Fairfield on the Tee in Lakeland

Fairfield on the Tee
Homes for Sale in Lakeland, FL

All 1,284 homes for sale in Lakeland, FL · median $325,530 · 134 homes for sale in 33809 · Polk County homes for sale

Community in Lakeland · Polk County · ZIP 33809
57 homesBuilt 1985–1999
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data2 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

As of November 2026, the MLS records 1 closed sale in Fairfield on the Tee in Lakeland, FL, the most recent in September 2024. Across Lakeland as a whole, 2,881 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $327,500, 53 median days on market, with 1,146 homes for sale today. At that median and Polk County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.19 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,300 ($4,620 with the full homestead exemption).

Live · Fairfield on the Tee Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
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For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
Ownership and context
51%
Owner-occupied · Fairfield on the Tee
29 of 57 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
49%
Non-owner-occupied · Fairfield on the Tee
incl. 25% trust or LLC-held · 14% out-of-state
57
Homes in the community
57 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 2 years of records
1985–1999
Years homes were built
median 1986 · county roll (FL DOR 2025)
0
Failed listings · 2009
peaked at 5 in 2008
Jon Brooks, Co-Founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Read · written October 26, 2026

Fairfield on the Tee is a built-out pocket of 57 homes dating from the mid-1980s through the late 1990s, so price here is driven almost entirely by condition and updates rather than square footage. With a median living area of 1,642 square feet and no two owners having renovated on the same timeline, expect a wide spread between move-in-ready and project homes even within this small count.

As of August 2026 there are zero active listings. That tells you two things: inventory is genuinely tight, and when a home does come to market it tends to set the tone for value in the community. A seller who prepares well has leverage; a buyer needs patience and a willingness to move when the right listing surfaces.

Figures in this note are as of October 26, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.

Nearby homes for sale

No active listings inside FAIRFIELD ON THE TEE right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.

5235 POST LANE
$430K · 0.5 mi away
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,336 sqft
5235 POST LANE
Listed by HARPER REALTY FL, LLC
116 MARIS COURT
$280K · 0.6 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,941 sqft
116 MARIS COURT
Listed by BHHS FLORIDA PROPERTIES GROUP
5408 WEBER PLACE
$410K · 0.6 mi away
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,863 sqft
5408 WEBER PLACE
Listed by COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
121 MARIS COURT
$260K · 0.6 mi away
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,170 sqft
121 MARIS COURT
Listed by MUSIC REALTY
4911 LINC LANE
$265K · 0.6 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,344 sqft
4911 LINC LANE
Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
4703 CASSANDRA LANE
$349K · 0.7 mi away
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,818 sqft
4703 CASSANDRA LANE
Listed by EXP REALTY LLC

Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.

The 60-Second Overview

This is a small, established community in Lakeland where homes carry late-1980s to 1990s construction and the tee-adjacent location defines the setting more than any shared amenity package does.

Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.

Best for

  • Buying to hold in an established, built-out Lakeland pocket with modest turnover
  • Buyers who will wait for the right listing rather than needing options today
  • Buyers comfortable evaluating and updating a mid-1980s-to-1990s home

Probably not for

  • Needing to buy immediately from current inventory
  • Wanting community amenities, gates, or shared facilities
  • Seeking new or near-new construction

The market around Fairfield on the Tee

Fairfield on the Tee is a small community — 15 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2009 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.

In ZIP 33809, 176 homes are on the market and 21% are under contract — a steady corner of Lakeland.

Across Polk County, 5,189 homes are active and 1,757 pending (25% under contract).

The housing mix here is 60% townhouse, 30% condominium, 10% villa.

In ZIP 33809 (Lakeland), 370 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $226K ($155/sq ft), down 2.1% year over year, with a median 53 days on market. Right now 4 active and 1 pending listings put supply at about 6.0 months - a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 33809 housing market and the Polk County market.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Fairfield on the Tee specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Schools

In short
  • Polk County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Polk County Public Schools (verify by address) · Public
  • Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high · By address
  • Magnet and choice options may apply · Choice

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Fairfield on the Tee listings and can change; always confirm with Polk County Public Schools for a specific address.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Fairfield on the Tee address.

