential Two-Family (R-2) zoning provides exceptional flexibility for retreat property development. You can pursue whichever option best fits your budget, timeline, and vision:
Site-Built Cabin or Home: Traditional stick-built construction gives you complete customization. Many retreat property owners build small efficient cabins (600-1,200 sq ft) minimizing costs while providing comfortable vacation accommodations. Small cabins cost substantially less to build, heat, cool, and maintain than large homes - making them practical for retreat properties used intermittently. Local contractors familiar with Florida building requirements can handle construction, or owner-builders with construction experience can tackle projects themselves, saving money.
Manufactured Home: Modern manufactured homes offer quality construction at substantial savings versus site-built. Double-wides (1,200-1,600 sq ft) provide comfortable living space for $50,000-$80,000 installed - roughly half the cost of equivalent site-built homes. Single-wides sq ft) cost even less ($30,000-$50,000) while providing adequate space for retreat use. Many vacation property owners specifically choose manufactured homes because lower initial costs mean less capital tied up in vacation property, faster path to ownership without large mortgages, easier to furnish and maintain as vacation property, and lower insurance costs than expensive site-built homes.
Tiny House or Small Cabin: Florida's building code allows tiny homes meeting structural and safety standards (typically 400+ sq ft minimum). Well-built tiny houses sq ft) minimize construction costs while providing everything needed for comfortable retreat living. Small cabins can be built affordably as DIY projects or using prefab kits. For solo travelers, couples, or those seeking simple minimalist vacation space, tiny homes make perfect sense - lower costs, easier maintenance, smaller environmental footprint, and focus on outdoor living rather than indoor square footage.
Duplex for Rental Income: R-2 zoning allows two-unit structures (duplexes). Some retreat owners build duplexes, using one unit personally while renting second unit as vacation rental offsetting ownership costs. Or build duplex for extended family - one unit for you, second unit for adult children or aging parents, sharing property while maintaining separate living spaces.
Phased Development Strategy: Many smart retreat property owners develop in phases, spreading costs over time: Phase 1: Purchase property with affordable owner financing. Clear site and improve access. Install basic improvements (well, septic, electric hookup). Place small manufactured home, tiny house, or build simple cabin. Start using property immediately as weekend/vacation retreat.
Phase 2: Improve grounds over time as budget allows. Add screened porch or deck for outdoor living. Build storage shed or workshop. Plant shade trees and landscaping. Install fire pit and outdoor gathering areas. Improve property gradually while enjoying it throughout process.
Phase 3 (Optional): If you own two lots, develop second lot later. Build guest cottage for visiting family. Develop second lot for future sale when market is strong. Or keep second lot undeveloped as yard and investment hold.
This phased approach lets you start enjoying your retreat immediately without waiting years to save up for complete development. Many owners live in RVs or small campers on property during Phase 1 construction, saving rental costs while overseeing work.
No Timeline Pressure: Unlike some subdivisions requiring construction within specific timeframes, here you face no timeline pressure. Buy today, build next year, or five years from now - your choice. This flexibility is valuable for retreat property buyers who may be years from retirement, still working full-time, or needing time to save construction funds. You can own the property, visit for camping, gradually plan your development, and build when timing is right for your life and budget.
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Utility Infrastructure - Building Your Systems
Electric: Power lines run on nearby streets serviced by Clay Electric Cooperative, a not-for-profit rural electric cooperative known for reasonable rates and good service to members. Connection costs vary with distance but typically run $1,500-$5,000 for properties near existing lines. For retreat properties used intermittently, electric bills remain modest - many vacation property owners report monthly electric bills of $30-$80 depending on usage and whether they're maintaining climate control year-round or just during visits.
Alternative Power Options: Some retreat property owners install solar power systems, particularly if planning off-grid cabin or wanting energy independence. Even modest solar systems (2-3Kw) can power lights, fans, refrigerator, and small appliances in efficient retreat cabin. Larger systems (5-7Kw) can power typical retreat home including AC. Generator backup (propane or gasoline) provides power for properties without grid connection or as emergency backup during storms.
Water - Well and Systems: Like rural Putnam County properties, you'll drill well for water supply. Typical well depths in Hawthorne area run 80-150 feet, with total costs including drilling, casing, pump, pressure tank, and installation of $4,000-$8,000. Wells provide unlimited water for household use, outdoor showers, and lawn irrigation with no monthly bills.
For retreat properties used intermittently, consider: Pressure tank systems that don't require constant power. Winterizing procedures if property sits unused during cold months (rare but occasional freezes possible). Well pump maintenance every 10-15 years as normal upkeep.
Many retreat owners also install rain barrels or cisterns collecting roof runoff for non-potable uses (watering plants, outdoor showers) - reducing pump usage and water costs.
Septic System: Required for permanent dwellings. Standard septic systems (tank and drainfield) cost $5,000-$8,000 installed in Florida's sandy soils. For retreat properties with intermittent use, septic systems last longer than primary residences because less constant use reduces wear. Pumping required every 3-5 years costs $300-$400.
