Neighborhood · Jacksonville, Florida
Highlands
A quiet North Jacksonville pocket for patient buyers
1
Homes for sale
$320,000
Median list price
—
Avg price / sqft
308
Median days on market
Highlands sits in Jacksonville's northside, a low-key residential area where the pace is slow and the turnover is even slower. It draws its character from the surrounding fabric of neighborhoods and institutions — from Cecil Field Airport on the far west side to established communities like Chimney Lakes and Lakeshore that give the broader area its lived-in feel. Families here are zoned to schools including Joseph Stilwell Middle School and the specialized Marine Science Education Center.
The market reality is that Highlands is thinly traded — there is just one active listing right now, priced at $320,000, and only two homes have sold in the past year. That scarcity means buyers should expect long timelines and few direct comparables, so it pays to keep an eye on the full range of Jacksonville homes for sale alongside this pocket. If you want to track what surfaces here, the live map is the fastest way to catch new inventory.
Highlands is a community in Jacksonville, Florida.
Quick facts
$320,000 – $320K price range
2 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Highlands
Every active listing inside the Highlands boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The Highlands market
2
Sold, last 12 months
$150,000
Median sold price
94%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
16 days
Median time to sell
Highlands vs Jacksonville
Median list price
Days on market
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Highlands boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Highlands is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Highlands home
≈ $2,251/mo
$320,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
10,635
Median age
38
Median income
$53,483
Median home value
$189,571
Beyond the listings
Living in Highlands
Food & Drink
Top 9% in the U.S.Fueling for Fitness
A population characterized by healthy eating. Often pre-planning for meals for the purpose of fitness and convenience. Likely to participate in meal prep trends.
Entertainment
Top 11% in the U.S.Party Life
The party don't stop until the sun comes up. Loud music, crowds, and shots are a recipe for a great night out for these people.
Culture
Top 14% in the U.S.Hip Hop Culture
Dropping the beat and raising the roof, this population enjoys everything hip hop culture has to offer, including music, dance moves, and fashion.
Relationships
Top 16% in the U.S.Networking
Driven to succeed in the business world, this population seeks to progress in their career through networking happy hours, summits, and connecting with other professionals online.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 19% in the U.S.Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
Beliefs
Top 21% in the U.S.Local Engagement
These citizens want to make their neighborhood a better, more beautiful place to live. They're attentive to the needs and affairs of the local community.
Straight answers
Highlands FAQs
Is Highlands a good place to live?+
Highlands is a quiet northside Jacksonville neighborhood suited to buyers who value a slower pace over convenience-driven bustle. Families benefit from proximity to specialized schools like the Marine Science Education Center, and the surrounding communities add everyday amenities. Just know that inventory is scarce, so finding the right home takes patience.
Is Highlands expensive?+
Compared to Jacksonville's pricier waterfront and gated communities, Highlands is moderate — the one active listing is priced at $320,000, while homes actually sold over the past year did so at a median of $150,000. That gap reflects how few and how varied the sales are here. Buyers should weigh each property on its own merits rather than a reliable neighborhood benchmark.
What do homes cost in Highlands?+
Right now there is a single active listing at $320,000, and the two homes sold in the past 12 months closed at a median of $150,000. With so little data, there is no reliable price-per-square-foot figure yet. It helps to compare against the wider pool of Jacksonville homes for sale to gauge value.
How is the market in Highlands?+
It is a very thin, slow market — only one home is listed and just two have sold in the last year. Listings sit a median of 308 days before selling, and sellers average 94% of their asking price. That combination means buyers can negotiate but should be ready to wait for the right property to appear on the live map.
What about HOA fees and property taxes in Highlands?+
HOA data isn't available for the current inventory here, which is common in older, non-planned pockets. Property taxes run a median of about $4,260 per year. Always confirm the specific tax and any association dues on an individual property before you commit.
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