Haile Plantation vs Town of Tioga
Two Alachua communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-12.
| Metric | Haile Plantation | Town of Tioga |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $400K | $781K |
| Price per sq ft | $240 | $318 |
| Avg days on market | 66 days | 148 days |
| Months of supply | 2.9 mo | 3.8 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 58 | 32 |
The verdict
Town of Tioga carries the higher median price — about 95% above Haile Plantation. Homes in Haile Plantation sell faster (66 days on market vs 148). Haile Plantation is the tighter market on inventory (2.9 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Haile Plantation | Town of Tioga | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Alachua County, FL | Alachua County, FL |
| City / area | Gainesville | Newberry |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 22 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 20 sampled homes outside a flood zone |
Distances are straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more. Flood-zone shares come from FEMA flood maps matched to sampled parcels; always check the exact address before you close.
What is for sale today
| Haile Plantation | Town of Tioga | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 14 | 10 |
| Under contract | 4 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $198K to $900K | $696K to $1.31M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 6 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Townhouse | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Haile Plantation homes for sale · Town of Tioga homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Haile Plantation | Town of Tioga | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 1,458 | 406 |
| Built | 1984–2024 (median 1999) | 2000–2024 (median 2007) |
| Typical living area | 2,417 sq ft | 2,682 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 80% | 71% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Haile Plantation | Town of Tioga | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Kimball Wiles Elementary School-Al | Meadowbrook Elementary School-Al |
| Middle | Kanapaha Middle School-Al | Kanapaha Middle School-Al |
| High school | F. W. Buchholz High School-Al | F. W. Buchholz High School-Al |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Haile Plantation is the lower entry point (median $400K vs $781K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Town of Tioga; Haile Plantation trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Haile Plantation (66 days on market on average); buyers get more negotiating room where homes sit longer.
Neither number set decides it: drive both on a weekday evening, check the HOA documents and the flood zone for the exact street, and price the insurance before you write an offer. A Momentum agent who works both communities can pull the comparable sales for any two specific homes.
Questions people ask
Is Town of Tioga more expensive than Haile Plantation?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Town of Tioga is $781,000 versus $400,000 in Haile Plantation, about 95% higher.
Which has newer homes, Haile Plantation or Town of Tioga?
Town of Tioga: its homes were built 2000–2024 with a median year of 2007, versus a median of 1999 in Haile Plantation (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Town of Tioga. The typical home there is 2,682 sq ft of living area, versus 2,417 sq ft in Haile Plantation.
What high schools serve Haile Plantation and Town of Tioga?
Listings in Haile Plantation most often report F. W. Buchholz High School-Al; listings in Town of Tioga report F. W. Buchholz High School-Al. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Haile Plantation homes, photos & schools · Town of Tioga homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.