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 |
What Haile Plantation is
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.
Homes you will find
Haile Plantation is made up of many named neighborhoods built over several decades, so home age, size and style vary a lot from street to street. Visit Gainesville describes the mix as custom homes, townhouses, apartments and condominiums.
Because of that spread, a community-wide average price is not very useful. Ask a local agent for closed sales in the specific neighborhood you like, and compare them with the Gainesville home value figures and recent market trends. Roof age, HVAC age and any updates will explain more of the price gap than the address alone.
How HOA dues work in Haile Plantation
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.
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.