217 Palo Verde Drive, FL
Stellar MLS

$125,000

217 Palo Verde Drive

Leesburg, FL 34748

Pending
2
Beds
2
Baths
864
Sq Ft
0.1
Acres
1974
Built
55+ community$145/sqft360° tour
Mobile Home

Property type

1974

Year built

4,400 sqft

Lot size

$145

Price / sq ft

$397/mo

HOA dues

60

Days on market

X

Flood zone

About this home

Under contract-accepting backup offers. Tucked away on Palo Verde Drive, this enchanting 2-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 864 square feet of warmth, character, and effortless Florida living. A long driveway welcomes you home each day, complete with a covered golf cart pad for added ease. A sturdy metal roof crowns the home, while major updates, including electrical panels (2014–2017), HVAC (2018), and water heater (2014), bring peace of mind and dependable comfort. Galvanized and copper plumbing further reflect the solid construction and attentive care this home has received over the years. Step inside and feel the softness of beautifully maintained carpet underfoot, creating a space that feels both intimate and inviting. The kitchen and baths feature tile flooring for easy upkeep and lasting durability. The fully equipped kitchen is ready for everything from slow Sunday breakfasts to cheerful gatherings with friends. Both bathrooms showcase walk-in showers and refreshed vanity cabinets, blending function with a clean, updated feel. Elegant window treatments frame each room with warmth and personality, and the tasteful furnishings give the home a thoughtfully styled, move-in-ready appeal. At the front of the home, a bright and breezy screened Florida room captures sunlight and gentle crosswinds, an ideal setting for morning coffee or quiet afternoons. The screened back porch offers another peaceful haven, perfect for unwinding in the evening air or enjoying relaxed conversations year-round. A generously sized laundry room with an adjoining workshop provides space for creativity, projects, or extra storage, adding versatility to everyday living. This is more than a well-kept residence; it’s a home with a heart. Comfortable, inviting, and thoughtfully updated, it offers a place to settle in, slow down, and truly savor the feeling of home...........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.

Local Insight

At $125K in a 55+ community, this 1974 mobile home is priced well below Leesburg's median ($380K–$480K), but that price-to-value trade reflects the property's age, modest square footage, and the significant monthly HOA fee of $397—which adds nearly $5K annually and limits your true cost savings. The real appeal here is for retirees or investors seeking an ultra-affordable entry into a historically charming waterfront town with Lake Harris access and a revitalized downtown, but you'll want to factor in potential maintenance costs on a 50-year-old structure and confirm what that HOA covers, since mobile home communities can have hidden assessments.

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Estimated monthly payment

Principal & interest$632
Property taxes$158
Home insurance (est.)$57
HOA dues$397

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Price & listing history60 days on market

  1. Status: Pending
    Apr 29, 2026
  2. Listed$125,000
    Feb 16, 2026
  3. Price increased$125,000

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Facts & features

Property type
Residential
Sub type
Mobile Home
Status
Pending
Days on market
60
Subdivision
Hawthorne At Leesburg A Coop
County
Lake
Year built
1974
Living area
864 sq ft
Price/sq ft
$145
Lot size
4,400 sq ft
Lot category
0 to less than 1/4
Flood zone
X (12069C0340E)
Annual taxes
$1,893 (2025)
Parcel #
12-20-24-0100-028-00900
Zoning
RM
MLS #
G5108306

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Interior Details

Bedrooms
2
Full bathrooms
2
Flooring
Carpet, Tile
Appliances
Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
Interior features
Built-in Features, Ceiling Fans(s), L Dining, Window Treatments
Laundry
Laundry Room
Stories / Levels
One
Direction faces
North

Heating & Cooling

Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air

Parking

Carport
Yes

HOA & Financial

HOA fee
$397 / Monthly
Monthly HOA
$397/mo
Total monthly fees
$397/mo
Total annual fees
$4,764
HOA name
Hawthorne Residents Cooperative Association, Inc.
CDD
No
Ownership
Co-op
Available for lease
No

Exterior & Construction

Exterior features
Awning(s), Lighting, Private Mailbox, Sliding Doors, Storage
Construction materials
Metal Frame, Frame
Roof
Metal
Foundation
Crawlspace
Road surface
Asphalt

Utilities

Sewer
Private Sewer
Water source
Private
Utilities
Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Fire Hydrant, Private, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected

Community

Pets allowed
No
Senior community
Yes

Room Details

RoomLevelDimensions
Living RoomFirst
Dining RoomFirst
Florida RoomFirst
KitchenFirst
Primary BedroomFirst

Listing Details

Listing date
2026-02-13
On market date
2026-02-16
Original list price
$125,000
Occupant type
Owner
MLS area
34748 - Leesburg
Listing AOR
Lake and Sumter
Status changed
2026-04-29
Tax legal description
HAWTHORNE AT LEESBURG A COOPERATIVE UNIT NO. LOT 9 BLK 28 ORB 6097 PG 1053 ORB 6097 PG 1055

Flood risk

Minimal riskFEMA Zone XPanel 12069C0340E

Minimal-risk area outside the mapped floodplain. Flood insurance is optional and typically low-cost.

Source: FEMA flood zone reported on the listing. Confirm current designation at FEMA Flood Map Service Center.

Location

Directions

Traveling north on Hwy 27, turn right onto Hawthorne Blvd. Continue to the sales and administration office, which will be the first building on the right-hand side.

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