Neighborhood · Palm Harbor, Florida
Highland Lakes
An active 55+ community built around golf and lakes
46
Homes for sale
$322,400
Median list price
$244
Avg price / sqft
79
Median days on market
Highland Lakes is one of Palm Harbor's most established active-adult communities, organized around its own golf and a network of lakes that give the neighborhood its name. It's the kind of place where the day revolves around a tee time, a dip in the pool, or a short drive to nearby Ozona and the Gulf, with the easy pace that draws buyers to this part of Pinellas County. Compared with newer master-planned neighbors like Lansbrook Village and Ridgemoor, Highland Lakes leans lower-maintenance and community-first.
For a buyer today, the market here is approachable relative to the broader Palm Harbor homes for sale: the median list price is $332,000 across 48 active listings, ranging from $115,000 to $849,900. Homes are averaging 57.5 days on market and sellers are getting about 96% of asking, so there's room to negotiate without a fire sale. With 168 homes sold in the past year at a $340,000 median, this is a steady, liquid market rather than a frenzied one.
Highland Lakes is a community in Palm Harbor, Florida.
Quick facts
$115,000 – $835K price range
1,239 sqft median home
$336/mo median HOA
$2,450/mo median rent
169 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Highland Lakes
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$414,900
1529 E DORCHESTER DRIVE, PALM HARBOR
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,475 sqft
$339,950
978 MADRID DRIVE, PALM HARBOR
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,190 sqft
$279,000
1109 TARTAN DRIVE UNIT B, PALM HARBOR
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,080 sqft
$400,000
1382 GLENGARRY DRIVE, PALM HARBOR
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,376 sqft
$439,900
1617 KILWINNING COURT, PALM HARBOR
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,579 sqft
$300,000
2950 CURLING COURT, PALM HARBOR
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 978 sqft
$239,000$249,000
1619 WHITHORN PLACE UNIT B, PALM HARBOR
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,000 sqft
$429,000
3444 CARMICHAEL STREET, PALM HARBOR
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,460 sqft
$435,500
1681 MACDONNELL COURT, PALM HARBOR
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,879 sqft
$459,900
2866 THISTLE COURT N, PALM HARBOR
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,578 sqft
$499,900$510,000
3280 SKENE TERRACE, PALM HARBOR
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,863 sqft
$425,000
1745 DUGALL COURT, PALM HARBOR
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,775 sqft
Every active listing inside the Highland Lakes boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Highland Lakes market
169
Sold, last 12 months
$337,450
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
40 days
Median time to sell
Highland Lakes vs Palm Harbor
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 12.5% 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
≈ $2,438/mo
$322,400 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$336/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,450/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
5,270
Median age
69
Median income
$65,822
Median home value
$287,444
Beyond the listings
Living in Highland Lakes
Appearance oriented
All About Hair
Passionate about all things hair, this population is talking about hair tutorials or the hottest celebrity blowout.
Attitudes
Deal Seekers
These people are hunting discounts, contests, and promotions. The population loves a good sale, and they can't wait to share their bargain finds and winnings with friends and family.
Lifestyles
Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Active
Yoga Advocates
Improving flexibility, strength, and overall well-being is the yogi's aim. This population is looking for the right community, instruction, and accessories.
Active
Functional Fitness
Looking good and reaching fitness goals is all about discipline: Eat right. Work hard. No excuses. This population is more likely to view working out as a means to an end.
Relationships
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.
Straight answers
Highland Lakes FAQs
Is Highland Lakes a good place to live?+
It's a well-established active-adult community organized around golf and lakes, so it suits buyers who value amenities and an easygoing pace. It's close to Ozona and the Gulf side of Pinellas County, and assigned to Highland Lakes Elementary, Joseph L. Carwise Middle, and Palm Harbor University High. The 168 sales over the past year point to a community people are actively moving into.
Is Highland Lakes expensive?+
Not by Palm Harbor standards — the median list price is $332,000 and the median sold price over the past year was $340,000. Listings currently run from $115,000 up to $849,900, so there's a wide range of entry points. At an average of $241 per square foot, it reads as attainable compared with pricier neighbors like Ridgemoor.
What do homes cost in Highland Lakes?+
The median list price is $332,000, with a median home size around 1,230 square feet and an average of $241 per square foot. Active inventory spans $115,000 to $849,900, so budgets from modest to mid-range have options. Recent sales closed at a $340,000 median, in line with what's on the market now.
How is the market in Highland Lakes right now?+
There are 48 active listings, and homes are averaging 57.5 days on market — a measured pace rather than a bidding war. Sellers are getting about 96% of asking on average, which leaves modest room to negotiate. With 168 homes sold in the last 12 months, it's a liquid, steady market.
What are the HOA fees and property taxes like?+
The median HOA runs about $337 per month, which reflects the community's amenity-rich, active-adult setup. Median property taxes come in around $2,613 per year. If you're weighing renting versus buying, the median rent in the area is about $2,500 per month.
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