Hawthorne Middle/High School

It's a strong fit if you want rural North Florida space, water access, and a slower pace over suburban density. With 18 of 56 active listings on the water and families drawing from schools like Interlachen High School, it appeals to buyers who value acreage and lakes. It's less suited to anyone wanting walkable amenities or new-construction subdivisions.

It's moderate by Florida standards, with a median list price of $354,000 and a median sold price of $252,000 over the last 12 months. The spread is wide, though — listings start around $50,000 and climb to $2,400,000 for premium waterfront, so your budget goes a long way if you don't need water frontage.

Expect to pay around $252 per square foot on a median home of about 1,598 sqft, which lands the typical list price near $354,000. Buyers focused on value should note that 95 homes sold in the past year at a median of $252,000, well below the current list median because the active pool includes several high-end waterfront estates.

It favors patient buyers. Homes are taking a median 63.5 days to sell and sellers are accepting about 96% of asking on average, so there's meaningful negotiating room. You can track the 56 active listings and how they move on the live map.

Costs here are low relative to much of Florida — the median property tax runs about $2,728 per year. Where an HOA applies the median is $450/month, but many rural and waterfront parcels in this zone carry no HOA at all, so it's worth confirming per property. For renters and investors, the median rent sits around $1,020/month.