Highalnds in Jacksonville

Highalnds
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

Community in Jacksonville · Duval County · ZIP 32218
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Live · Highalnds Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
6.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
0%
Under contract
Duval: 31% (1,760 of 5,621)
1 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
2
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 2 a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Price in Highlands is driven by condition and scope of work, not by a single prevailing product type. With a median year built of 1956 and homes going back as far as 1941, what you pay tracks closely to how much of the house has already been updated versus how much you inherit as a project. A median living area of roughly 1,448 square feet keeps the housing stock modest in footprint, so renovation quality and lot appeal do more to move value than raw size does.

The spread here is wide because the inventory spans from 1941 originals to 2024 construction, and that mix means two homes on the same street can be worlds apart in price. For buyers, that rewards patience and a good inspection. For sellers, it means condition is the story — a home that shows its updates separates itself quickly, while a dated one competes on price alone.

Highalnds Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of August 23, 2026

Highalnds right now

🟡 Balanced market. 6.0 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of realMLS records, as of August 23, 2026. Confidence: Low (1 active and pending listings, 2 closed sales in 12 months).

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Updated August 23, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Highlands is an established Jacksonville community in Duval County with 544 homes and a long build history, so expect older bones as the norm and newer infill as the exception rather than the rule.

Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.

Best for

  • Buyers who want an established Jacksonville address and are open to a mid-century home
  • Renovation-minded buyers who can budget for updates on an older house
  • Long-hold buyers drawn to a neighborhood with a majority owner-occupied base

Probably not for

  • Buyers set on new construction or a turnkey modern build
  • Buyers who need large square footage well above the neighborhood norm
  • Buyers who want a uniform, predictable housing stock with little variation

The market around Highalnds

Highalnds is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.

In ZIP 32218, 485 homes are on the market and 33% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of Jacksonville.

Across Duval County, 3,861 homes are active and 1,760 pending (31% under contract).

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Highalnds specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Housing distress & ownership in Highalnds, Jacksonville

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
7.69%
1 of 13 listings · short sale 1
Distress share trend — 7.69% now (2026-08-12 → 2026-08-14)

Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Highalnds

Live MLS inventory for Highalnds. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

Active and pending Highalnds listings as of 2026-08-23, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from realMLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

Community amenities as reported across realMLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.

Schools

In short
  • Duval County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Highlands · Elementary
  • Highlands · Middle
  • First Coast · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Highalnds listings and can change; always confirm with Duval County Public Schools for a specific address.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Highalnds address.

If we were buying in Highalnds today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Highalnds.

Best Buy
Buyers comfortable with older homes and willing to weigh condition carefully.
Biggest Risk
A wide age range means condition varies sharply from house to house.
Sweet Spot
A mid-century home already updated, sized around the neighborhood norm.
Avoid If
You want new construction or large square footage as the default.

An older core with selective newer infill

The defining trait here is age and variety. A median build year of 1956 tells you most of the stock is mid-century or older, and the 1941-to-2024 range confirms that newer homes exist but do not set the tone. That has practical consequences: roofs, systems, and layouts vary enormously house to house, and a careful walkthrough matters more than a headline number. Living areas cluster around 1,448 square feet, so this is a community of right-sized homes rather than sprawling floor plans.

Owner-occupancy runs a little over half, with a homestead share of roughly 53%. That is a meaningful anchor for an older neighborhood — it points to a base of owners holding property rather than a market dominated by turnover, without telling you anything about who lives there. Combined with the wide age range, it makes Highlands a place where a buyer willing to update can find real footing, and where a seller should lean into whatever work has already been done.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Highalnds. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a community where two nearly identical addresses can be priced worlds apart based on condition, the value is in reading each home honestly. We help buyers separate a fair project from an overpriced one, and we help sellers price to the work they have actually done rather than to the block. That is the difference between a clean close and a stalled listing in an older, condition-driven market like this one.

Highalnds in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers comfortable with older homes and willing to weigh condition carefully.
Biggest advantageAn established Jacksonville community with a solid owner-occupied base.
Biggest riskA wide age range means condition varies sharply from house to house.
Sweet spotA mid-century home already updated, sized around the neighborhood norm.
Avoid ifYou want new construction or large square footage as the default.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA. Confirm current dues
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Highalnds sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Highalnds a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of August 23, 2026, Highalnds is roughly balanced: 6.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (realMLS live counts).
Who is the best real estate agent for Highalnds?
The best agent for Highalnds is one who actively works Jacksonville and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Highalnds.
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Buyers who want an established Jacksonville address and are open to a mid-century homeExcellent fit
Renovation-minded buyers who can budget for updates on an older houseExcellent fit
Long-hold buyers drawn to a neighborhood with a majority owner-occupied baseExcellent fit
Buyers set on new construction or a turnkey modern buildProbably not
Buyers who need large square footage well above the neighborhood normProbably not
Buyers who want a uniform, predictable housing stock with little variationProbably not

Nearby Communities

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 23, 2026)
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-08-18
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2004 (35 transactions analyzed)

Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.

Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of realMLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

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Thinking of selling in Highalnds? 2 recorded closings (window ending 2026-08-23). See the Duval County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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