Bailey Estates in High Springs

Bailey Estates

Established 1988 · High Springs · Alachua County

A newer single-family subdivision on the north edge of High Springs, reported to be built by a national production builder next to preserved conservation land.

Single-family homesNewer constructionTrails and conservation nearby
Live Market Pulse
53/100
Momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Tight supply keeps sellers in control, but dated interiors still trade at a discount, so condition is where buyers win.
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LiveMarket PulseStellar MLS
$329K
Median Price
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Supply
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Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$176/sf
Median $/Sqft
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1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Bailey Estates is a newer single-family subdivision on the north side of High Springs in Alachua County, reported to be a national production builder community set next to roughly 150 acres of preserved conservation land. The read is straightforward newer-build value: a mix of ranch and two-story floor plans on standard lots, an HOA, and walking trails plus a playground and picnic area in the adjacent preservation area. Because much of the stock is recent and plan-driven, value turns less on character and more on the specific plan, lot, condition, and any builder warranty still in force. The buy is plan-and-lot specific: confirm the floor plan and elevation, read the lot and its location in the subdivision, confirm the HOA dues and scope, and comp within Bailey Estates by plan rather than against older High Springs stock."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Bailey Estates market snapshot (as of June 18, 2026): the median sale price is about $329K ($176 per sq ft), a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 12 recent closings in live Stellar MLS data.

Bailey Estates is a single-family subdivision on the north edge of High Springs in Alachua County, reported to be developed by a national production builder with construction spanning recent years (community profiles; confirm specifics with the listing).

Reported floor plans range from roughly 1,400 square feet to more than 3,000 square feet, in a mix of one-story ranch and two-story designs with two-car garages, so the product is plan-driven rather than custom.

The neighborhood sits next to about 150 acres of preserved conservation land, with reported walking and biking trails through the preservation area plus a playground and picnic area for residents; treat amenity details as reported and confirm.

Because much of the stock is recent and plan-based, value is plan-and-lot specific. Confirm the floor plan and elevation, read the lot, confirm the HOA dues and scope, and comp within Bailey Estates by plan before you offer.

Best for

  • Buyers who want newer single-family construction rather than older stock
  • Buyers who want a small-town High Springs setting with trails and conservation nearby
  • Buyers who are comfortable with an HOA and plan-driven product

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a historic or custom home with older character
  • Buyers who want a no-HOA acreage property
  • Buyers who want to be in the Gainesville core rather than High Springs

How Bailey Estates is performing right now

53/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
0Months of supplytight
72Median days on marketdays
1 : 0Under contract vs for salestrong demand
12Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+0%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from Stellar MLS, as of June 18, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Bailey Estates listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
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Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Bailey Estates buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Bailey Estates

Live MLS inventory for Bailey Estates. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

No homes are actively for sale in Bailey Estates right now, so its recent closed sales are shown, as of 2026-06-18, priced high to low. Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

Downtown High Springs~5 to 10 min · approximate
US 27 / US 41 corridor~5 min · approximate
I-75 (Alachua interchange)~15 min · approximate
Gainesville~25 to 30 min · approximate
Lake City~30 min · approximate
Ginnie Springs / area springs~15 to 20 min · approximate

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

Nearby Communities

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
Bailey Estates (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take
  • Alachua County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Confirm current ratings before relying on them
  • Private and parochial options nearby

Bailey Estates is served by Alachua County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Bailey Estates address.

The takeaway

What actually shapes value at Bailey Estates, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Bailey Estates

Our read on what is being built around Bailey Estates, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is a newer single-family subdivision in a growing High Springs market with conservation and trails next door. The watch items are the specific plan, the lot, the HOA, and how recent construction comps against older High Springs stock.

Newer, plan-driven single-family stock

NeutralRecent production homes comp by plan and condition, not by character; identify the plan and lot and comp within the subdivision. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Newer, plan-driven single-family stock

Adjacent preserved conservation land and trails

BullishReported conservation land, trails, and a playground/picnic area add a durable amenity; confirm public access and any HOA role. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Adjacent preserved conservation land and trails

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Bailey Estates, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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  1. Recent build
    Community

    Newer single-family subdivision on the north edge of High Springs

    Bailey Estates is reported as a national-production-builder single-family community on the north side of High Springs, with plans from about 1,400 to over 3,000 square feet, an HOA, and an adjacent preservation area with trails, a playground, and a picnic area. Treat all figures as reported and confirm with the listing. Why it matters: The plan, the lot, and the HOA are the story; comp within Bailey Estates by plan rather than against older High Springs homes. Source

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Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.

