Wilds Plantation in Gainesville

Wilds Plantation

Established 1988 · Gainesville · Alachua County

An established custom-home community on wooded half-acre lots in SW Gainesville, just north of Haile, with architectural variety from custom builders.

SW GainesvilleCustom single-familyHalf-acre wooded lots
Live Market Pulse
56/100
Momentum
Balanced 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
$884K
Median Price
3mo
Supply
218days
Avg DOM
Balanced
Seller Leverage
$294/sf
Median $/Sqft
n/a
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Wilds Plantation is an established custom single-family community in SW Gainesville, reported as established in the early 2000s on wooded half-acre lots near SW 24th Avenue and SW 91st Street, just north of Haile Plantation. It is the original Wilds Plantation, distinct from the newer, adjacent Estates of Wilds Plantation. The read is one-off custom architecture with low density and a quiet, leafy setting from builders such as Tommy Waters and Arthur Rutenberg. The buy is home-and-lot specific, so identify the builder, build year, and condition, confirm the HOA dues, scope, and reserves, read the lot and trees, and comp within Wilds Plantation by build before you offer."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Wilds Plantation market snapshot (as of June 18, 2026): the median sale price is about $884K ($294 per sq ft), with homes averaging 218 days on market and 3.0 months of supply, a balanced market (limited data). Based on 8 recent closings in live Stellar MLS data.

Wilds Plantation is an established custom single-family community in SW Gainesville, Alachua County (ZIP 32608), reported as established in the early 2000s on wooded half-acre lots near SW 24th Avenue and SW 91st Street, just north of Haile Plantation (Wilds Plantation community profiles).

Homes are one-off custom builds on roughly half-acre wooded lots, reported in a range from about 2,400 to 4,600 square feet, by custom builders including Tommy Waters and Arthur Rutenberg; confirm the builder, build year, and square footage with the listing.

This is the original Wilds Plantation, distinct from the newer Estates of Wilds Plantation built next door; the two are adjacent but developed and marketed as separate neighborhoods, so confirm which subdivision a given address sits in.

Because value here is home-and-lot specific, identify the builder, build year, and condition, confirm the HOA dues, scope, and reserves, read the lot and tree cover, and comp within Wilds Plantation by build rather than against the wider SW Gainesville average before you offer.

Best for

  • Buyers who want one-off custom architecture rather than production repeats
  • Buyers who value wooded half-acre lots and a low-density, quiet setting
  • Buyers who want a SW Gainesville location near Haile and Kanapaha Botanical Gardens

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a small lot or a low-maintenance attached home
  • Buyers who want new construction with builder warranties
  • Buyers who want a high-amenity, high-density community

How Wilds Plantation is performing right now

56/100
momentum
Balanced Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
3Months of supplytight
217Median days on marketdays
1 : 2Under contract vs for salestrong demand
8Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
-1%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 Wilds Plantation listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

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

Homes For Sale Right Now in Wilds Plantation

Live MLS inventory for Wilds Plantation. 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.

Active and pending Wilds Plantation listings 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.

Haile Village Center~5 min · approximate
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens~5 min · approximate
University of Florida / UF Health Shands~15 to 20 min · approximate
Archer Road shopping~10 min · approximate
Interstate 75 (Archer Rd)~10 min · approximate
Downtown Gainesville~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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EWEstates of Wilds Plantation Homes for Sale in Gainesville, FLGainesville, FL · 0.3 miHVHaile VillageCenterGainesville, FL · 0.4 miTOThousand OaksGainesville, FL · 0.4 miLELeeaire EstatesGainesville, FL · 0.5 miSTStillwindGainesville, FL · 0.5 miGPGrand Preserve VillageGainesville, FL · 0.5 miCFCambridge ForestGainesville, FL · 0.6 miHPHaile Plantation, GainesvilleGainesville, FL · 0.6 miLHThe Links at Haile PlantationGainesville, FL · 0.6 mi

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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
Wilds Plantation (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

Wilds Plantation 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 Wilds Plantation address.

