Pennbrooke Fairways vs Scottish Highlands
Two Lake communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Pennbrooke Fairways | Scottish Highlands |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $267K | $208K |
| Price per sq ft | $156 | $148 |
| Avg days on market | 142 days | 76 days |
| Months of supply | 2.9 mo | 3.7 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 33 | 26 |
The verdict
Pennbrooke Fairways carries the higher median price — about 28% above Scottish Highlands. Homes in Scottish Highlands sell faster (76 days on market vs 142). Pennbrooke Fairways is the tighter market on inventory (2.9 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Pennbrooke Fairways | Scottish Highlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 8 | 8 |
| Under contract | 1 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $169K to $325K | $169K to $315K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Condominium, Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Pennbrooke Fairways homes for sale · Scottish Highlands homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Pennbrooke Fairways | Scottish Highlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 1,186 | 615 |
| Built | 1987–2012 (median 1999.0) | 1983–2012 (median 1989) |
| Typical living area | 1,619 sq ft | 1,314 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 77% | 80% |
| Vacant lots | 5 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Pennbrooke Fairways median | Scottish Highlands median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $110K (3 sales) | $77K (30 sales) |
| 2022 | $225K (40 sales) | $222K (4 sales) |
| 2025 | $285K (29 sales) | $205K (9 sales) |
| 2026 | $244K (30 sales) | $195K (9 sales) |
Since 2012, Pennbrooke Fairways's median sale price is +122% and Scottish Highlands's is +153% — Scottish Highlands has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Pennbrooke Fairways | Scottish Highlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 92.4% | 90.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,637 sq ft | 1,310 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 17 (cold) | 30 (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
| Pennbrooke Fairways | Scottish Highlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | not reported | Treadway Elem |
| Middle | not reported | Tavares Middle |
| High school | not reported | Tavares High |
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, Scottish Highlands is the lower entry point (median $208K vs $267K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Pennbrooke Fairways; Scottish Highlands trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Scottish Highlands (76 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 Pennbrooke Fairways more expensive than Scottish Highlands?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Pennbrooke Fairways is $267,000 versus $208,000 in Scottish Highlands, about 28% higher.
Which has newer homes, Pennbrooke Fairways or Scottish Highlands?
Pennbrooke Fairways: its homes were built 1987–2012 with a median year of 1999.0, versus a median of 1989 in Scottish Highlands (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Pennbrooke Fairways. The typical home there is 1,619 sq ft of living area, versus 1,314 sq ft in Scottish Highlands.
Which has appreciated more, Pennbrooke Fairways or Scottish Highlands?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 122% in Pennbrooke Fairways and 153% in Scottish Highlands (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Pennbrooke Fairways — sellers there received 92.4% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 90.0% in Scottish Highlands.
Go deeper on each: Pennbrooke Fairways homes, photos & schools · Scottish Highlands homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.