Neighborhood · Jacksonville, Florida
Highlands
Affordable North Jacksonville living with room to grow
1
Homes for sale
$149,000
Median list price
$109
Avg price / sqft
1
Median days on market
Highlands sits in the northern reaches of Jacksonville, a practical, unpretentious pocket of Duval County where the price of entry stays refreshingly low. It's an easy fit for buyers who'd rather spend on square footage than on a zip-code premium, with First Coast High School and Highlands Middle School anchoring the area's family footprint. Neighboring Marietta and the redeveloping Cecil Field Airport corridor keep the broader West and North side within a short drive.
The market here is small and moves on real value. Right now there's a single active listing at $149,000, and over the last year just three homes sold at a median of $110,000 — a signal of how thin and price-sensitive this segment is. Sellers are averaging 85% of asking, so there's genuine negotiating room, and low carrying costs make it worth watching the live map alongside nearby Chimney Lakes and Royal Lakes if inventory doesn't fit.
Highlands is a community in Jacksonville, Florida.
Quick facts
$149,000 – $149K price range
1,368 sqft median home
3 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
3
Sold, last 12 months
$110,000
Median sold price
85%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
7 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
≈ $1,080/mo
$149,000 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?+
It's a straightforward, budget-friendly North Jacksonville neighborhood suited to buyers who value affordability over prestige. Families draw on assigned schools like First Coast High School and the specialty Marine Science Education Center, and the West-side job corridor is a manageable drive.
Is Highlands expensive?+
No — it's among the more affordable pockets in the area. The lone active listing is priced at $149,000 and homes sold over the past year at a median of $110,000, well below Jacksonville's broader averages.
What do homes cost in Highlands?+
Pricing runs low, with active inventory around $149,000 and an average of about $109 per square foot on a typical 1,368-square-foot home. Actual sold prices have been lower, with a $110,000 median across three sales in the last twelve months.
How is the market in Highlands?+
It's a small, thin market with only one active listing and three sales in the past year, so options are limited and timing matters. Sellers are averaging 85% of asking, which favors patient, prepared buyers — and it's worth broadening your search to nearby Chimney Lakes if nothing fits.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Property taxes are light, with a median of roughly $1,023 per year. HOA data isn't available for the current inventory, so confirm any community dues on a specific property before you write an offer.
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