Lake Denham Estates vs Pennbrooke Fairways
Two Lake communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-19.
| Metric | Lake Denham Estates | Pennbrooke Fairways |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $288K | $267K |
| Price per sq ft | $174 | $156 |
| Avg days on market | 64 days | 142 days |
| Months of supply | 8.0 mo | 2.9 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 27 | 33 |
The verdict
Lake Denham Estates carries the higher median price — about 8% above Pennbrooke Fairways. Homes in Lake Denham Estates sell faster (64 days on market vs 142). Pennbrooke Fairways is the tighter market on inventory (2.9 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Lake Denham Estates | Pennbrooke Fairways | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Lake County, FL | Lake County, FL |
| City / area | Leesburg | Leesburg |
| ZIP | 34748 | 34748 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 25 sampled homes outside a flood zone | 60% of 20 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) |
Distances are straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more. Flood-zone shares come from FEMA flood maps matched to sampled parcels; always check the exact address before you close.
What is for sale today
| Lake Denham Estates | Pennbrooke Fairways | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 18 | 8 |
| Under contract | 2 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $262K to $415K | $169K to $325K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 2 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Townhouse | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Lake Denham Estates homes for sale · Pennbrooke Fairways homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Lake Denham Estates | Pennbrooke Fairways | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 564 | 1,186 |
| Built | 2020–2023 (median 2022) | 1987–2012 (median 1999) |
| Typical living area | 1,645 sq ft | 1,619 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 68% | 77% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 5 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Lake Denham Estates median | Pennbrooke Fairways median |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $262K (13 sales) | $225K (5 sales) |
| 2022 | $282K (107 sales) | $225K (40 sales) |
| 2023 | $326K (48 sales) | $250K (9 sales) |
| 2024 | $320K (29 sales) | $262K (36 sales) |
| 2025 | $305K (25 sales) | $285K (29 sales) |
| 2026 | $288K (21 sales) | $244K (30 sales) |
Since 2021, Lake Denham Estates's median sale price is +10% and Pennbrooke Fairways's is +9% — Lake Denham Estates has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Lake Denham Estates | Pennbrooke Fairways | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 95.9% | 92.4% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,607 sq ft | 1,637 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 17 (cold) | 17 (cold) |
Last 12 months of recorded closings; sale-to-original-list is the share of the first asking price sellers actually got.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Lake Denham Estates | Pennbrooke Fairways | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Leesburg Elementary | not reported |
| Middle | Oak Park Middle | not reported |
| High school | Leesburg High | not reported |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Pennbrooke Fairways is the lower entry point (median $267K vs $288K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Lake Denham Estates; Pennbrooke Fairways trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Lake Denham Estates (64 days on market on average); buyers get more negotiating room where homes sit longer.
Neither number set decides it: drive both on a weekday evening, check the HOA documents and the flood zone for the exact street, and price the insurance before you write an offer. A Momentum agent who works both communities can pull the comparable sales for any two specific homes.
Questions people ask
Is Lake Denham Estates more expensive than Pennbrooke Fairways?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Lake Denham Estates is $288,000 versus $267,000 in Pennbrooke Fairways, about 8% higher.
Which has newer homes, Lake Denham Estates or Pennbrooke Fairways?
Lake Denham Estates: its homes were built 2020–2023 with a median year of 2022, versus a median of 1999 in Pennbrooke Fairways (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has appreciated more, Lake Denham Estates or Pennbrooke Fairways?
From 2021 to 2026 the median sale price rose 10% in Lake Denham Estates and 9% in Pennbrooke Fairways (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Lake Denham Estates — sellers there received 95.9% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 92.4% in Pennbrooke Fairways.
Go deeper on each: Lake Denham Estates homes, photos & schools · Pennbrooke Fairways homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.