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353 Palo Verde Dr is a 1975-built home in Hawthorne At Leesburg A Coop, Leesburg. Inside you'll find 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,104 square feet of living space. Listed at $79,000 (about $72/sqft), 236 days on market. Flood zone X - outside the FEMA high-risk areas, which keeps insurance manageable. HOA runs $397 monthly.
Charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath home in the desirable Palo Verde area offering great curb appeal and excellent potential. Whether you’re looking for a winter retreat, an affordable full-time residence, or an investment opportunity, this home checks the boxes. A spacious 12’ x 38’ carport and 11’ x 49’ concrete slab provide ample parking and outdoor space. A wheelchair-accessible ramp leads into the inviting Florida room, creating a welcoming entry and additional living area. The exterior features low-maintenance vinyl siding, awnings, and a screen-enclosed back porch, perfect for enjoying Florida’s year-round sunshine. Major improvements include a 2008 single-ply roof-over, 3-ton HVAC system (2025), updated main electrical panel (2001), and 30-gallon water heater (1991). Inside, the home offers a comfortable layout with ceiling fans and a mix of laminate, linoleum, carpet, and tile flooring. The dining area features built-in cabinetry, and the fully equipped kitchen includes Formica countertops and generous cabinet space. The spacious primary suite offers a walk-in closet and private bath with walk-in shower. The guest bathroom also provides convenient access to a walk-in shower. Both bedrooms include emergency exit doors for added safety. While the home would benefit from some cosmetic updates and TLC, it presents a fantastic opportunity to customize to your taste and add value. This property is ideal for buyers seeking affordability, flexibility, and potential in a well-established community...........Hawthorne at Leesburg is an active, resident owned, 55+ cooperative, waterfront, gated community, with beautifully landscaped grounds, lakes with illuminated fountains and a relaxing and comfortable gazebo. The affordable monthly maintenance fee of $397 includes water, sewer, lawn mowing, private emergency services and storage space for recreational vehicles, boats, trailers and much more! The beautiful clubhouse is complete with a full-time program coordinator, more than 100 different activities and seating for 550. It has a hospitality lounge, card rooms, craft rooms, billiard room, fitness center, library, fine arts room and many more. There is excellent fishing, outdoor geo-thermally heated pool and two enclosed therapeutic pools. Hawthorne boasts a private marina monitored by an electronic security system with over 120 boat slips and access to the Harris Chain of Lakes and beyond.
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Price
$79,000
$72 per sq ft
Beds and baths
2 beds, 2 baths
Size
1,104 sq ft
Time on market
236 days
Year built
1975
Monthly payment
About $950/mo
That is 20% down on a 30-year fixed at 6.8%, plus the home's $1,218 annual tax bill, insurance, and the $397/mo HOA fee.
HOA fee
$397/mo
Managed by Hawthorne Residents Cooperative Association, Inc..
Flood zone
Zone X
That is outside the high-risk areas, so flood insurance is usually optional rather than required by a lender.
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