At a glance
| Location | West of I-75 at Archer Road, unincorporated Alachua County, ZIP 32608 |
|---|---|
| Home types | The Vue townhomes (for sale); The Vibe, City Place and Element apartments; Choreograph rental community |
| CDD | Celebration Pointe CDD No. 1, created by Alachua County in 2012, about 237.5 acres |
| FY2027 CDD O&M | $181.41 per residential unit |
| FY2027 CDD debt | $650.21 to $1,063.29 per unit, by bond series (2021, 2017 or 2014) |
| Access | Main entrance off Archer Road; bridge link to Butler Plaza via Celebration Pointe Avenue |
What Celebration Pointe is and where it sits
Celebration Pointe is a planned mixed-use district about a quarter mile west of I-75 and Archer Road, with its main entrance directly off Archer Road. A second route connects to Butler Plaza over the Celebration Pointe Avenue bridge across the interstate, which the developer describes as a five-lane, multi-modal crossing.
The district mixes shops, restaurants, a movie theater, two hotels (Hotel Indigo and Höm Hotel), office space and parking decks with several residential buildings. The developer's early plan called for nearly 1,000 residential units across rental and for-sale product. If you want a walk-to-everything setting close to the UF Health and Butler Plaza area, this is one of the few places in Gainesville built that way from scratch.
Which homes you can buy here
Most homes in Celebration Pointe are rentals. The for-sale option the developer lists is The Vue, a townhome section. The apartment communities are The Vibe, City Place and Element, and Choreograph is marketed as a 55+ community. Discovery Senior Living described its Celebration Pointe project in 2022 as 180 one- and two-bedroom rental apartment homes.
That mix matters for a buyer. Resale supply is small, so comparable sales are thin, and your pricing check should include nearby 32608 townhomes as well as sales inside The Vue. Ask a local agent for every closed Vue sale in the last 12 to 24 months before you make an offer. For wider context, compare with the typical Gainesville home value and the Gainesville housing market trend.
How the Celebration Pointe CDD charges work
Celebration Pointe CDD No. 1 is an independent special district created under Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, by Alachua County ordinance in 2012. It covers about 237.5 acres and financed stormwater, roads, utilities and landscaping with bonds issued in 2014, 2017 and 2021. Owners repay that debt through an annual assessment on the property tax bill, plus a separate operations and maintenance (O&M) charge.
| FY2027 assessment | Amount per residential unit |
|---|---|
| O&M | $181.41 |
| Debt service, Series 2014 | $1,063.29 |
| Debt service, Series 2017 | $920.65 |
| Debt service, Series 2021 | $650.21 |
A unit normally carries the debt charge for one bond series, not all three. Look up the parcel on the Alachua County tax roll to see which line applies, and ask whether any debt was prepaid at closing when the home was new.
What to check before you buy
- The tax bill. Pull the parcel's latest bill and confirm the CDD O&M and debt lines. Florida law requires a CDD disclosure in the sale contract, but the bill shows the real number.
- District finances. Read recent CDD agendas and monthly financials on the district website. They show how the district is funded and any open issues with landowners.
- HOA or townhome association. Ask for the association budget, dues, reserves and rental rules for The Vue.
- Noise and parking. Visit on an event night and a weekday morning. Check where guests park and how close the unit is to the retail core and I-75.
- Property tax. The site is outside city limits, so county millage applies. See the Alachua County property tax guide.
If you are comparing newer options, the Gainesville new construction guide covers Oakmont and Town of Tioga, and the Gainesville neighborhoods hub lists other areas.
Common questions
Does Celebration Pointe have a CDD?+
Yes. Celebration Pointe Community Development District No. 1 was created by Alachua County in 2012 and covers about 237.5 acres. For fiscal year 2027 it set an O&M assessment of $181.41 per residential unit and debt service of $650.21, $920.65 or $1,063.29 per unit depending on the bond series. Confirm the exact lines on the parcel's tax bill.
Can you buy a home in Celebration Pointe?+
Yes, but the choice is narrow. The developer lists The Vue townhomes as the for-sale section, while The Vibe, City Place and Element are apartment communities. Because resale supply is small, ask a local agent to pull every recent Vue sale and nearby 32608 townhome sales before you set an offer price.
Where is Celebration Pointe in Gainesville?+
It sits about a quarter mile west of I-75 at Archer Road, with the main entrance on Archer Road. A bridge on Celebration Pointe Avenue crosses the interstate to Butler Plaza. The development's business address is in ZIP 32608, and the CDD was created by Alachua County, so it is outside Gainesville city limits.
Is there a 55+ option at Celebration Pointe?+
The developer lists Choreograph as a 55+ community. Discovery Senior Living announced its Celebration Pointe project in 2022 as 180 one- and two-bedroom rental apartment homes, so it is a rental option rather than homes for sale. Ask the operator directly for current age rules, pricing and availability.
Sources
- Celebration Pointe: Shopping, dining, entertainment
- Celebration Pointe: Celebrating growth
- Celebration Pointe: Contact
- Celebration Pointe CDD No. 1: District home page
- Celebration Pointe CDD No. 1: Fiscal year 2027 assessment schedule
- Discovery Senior Living: Construction begins on active adult community at Celebration Pointe
- Florida Statutes 190.048: Sale of real estate within a district; required disclosure