Some retreat property owners install composting toilets or RV-style systems for small cabins, though standard septic remains most common and trouble-free option.
Propane: Many retreat property owners use propane for cooking, water heating, and backup heating. Local providers deliver propane filling tanks on your property. Propane appliances work during power outages (common during Florida storms) providing cooking and hot water when grid fails. A 250-500 gallon propane tank costs $1,000-$2,000 installed (some companies provide free tank with fill contracts).
Internet and Communication: For retreat properties, internet options include: Starlink satellite internet (high-speed anywhere, $120/Month - can pause service during months you're not using property). Cellular hotspots from major carriers (Verizon and At&T coverage decent in Hawthorne). Traditional internet if available on your street.
Many retreat owners don't install permanent internet, instead using cellular hotspots when visiting. Others maintain internet for security cameras monitoring property remotely when they're away.
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The Investment Perspective - Building Equity and Options
Affordable Entry to Florida Real Estate: At cash price of $8,999 or owner financing for just $398 down and $215.76/Month total (payment + note fee + taxes), this property represents exceptionally affordable entry into Florida real estate market. Compare to alternatives: Coastal property: Beachfront or near-beach lots in Florida start at $50,000-$100,000+ for tiny lots, with property taxes of $1,000-$3,000+ annually. Your inland retreat offers similar recreation access (1 hour to beaches) at fraction of the cost. Vacation condo: Condos in Florida vacation areas cost $150,000-$300,000+ with HOA fees of $300-$600/Month ($3,600-$7,200 annually). Your owned land has zero HOA fees forever. Time-shares: People pay $15,000-$30,000 for time-share week with annual maintenance fees of $800-$1,500 - and they own nothing, just right to use someone else's property one week annually. Your property provides unlimited use, actual ownership, and appreciation potential.
The Florida Growth Story: Florida continues as one of America's fastest-growing states. Population increased 1.9% in 2022 alone (adding 400,000+ residents). Factors driving growth: No state income tax attracts retirees, remote workers, and businesses. Mild climate year-round (especially compared to northern winters). Extensive recreation, beaches, and outdoor lifestyle. Business-friendly environment and job growth. No signs of this growth slowing - projections show Florida becoming America's third most populous state by 2030.
As Florida grows, land values increase. Your $8,999 investment today could be worth significantly more in 5-10 years as growth continues pushing into previously rural areas. Gainesville's expansion (driven by University of Florida) gradually extends toward surrounding communities like Hawthorne - increasing property values in the path of growth.
Ultra-Low Holding Costs: If you're not ready to develop immediately, holding costs are minimal: Annual property taxes: $81.17/Year currently (approximately $6.76/Month). No HOA fees ever (savings of $600-$2,400+ annually versus HOA communities). Owner financing: $199/Month payment + $10/Month note fee $209/Month. Total holding cost: approximately $215.76/Month including taxes.
You can afford to hold this property for years while deciding on development, saving construction funds, or waiting for ideal timing. Unlike expensive coastal properties with high taxes bleeding money monthly, your holding costs are lower than typical car payment.
Future Development Value: Improved retreat properties command substantially higher values than raw land: Raw land value: $8,999 (your entry price). Improved lot (well, septic, electric, cleared): $15,000-$22,000. Lot with small manufactured home: $45,000-$70,000. Lot with site-built cabin: $65,000-$95,000. Developed retreat property (home, shed, landscaping): $85,000-$120,000+.
Even modest improvements substantially increase property value, building equity while creating your retreat. More importantly, developed property provides quality of life value - relaxation, recreation, family memories, stress relief - that money can't directly buy but that makes life genuinely better.
The Rental Income Option: Many retreat property owners offset costs by renting properties when not using them personally. Florida vacation rental market is strong year-round: Winter season (November-March): Snowbirds and tourists escape northern cold, creating high demand and premium rates. Spring break (March-April): Families vacation during school breaks. Summer (June-August): Family vacations despite heat - many northerners find Florida summers tolerable compared to their humid home climates. Fall (September-November): Shoulder season with moderate demand and comfortable weather.
A simple cabin or manufactured home near lakes can rent for $75-$150+ nightly depending on size and amenities. Even renting just 8-10 weekends annually (96-120 nights) at $100/Night generates $9,600-$12,000 gross income - more than covering your annual ownership costs (payments, taxes, insurance, maintenance). Properties rented more aggressively can generate substantial profits.
Many retreat owners adopt hybrid approach: block out times they want property for personal use (holidays, specific weekends, summer weeks), rent property to vacationers during times they won't use it, generate income offsetting or exceeding costs while still enjoying personal use.
