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  • Price cut: $29.1K (2/5)
    $269,900

    161 Riley Lake Dr, Hawthorne, FL 32640

    2beds
    1,952sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1984
    1.17 Acres Lot
    $259,000 Zestimate®
    $138/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Forested on one sidePeaceful lakefront retreatBeautiful park-like wooded settingSpacious kitchen wingFish filled lake
    Demo is done, some renovations started, seeking visionary with ability to bring this Labor of Love to fruition. A rare chance to take an unfinished structure and turn it into a home that reflects your style, needs, and creativity. Create your own peaceful lakefront retreat in a beautiful park-like wooded setting, featuring a fish filled lake, amazing sunsets over the lake to the west and the peaceful whistle of the wind through the pines. Tucked away on a short dirt road, this home is located on Riley Lake in Star Lake Forest. This quiet community rings around Riley Lake and extends to the larger Star Lake. The Star Lake community offers an optional membership entitling Riley Lake residents to also access Star Lake. A place where time slows….neighbors host friendly gatherings, lend a hand, and you’re invited to the next potluck! The property is forested on one side and set back from the road, offering the privacy you have longed for. A short walk leads to an 18th century cemetery hinting at an earlier historically significant time. The house features a spacious kitchen wing where preparing meals will be a joy, (Did I mention the kitchen also has an awesome view of the lake?) The expansive great room enhances the soothing views of the lake and sunsets! All new copper plumbing throughout the house in 2023. Why copper? Because it generates a healing frequency that amplifies as water travels through the pipes. New metal roofs (house & garage) 2024 plus the newly installed wood stove chimney (2025) is prepared to receive the stove of your choice if desired! Most of the home is clad with 5/4 rough sawn boards that are believed to be cypress. High fence enclosed deer resistant garden with "layered" enriched soil awaits the planting of your old favorites and new endeavors. Maybe create a permaculture food forest to expand on the already established pineapples, a dwarf banana, peach tree, and blueberry bushes. Wheel barrow and hose do not convey. Snapper ride-on mower is negotiable if prospective buyer is interested in purchasing it. Information believe to be correct but is not warranted, please inspect to your own satisfaction.
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    Likely to sell faster than

    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: February 27, 2026 at 03:18pm

    Listing Provided by:

    Earl Wilson 352-216-4391,

    FONTANA REALTY 352-817-3574

    Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: OM715297MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Ocala - Marion

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Built-in Closet
      • Level: First
      • Area: 180 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 15x12
      Kitchen
      • Features: No Closet
      • Level: First
      • Area: 300 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 25x12
      Living room
      • Features: No Closet
      • Level: First
      • Area: 925 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 37x25
      Heating
      • Other
      Cooling
      • Other
      Appliances
      • Included: Other
      • Laundry: Other
      Features
      • Vaulted Ceiling(s)
      • Flooring: Other
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,952
      • Total interior livable area: 1,952 sqft
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 3
      • Parking features: Garage, Carport
      • Garage spaces: 1
      • Carport spaces: 2
      • Covered spaces: 3
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Exterior features: Other
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Trees/Woods, Water, Lake
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: Water,Lake
      • Waterfront features: Lake Front, Lake Privileges
      • Body of water: RILEY LAKE
      Lot
      • Size: 1.17 Acres
      • Dimensions: 100 x 511
      Details
      • Parcel number: 191123880200000010
      • Zoning: R-2HA
      • Special conditions: None

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Wood Frame, Wood Siding
      • Foundation: Crawlspace
      • Roof: Metal
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1984

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic Tank
      • Water: Well
      • Utilities for property: Other

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Pet fee: $0 monthly
      • Subdivision: STAR LAKE FOREST
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Hawthorne

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $138/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $297,190
      • Annual tax amount: $5,081
      • Date on market: 12/19/2025
      • Cumulative days on market: 78 days
      • Listing terms: Cash
      • Ownership: Fee Simple
      • Total actual rent: 0
      • Road surface type: Dirt
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        Estimated market value

        $259,000

        $246,000 - $272,000

        $1,658/mo

        Price history

        Price history
        DateEventPrice
        2/27/2026Pending sale$269,900$138/sqft
        Source: Stellar MLS #OM715297 Report a problem
        2/5/2026Price change$269,900-9.7%$138/sqft
        Source: Stellar MLS #OM715297 Report a problem
        1/20/2026Price change$299,000-8%$153/sqft
        Source: Stellar MLS #OM715297 Report a problem
        12/19/2025Listed for sale$324,900+14%$166/sqft
        Source: Stellar MLS #OM715297 Report a problem
        4/29/2022Sold$285,000-3.4%$146/sqft
        Source: realMLS #1153792 Report a problem
        3/1/2022Pending sale$295,000$151/sqft
        Source: realMLS #1153792 Report a problem
        2/14/2022Listed for sale$295,000+134.1%$151/sqft
        Source: realMLS #1153792 Report a problem
        5/19/2003Sold$126,000$65/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        Public tax history
        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$4,735 +14.1%$297,190 +24.8%
        2023$4,149 +374.7%$238,090 +21.1%
        2022$874 +0.4%$196,630 +39.8%
        2021$871 -5.3%$140,680 +5.8%
        2020$919 +1.9%$132,940 +10.7%
        2018$902 $120,110 +67.3%
        2017$902 -1%$71,790 +2.1%
        2016$911 +1.8%$70,320 +0.7%
        2015$895 -60.8%$69,835 -36.5%
        2014$2,282 $109,935 0%
        2013-- $109,952 -1.3%
        2012-- $111,442 -4%
        2011-- $116,135 -5.8%
        2010-- $123,316 -8.6%
        2009-- $134,978 -11.8%
        2008-- $153,080 -2.8%
        2007-- $157,546 +66.3%
        2005-- $94,729 +16.3%
        2004-- $81,473 +12.9%
        2003-- $72,138 +2.4%
        2002-- $70,447 +1.6%
        2001-- $69,338 +3%
        2000-- $67,318

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        BuyAbility℠ payment

        Est. payment
        $1,729/mo
        Principal & interest
        $1344
        Property taxes
        $385
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