Community Details at a Glance
The Homes
Type
Production single-family by LGI Homes
Size
Mostly 4 to 5 bed, community average ~1,758 SF
Status
Builder sold out; resale-only
Lots
Pond-backing homesites are the premium tier
Costs & Fees
Range
Recent resale listings reported near $334,900
HOA
Reported ~$63 to $65/month (sources vary)
CDD
None known; confirm per parcel
Original
LGI base pricing ran low to high $200Ks
Amenities
Amenities
No pool or clubhouse advertised
Common areas
Stormwater ponds and small named lakes
Streetscape
Completed, built-out, no construction traffic
Setting
Pond and lake lots thread the plat
Location
Area
North Macclenny, Baker County 32063
Highway
~6 minutes to the I-10 interchange
Nearby
Downtown Macclenny ~5 min, Jacksonville via I-10
The Homes & Style
Lakes at Woodlawn is a completed LGI Homes community in north Macclenny, now resale-only after the builder sold out. The stock is LGI's production spec of its build-out era, mostly four and five bedrooms with two to three baths and a community average around 1,758 square feet, finished with the CompleteHome-style included-features package of the period.
Because the streets are complete with no construction phase left, you get a settled streetscape and no future builder competition for your resale. The lots are the differentiator: stormwater ponds and small named lakes thread the plat, with streets like Newnan Lake Drive reflecting it, and pond-backing homesites are the premium tier. Original LGI pricing ran from the low to high $200,000s; the young resale market has carried recent listings toward the mid $330,000s, with pond lots and the largest plans claiming the premiums. We verify any number against live closings, not listing optimism.
Living Here
Day to day, Lakes at Woodlawn is a quiet, completed Macclenny neighborhood with pond views and an easy small-town pace. There is no pool or clubhouse advertised; the HOA's visible scope is the common areas and the ponds, which is exactly why verifying what your dues actually fund matters here.
Macclenny handles the dailies, groceries, pharmacy, and local restaurants about five minutes away, with the I-10 interchange roughly six minutes out. The big-box run is the Oakleaf Town Center, about half an hour east, and serious retail and dining is in Jacksonville. Many owners work in Macclenny itself, at the distribution center, the schools, or the county, and skip the highway entirely; for commuters, downtown Jacksonville is about 29 miles and typically 35 to 45 minutes via I-10.
Before You Offer
A young production resale rewards a focused due-diligence list. Run these before you offer at Lakes at Woodlawn.
- HOA amount and inclusions — figures are reported around $63 to $65 a month, with some sources citing roughly $899 a year. Pull the association's current amount and exactly what it covers.
- Flood zone and pond grading — the stormwater ponds are engineered drainage; confirm the FEMA panel and the lot's grading, especially on pond-adjacent homesites.
- CDD confirmation — none is known here, but confirm on the specific parcel as standard practice.
- Homeowners insurance quote — price the policy for the specific home before you commit.
- Internet and cell service — verify the providers and speeds that actually serve the address.
- Young-home inspection items — settlement and drainage around the slab, HVAC service history, and unresolved builder punch-list items. Young does not mean issue-free.
- Rental covenants — if you are buying as an investment, pull the HOA's current rules on leasing first.
Comparisons
Most buyers weighing Lakes at Woodlawn are comparing it with the other Macclenny communities and with new construction. Here is the honest shorthand.
| Community | The trade-off |
|---|---|
| Heritage Oaks | New construction nearby with a builder warranty; the trade is a construction phase and extras like fence and blinds not yet included. |
| Copper Creek Hills | Another Macclenny single-family option; compare lot sizes, HOA scope, and price per square foot head to head. |
| River Run | Established Macclenny neighborhood; compare age of stock, lot character, and resale liquidity. |
The honest verdict: if you want a completed streetscape, often more square footage per dollar, and extras already paid for, Lakes at Woodlawn is a strong value with no construction phase. If you want a builder warranty or a pool and clubhouse, the new-construction peers are the right field to shop against, and we compare the routes in dollars.
Who It Fits
It fits if you want
- A completed, settled streetscape with no construction traffic.
- Larger, four- and five-bedroom production homes at an attainable price.
- Pond and lake homesites with views on the premium lots.
- A short hop to I-10 and a five-minute run to downtown Macclenny.
- An easy market to price honestly against a dense set of young comps.
Look elsewhere if you want
- A pool, clubhouse, or amenity-rich community; none is advertised here.
- A new home with a builder warranty rather than resale.
- Top-rated schools; Baker County's countywide assignments apply.
- A short commute to Jacksonville's Southside or the beaches.
- Large acreage or custom character rather than production homes.
