Homes zoned for
Chester Shell Elementary School
Rural North Florida living with lakes at your doorstep
56
Homes for sale
$354,000
Median list price
$252
Avg price / sqft
64
Median days on market
The Chester Shell Elementary zone sits in the quiet, lake-dotted stretch of Putnam County near Hawthorne, where wooded lots and waterfront frontage matter more than sidewalks and streetlights. This is space-first living — room to breathe, water to fish, and a pace that suits people who'd rather own acreage than share a fence line. Families here also draw on nearby campuses like C. H. Price Middle School and Q.I. Roberts Jr. - Sr. High School, keeping the whole education path close to home.
For buyers, the range here is unusually wide: Hawthorne homes for sale in this zone run from $50,000 all the way to $2.4 million, with a median list price of $354,000. Of the 56 active listings, 18 are waterfront and 7 are priced above $1 million, so what you're shopping for changes the math dramatically. Homes are taking about 63 days to sell and sellers are netting around 96% of asking — a market that rewards patience and a sharp offer. Start with the live map to see how price tracks with water access.
Chester Shell Elementary School is an attendance zone in Hawthorne, Florida.
Quick facts
$50,000 – $2.4M price range
1,598 sqft median home
$450/mo median HOA
$1,108/mo median rent
90 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$2,400,000
11816 SE COUNTY ROAD 234, MICANOPY
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,341 sqft
$2,180,000
13797 NE 199TH STREET, WALDO
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,422 sqft
$1,200,000
11804 SE COUNTY ROAD 234, MICANOPY
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,040 sqft
$625,000
12525 NE 204TH TERRACE, WALDO
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,300 sqft
$449,000
7622 SE COUNTY ROAD 234, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,812 sqft
$434,900
21116 NE 101ST AVENUE UNIT 10, EARLETON
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,376 sqft
$399,000
5930 ISLAND ROAD, MELROSE
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,388 sqft
$359,000
201-203 NE TAHOTA AVENUE, MICANOPY
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,292 sqft
$250,000
16913 NE 77TH LANE, HAWTHORNE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,352 sqft
$235,500
801 NE 1ST STREET, MICANOPY
2 bd · 1 ba · 2,190 sqft
$119,900
21433 SE HAWTHORNE ROAD, HAWTHORNE
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,056 sqft
$298,500
22526 SE 62ND AVENUE, HAWTHORNE
5 bd · 3 ba · 2,160 sqft
Every active listing inside the Chester Shell Elementary School attendance boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Chester Shell Elementary School market
90
Sold, last 12 months
$253,250
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
65 days
Median time to sell
Chester Shell Elementary School vs Hawthorne
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Chester Shell Elementary School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Chester Shell Elementary School home
≈ $2,752/mo
$354,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$450/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$1,108/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
10,604
Median age
53
Median income
$53,094
Median home value
$176,227
Beyond the listings
Living in Chester Shell Elementary School
Lifestyles
Top 17% in the U.S.Farm Culture
Do you know where your food comes from? These people do, and they want to share their love for farming and simple living with the community.
Hobbies & Interests
Animal Advocates
Passionate about animal welfare, this population wants to know how best to care for their own pets (with toys and training) and help other animals find their fur-ever home.
Hobbies & Interests
Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
Beliefs
Conservation
Good stewards of the earth, this population advocates for a cleaner environment and responsible use of resources. They often encourage others to recycle and use clean energy.
Hobbies & Interests
Handcrafted
The only thing more beautiful than handmade decor? The hands that made it. This population appreciates the time and care put into one-of-a-kind pieces.
Hobbies & Interests
Green Thumb
From tiny sprouts and window plants, to flower arrangements and designing a landscape, this population has an affinity for all things green.
Straight answers
Chester Shell Elementary School FAQs
Is the Chester Shell Elementary zone a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want rural space and water access over walkable density — think acreage, lakefront lots, and a quiet North Florida pace. Families also benefit from nearby schools including C. H. Price Middle School. If you're after gated or golf communities, this isn't that market — there are currently none active here.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
It depends entirely on what you want: the median list price is $354,000, but listings run from $50,000 up to $2.4 million. Seven active homes are priced above $1 million, mostly on the water, while entry-level and inland options keep the floor low.
What do homes cost in this zone?+
The median list price is $354,000 and homes average about $252 per square foot on a median size of roughly 1,598 square feet. Over the last 12 months, 90 homes sold at a median price of $253,250 — a reminder that final sale prices often land below asking. You can compare active Hawthorne homes for sale against those solds to gauge value.
How is the market right now?+
Homes are taking a median of about 63 days to sell, and sellers are getting roughly 96% of their asking price. That combination gives serious buyers room to negotiate, especially on listings that have been sitting.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $450 per month, though many rural and waterfront properties here carry no association at all. Median property tax is around $2,728 per year, and median rent sits near $1,108 per month if you're weighing renting against buying.
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