At a glance
| Location | Unincorporated Alachua County, southwest of Gainesville, ZIP 32608 |
|---|---|
| Size | About 1,700 acres |
| Households | About 2,600 |
| Started | Late 1970s, planned as a New Urbanist development |
| Home types | Single-family homes, townhouses, condominiums and apartments |
| HOAs | Haile Plantation Association and Haile Plantation West |
| Amenities | Haile Village Center, golf and country club, equestrian center, historic Haile Homestead |
Haile Plantation at a glance
Haile Plantation is one of the largest planned communities in the Gainesville area. Construction began in the late 1970s on about 1,700 acres southwest of the city, and it is now home to roughly 2,600 households. It is unincorporated, so residents use Gainesville mailing addresses but county government and county millage.
The community is organized around Haile Village Center, a walkable hub with shops, restaurants, offices and homes, and a Saturday farmers market. Other shared features listed by the association include the Haile Plantation Golf and Country Club, the Haile Equestrian Center, Plantation Hall and the historic Haile Homestead.
Is Haile Plantation a good area to live?
Haile Plantation suits a buyer who wants an established planned community with association-managed common areas, a walkable village center and a wide range of home types, and who accepts HOA rules and dues. It is less suited to someone who wants no association at all, or city services, since it is unincorporated.
Because the community was built over four decades, the answer changes street by street. Home age, lot size, the association and the neighborhood assessment all vary, so judge the specific neighborhood rather than Haile as a whole.
Homes and prices in Haile Plantation
Single-family homes
Most of Haile is single-family, from the first sections of the late 1970s to later custom builds. Roof age, HVAC age and updates explain more of the price gap than the address.
Townhouses and condominiums
Visit Gainesville describes the mix as custom homes, townhouses, apartments and condominiums. Attached homes may have their own association on top of the master HOA, so ask for every set of documents.
Prices
A community-wide average price is not very useful. Ask a local agent for closed sales in the specific neighborhood you like. Zillow's typical value for ZIP 32608, which includes Haile, was $334,077 in August 2026, down 1.6% in a year. Compare with the Gainesville home value figures and recent market trends.
Living in Haile Plantation
Haile Village Center
Haile Village Center is the walkable hub, with shops, restaurants, offices and homes, and a Saturday farmers market from 8:30 a.m. to noon.
Golf, equestrian and history
The association lists the Haile Plantation Golf and Country Club, the Haile Equestrian Center, Plantation Hall and the historic Haile Homestead among the community's features. Club membership is separate from HOA dues.
Getting around
Haile is in ZIP 32608 southwest of the city, the same ZIP as UF Health Shands Hospital on SW Archer Road. Most residents drive; test your commute at peak times.
Schools
School zones do not follow neighborhood or ZIP lines, and they change as new homes are built. Check the zoned schools for the exact address with Alachua County Public Schools before you buy, and again before you sign a builder contract.
Costs: HOA dues, property tax and insurance
HOA dues
There are two homeowners associations: the Haile Plantation Association (HPA) and Haile Plantation West. The HPA covers about 850 properties. Every HPA owner pays a quarterly common area assessment, and owners in some neighborhoods pay an additional special assessment for areas inside their neighborhood. The HPA says rates and services vary by neighborhood.
Neighborhoods the HPA lists with an added neighborhood assessment include Camden Court, Founders Hill, the Garden Homes at Grahams Mill, the Grove at Evans Hollow, Heritage Green, Indigo Square, Magnolia Walk and Quail Court. Golf club membership is separate from HOA dues.
Ask the seller or the association's management company for the current quarterly amount for the exact parcel, any special assessment under discussion, and the association's reserves.
Property tax
The Alachua County Property Appraiser's preliminary 2026 table puts total millage for unincorporated parcels at 18.7624 or 18.6722, depending on the water management district, against 21.9243 or 21.8341 inside Gainesville city limits. On $300,000 of taxable value, 18.7624 mills is about $5,629 a year before exemptions and non-ad valorem charges. Final rates are adopted in September. The Alachua County property tax guide covers homestead and the other exemptions.
Flood and insurance
Check the parcel on FEMA's flood map and ask the seller for any elevation certificate. FEMA notes that most homeowners policies do not cover flood damage, so price a separate flood policy even outside a high-risk zone, and get insurance quotes before your inspection period ends.
Pros and cons of Haile Plantation
Pro: an established planned community
About 1,700 acres with mature neighborhoods, a village center and shared amenities.
Pro: a wide range of home types
Condos, townhouses and single-family homes give more entry points than a single-builder community.
Pro: county millage
Unincorporated parcels had a preliminary 2026 total of 18.7624 or 18.6722 mills, about 3 mills below city limits.
Con: layered HOA costs
Some neighborhoods pay an added assessment on top of the common area assessment, and attached homes can add a building association.
Con: older homes need checking
The first sections date from the late 1970s, so roofs, HVAC and plumbing may be near the end of their life.
What to check before you buy
- Which association. Confirm HPA or Haile Plantation West, and whether a neighborhood assessment applies.
- Architectural rules. Ask for the covenants and the review process for roofs, fences, paint and additions.
- Property tax. Unincorporated millage applies. See the Alachua County property tax guide.
- Schools. Check the address with Alachua County Public Schools, since zones can change.
Nearby newer options include Oakmont, which has a CDD rather than only an HOA.
Common questions
How big is Haile Plantation?+
Haile Plantation covers about 1,700 acres southwest of Gainesville and has roughly 2,600 households. It was started in the late 1970s as a planned community and is built around Haile Village Center. It is in unincorporated Alachua County, with Gainesville mailing addresses in ZIP 32608.
What are the HOA fees in Haile Plantation?+
It depends on the neighborhood. The Haile Plantation Association charges all of its roughly 850 properties a quarterly common area assessment, and some neighborhoods pay an extra special assessment. Haile Plantation West is a separate association. Ask for the current quarterly figure for the exact parcel before you make an offer.
Is Haile Plantation in Gainesville city limits?+
No. Haile Plantation is an unincorporated community in Alachua County, even though homes use Gainesville mailing addresses. That means county millage and county permitting apply. Confirm the taxing district for any parcel on the Alachua County Property Appraiser's website.
Does Haile Plantation have a golf course?+
Yes. The association lists the Haile Plantation Golf and Country Club among the community's features, along with the Haile Equestrian Center, Plantation Hall and the historic Haile Homestead. Golf club membership is handled by the club and is separate from HOA dues, so ask the club for current membership options.
What are property taxes in Haile Plantation?+
Haile Plantation is unincorporated, so county millage applies rather than Gainesville city millage. The Alachua County Property Appraiser's preliminary 2026 table lists 18.7624 or 18.6722 mills, about $5,629 a year on $300,000 of taxable value before exemptions. HOA dues are separate from the tax bill, and some parcels may carry non-ad valorem charges.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Haile Plantation, Florida
- Haile Plantation Association: Home
- Visit Gainesville: Haile Village Center
- Alachua County Property Appraiser: Preliminary 2026 millages (4 August 2026)
- FEMA FloodSmart: Flood insurance basics
- Zillow: Home Value Index and market data (August 2026)
- UF Health: UF Health Shands Hospital
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Antonio Roberts
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