Highland Lakes Elementary School

It's a settled, family-friendly part of Palm Harbor with a solid school pipeline into Palm Harbor University High and reasonable commutes — about 34 minutes to Tampa International Airport. The mix of pool homes, a few waterfront properties, and quiet established streets makes it a steady choice for families and move-up buyers alike.

Not by Tampa Bay standards — the median list price is $288,000 and the average runs about $241 per square foot. That said, the range is wide, from a $115,000 entry point up to listings near $2.5 million, so your budget shapes the options.

The median sold price over the past 12 months was $343,000 across 418 closed sales, while current active listings carry a median ask of $288,000. Median home size is around 1,296 square feet, so you're often looking at comfortable, right-sized homes rather than sprawling estates.

It's balanced and gives buyers some breathing room — homes are sitting a median 88 days on market across 153 active listings. Sellers still did well over the last year, averaging about 96% of asking, so sharp pricing still moves quickly.

The median HOA runs about $336 per month and median property tax is roughly $2,919 per year, though both vary widely by community and home type. With 8 gated communities among the active listings, fee structures differ, so it's worth checking each property's specifics before you commit.