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.
For sale
$324,900
161 Riley Lake Dr, Hawthorne, FL 32640
2beds
1,952sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1984
1.17 Acres Lot
$320,100 Zestimate®
$166/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Forested on one sidePeaceful lakefront retreatBeautiful park-like wooded settingSpacious kitchen wingFish filled lake
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 22, 2025 at 06:43am
Listing Provided by:
Earl Wilson 352-216-4391,
FONTANA REALTY 352-817-3574
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: OM715297
Originating MLS: Ocala - Marion

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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
- Subdivision: STAR LAKE FOREST
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
Location
- Region: Hawthorne
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $166/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $297,190
- Annual tax amount: $5,081
- Date on market: 12/19/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 12 days
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Road surface type: Dirt
Estimated market value
$320,100
$304,000 - $336,000
$1,962/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $324,900+14%$166/sqft |
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| 4/29/2022 | Sold | $285,000-3.4%$146/sqft |
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| 3/1/2022 | Pending sale | $295,000$151/sqft |
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| 2/14/2022 | Listed for sale | $295,000+134.1%$151/sqft |
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| 5/19/2003 | Sold | $126,000$65/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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% |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,126/mo
Principal & interest
$1549
Property taxes
$463
Home insurance
$114
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 32640
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Ochwilla Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 7.7 mi
- 3/10Interlachen High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 11.7 mi
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