Highalnds in Jacksonville

Highalnds
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

All 4,026 homes for sale in Jacksonville, FL · median $299,900 · 320 homes for sale in 32218 · Duval County homes for sale

Community in Jacksonville · Duval County · ZIP 32218
348 homesBuilt 1953–2022
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As of October 2026, Highalnds in Jacksonville, FL has 1 home for sale. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1953–1954; none of the 3 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 20 ft).

Live · Highalnds Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
6.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
0%
Under contract
Duval: 28% (1,522 of 5,475)
1 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
2
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 2 a year
Ownership and context
51%
Owner-occupied · Highalnds
177 of 348 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
49%
Non-owner-occupied · Highalnds
incl. 18% trust or LLC-held · 9% out-of-state
348
Homes in the community
348 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 22 years of records
21
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $185K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
Est. 1953
Community established
homes built 1953-2022, median 1955 (FL DOR 2025)
0.6%/yr
Turnover rate
about 2 of 348 homes trade 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 October 1, 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 October 1, 2026. Confidence: Low (1 active and pending listings, 2 closed sales in 12 months).

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· Updated October 2, 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.

County records show 21 qualified sales in Highalnds across 2024–2025 (16 in 2024, 5 in 2025), median $185,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.

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, 461 homes are on the market and 30% are under contract — a steady corner of Jacksonville.

Across Duval County, 3,953 homes are active and 1,522 pending (28% under contract).

In ZIP 32218 (Jacksonville), 1,145 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $302K ($171/sq ft), down 0.3% year over year, with a median 41 days on market. Right now 225 active and 107 pending listings put supply at about 6.6 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32218 housing market and the Duval County market.

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

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 2026-10-01, 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.

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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.

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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

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Highalnds homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in Highalnds.
In short
  • HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
  • 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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Recently off market in Highalnds

Homes in Highalnds that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 2 on record.

The real cost & risk here

Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Duval County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$1,848/mo
Duval County typical true cost to own
$110/mo
Duval County typical home insurance
Check CDD
Confirm before you offer

County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.

How much local inventory is already under contract

29% of homes for sale in ZIP 32218 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-10-01).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Highalnds a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of October 1, 2026, Highalnds is roughly balanced: 6.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (realMLS live counts).
How many homes are in Highalnds?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 348 homes in Highalnds (public records).
What share of Highalnds is owner-occupied?
51% of Highalnds parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Highalnds built?
Homes in Highalnds were built between 1953 and 2022, with a median year built of 1955.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
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.
How do I find a top Jacksonville real estate agent who knows Highalnds?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Highalnds and the wider Jacksonville area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Highalnds?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Highalnds purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Highalnds, and what county is it in?
Highalnds is in Jacksonville, Duval County, FL, ZIP 32218. The community's center is about 7 miles north of downtown Jacksonville (straight-line).
How far is Highalnds from downtown Jacksonville and the beach?
About 7 miles from downtown Jacksonville and about 16 miles from the Atlantic beach at Huguenot Park (Jacksonville), both straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
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

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 1, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (5 streets, ZIP 32218/32246))
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-10-01
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 2026-10-01). 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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