At a glance
| Location | Unincorporated Alachua County off Parker Road, ZIP 32608 |
|---|---|
| Size | More than 550 acres (the CDD covers about 556 acres) |
| Builders | ICI Homes and AR Homes (Arthur Rutenberg Homes) |
| New home pricing | Listed from the $500s by the community |
| CDD | Parker Road CDD, created 2006; FY2027 O&M $2,239.97 per lot |
| Amenities | Resort-style pools, fitness center, event lawn, sports courts, 46-acre gopher tortoise reserve |
Oakmont at a glance
Oakmont sits in unincorporated Alachua County southwest of Gainesville, with a community address on SW 33rd Place in ZIP 32608. The developer, ICI Homes, positions it a few minutes from UF Health Shands Hospital and the University of Florida campus.
The community covers more than 550 acres. Amenities listed by the community and builder include resort-style pools, a fitness center, clubhouse, event lawn, sports courts, soccer fields, an amphitheater and shaded trails, plus a 46-acre gopher tortoise reserve.
Is Oakmont a good area to live?
Oakmont suits a buyer who wants a new or nearly new home with resort-style amenities in southwest Gainesville, and who has budgeted for a CDD assessment of roughly $3,000 to $4,700 a year on top of property tax. It suits someone who wants an established street with mature trees, or the lowest yearly carrying cost, less.
Construction is still under way in parts of the community, so ask which phases are finished and where construction traffic will run.
Homes and builders
ICI Homes
ICI Homes is the developer and builds single-family homes in Oakmont, with design changes offered on its plans.
AR Homes
AR Homes (Arthur Rutenberg Homes) is the second builder named on the community site.
Prices and lot sizes
New homes are listed from the $500s. Lot widths in the CDD schedule run from 50 feet to 150 feet, a useful guide to the range of home sizes you will see.
New build or resale
Compare the price of a new build with resales in the same section. A resale may already have landscaping, window treatments and a finished yard, which you would pay for separately on a new home. Your agent can pull closed Oakmont sales and nearby 32608 resales, and the Gainesville home value page gives the citywide picture.
Living in Oakmont
Amenities
Amenities listed by the community and builder include resort-style pools, a fitness center, clubhouse, event lawn, sports courts, soccer fields, an amphitheater and shaded trails.
The gopher tortoise reserve
A 46-acre gopher tortoise reserve is set aside inside the community.
Getting around
Oakmont is off Parker Road in ZIP 32608, the same ZIP as UF Health Shands Hospital. ICI Homes positions it a few minutes from the hospital and the University of Florida campus; drive the route at peak times to check.
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: the Parker Road CDD, tax and insurance
CDD assessments
The Parker Road Community Development District was created by Alachua County in 2006 and covers about 556 acres. It levies an operations and maintenance (O&M) assessment on every lot and a debt assessment that repays bonds from either 2007 or 2020, collected on the county tax bill.
| Lot width | FY2027 total, Series 2007 lots | FY2027 total, Series 2020 lots |
|---|---|---|
| 50 ft | $3,054.29 | $3,269.76 |
| 65 ft | $3,286.35 | $3,579.33 |
| 80 ft | $3,532.12 | $3,887.84 |
| 100 ft | $3,854.89 | Not listed |
| 150 ft | $4,669.22 | Not listed |
Each total includes the same $2,239.97 O&M charge. The debt portion ends when the bonds are paid off; the O&M portion does not. Ask which bond series applies to the lot you are buying and check the parcel's current tax bill.
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 Oakmont
Pro: new homes with a warranty
Two builders offer new plans, so systems and roofs start new.
Pro: amenities and open space
Pools, a fitness center, trails and a 46-acre reserve are part of the community.
Con: CDD charges
Fiscal 2027 CDD totals run $3,054.29 to $4,669.22 a year, and the $2,239.97 O&M part does not end.
Con: ongoing construction
Active phases bring trucks and noise until they are built out.
What to check before you buy
- Total yearly carrying cost. Add county property tax, the CDD line and any HOA dues. See the Alachua County property tax guide for millage.
- Construction nearby. Ask which phases are still being built and where construction traffic enters.
- Schools. Confirm current zoning with Alachua County Public Schools for the exact address.
- Builder contract. Read the deposit, delay and warranty terms, and budget for your own inspections during the build.
For other new-home options, see new construction in Gainesville and nearby Town of Tioga.
Common questions
What are the CDD fees in Oakmont Gainesville?+
Oakmont is in the Parker Road CDD. For fiscal year 2027 every lot pays a $2,239.97 O&M assessment plus a debt assessment that depends on lot width and bond series. Totals run from $3,054.29 for a 50-foot Series 2007 lot to $4,669.22 for a 150-foot lot. Check the parcel's tax bill for the exact figure.
Who builds homes in Oakmont?+
The community site names ICI Homes and AR Homes (Arthur Rutenberg Homes) as its builders, and ICI Homes is the developer. New homes are listed from the $500s. Ask each builder for current base prices, lot premiums and which phases have lots available, since releases change during the year.
Is Oakmont inside Gainesville city limits?+
No. Oakmont is in unincorporated Alachua County with a Gainesville mailing address in ZIP 32608. That affects which millage rates apply to your tax bill and which government handles permits. Use the county property appraiser's parcel search to confirm the taxing district for any address.
What amenities does Oakmont have?+
The community and builder list resort-style pools, a fitness center, clubhouse, event lawn, sports courts, soccer fields, an amphitheater, trails and a 46-acre gopher tortoise reserve. Amenities are funded through the CDD and association budgets, so ask for the current budget and any planned capital projects.
What does it cost each year to own a home in Oakmont?+
Add three pieces: county property tax, the Parker Road CDD and insurance. The preliminary 2026 unincorporated millage is 18.7624 or 18.6722, about $5,629 on $300,000 of taxable value before exemptions. Fiscal 2027 CDD totals run $3,054.29 to $4,669.22 per lot. Ask about any HOA dues too.
Sources
- Oakmont: Gainesville new home community
- ICI Homes: Oakmont
- Parker Road CDD: District home page
- Parker Road CDD: Fiscal year 2027 adopted assessment schedule
- Florida Statutes 190.048: Sale of real estate within a district; required disclosure
- Alachua County Property Appraiser: Preliminary 2026 millages (4 August 2026)
- FEMA FloodSmart: Flood insurance basics
- UF Health: UF Health Shands Hospital
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Antonio Roberts
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