Multi-Family Homes & Duplexes for Sale in Highland Fairways, Lakeland

Golf is at the center of life in Highland Fairways. Most houses in this 55-and-over community in Lakeland, Florida, have an 18-hole course acting as a backyard, and most streets bear the names of famous courses or events. Homes here have smaller lawns, but association fees cover their care. The community is home to several leagues and hosts golf tournaments year-round. “It’s a very relaxed community; the bulletin board of activities is always full,” says Jeff Stowell, president of the Highland Fairways Property Owners Association. Stowell says that Highland Fairways attracts residents from all over the country, with many staying during the winter. Prices here range from $150,000 to $350,000. Most of the homes are two- or three-bedroom ranch-style. And they tend to stay on the market for over 100 days, higher than the national average. Stowell says that HOA dues are more than $200 a month, but it provides residents with maintenance services, lawn care, internet and other amenities. Stowell says Highland Fairways is a close and friendly community with residents volunteering to assist those in need. The neighborhood is anchored by Highland Fairways Golf Course, an 18-hole executive