Garden Villas at Gator Trace (also referred to as Garden Villas of Gator Trace or Villas at Gator Trace) is a 38-unit villa HOA in Fort Pierce, FL 34982, self-managed as a sub-association of Gator Trace Master POA. Monthly HOA fees average ~$620 including exterior maintenance, cable/internet, roof, and pool access. Key verified facts include location at/near 4080 Gator Trace Rd, 1989 incorporation, and amenities like pool, clubhouse/restaurant, and golf course. Specific current board contacts and some fees unavailable in public sources.
Garden Villas at Gator Trace is a self-managed homeowners association consisting of 38 one-story villa units in Fort Pierce, Florida. It operates as a sub-association within the larger Gator Trace community, with all owners also belonging to the Gator Trace Master Property Owners Association.
Monthly HOA fees are approximately $620 (based on recent real estate listings). Quarterly fees noted on the master association site for 2026 are $1,500 for Garden Villas HOA (separate from master fees of $370/quarter). Transfer fees, capital contributions, and special assessments information is unavailable from public sources.
Rules cover aesthetic and structural standards requiring ARC approval for exterior changes; parking restrictions (no overnight street parking 12am-6am, specific vehicle types); lease minimum of 4 months with approval; pet limit of 2 dogs/cats per household on leash with cleanup; no swimming/boating/fishing in water bodies; holiday decorations timing limits; hurricane shutters only during warnings; maintenance responsibilities (HOA handles exterior surfaces, lawn care; owners handle interiors, some fixtures); garbage placement and removal rules; and violation fines up to $25/day (max $1,000). Full details in governing documents.
Residents enjoy a low-maintenance, golf-oriented lifestyle in a villa community with access to community facilities and proximity to beaches, shopping, and dining.
HOA Name: THE GARDEN VILLAS AT GATOR TRACE OF ST. LUCIE HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION, INC. (or Garden Villas HOA)
Management: Self-managed
Mailing Address: 4080 Gator Trace Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34982
Payment email: barbsbookkeepingtc@gmail.com (for Garden Villas fees)
Board (2026): Robbie Creswell (President), Harriet Scott (Vice President), Dale Dobbins (Secretary), Bob Schwenz (Director at Large); Treasurer vacant.
Master Association contact via gatortracemasterassociation.com or Signature Property Management for master fees. Office hours and additional emails unavailable.
Part of Gator Trace Golf & Country Club community; 38 units; security patrol via St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office through master association; underground utilities; pet-friendly with restrictions.
Garden Villas at Gator Trace provides a self-managed villa living experience integrated with golf and recreational amenities in Fort Pierce, with dual association membership required.
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Public sources checked include Gator Trace Master Association website (gatortracemasterassociation.com and sub-pages/PDFs), Florida Division of Corporations business records, multiple 2024-2026 real estate MLS listings from sites like subdivisions.com and realtor platforms, and Florida community network directories. Gaps include lack of comprehensive current rules PDFs beyond 2020 version, exact 2026 fee confirmations varying slightly across sources, and limited amenity-specific contact details.
Approximately $620 per month according to multiple recent real estate listings; quarterly Garden Villas HOA fee listed as $1,500 on master association site for 2026 (separate master fee applies).
Yes, according to the Gator Trace Master Association website.
Clubhouse with restaurant/bar, swimming pool, golf course access, putting greens, and shuffleboard court (shared with Gator Trace community).
Leases must be a minimum of 4 months and require association approval per rules document.
Self-managed; mail to 4080 Gator Trace Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34982 or email barbsbookkeepingtc@gmail.com for payments. Board contacts listed on master site.