Fairway Village

Independent Assessment

Strong, multi-source confirmation shows that Fairway Village is a genuine, legally age-restricted 55-and-older community with recorded CC&Rs available directly from the HOA's own website, distinguishing it clearly from a merely 'active adult marketed' development. Fairway Village HOA is a separate community from 'Touchmark at Fairway Village,' a continuum-of-care senior-living campus operating in the same general vicinity; the two share a name root but are entirely distinct organizations, with Touchmark operating a rental/care-based campus and Fairway Village HOA operating the deed-governed, for-sale ownership community profiled here. No other community in this directory sharing the exact name 'Fairway Village' was found, so no cross-state name collision was identified as of the last update.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers who want an established, legally age-restricted community built around an in-house public golf course, with a mix of single-family and condominium ownership options, are a strong fit for Fairway Village. Its Vancouver, Washington location just across the Columbia River from Portland, Oregon also suits buyers who want Pacific Northwest urban amenities and no Washington state income tax within reach of a quieter, golf-course-centered neighborhood.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Fairway Village was initially established through a Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions recorded January 15, 1982 (Clark County, Washington Auditor No. 8201150123), which has been amended and restated numerous times since, with the most recent version reviewed dated August 28, 2015. The community comprises 696 single-family homes and 128 condominium units (824 homes total) built around a 9-hole golf course designed in 1982 by Pacific Northwest course architect Gene 'Bunny' Mason. No single named original developer was confirmed in available sourcing; buyers should confirm build-year ranges for specific sections directly with the HOA or a local agent.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

Reported recent pricing for single-family homes in the Fairway Village Golf Course neighborhood shows a median sale price of roughly $592,000, with homes typically selling after about 83 days on market; condominium pricing varies separately by unit size and location within the community. Buyers should request current available listings and recent closed comparables for the specific home type (single-family versus condo) from a local agent familiar with the Fairway Village submarket.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

Fairway Village has been fully built out for decades, so all current purchases are resale; there is no active builder new-construction inventory. Buyers should budget for a full independent inspection given the range of build years across the community's 824 homes, and should request the HOA's current CC&Rs, bylaws, financials, and reserve study before purchasing either a single-family home or a condominium unit.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes in Fairway Village are subject to Clark County property tax at the county's current rate for the city of Vancouver. Washington offers a Senior Citizen and Disabled Persons Property Tax Exemption/Deferral program for qualifying homeowners at least 61 years old, with income limits that vary by county; buyers should confirm current Clark County eligibility and exact rates directly with the Clark County Assessor's Office, since this program is separate from the HOA's own 55+ occupancy rule.

Golf

The Fairway Village Golf Course is a 9-hole, heavily tree-lined public course (three par-3s, five par-4s, one par-5) designed in 1982 by Pacific Northwest course architect Gene 'Bunny' Mason. Unlike many HOA-adjacent courses operated as a separate private business, this course is owned by the Fairway Village HOA as part of the community's common areas and operates as a public course under Clark County designation, with homeowners receiving a discount to play; buyers should confirm current green fees and the HOA's cost-sharing arrangement for the course directly with the association.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

Fairway Village offers an established, golf-centered lifestyle with a mix of single-family homes and condominiums arranged around the community's 9-hole course, supported by a clubhouse with a pool, art studio, and billiard room for social and recreational activity. Because the community has been built out for decades with a large total home count (824 homes across both housing types), buyers should expect meaningful variation in home age, lot size, and finish level across different sections of the community.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Fairway Village is located at 15509 SE Fernwood Drive, Vancouver, Washington 98683, in east Vancouver near the Columbia River and a short drive from downtown Vancouver and the I-205 corridor into Portland, Oregon. The community's Clark County location offers Washington's no-state-income-tax advantage while remaining close to Portland's broader dining, healthcare, and airport access.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Fairway Village's recorded CC&Rs establish it as a 55-and-over community: at least one resident of each unit must be 55 years of age or older, unless one of the occupants is a surviving spouse or domestic partner, or unless the HOA Board grants a waiver, consistent with the federal Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA) framework. The HOA publishes its current CC&Rs, bylaws, and rules directly on its own website; buyers should review the current governing documents and confirm age-verification procedures directly with the Fairway Village HOA before purchasing. Fairway Village HOA is also a distinct organization from the nearby Touchmark at Fairway Village continuum-of-care campus, which operates under different ownership and licensing as a senior-living facility rather than this deed-restricted ownership HOA.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

Because Fairway Village has been established for decades with numerous CC&R amendments since 1982, buyers should review the current, most recent version of the governing documents (dated August 28, 2015 per the HOA's own records) rather than relying on older summaries, and should confirm whether any further amendments have occurred since. Buyers should also carefully distinguish this HOA-governed, for-sale ownership community from the separate Touchmark at Fairway Village senior-living campus nearby, since the shared name root can cause confusion in search results and casual conversation. As with any older HOA-owned golf course, buyers should ask about the golf course's current financial health, any capital improvement plans, and how course-related costs are allocated between golf revenue and HOA dues.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Fairway Village, in Vancouver (Clark County), has an HOA-owned, on-site golf course. Buyers should not confuse it with the separate Touchmark at Fairway Village continuum-of-care campus in the same vicinity, which is a rental/care-based senior-living facility rather than a comparable for-sale HOA community.

Current Listings

A connected local agent can provide current available resale inventory (both single-family and condominium), recent closed comparables, and current HOA dues and new-buyer fee details at Fairway Village.

Is Fairway Village legally age-restricted?

Yes. Its recorded CC&Rs require at least one resident of each unit to be 55 or older, with exceptions for a surviving spouse/domestic partner or a Board-granted waiver, consistent with the federal HOPA framework. The HOA publishes its current CC&Rs on its own website.

Is Fairway Village the same as Touchmark at Fairway Village?

No. Fairway Village is a legally age-restricted, for-sale HOA community with 824 homes and an HOA-owned golf course. Touchmark at Fairway Village is a separate continuum-of-care senior-living campus operating in the same vicinity; the two share a name root but are distinct organizations.

Does Fairway Village have a golf course?

Yes — a 9-hole public course designed in 1982 by Gene 'Bunny' Mason, owned by the HOA as a common area, with homeowners receiving a discount to play.

What is the HOA fee at Fairway Village?

Reported dues carry a median of roughly $330/month, plus a one-time new-buyer fee of approximately $2,000 at closing. Confirm the current exact figures directly with the HOA.