Fairway Forest
Homes for Sale in Palm Harbor, FL
All 552 homes for sale in Palm Harbor, FL · median $375,250 · 80 homes for sale in 34685 · Pinellas County homes for sale
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As of September 2026, Fairway Forest in Palm Harbor, FL has 1 home for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 5 recorded sales closed at a median of $499,000, $296 per square foot, a median 32 days on market, sellers accepting 100% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1980–1983; 8 of 8 report an HOA (median $16/mo). At the median price and Pinellas County's FY2025-26 rate of 19.39 mills, annual property tax runs about $9,670 ($8,860 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | Palm Harbor, Pinellas County, FL · ZIP 34685 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 106 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1980–1984 (median 1981.0) |
| Typical living area | 2,053 sq ft (median) |
| Home types (current listings and sales) | single-family 100% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Deed Restrictions, Golf, Golf Carts OK, Fence Restrictions, Golf Course |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $499,000 median across 5 closed sales · $296 per sq ft |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 32 median |
| For sale right now | 1 active, 2 pending · median asking $599,000 · 2.4 months of supply |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 82% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2006 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Fairway Forest key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/fairway-forest, data as of September 20, 2026.
Last 30 days in Fairway Forest: 2 new listings (median asking $577,000), 1 under contract right now. As of September 28, 2026, Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.
In Fairway Forest, price is driven less by any single headline number and more by condition and finish. The median sits at $499,000, or about $296 per square foot, which tells you the market is squarely mid-range for Palm Harbor — but the spread underneath that median is wide, and updated homes command a premium over dated ones on the same street.
Posture here is balanced, not frantic. A market heat score of 41 and a median 32 days on market mean sellers are not naming their terms, and buyers have room to inspect, negotiate, and walk. Correctly priced, well-presented homes still move; overpriced ones sit and eventually cut. That cuts both ways depending on which side of the table you're on.
Fairway Forest right now
🔴 Seller-leaning market. 2.4 months of supply and 67% of the inventory already under contract give sellers the pressure advantage.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Stellar MLS records, as of September 20, 2026. Confidence: Medium (3 active and pending listings, 5 closed sales in 12 months).
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· Updated September 28, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Fairway Forest market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $499K ($296 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 32 days on market for closed sales, and 2.4 months of supply, a seller-leaning market.
In ZIP 34685 (Palm Harbor), 226 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $445K ($240/sq ft), down 3.3% year over year, with a median 53 days on market. Right now 37 active and 10 pending listings put supply at about 4.3 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 34685 housing market and the Pinellas County market.
County records show 4 qualified sales in Fairway Forest across 2024–2024, median $529,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
Fairway Forest is a community of 106 homes in Palm Harbor, Pinellas County, built between 1980 and 1984 (median 1981.0), with a median living area of about 2,053 square feet. 82% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
Fairway Forest is a Palm Harbor community in Pinellas County where the median home runs $499,000 at roughly $296 per square foot. The pace is measured — call it a market that rewards preparation over urgency on both sides.
The setting & the homes.
Aerial and on-site photos of Fairway Forest. Swipe to explore the community.
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Who Fairway Forest is best for.
Best for
- Buyers with a mid-range budget anchored near the $499,000 median who want negotiating room
- Buyers willing to weigh condition carefully and pay for finish rather than chase the lowest sticker
- Sellers ready to price with discipline and present a move-in-ready home to clear inside roughly 30 days
Probably not for
- Buyers hunting a rock-bottom entry price well below the market median
- Sellers expecting a fast, over-ask sale from an overheated market
- Anyone counting on guaranteed short-term gains rather than a home to live in
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 20 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($499K) IS the median in the snapshot above.
Windows contain 0 to 9 sales each (5 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2006 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
19% of homes for sale in ZIP 34685 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-09-28).
Fairway Forest Market Scorecard
Fairway Forest is currently a seller-leaning market. About 2.4 months of supply, a median asking price of $599,000, and homes go under contract in about 19 days.
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Housing distress & ownership in Fairway Forest, Palm Harbor
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period September 2026 through September 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Fairway Forest
Live MLS inventory for Fairway Forest. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.
Active and pending Fairway Forest listings as of 2026-09-26, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2006 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.
Every Home for Sale in Fairway Forest Right Now (3)
All 3 active and pending Fairway Forest listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 3506 Fairway Forest Drive · $599,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Sep 10, 2026 · listed by Dalton Wade Inc
- 3553 Fairway Forest Drive · $598,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · pending · listed Sep 10, 2026 · listed by Compass Florida Llc
- 3582 Fairway Forest Drive · $555,000 · 4 bd / 2 ba · listed Aug 29, 2026 · listed by Re/Max Elite Realty
Fairway Forest on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.
Schools
- Pinellas County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Cypress Woods Elementary-PN · Elementary
- Tarpon Springs Middle-PN · Middle
- East Lake High-PN · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Fairway Forest listings and can change; always confirm with Pinellas County Public Schools for a specific address.
Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Fairway Forest address.
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The Fairway Forest buying strategy.
If we were buying in Fairway Forest today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Come strong and clean. Homes here move, so lead with your best terms and financing ready rather than a low anchor.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Fairway Forest.
Reading a balanced market
A median of 32 days on market is the number to watch. It signals a community that isn't overheated: buyers are taking time, and the homes closing are doing so at a deliberate rather than a competitive pace. With a heat score of 41, neither side holds a decisive edge, which makes accurate pricing and presentation the whole game.
Because the $296-per-square-foot median blends updated and dated inventory, the real work is comparing like with like. Two homes at similar list prices can be very different buys once you account for finish level and deferred maintenance. This is a market where condition, not the headline median, decides what you actually pay.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Fairway Forest. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Fairway Forest buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 3 factors (8.5). Basis: Liquidity & Demand 2.4 months of supply; Owner Commitment 82% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 99.6% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
In a balanced Fairway Forest market, the difference between a clean sale and a stale listing is pricing discipline and condition analysis — exactly the work we do before anything hits the feed. We read comps by finish level, not just by list price, so buyers know when a number is fair and sellers know how to hit 32 days instead of drifting past it.
Fairway Forest in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA dues reported around $17/month · median of 128 MLS listings, most billed annually
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Listings in this community report association dues of about $17 per month — the median AssociationFee across 128 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed annually. Dues change with budgets and can differ by section or product type; confirm the current figure with the association before you offer. Source: MLS listing records, 2026-09.
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Tools for a Fairway Forest buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Fairway Forest sales matched to your home.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 26, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 34685)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2006 (42 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Stellar MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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