Frequently Asked Questions

Living in Apalachee Farms means enjoying a resort-style lifestyle every day. The community features the Trophy Club of Apalachee Golf Course winding through the neighborhood, 7 tennis courts with a full-time tennis professional, 6 dedicated pickleball courts, four pools including a Jr. Olympic pool and waterslide, a fitness center, clubhouse, playground, and an active social calendar with summer camp and swim team programs. With approximately 587 homes across five physically distinct neighborhoods, each with its own streets, the community has a private, established feel while still being conveniently located off I-85 with quick access to shopping, dining, and everyday necessities in Dacula, Buford, and Braselton.

Home prices in Apalachee Farms range from $500K to $1.3M, varying by neighborhood section. The Terraces offers entry-level pricing from $500K to $700K with traditional two-story homes and ranches. Riverside ranges from $575K to $800K with diverse floorplans. Sterling Green is $650K to $850K with larger lots and mature landscaping. Clubview ranges from $600K to $750K with golf-oriented positioning. The Oaks, the premier section, features newer craftsman-style homes from $850K to $1.3M with upscale finishes and golf course views. All homeowners, regardless of section, enjoy the same full access to every community amenity.

Apalachee Farms has shown consistent appreciation with a community-wide median sale price of $699K (up 3.1% year-over-year) and an average sale price of $735K (up 4.2% YoY). The average price per square foot is $218, up 2.8% year-over-year. The Terraces section posted a strong 15.1% median price increase, while The Oaks saw a verified sale at $1.1M, confirming sustained demand at the luxury level. With only about 14 active listings across 587 homes (roughly 2.4% inventory), the market leans toward sellers in desirable sections. The combination of resort-style amenities, Gwinnett County schools, I-85 access, and a tightening supply of homes makes Apalachee Farms an attractive investment in the Northeast Metro Atlanta corridor.

Apalachee Farms has approximately 587 homes spread across five physically distinct neighborhoods, each with its own streets and character: The Terraces, Riverside, Sterling Green, Clubview, and The Oaks at Apalachee Farms. Every homeowner in every section enjoys full access to the same world-class amenities, golf, tennis, pickleball, pools, and fitness facilities. The five neighborhoods are genuinely separate communities that happen to share amenities, not just price tiers within a single development.

HOA fees in Apalachee Farms cover maintenance of all community amenities, including the four pools, tennis courts, pickleball courts, fitness center, clubhouse, playground, picnic pavilion, and common grounds. The Trophy Club of Apalachee Golf Course is independently owned and operated, completely separate from the HOA. Golf memberships are optional and billed separately by the club, not through the homeowners association. For current HOA fee amounts, contact Lisa Harris at (404) 307-9898 or check with the Apalachee Farms HOA directly.

Yes, Apalachee Farms has 6 dedicated pickleball courts, reflecting the fastest-growing racquet sport in America. The community also features 7 well-maintained tennis courts with lighting for evening play, a full-time on-site tennis professional offering private lessons and group clinics, and active ALTA and USTA league programs. The tennis center activity building includes a pro shop, restrooms, and gathering space. All racquet sports facilities are available to every homeowner in every section of the community.

Apalachee Farms is served by the Dacula Cluster within Gwinnett County Public Schools, one of the largest and most recognized school districts in Georgia. The feeder pattern runs from Dacula Elementary School to Dacula Middle School to Dacula High School. Nearby Seckinger High School in Buford (approximately 10 minutes away) offers a nationally recognized AI-integrated curriculum. Private options include Hebron Christian Academy (Pre-K through 12th grade). Gwinnett Online Campus provides a fully accredited K-12 online public charter option. Nearby higher education includes University of North Georgia, Gwinnett Technical College, and the University of Georgia in Athens.

Apalachee Farms is located in Dacula, Georgia, approximately 35 to 45 miles northeast of Downtown Atlanta via I-85 and the GA-316 corridor. Drive times typically range from 40 to 60 minutes depending on traffic and time of day. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is approximately 38 to 47 miles away, a 45 to 70 minute drive. Public transit is available via the Xpress GA Route 416 from the Dacula Park-and-Ride. Nearby shopping and dining hubs include Mall of Georgia in Buford (about 15 minutes) and Suwanee Town Center (about 20 minutes).

The Trophy Club of Apalachee Golf Course is an 18-hole championship course designed by Bergin and Melnyk, measuring 6,620 yards from the back tees with a par 71. The course opened in 1994 and winds beautifully through the Apalachee Farms community, making golf an integral part of daily life rather than just a nearby amenity. The course is independently owned and operated, separate from the HOA, and offers flexible membership options including a Players Club membership (approximately $50/month with discounted green fees and range access) as well as pay-as-you-play options. The clubhouse offers public dining and community events.

Apalachee Farms and Hamilton Mill are the two closest comparable golf course communities in the Dacula area, both master-planned with golf integration, strong amenities, and lifestyle-driven buyers. The key differences: Apalachee Farms has approximately 587 homes across five physically distinct neighborhoods, creating a tighter-knit, more intimate community feel. Hamilton Mill has a larger overall footprint. Both feature 18-hole championship courses, but the Trophy Club of Apalachee winds directly through the community while Hamilton Mill Golf Club is a separate facility nearby. Apalachee Farms offers 7 tennis courts, 6 pickleball courts, and 4 pools, while Hamilton Mill has its own amenity set. Pricing in Apalachee Farms ranges from $500K to $1.3M, with Hamilton Mill showing median prices in the $575K to $644K range. Lisa Harris can help you evaluate which community best fits your priorities.

Apalachee Farms is a premier master-planned golf course community in Dacula, Georgia, with approximately 587 homes and the Trophy Club of Apalachee Golf Course winding through the neighborhood. It features five physically distinct neighborhoods with their own streets: The Terraces, Riverside, Sterling Green, Clubview, and The Oaks at Apalachee Farms.

The five neighborhoods are physically distinct, each with its own streets and character. The Terraces offers entry-level pricing ($500K-$700K), Riverside ranges $575K-$800K with diverse floorplans, Sterling Green is $650K-$850K with established homes and mature landscaping, Clubview is $600K-$750K with golf-oriented positioning, and The Oaks features premier homes ($850K-$1.3M) with upscale finishes. All share the same amenities.

Lisa Harris, CLHMS, CRS, RENE, is the most experienced Apalachee Farms specialist with 19 years selling in the community and 10 years as a resident. She holds CLHMS Million Dollar Guild Elite, CRS, RENE, SRS, SRES, and ABR designations, has an engineering degree and MBA, and was formerly the Official REALTOR for the Atlanta Falcons. She serves with REMAX Center in Braselton, GA.

The correct spelling is Apalachee Farms, with one "p." However, the community is also commonly searched as "Appalachee Farms" with a double "p," and the name sometimes appears in MLS databases under variations like "Apalachee Farm" or section-specific names. If you are searching online and not finding results, try the alternate spelling Appalachee with two p's. Lisa Harris searches all spelling variations to ensure comprehensive market coverage for her clients.