Neighborhood · Bradenton, Florida
Highland Lakes
Quiet Bradenton living with room to breathe
1
Homes for sale
$405,000
Median list price
$256
Avg price / sqft
122
Median days on market
Highland Lakes sits in the heart of Manatee County, close enough to the coast to feel the Gulf breeze but far enough inland to keep things calm and residential. It's a small, settled pocket of Bradenton homes for sale where single-family houses on comfortable lots set the tone, with neighboring communities like Oneco and Bay Shore Gardens rounding out the area's easygoing, established feel.
For buyers, this is a patient market rather than a frantic one. With just two active listings and homes taking a median of 156 days to sell, you have time to look carefully — and sellers here have been landing about 97% of asking, so serious offers still get done. The median list price of $380,000 keeps Highland Lakes accessible against pricier corners of the county like Heritage Harbour.
Highland Lakes is a community in Bradenton, Florida.
Quick facts
$405,000 – $405K price range
1,582 sqft median home
$260/mo median HOA
10 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Highland Lakes
Every active listing inside the Highland Lakes boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The Highland Lakes market
10
Sold, last 12 months
$356,000
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
99 days
Median time to sell
Highland Lakes vs Bradenton
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 2.9% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Highland Lakes boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Highland Lakes is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Highland Lakes home
≈ $2,778/mo
$405,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$260/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
235
Median age
49
Median income
$72,625
Median home value
$375,000
Beyond the listings
Living in Highland Lakes
Culture
Top 6% in the U.S.Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
Emotional
Top 11% in the U.S.Deep Emotions
Sharing personal struggles and stories overcoming relationship issues, this population seeks to tell others about their emotional journeys.
Relationships
Top 13% in the U.S.Dating Life
With dating comes highs, lows, and lots of questions. You can find this population talking about dating advice, breakups and how to express their feelings.
Emotional
Top 13% in the U.S.Awestruck
Great things are meant to be shared, and this population is eager to show others what they find to be amazing, beautiful and exciting.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 13% in the U.S.Dog Lovers
Pups are just another member of the family. Dog lovers adore their tail-wagging friends and are looking for new ways to make them happy.
Emotional
Top 14% in the U.S.Gratitude
From generous tipping to standing ovations, this population has a way with giving someone a pat on the back.
People who close here
Our Bradenton experts
Straight answers
Highland Lakes FAQs
Is Highland Lakes a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, established residential pocket of Bradenton with single-family homes and a calm, settled feel. Assigned schools include H. S. Moody Elementary, W. D. Sugg Middle, and Bayshore High School. Neighboring communities like Braden River East add to the area's low-key, lived-in character.
Is Highland Lakes expensive?+
Not by Manatee County standards — the median list price is $380,000, with active homes ranging from $355,000 to $405,000. At an average of $228 per square foot, it lands as a more accessible option than many coastal or resort-style communities nearby.
What do homes cost in Highland Lakes?+
Current listings run between $355,000 and $405,000, with a median of $380,000 for homes averaging about 1,675 square feet. Over the past 12 months, 12 homes sold at a median price of $365,000.
How is the market in Highland Lakes right now?+
It's a patient, buyer-friendly market with only two active listings and a median of 156 days on market. That said, sellers are still getting about 97% of their asking price on average, so well-priced homes do move.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $257 per month, and the median annual property tax is roughly $3,875. Both are worth factoring into your monthly budget alongside the purchase price.
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