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Halifax Plantation is a golf community in north Ormond Beach near the Flagler County line, built around an 18-hole Willard Byrd–designed course. The community spans multiple neighborhoods and is not strictly age-restricted — buyers should confirm age demographics in their specific target section before purchasing if the 55+ character of the community matters to them.
The cost structure at Halifax Plantation involves HOA fees at the community level plus optional or mandatory golf membership depending on which neighborhood section a home is located in. Some sections require golf membership as a condition of purchase; others do not. This distinction is material to your total monthly cost and must be verified for any specific property before making an offer.
Two Critical Items to Verify Before Any Offer
1. Is golf membership mandatory for the specific section you are considering?Halifax Plantation has multiple neighborhoods — some require mandatory golf membership as a deed restriction; others allow optional membership. The difference between a mandatory and optional golf fee can run $300–$600/month. Ask your agent to confirm the specific section's requirements in writing.
2. Is the section age-restricted? Halifax Plantation as a whole is not a formally gated 55+ community. Individual sections may have different deed restrictions. Verify whether your target section has age restrictions, rental restrictions, and HOA obligations specific to that phase.
Volusia County tax on a Halifax Plantation purchase
Halifax Plantation sits in Volusia County. Most addresses carry the Ormond Beach municipality designation, with combined millage producing an effective rate of approximately 0.96% after the $50,000 homestead exemption. As a resale community, the Save Our Homes reset applies — the assessed value resets to your purchase price in year one.
| Purchase Price | After $50K Homestead | Est. Annual Tax | Monthly (prorated) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $360,000 | $310,000 | ~$2,976 | ~$248/mo |
| $450,000 | $400,000 | ~$3,840 | ~$320/mo |
| $560,000 | $510,000 | ~$4,896 | ~$408/mo |
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Two scenarios — optional golf vs. mandatory golf
| Cost Item | $450K — No Golf | $450K — With Mandatory Golf |
|---|---|---|
| HOA (community level, est.) | ~$180–$230/mo | ~$180–$230/mo |
| Golf membership (if mandatory) | — | ~$300–$550/mo (verify) |
| Property tax (prorated) | ~$320/mo | ~$320/mo |
| Homeowners insurance (est.) | ~$225–$290/mo | ~$225–$290/mo |
| Total monthly (excl. mortgage) | ~$725–$840/mo | ~$1,025–$1,390/mo |
The mandatory golf scenario brings Halifax close to Latitude Margaritaville cost
If your target section at Halifax Plantation requires golf membership at $400–$550/month, your all-in carrying cost on a $450K purchase approaches $1,025–$1,390/month — overlapping with Latitude Margaritaville's range at a similar price point. At that cost, buyers should ask whether they will use the golf enough to justify the premium over a non-golf community, or whether Latitude Margaritaville's resort amenity campus is a better fit at a similar carrying cost.
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Get Free Research Help →HOA and golf membership fees must be verified directly with Halifax Plantation's management — we do not publish unconfirmed figures. Mandatory vs. optional golf obligation is section-specific and must be confirmed in the deed restrictions for any specific property. Property tax uses Volusia County effective rate ~0.96% after $50K homestead. Insurance ranges reflect current Volusia County market conditions. All figures are for research and planning purposes only.