If we were buying in Bailey Estates, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Confirm the floor plan and elevation, since these are plan-driven homes and value comps by plan, not by character.

2

Read the lot and its location, proximity to the conservation edge, traffic, and orientation within the subdivision.

3

Confirm the HOA dues and scope, what is covered, the reserves, and any rules; treat any figure as reported.

4

Check the build year and any builder warranty, since recent construction may carry remaining warranty coverage.

5

Comp within Bailey Estates by plan, not against older High Springs stock or the city average.

Best Buy
The plan you want on a good lot near the conservation edge, in solid condition, priced to its own plan within Bailey Estates.
Biggest Risk
Comparing a newer plan home to older High Springs stock, or underbudgeting the HOA.
Best Lot
Lots near the conservation edge and quieter interior streets tend to read best.
Smart Timing
Confirm the plan, the lot, the HOA, and any remaining warranty before you write.
The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

Bailey Estates is a newer single-family subdivision on the north edge of High Springs in Alachua County, reported to be a national-production-builder community with plans from about 1,400 to over 3,000 square feet in a mix of ranch and two-story designs with two-car garages. It is reported to sit next to about 150 acres of preserved conservation land with trails, a playground, and a picnic area, and it carries an HOA. It is near the US 27 and US 41 corridor and I-75, roughly 25 to 30 minutes from Gainesville, and zoned to Alachua County public schools by address; verify with the district and confirm all specifics with the listing.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Entry: smaller ranch plans
$2K to $324K

The most attainable product is the smaller one-story ranch plans. Confirm the plan, the lot, and the HOA before assuming a value.

Lowest entry
Mid: larger one-story and smaller two-story
$324K to $340K

The core is larger one-story plans and smaller two-story homes. Plan, lot, and condition separate these more than square footage alone.

Most inventory
High: larger two-story on premium lots
$340K to $399K

The top end is the larger two-story plans on premium or conservation-adjacent lots. These trade on the plan, the lot, and the finish.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

$2K to $324K
Entry: smaller ranch plans
The most attainable product is the smaller one-story ranch plans. Confirm the plan, the lot, and the HOA before assuming a value.
$324K to $340K
Mid: larger one-story and smaller two-story
The core is larger one-story plans and smaller two-story homes. Plan, lot, and condition separate these more than square footage alone.
$340K to $399K
High: larger two-story on premium lots
The top end is the larger two-story plans on premium or conservation-adjacent lots. These trade on the plan, the lot, and the finish.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

15-Second Take
  • Renovation math decides the deal
  • Better lots and views resell strongest
  • Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

No CDD on the tax billStrong
Central High Springs locationStrong
Scarce, established homesitesStrong
Established, in-demand locationPositive
All-resale 1990s conditionManage it

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Bailey Estates

15-Second Take
  • Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
  • Misjudging the renovation budget
  • Overpaying for an interior lot
  • Underbudgeting the carrying costs
  • Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

The newer build and the conservation edge are priced into every Bailey Estates listing. The deal is won on the plan, the lot, and condition, not the sticker.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.5B · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.4/10
Renovation Risk3.8/10
Location Efficiency7.0/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.2/10
Carrying Cost Advantage7.6/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Why our read on Bailey Estates is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live Stellar MLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live Stellar MLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)
$261 value$401 premium
Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from Stellar MLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take
  • Lots near the conservation edge tend to read best.
  • Plan type matters as much as the lot here.
  • The HOA shapes the real carrying cost.

In a newer plan-driven subdivision like Bailey Estates, the plan, the lot, and condition set value, with the HOA shaping cost. Lots near the conservation edge and quieter interior streets tend to carry a premium. Compare a home against the closest sale in its own plan within Bailey Estates, and confirm the HOA and any remaining warranty before the finishes.

