Neighborhood · Jacksonville, Florida
Highlands
A quiet corner of Jacksonville's Northside
1
Homes for sale
$320,000
Median list price
—
Avg price / sqft
308
Median days on market
Highlands sits on Jacksonville's Northside, a low-key residential pocket where the pace is easy and the streets feel more neighborhood than city. It's the kind of place families gravitate to for the mix of assigned schools — from Joseph Stilwell Middle School to the specialized Marine Science Education Center and Grasp Academy — and the short reach into the rest of the Northside and beyond toward areas like Chimney Lakes and Lakeshore.
For buyers, this is a thin market that rewards patience. There's just one active listing right now, priced at $320,000, and only two homes sold in the past year at a median of $150,000 — so comps are scarce and pricing is negotiable. If you want to watch inventory as it turns over, keep an eye on the live map and be ready to move when the right home appears.
Highlands is a community in Jacksonville, Florida.
Quick facts
$320,000 – $320K price range
2 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
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
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
≈ $2,251/mo
$320,000 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 quiet residential neighborhood on Jacksonville's Northside that suits buyers who value calm streets over nightlife. Families have several assigned school choices, including the specialized Marine Science Education Center, and you're still connected to the rest of Jacksonville.
Is Highlands expensive?+
No — it's one of the more affordable pockets of Jacksonville. The two homes that sold in the past year came in at a median of $150,000, and the single active listing is priced at $320,000, which sits at the top of the current range.
What do homes cost in Highlands?+
Right now there's one home on the market at $320,000. Over the last 12 months, closed sales had a median price of $150,000, so actual transaction prices have run well below the current asking level.
How is the Highlands market right now?+
It's a slow, thin market with just one active listing and two sales in the past year. Homes here tend to sit — the median time on market is about 308 days — and sellers have averaged roughly 94% of their asking price, which gives patient buyers real negotiating room.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
HOA data isn't reported for this neighborhood, which is common for its older single-family streets. Property taxes run around $4,260 per year at the median, so factor that into your monthly budget.
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