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Take Action - Your Florida Retreat Awaits
This Is Your Opportunity: This unique double-lot package in Hawthorne offers everything Florida retreat property buyers seek: Affordable price with ultra-low taxes and no HOA fees. Two lots providing flexibility single-lot buyers don't have. Quiet peaceful setting with mature tree privacy. Strategic location near lakes, springs, and recreation. 30 minutes to Gainesville services, 1 hour 15 minutes to beaches. R-2 zoning welcoming multiple housing types and uses. No timeline pressure - develop when you're ready. Owner financing making ownership accessible ($398 down, $215.76/Month total).
Whether you're dreaming of weekend getaway escaping city stress, vacation property for family gatherings and holidays, fishing retreat near excellent lakes, retirement home in peaceful affordable Florida setting, investment property with future appreciation potential, rental income property offsetting ownership costs, or simply owning piece of Florida before prices rise further - this property can make it happen.
Why Wait? Every month you delay is another month paying for hotel rooms and vacation rentals instead of building equity in your own retreat. It's another month watching Florida property prices climb as more people discover what you already know - Florida offers lifestyle, recreation, and climate advantages few states can match. It's another month older without having secured your piece of Florida before growth drives prices beyond reach.
For just $398 down and $215.76/Month total - less than most people spend monthly on streaming services, eating out, or other consumables leaving nothing behind - you can own this land and start building your retreat immediately. Or take your time - camp on the property while planning, visit for picnics and fishing trips from nearby Lochloosa Lake, gradually develop your vision. By this time next year, you could be spending weekends at your Florida retreat, fishing at dawn, relaxing under your own trees, and building the lifestyle most people only dream about.
Simple Next Steps: Review this listing carefully - reread sections about the double-lot advantages, recreation opportunities, and development options. Contact us with questions - we're here to help you understand the property and guide you through purchase process. Visit the property if possible using provided GPS coordinates and directions - walk the lots, envision your retreat, feel the potential. Decide between cash purchase ($8,999) or owner financing ($398 down, $215.76/Month total). Reserve your Florida retreat today - process completes in 1-2 days, then the land is yours.
100-Day Guarantee: We're so confident you'll love this property that we offer 100-Day satisfaction guarantee. If you change your mind within 100 days of purchase for any reason, we'll refund your principal payment or help you exchange for another Wild Domain Land property. This guarantee eliminates downside risk - you have over three months to visit property multiple times, research your plans, and confirm this is right choice before fully committing.
Your Florida Escape Awaits: Imagine next year - you're sipping morning coffee on your retreat porch, listening to birds singing in the trees while you plan the day's fishing on Lochloosa Lake. You've caught bass at sunrise, grilled them for lunch, and spent the afternoon reading in a hammock under your oak trees. Friends and family visit, creating memories at your Florida place. Your kids or grandchildren learn to fish, experience nature, and escape their screen-dominated lives for genuine outdoor connection.
You're not worried about hotel costs or vacation rental prices - you own your retreat. You're not dealing with HOA drama or maintenance fees - it's your property managed your way. You're not wondering if you should have bought Florida property years ago when it was affordable - you did buy, and now you're enjoying it while building equity as Florida grows and your property appreciates.
Most importantly, you have options. Your two lots give you flexibility to develop differently than planned if circumstances change. Build now or build later. Build big or build small. Keep both or sell one. Rent for income or keep private. Unlike single-lot buyers locked into one path, you have choices that adapt to whatever life brings.
This isn't just real estate - it's your Florida future, your weekend escape, your family gathering place, your retirement plan, your investment hedge, and your ticket to the lifestyle that makes life richer.
The only question is: Will you claim it?
Start living wild - your Florida retreat journey begins today.
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Information provided is deemed reliable and gathered from local sources, Putnam County records, and recreation information, but buyers should perform their own due diligence. Property details including zoning and development options were accurate at listing time but regulations may change. Contact Putnam County Planning & Development ) to verify current regulations and development requirements. We're here to guide you through smooth purchase process and answer questions about retreat possibilities on this property. Your success is our priority.
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Directions to Land
Directions to Land
FROM GAINESVILLE (approximately 30 minutes, 22 miles):
Take FL-20 E toward Hawthorne for approximately 20 miles. In Hawthorne, turn left onto Johnson Street. Continue for 0.3 miles, then turn right onto Connecticut Drive. Property will be on your left at 219 Connecticut Drive. GPS: 29.5883, -82.0856
FROM PALATKA (approximately 35 minutes, 25 miles):
Take FL-20 W toward Hawthorne for approximately 23 miles. In Hawthorne, turn right onto Johnson Street. Continue for 0.3 miles, then turn right onto Connecticut Drive. Property on left. GPS: 29.5883, -82.0856
FROM HAWTHORNE (approximately 5 minutes):
From downtown Hawthorne, head south on FL-20 W for 1.2 miles. Turn left onto Johnson Street. Continue for 0.3 miles, then turn right onto Connecticut Drive. Property will be on your left. GPS: 29.5883, -82.0856
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