Bailey Estates in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want newer single-family construction in a small-town High Springs setting with trails and conservation nearby.
Strong onNewer plan-driven stock, two-car garages, an adjacent preservation area with trails, and a quieter north-of-town location.
WatchThe specific plan and lot, the HOA dues and scope, and how recent construction comps against older High Springs stock.
Not forBuyers who want a historic or custom home, a no-HOA acreage property, or a Gainesville-core location.
The edgePlan-driven stock means matching the right plan to the right lot, priced to its own plan, is the find.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • An HOA covering common areas is reported; confirm the dues and scope.
  • Newer plan-driven single-family stock; comp by plan.
  • Adjacent conservation land and trails are a durable amenity.
  • Lots near the conservation edge tend to hold value best.
  • Recent construction may carry remaining builder warranty; confirm.

Bailey Estates is reported to have an HOA covering common areas and shared amenities; treat any figure as reported and confirm the dues, scope, reserves, and rules with the listing and the association before you offer.

An HOA generally covers common areas and may cover shared amenities such as the playground and picnic area; confirm exactly what is covered and what is the owner's responsibility for the specific home.

Reported amenities center on the adjacent preservation area with walking and biking trails plus a playground and picnic area; confirm access, hours, and any HOA role with the listing.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Momentum listings (YTD)
97.98%
Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.
Market average (YTD)
96.73%
The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.
Momentum days on market
64 days
Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.
Market days on market
72 days
The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Bailey Estates, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Bailey Estates, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

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Bailey Estates Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Bailey Estates is currently a strong seller's market. About 1.8 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,049,500, and homes go under contract in about 72 days.

1.8
Months supply
$1,049,500
Median list
$847,500
Median sold
$321
Per sqft
72
Days on mkt
6/7/39
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32224 ZIP is $456,759, about 13.7% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bailey Estates?
A newer single-family subdivision on the north edge of High Springs in Alachua County, reported to be built by a national production builder next to preserved conservation land.
What kinds of homes are in Bailey Estates?
Reported plan-driven single-family homes ranging from about 1,400 square feet to more than 3,000 square feet, in a mix of one-story ranch and two-story designs with two-car garages. Confirm the specific plan with the listing.
Is there an HOA at Bailey Estates?
An HOA is reported. Treat any figure as reported and confirm the dues, scope, reserves, and rules with the association before you offer.
Are there trails or amenities?
The subdivision is reported to sit next to about 150 acres of preserved conservation land with walking and biking trails plus a playground and picnic area. Confirm access and any HOA role with the listing.
Where is Bailey Estates located?
On the north side of High Springs in Alachua County, near the US 27 and US 41 corridor and I-75, roughly 25 to 30 minutes from Gainesville.
Is Bailey Estates a good investment?
Newer plan-driven stock with an adjacent conservation amenity has broad appeal, but value is plan-specific. Identify the plan, read the lot, confirm the HOA, and comp within Bailey Estates before deciding.
How new are the homes?
Construction is reported to span recent years. Confirm the build year of the specific home, since a recent build may carry remaining builder warranty coverage.
What schools serve Bailey Estates?
It is zoned to Alachua County public schools by home address; assignments change, so verify the exact zoned schools with the district.
How far is Bailey Estates from Gainesville?
Roughly 25 to 30 minutes south, depending on the route and traffic. Drive times are approximate.
Is Bailey Estates near the springs?
The High Springs area is known for nearby springs, reported to be roughly 15 to 20 minutes away. Drive times are approximate; confirm specifics.
What should I check before buying in Bailey Estates?
The floor plan and elevation, the lot and its location, the HOA dues and scope, the build year and any remaining warranty, and overall condition.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Bailey Estates?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. Where plan, lot, and the HOA swing value, having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.
You want newer single-family construction rather than older stockExcellent fit
You want a small-town High Springs setting with trails and conservation nearbyExcellent fit
You are comfortable with an HOA and plan-driven productExcellent fit
You want a historic or custom home with older characterProbably not
You want a no-HOA acreage propertyProbably not
You want to be in the Gainesville core rather than High SpringsProbably not

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