At a glance
| Location | 9116 SW 51st Road, Gainesville, ZIP 32608 (unincorporated Alachua County) |
|---|---|
| Part of | Haile Plantation, about 1,700 acres |
| Home types | Condos, townhomes and single-family detached homes, plus rental apartments in some commercial buildings |
| On site | Restaurants, supermarket, boutiques, spas, offices |
| Farmers market | Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to noon |
| Association office | Haile Plantation Association, managed from the village center area on SW 91st Terrace |
Haile Village at a glance
Haile Village Center is the mixed-use core of Haile Plantation, the planned community southwest of Gainesville that began in the late 1970s. Visit Gainesville lists restaurants, a supermarket, boutiques, spas and gift shops in the village, which serves the surrounding neighborhoods.
Every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to noon the village hosts a farmers market with local produce, baked goods and crafts. The Haile Plantation Association's management office is also in the village area.
Is Haile Village a good area to live?
Haile Village suits a buyer who wants to walk to a coffee, a meal or the Saturday market from home, inside a larger planned community. It suits someone who wants a big private lot or complete quiet less, since homes sit close to shops, offices and restaurants.
The main trade-offs are stacked association costs on some condos and townhomes, activity on market mornings and weekend evenings, and parking near the commercial streets.
Homes and prices in Haile Village
Condos
Condos may have a building association on top of the Haile Plantation Association. Ask for the budget, reserves and any structural reports. Florida's milestone inspection and reserve study rules apply only to condo buildings of three or more habitable stories; the Gainesville condo guide explains them.
Townhomes
Townhomes can be fee simple or condominium. Check the legal description, because the form sets which documents and insurance apply.
Single-family detached homes
Gainesville Life describes the village's homes as condos, townhomes and single-family detached homes at a range of price points.
Apartments above shops
Some commercial buildings contain residential apartments, usually rentals held by the building owner rather than homes you can buy.
Prices
Zillow's typical value for ZIP 32608, which includes Haile, was $334,077 in August 2026, but that blends every home type. Ask for closed sales of the same format in the village.
Living in Haile Village
Shops, dining and the market
Visit Gainesville lists restaurants, a supermarket, boutiques, spas and gift shops in the village. Every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to noon the village hosts a farmers market with local produce, baked goods and crafts.
The wider community
The village is the core of Haile Plantation, whose association lists a golf and country club, an equestrian center and the historic Haile Homestead among its features.
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 to budget for
HOA dues
The Haile Plantation Association charges a quarterly common area assessment, and some neighborhoods pay an added neighborhood assessment. Condo and townhome buildings may add their own.
Property tax
The village is outside Gainesville city limits. The Alachua County Property Appraiser's preliminary 2026 table shows a total unincorporated millage of 18.7624 or 18.6722, depending on water management district, before any exemptions. See the Alachua County property tax guide.
Insurance
Condo owners need an HO-6 policy; ask what the master policy covers.
Flood
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.
How it compares with other walkable options
Gainesville has only a few places designed around a walkable center. Celebration Pointe, off I-75 and Archer Road, is newer and larger, with mostly rental housing, a short list of for-sale townhomes and a CDD assessment on every unit. Town of Tioga, west of the city, pairs a town center with single-family streets and new custom homes. Haile Village is the oldest of the three, with homes built over several decades. Whichever you compare, read the non-ad valorem lines on each parcel's tax bill so you see every assessment, not just the HOA dues.
Pros and cons of Haile Village
Pro: walk to daily errands
A supermarket, restaurants and services are in the village itself.
Pro: several home formats
Condos, townhomes and houses give different price points in one place.
Con: stacked association fees
A condo or townhome can owe both the master HOA and a building association.
Con: activity and parking
Market mornings and evenings bring visitors, and guest parking is limited near the commercial streets.
What to check before you buy
Walk the block at the times you would use the home. A unit near restaurants will hear more activity on weekend evenings and during the Saturday market than a home a few streets away. Ask where you and your guests park.
For condos, request the budget, reserves and any structural reports. The Gainesville condo guide explains which Florida condo safety rules apply by building height. For other options in the area, see the Gainesville neighborhoods hub.
Common questions
Where is Haile Village Center?+
Haile Village Center is at 9116 SW 51st Road in Gainesville, ZIP 32608, inside the Haile Plantation community southwest of the city. It is in unincorporated Alachua County, so county millage applies even though the mailing address says Gainesville. Check any parcel on the property appraiser's site.
When is the Haile Village farmers market?+
Visit Gainesville lists the market every Saturday morning from 8:30 a.m. to noon in the village. It includes locally grown produce, baked goods, crafts and live music. If you are buying a home close to the market streets, visit on a Saturday to see traffic and parking.
Can you buy a home in Haile Village?+
Yes. The village includes condos, townhomes and single-family detached homes. Some apartments inside the village's commercial buildings are rentals held by the building owner. Ask for the legal description and every association document for the exact unit, since dues can stack between the master HOA and a building association.
What HOA covers Haile Village?+
Homes in the area fall under the Haile Plantation Association, which charges a quarterly common area assessment, with extra assessments in some neighborhoods. Individual condo or townhome buildings may have their own association as well. Get the current amounts for the specific parcel from the seller or management company.
What are property taxes in Haile Village?+
Haile Village is outside Gainesville city limits, so county millage applies. The Alachua County Property Appraiser's preliminary 2026 table lists a total of 18.7624 or 18.6722 mills for unincorporated parcels, before exemptions, about $5,629 a year on $300,000 of taxable value. HOA and any building association dues are paid separately.
Sources
- Visit Gainesville: Haile Village Center
- Haile Plantation Association: Home
- Wikipedia: Haile Plantation, Florida
- Alachua County Property Appraiser: Preliminary 2026 millages (4 August 2026)
- Gainesville Life: Haile Village, the heart of Haile Plantation
- BHGRE Commercial: Haile Village Center investment portfolio
- FEMA FloodSmart: Flood insurance basics
- Zillow: Home Value Index and market data (August 2026)
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Antonio Roberts
Antonio Roberts has spent five years helping more than 500 Florida buyers and sellers choose the right real estate agent. He is not a real estate agent himself: he researches what matters in a Florida move and connects people with licensed local agents, free of charge.
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