circle square woods in OTOW (Ocala: for sale, rental, HOA)

[goforit]

I noticed recently on a realtor's website that the monthly hoa fee for circle square woods in OTOW is $338.00! Why so high? Also, could someone from the area please provide positives and negatives about this particular neighborhood. Is it an older area? I saw a pic of a house for sale--are there sidewalks in that community? Are people from ALL races and ethnic groups accepted in Ocala? I hear race relations toward the north florida area is not too good. Will be heading there for a visit soon, just wanted some insight first! Thanks to everyone for your responses...
p.s. I am looking to lease first, and I saw one in this neighborhood with a reasonable rental rate. I also saw stone creek, but rent much higher.

[jjinfla]

The $300+ HOA seems high but for that I understand they cut the grass on your property and maintain the exterior of the home. That includes painting and roof. At least that is what I was told.

The one thing I really dislike there is that they do not allow any "for sale" signs or "open house" signs anywhere on the property. This makes it very difficult for people who want to sell. I personally would never move to a community that has that policy.

[goforit]

Originally Posted by jjinfla

The $300+ HOA seems high but for that I understand they cut the grass on your property and maintain the exterior of the home. That includes painting and roof. At least that is what I was told.

The one thing I really dislike there is that they do not allow any "for sale" signs or "open house" signs anywhere on the property. This makes it very difficult for people who want to sell. I personally would never move to a community that has that policy.

Thank you jjinfla for the info...it was helpful!