Pennbrooke Fairways vs Royal Highlands
Two Lake communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-02.
| Metric | Pennbrooke Fairways | Royal Highlands |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $240K | $264K |
| Price per sq ft | $157 | $152 |
| Avg days on market | 120 days | 86 days |
| Months of supply | 2.3 mo | 4.8 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 31 | 48 |
The verdict
Royal Highlands carries the higher median price — about 10% above Pennbrooke Fairways. Homes in Royal Highlands sell faster (86 days on market vs 120). Pennbrooke Fairways is the tighter market on inventory (2.3 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Pennbrooke Fairways | Royal Highlands | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Lake County, FL | Lake County, FL |
| City / area | Leesburg | Leesburg |
| ZIP | 34748 | 34748 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 65% of 17 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 38 sampled homes outside a flood zone |
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
| Pennbrooke Fairways | Royal Highlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 6 | 19 |
| Under contract | 0 | 7 |
| Asking prices today | $234K to $345K | $225K to $425K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Pennbrooke Fairways homes for sale · Royal Highlands homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Pennbrooke Fairways | Royal Highlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 1,186 | 1,419 |
| Built | 1987–2012 (median 1999) | 1996–2019 (median 2001) |
| Typical living area | 1,619 sq ft | 1,870 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 77% | 84% |
| Vacant lots | 5 | 1 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Pennbrooke Fairways median | Royal Highlands median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $110K (3 sales) | $134K (41 sales) |
| 2017 | $130K (6 sales) | $182K (28 sales) |
| 2019 | $142K (4 sales) | $215K (7 sales) |
| 2021 | $225K (5 sales) | $268K (4 sales) |
| 2022 | $225K (40 sales) | $308K (43 sales) |
| 2023 | $250K (9 sales) | $345K (16 sales) |
| 2024 | $262K (36 sales) | $330K (38 sales) |
| 2025 | $285K (29 sales) | $325K (31 sales) |
| 2026 | $244K (30 sales) | $290K (53 sales) |
Since 2012, Pennbrooke Fairways's median sale price is +122% and Royal Highlands's is +116% — Pennbrooke Fairways has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Pennbrooke Fairways | Royal Highlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 92.4% | 92.1% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,637 sq ft | 1,906 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 17 (cold) | 38 (cold) |
Last 12 months of recorded closings; sale-to-original-list is the share of the first asking price sellers actually got.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Pennbrooke Fairways is the lower entry point (median $240K vs $264K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Royal Highlands; Pennbrooke Fairways trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Royal Highlands (86 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 Royal Highlands more expensive than Pennbrooke Fairways?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Royal Highlands is $264,000 versus $240,000 in Pennbrooke Fairways, about 10% higher.
Which has newer homes, Pennbrooke Fairways or Royal Highlands?
Royal Highlands: its homes were built 1996–2019 with a median year of 2001, versus a median of 1999 in Pennbrooke Fairways (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Royal Highlands. The typical home there is 1,870 sq ft of living area, versus 1,619 sq ft in Pennbrooke Fairways.
Which has appreciated more, Pennbrooke Fairways or Royal Highlands?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 122% in Pennbrooke Fairways and 116% in Royal Highlands (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Go deeper on each: Pennbrooke Fairways homes, photos & schools · Royal Highlands homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.