The takeaway

What actually shapes value at Wilds Plantation, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Wilds Plantation

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

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is an established, low-density custom-home community on wooded half-acre lots near Haile. The watch items are the builder and build year, the condition, the HOA, and the lot.

One-off custom builds on wooded half-acre lots

BullishArchitectural variety and low density are scarce in newer plats and support durable demand; comp by build, not by square footage alone. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

One-off custom builds on wooded half-acre lots

Distinct from the adjacent Estates of Wilds Plantation

NeutralThe original and the newer Estates are separate subdivisions; confirm which one an address sits in before comping or quoting fees. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Distinct from the adjacent Estates of Wilds Plantation

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 Wilds Plantation, 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. Established
    Community

    Established custom-home community north of Haile

    Wilds Plantation is reported as established in the early 2000s in SW Gainesville on wooded half-acre lots near SW 24th Avenue and SW 91st Street, with one-off custom homes by builders such as Tommy Waters and Arthur Rutenberg, just north of Haile (community profiles). Treat figures as reported and confirm with the listing. Why it matters: The custom architecture and the wooded lots are the story; value turns on the build, the lot, and condition. 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 Wilds Plantation, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Confirm the subdivision, whether the address is the original Wilds Plantation or the adjacent Estates, since they comp and fee separately.

2

Identify the builder and build year, since one-off custom homes vary widely in design, layout, and finish.

3

Confirm the HOA dues, the scope, what they cover, and the reserve position before you assume a carrying cost.

4

Read the lot and tree cover, since wooded half-acre lots and siting carry premiums here.

5

Comp within Wilds Plantation by build, not the whole SW Gainesville or city average.

Best Buy
A well-built, well-sited custom home on a wooded half-acre lot, priced to its own build and condition.
Biggest Risk
Comparing across the original and the Estates, or treating one-off customs as interchangeable by square footage.
Best Lot
Wooded half-acre lots and siting carry premiums; the lot is part of the value here.
Smart Timing
Confirm the subdivision, the HOA, and the build 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

Wilds Plantation is an established custom single-family community in SW Gainesville (32608) near SW 24th Avenue and SW 91st Street, just north of Haile Plantation, reported as established in the early 2000s with one-off custom homes on wooded half-acre lots by builders such as Tommy Waters and Arthur Rutenberg. It is the original Wilds Plantation, distinct from the newer adjacent Estates of Wilds Plantation. It is near Haile Village Center and Kanapaha Botanical Gardens and zoned to Alachua County public schools by address; verify the exact zoning with the district.

The takeaway

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

Entry: earlier builds needing updates
$610K to $830K

The most attainable product is earlier custom builds that may need updating. Confirm the HOA and budget for updates before assuming a value.

Lowest entry
Mid: well-kept custom homes on standard lots
$830K to $1.02M

The core is well-kept custom homes on standard wooded lots. The builder, build year, and condition separate these more than square footage alone.

Most inventory
High: premium builds on the best lots
$1.02M to $1.13M

The top end is premium custom builds on the largest or best-sited wooded lots. These trade on the build, 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.

$610K to $830K
Entry: earlier builds needing updates
The most attainable product is earlier custom builds that may need updating. Confirm the HOA and budget for updates before assuming a value.
$830K to $1.02M
Mid: well-kept custom homes on standard lots
The core is well-kept custom homes on standard wooded lots. The builder, build year, and condition separate these more than square footage alone.
$1.02M to $1.13M
High: premium builds on the best lots
The top end is premium custom builds on the largest or best-sited wooded lots. These trade on the build, 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 Gainesville 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 Wilds Plantation

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 wooded lots, the custom architecture, and the Haile-adjacent location are priced into every Wilds Plantation listing. The deal is won on the build, the lot, and condition, not the sticker.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
8.1B+ · Buy Score
Resale Strength8.1/10
Renovation Risk4.8/10
Location Efficiency8.2/10
Long-Term Defensibility8.0/10
Carrying Cost Advantage7.0/10

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 Wilds Plantation 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
  • Wooded half-acre lots and siting carry premiums.
  • The custom build matters as much as the lot here.
  • The lot and trees are part of the value, not a backdrop.