If we were buying in Fairfield on the Tee today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 Fairfield on the Tee.

Best Buy
Buyers who want an established Lakeland home and will wait for the right listing.
Biggest Risk
With zero active listings, timing and patience are the main obstacles.
Sweet Spot
A well-updated home at the community median of 1,642 square feet.
Avoid If
You need shared amenities or a fast, on-demand purchase.

A condition-driven small market

With only 57 homes and a year-built range of 1985 to 1999, the housing stock is consistent in era but variable in upkeep. Roughs, HVAC, kitchens, and baths from the original build period are the swing factors on value, so a thorough look at mechanicals and past updates matters more here than headline square footage. No community amenities surfaced from current MLS listings, which means you are buying the home and the location, not a lifestyle package of fees and facilities.

A homestead share of roughly 51 percent suggests a fairly even mix of owner-occupied and non-homesteaded homes. That balance, combined with no current active listings, keeps turnover modest and makes timing the central challenge for anyone trying to buy in.

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The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Fairfield on the Tee. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a 57-home community with nothing currently listed, the edge is knowing when a home is about to come available and reading condition accurately against an era-consistent stock. We track this pocket closely, price off real comparables rather than guesswork, and tell you plainly when a listing is a project versus a value.

Fairfield on the Tee in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established Lakeland home and will wait for the right listing.
Biggest advantageA small, built-out community where condition, not square footage, sets price.
Biggest riskWith zero active listings, timing and patience are the main obstacles.
Sweet spotA well-updated home at the community median of 1,642 square feet.
Avoid ifYou need shared amenities or a fast, on-demand purchase.
The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Fairfield on the Tee sales matched to your home.

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Fairfield on the Tee key facts
LocationLakeland, Polk County, FL · ZIP 33809
Homes in the community57 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built1985–1999 (median 1986)
Typical living area1,642 sq ft (median)
For sale right now0 active, 0 pending
Owner-occupied (homestead) share51%
Zoned public schoolsPolk County Public Schools (verify by address); Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high; Magnet and choice options may apply

Data as of August 2, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2024 through 2024; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Fairfield on the Tee key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/fairfield-on-the-tee-lakeland, data as of August 2, 2026.

Housing distress & ownership in FAIRFIELD ON THE TEE, Lakeland

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 22 listings
Distress share trend - 0.0% now (2026-08-10 → 2026-10-25)

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 October 2026 through October 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Fairfield on the Tee?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 57 homes in Fairfield on the Tee (public records).
What share of Fairfield on the Tee is owner-occupied?
51% of Fairfield on the Tee parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Fairfield on the Tee built?
Homes in Fairfield on the Tee were built between 1985 and 1999, with a median year built of 1986 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
What schools serve Fairfield on the Tee?
Fairfield on the Tee is served by Polk County Public Schools, typically Polk County Public Schools (verify by address) and Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high. Confirm the exact zoning by address with the district.
Who is the best real estate agent for Fairfield on the Tee?
The best agent for Fairfield on the Tee is one who actively works Lakeland and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Fairfield on the Tee.
How do I find a top Lakeland real estate agent who knows Fairfield on the Tee?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Fairfield on the Tee and the wider Lakeland area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Fairfield on the Tee?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Fairfield on the Tee purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Fairfield on the Tee, and what county is it in?
Fairfield on the Tee is in Lakeland, Polk County, FL, ZIP 33809.
Buying to hold in an established, built-out Lakeland pocket with modest turnoverExcellent fit
Buyers who will wait for the right listing rather than needing options todayExcellent fit
Buyers comfortable evaluating and updating a mid-1980s-to-1990s homeExcellent fit
Needing to buy immediately from current inventoryProbably not
Wanting community amenities, gates, or shared facilitiesProbably not
Seeking new or near-new constructionProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: June 30, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (community parcel extract)
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Schools2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2024 (1 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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