Cape Coral & Fort Myers · Lee County, Florida
Lake Fairways Country Club
A manufactured home 55+ golf community in North Fort Myers where residents own their land — not a lot-rent park. An 18-hole executive golf course, active social calendar, and the most affordable all-in costs of any golf community in Lee County.
North Fort Myers, FL 33903Manufactured HomesOwn Land — Not Lot RentGolf Community55+ Community
Housing Type
Manufactured Homes
Single-wide and double-wide; owner holds fee-simple land title
HOA Fee
~$200–$300/mo
Covers golf, amenities, common area — all included
Home Prices
$120K–$280K
Lowest purchase prices in Lee County 55+ golf communities
Land Ownership
Own Land
Critical distinction — you own the lot, not just the home
Golf
18-Hole Included
Executive course; bundled into HOA fee
CDD
None
County taxes only; no non-ad valorem CDD assessment
Own land — this is the critical distinction for manufactured home buyers. Lake Fairways residents hold fee-simple title to their land and their home. This is fundamentally different from lot-rent manufactured home parks where you own the home but lease the land month-to-month from a private landlord who can raise rent or sell the park at any time. At Lake Fairways, you own the dirt. Your home is real property, eligible for homestead exemption, and can be mortgaged with standard real estate financing.
What Is Lake Fairways Country Club?
Lake Fairways Country Club is a 55+ manufactured home community in North Fort Myers built around an 18-hole executive golf course. The community has been established for decades, with an active social calendar, clubhouse, and amenity package comparable to many site-built communities — at a fraction of the purchase price and monthly cost. Golf is included in the HOA fee, not an optional add-on.
The manufactured home stigma is worth addressing directly. Modern manufactured homes — and even older double-wides in well-maintained communities — are legitimate housing choices for cost-conscious retirees. At Lake Fairways, where residents own their land, the legal and financial structure is identical to owning a site-built home on a lot. The home can be sold, inherited, or refinanced. The community is not a mobile home park.
The primary limitation: manufactured homes in Lee County are more difficult to insure than site-built construction, and wind ratings for older manufactured homes may not meet current standards. This is important in post-Ian Lee County. Buyers should get insurance quotes before making an offer.
Amenities (All Included in HOA)
- 18-hole executive golf course
- Clubhouse
- Heated outdoor pool
- Tennis courts
- Shuffleboard
- Bocce ball
- Card and social rooms
- Fitness area
- Walking paths
- Gated community
True Monthly Cost Estimate
| Cost Item | Double-Wide $160K | Double-Wide $240K |
|---|
| HOA (golf included, monthly) | ~$250/mo | ~$250/mo |
| Property tax (homestead, annual) | ~$1,470/yr · $123/mo | ~$2,550/yr · $213/mo |
| CDD | $0 | $0 |
| Wind insurance (manufactured home) | ~$2,500–$5,000/yr · $208–$417/mo | ~$3,000–$6,000/yr · $250–$500/mo |
| Monthly Total | ~$581–$790 | ~$713–$963 |
Manufactured home insurance is a different market. Standard homeowner's insurers often decline or heavily restrict manufactured home coverage. Specialist insurers — including some that focus specifically on manufactured housing — are the primary market. In post-Ian Lee County, manufactured homes that do not meet current HUD wind zone standards for Lee County (Wind Zone III) may face limited options. Ask the community management office which insurers are actively writing policies for Lake Fairways homes before making an offer.
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