In a custom community like Wilds Plantation, the build, the wooded half-acre lot, and condition set value rather than a uniform plan. Larger or better-sited wooded lots carry premiums. Compare a home against the closest custom build in the same subdivision within Wilds Plantation, and read the lot before the finishes.

Wilds Plantation in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want one-off custom architecture on wooded half-acre lots in a low-density SW Gainesville setting near Haile.
Strong onCustom architectural variety, wooded half-acre lots, low density, and proximity to Haile and Kanapaha Botanical Gardens.
WatchThe builder and build year, the condition, the HOA, the lot, and which subdivision the address sits in.
Not forBuyers who want a small lot, a low-maintenance attached home, or new construction with warranties.
The edgeOne-off custom homes vary widely, so matching the right build on the right lot is the find.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • An HOA-governed custom single-family community.
  • Dues generally have a modest, common-area scope.
  • Confirm the dues, scope, and reserves with the listing.
  • The build, the lot, and the trees drive value.
  • Distinct from the adjacent Estates of Wilds Plantation.

Wilds Plantation is an HOA-governed custom-home community, so a home carries HOA dues; treat any figure as reported and confirm the current dues, scope, what they cover, and the reserve position with the listing before you offer, and confirm whether the address is the original Wilds Plantation or the adjacent Estates.

HOA dues for a custom community like this generally cover common areas and community maintenance with a modest scope rather than resort-style amenities; confirm exactly what is covered for the specific home.

This is a residential custom-home community rather than an amenity-heavy club; the wooded, low-density setting near Haile and Kanapaha is the draw. Confirm any community features 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 Wilds Plantation, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Wilds Plantation, 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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Wilds Plantation Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Wilds Plantation 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 Wilds Plantation?
An established custom single-family community in SW Gainesville, reported as established in the early 2000s, with one-off custom homes on wooded half-acre lots just north of Haile Plantation.
How is Wilds Plantation different from the Estates of Wilds Plantation?
They are separate, adjacent subdivisions. Wilds Plantation is the original community; the Estates of Wilds Plantation is the newer neighborhood built next door. Confirm which one an address sits in before comping.
What kinds of homes are in Wilds Plantation?
One-off custom single-family homes on roughly half-acre wooded lots, reported in a range from about 2,400 to 4,600 square feet. Confirm the exact build and size with the listing.
Who built the homes in Wilds Plantation?
Custom builders including Tommy Waters and Arthur Rutenberg are reported among those who built here. Confirm the builder and build year for the specific home.
Where is Wilds Plantation located?
In SW Gainesville (32608) near SW 24th Avenue and SW 91st Street, just north of Haile Plantation, near Haile Village Center and Kanapaha Botanical Gardens.
Does Wilds Plantation have an HOA?
Yes, it is an HOA-governed community, so a home carries HOA dues. Treat any figure as reported and confirm the current dues, scope, and reserves with the listing.
Is Wilds Plantation gated?
Reports vary on access here, so confirm whether the community is gated and any access details with the listing before relying on it.
What schools serve Wilds Plantation?
It is zoned to Alachua County public schools by home address; assignments change, so verify the exact zoned schools with the district.
Is Wilds Plantation a good investment?
Custom architecture, wooded half-acre lots, and a Haile-adjacent location support durable demand, but value is home-specific. Identify the build and lot, confirm the HOA, and comp by build before deciding.
How far is Wilds Plantation from UF?
The University of Florida and UF Health Shands are roughly 15 to 20 minutes away. Drive times are approximate.
What should I check before buying in Wilds Plantation?
Which subdivision the address sits in, the builder and build year, the condition, the HOA dues and reserves, and the lot and tree cover.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Wilds Plantation?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. Where the build, the lot, and the subdivision swing value, having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.
You want one-off custom architecture rather than production repeatsExcellent fit
You value wooded half-acre lots and a low-density, quiet settingExcellent fit
You want a SW Gainesville location near Haile and Kanapaha Botanical GardensExcellent fit
You want a small lot or a low-maintenance attached homeProbably not
You want new construction with builder warrantiesProbably not
You want a high-amenity, high-density communityProbably not

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