Neighborhood · Jacksonville, Florida
Highlands
Affordable North Jacksonville living with room to breathe
2
Homes for sale
$242,500
Median list price
$126
Avg price / sqft
154
Median days on market
Highlands sits in the northern reaches of Jacksonville, a practical, unpretentious neighborhood where modest single-family homes and reasonable lot sizes make it a landing spot for first-time buyers and value hunters. It's the kind of pocket where you're within reach of Duval County staples and larger communities like Chimney Lakes and Lakeshore, with assigned schools including Joseph Stilwell Middle School and First Coast High School.
For a buyer today, the market here is thin and moves slowly — just 2 active listings and 2 sales over the past year. That scarcity means patience matters, but it also means the homes that do trade lean affordable, with a median list price of $242,500 and an average of $126 per square foot. Compare it against the broader pool of Jacksonville homes for sale or track new inventory on the live map so you don't miss the next one.
Highlands is a community in Jacksonville, Florida.
Quick facts
$165,000 – $320K price range
1,310 sqft median home
2 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Highlands
$165,000
10538 DOVE LANE, JACKSONVILLE
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,310 sqft
$320,000
2514 GAYLAND RD, Jacksonville FL 32218, JACKSONVILLE
4 bd · 3 ba
Every active listing inside the Highlands boundary
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Where the market lives
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
Price per sqft
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
≈ $1,701/mo
$242,500 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?+
It's a straightforward, affordable residential neighborhood in northern Jacksonville that works well for first-time buyers and those who want more house for their money. Assigned schools include Joseph Stilwell Middle School and First Coast High School, and you're near established communities like Chimney Lakes and Lakeshore. Just know it's a quiet, small market rather than an amenity-heavy master-planned area.
Is Highlands expensive?+
No — it's on the affordable end for Jacksonville, with a median list price of $242,500 and an average of $126 per square foot. Prices range from about $165,000 to $320,000, and the median sold price over the past year was $150,000. For budget-minded buyers, that's an attractive entry point.
What do homes cost in Highlands?+
Active listings currently sit at a median of $242,500, spanning roughly $165,000 to $320,000, with the typical home around 1,310 square feet at $126 per square foot. Actual closings have come in lower, with a $150,000 median sold price over the last 12 months. It's worth comparing individual homes closely given the small sample.
How is the Highlands market right now?+
It's slow and lightly stocked — only 2 active listings and 2 sales in the past year. Homes take a median of 154 days to sell, and sellers are getting about 94% of their asking price on average. That gives patient buyers room to negotiate, but inventory can be scarce, so it pays to watch the live map.
What about HOA fees and property taxes in Highlands?+
Property taxes run a median of $2,553 per year, which is manageable for this price range. HOA data isn't available for the current listings, which is common for older single-family neighborhoods where many homes carry no association at all. Always confirm any HOA obligation on a specific property before you write an offer.
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