The Plantation at Leesburg

Independent Assessment

The most important independent finding is a correction to some secondary reporting: The Plantation at Leesburg's golf offering is two 18-hole semi-private championship courses (36 holes total, with two PGA professional assistants on staff), not the 27-hole, three-9-hole-course configuration some older secondary sources describe. Golf membership is also reported as optional rather than automatically bundled into the base HOA fee, which materially changes the value comparison against fully golf-inclusive communities like Pennbrooke Fairways. A fixed current HOA fee has not been independently confirmed from a primary source, and some sections carry sub-association fees stacking on the master HOA — buyers should get the exact fee structure in writing for the specific section before making an offer.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers who want a large, established, gated 55+ community with two full 18-hole golf courses on-site, three distinct village sections each with its own clubhouse, and some of the lowest entry prices in the Leesburg corridor are the best fit for The Plantation at Leesburg.

Homes, Builders & Development History

The Plantation at Leesburg was built from 1987 to 2008 across 1,757 acres, totaling 2,820 homes organized into three distinct village sections — Cranes Roost, Eagles Run, and Bald Eagle — each with its own clubhouse and pool.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

Reported pricing generally runs $100,000 to $300,000, with entry-level resale homes available under $150,000 in the community's oldest sections and updated homes in newer sections commanding more. Buyers should pull current comparable sales for the specific village and section under consideration.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

The Plantation at Leesburg is fully built out, so all current sales activity is resale with no builder warranty. Given the wide construction-era span (1987-2008), buyers should confirm the specific home's build year and section, and should prioritize roof-age, HVAC, and plumbing inspection accordingly.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes here are subject to Lake County real estate tax; buyers should confirm the current millage rate and a specific parcel's assessed value with the Lake County Property Appraiser. Given the community's 1987-2008 construction era, roof age and material should be verified for insurance-bindability purposes on older-section homes, since many Florida carriers now decline to write new policies on roofs over 15 years old.

Golf

The Plantation at Leesburg offers two 18-hole semi-private championship golf courses (36 holes total) with two PGA professional assistants on staff. Golf membership is reported as optional and separate from base HOA dues; confirm current membership structure and pricing directly with the club.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

The Plantation at Leesburg is organized into three distinct village sections — Cranes Roost, Eagles Run, and Bald Eagle — each with its own clubhouse and pool, which keeps a 2,820-home community from feeling monolithic; residents often identify primarily with their village. Social programming is distributed across three activity centers rather than concentrated in one, giving the community a full calendar of clubs and events at scale.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

The Plantation at Leesburg sits at 25201 US Highway 27 in Leesburg, at the geographic intersection of the broader Ocala market to the north and The Villages area to the south, giving residents reasonable access to both without being inside either market's core.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

The Plantation at Leesburg is described as an access-controlled community for those aged 55 and older, consistent with a legally age-restricted designation. Buyers should confirm current HOPA certification and 80/20 occupancy compliance directly with the community association before purchasing, since the recorded certification documentation was not independently pulled.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

Golf membership here is reported as optional and separate from base HOA dues, unlike some smaller golf-inclusive communities in this corridor (Pennbrooke Fairways) — buyers who want golf should budget for that membership cost specifically rather than assuming it is bundled. Because the community's oldest homes date to 1987, buyers should expect roof, HVAC, and plumbing condition to be material inspection items, and should confirm whether the specific section carries a sub-association fee stacking on top of the master HOA. Request the HOA's current reserve study given the community's age and scale.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

The Plantation at Leesburg is most directly compared with Pennbrooke Fairways — both are large, older, golf-oriented 55+ communities in Leesburg at similar entry price points, but Plantation offers two full 18-hole courses (with optional, separately priced membership) at more than double Pennbrooke's home count, while Pennbrooke's more modest 27-hole executive layout is included for all residents. Buyers who want newer construction without either community's 1980s-era due-diligence considerations should compare Royal Highlands or Highland Lakes, though neither includes golf.

Current Listings

A connected local agent can provide current available resale homes by village section, recent comparable sales, and current golf membership pricing.

Is golf included in the HOA fee at The Plantation at Leesburg?

No — golf membership is reported as optional and priced separately from base HOA dues. Confirm current membership structure and pricing directly with the club.

How many golf courses does The Plantation at Leesburg have?

Two 18-hole semi-private courses, 36 holes total, with two PGA professional assistants on staff. This corrects some older secondary descriptions of a smaller 27-hole, three-9-hole configuration.

Is The Plantation at Leesburg age-restricted to 55 and older?

Yes — it is described as an access-controlled community for residents 55 and older. Confirm current HOPA certification directly with the association.

How many homes are in the community?

2,820 homes across 1,757 acres, organized into three village sections (Cranes Roost, Eagles Run, Bald Eagle), built 1987-2008.