The Complete Highland Glen Guide. (2026)

Executive Summary

Highland Glen is a gated, resort-style single-family community in Intracoastal West Jacksonville, built by ICI Homes. It pairs larger homes with a full suite of resort amenities in one of the most convenient and desirable parts of the east side.

Homes run from roughly 2,000 to 4,000 square feet, with three to five bedrooms, and the gated community offers a swimming pool and cabana, a community and fitness center, a putting green, a playground, and a meditation park. Recent listings have shown a high price per square foot for the area.

For pricing context, homes have recently listed in the roughly 675,000 dollar to 1.165 million dollar range according to listing data, with an average around 280 dollars per square foot, depending on the plan, the lot, and the updates. Those numbers are third-party context and not NEFAR statistics, so a specific home should be priced off recent comparable sales.

Quick Facts

Community Overview & History

Gated, resort-style luxury living in Intracoastal West

Intracoastal West is one of the most desirable parts of Jacksonville, prized for its quick access to the beaches, JTB, the Mayo Clinic, and the St. Johns Town Center. Highland Glen is one of its gated, resort-style communities, offering larger ICI Homes and a deep amenity package.

How it feels on the ground today

Highland Glen reads as a gated, upscale community where the larger homes, the resort amenities, and the central east-side location are the headline draws. The ICI Homes and the gated setting appeal to families and move-up buyers who want luxury and convenience near the beaches.

The Community and What You Are Buying

Highland Glen is a gated single-family community, so the choice comes down to the floor plan, the lot, and the level of updating.

Floor plan

ICI Homes from roughly 2,000 to 4,000 square feet, with three to five bedrooms, suit families and move-up buyers.

Lot and position

Preserve and water lots carry a premium, so the homesite matters to lifestyle and resale.

Updated versus original

Homes from 2004 onward trade as both updated and original, so condition is a factor in price.

Real Estate Market

Highland Glen appeals to families and move-up buyers who want gated, resort-style single-family living near the beaches and the St. Johns Town Center.

Homes have recently listed in the roughly 675,000 dollar to 1.165 million dollar range per listing data, with an average around 280 dollars per square foot, set by the plan, the lot, and the updates. A specific home should be priced from the closest comparable sales.

The gated setting, the resort amenities, and the Intracoastal West location keep demand steady from families who want luxury and convenience.

Who Lives Here

Highland Glen draws families and move-up buyers who want gated, resort-style single-family living from ICI Homes, with a pool, fitness center, and putting green, minutes from the beaches and the St. Johns Town Center.

Schools

Highland Glen is served by Duval County Public Schools, with attendance zones assigned by home address. Confirm the exact zoning for a Highland Glen address with the district before you buy.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Highland Glen pairs a deep amenity package with its Intracoastal West location.

Gated entry

A gated entry adds security and privacy.

Pool, cabana, and fitness

A swimming pool and cabana, a community center, and a fitness center anchor the community.

Putting green and play

A putting green, a playground, and a meditation park add recreation.

Central east-side location

The beaches, JTB, the Mayo Clinic, and the St. Johns Town Center are minutes away.

HOA, CDD & Costs

Highland Glen has an HOA that funds the gated entry, the pool, the fitness center, and the common areas. Confirm the current dues and exactly what they include for a specific home.

Confirm any community rules and architectural standards before you write an offer, since gated communities often have them.

Pull the flood designation for the specific address and a current insurance quote, since Intracoastal West and preserve lots can vary.

Commute Analysis

Highland Glen pairs gated, resort-style living with a prime Intracoastal West location, where JTB is minutes away and the beaches, the Town Center, and Mayo are a short drive, which keeps it connected while offering luxury and privacy.

Shopping & Dining

Everyday shopping and dining are minutes away at the St. Johns Town Center and along the Beach Boulevard and Gate Parkway corridors, with grocery, retail, the beaches, and entertainment a short drive. The location is one of the most convenient on the east side.

Pros and Cons

Highland Glen vs. Comparable Communities

Hidden Things Buyers Should Know

Luxury and amenities near the beach

Highland Glen pairs gated luxury homes with resort amenities minutes from the beaches, which is the main reason buyers shop here.

Confirm the HOA

Confirm the HOA dues and exactly what the gated amenities coverage includes for the specific home.

Lot and condition drive price

With preserve and water lots and a range of conditions, price off the closest comparable sales.

Momentum Expert Insight

Selling a Home in Highland Glen

Selling in Highland Glen is about presenting the home, the lot, and the resort amenities to families and move-up buyers, and pricing correctly off the closest comparable sales in a higher-end gated community.

We price from the most recent comparable homes, account for the lot and the condition, and market the gated amenities, the ICI Homes quality, and the Intracoastal West location to the buyers who shop this market.

Flood Zones & Insurance

Jacksonville sees coastal, river, and creek flooding, and pockets near the St. Johns River tributaries can sit in higher-risk zones. Jacksonville participates in the FEMA Community Rating System at a class 6, which earns flood-insurance discounts of about 10 percent for homes outside a special flood hazard area and about 20 percent for homes inside one.

The reliable move is to pull the FEMA flood designation for the exact Highland Glen address before you write an offer, since two homes in the same area can fall in different zones. A home in Zone X can cost far less to insure than one near water in Zone AE. Get a bindable flood and homeowners quote during your inspection period, so the cost is in your monthly math before you commit, not after.

Internet & Connectivity

The Jacksonville metro is served by Xfinity (Comcast) cable across nearly all addresses and by AT&T with DSL almost everywhere plus fiber to a growing share of homes. If working from home matters, confirm the options, and fiber in particular, at the specific Highland Glen address rather than assuming.

The Tax Reality

Duval County total millage runs roughly 17.9 to 18.5 mills depending on the taxing district. The Florida homestead exemption for 2026 is 51,411 dollars for those who qualify, and the deadline to file a new homestead exemption is March 1.

The trap to plan for is the post-sale reset: when you buy, the Save Our Homes cap from the previous owner ends and the assessed value resets to the new just value, so your second-year tax bill is often higher than the seller current one. Budget the true number, and confirm whether the specific home carries a CDD or other assessment that is billed separately from the millage and is not reduced by the homestead exemption.

What Your Budget Buys Here

The same budget buys very different homes across Highland Glen and the surrounding area, depending on age, size, lot, and condition. Rather than anchor on the asking price or the neighborhood average, price any specific home off the most recent comparable sales, and weigh what your money would buy in the nearby alternatives before you commit.

The Future of the Area

Duval County continues to grow, with new rooftops, retail, and road work reshaping parts of the area. That growth supports long-run demand, but it can also add competing inventory and construction traffic in the near term, so factor both the upside and the disruption into your timing and your pricing.

Resale Liquidity

How quickly a Highland Glen home resells comes down to presentation, condition, and pricing against the latest comparable sales rather than the neighborhood average. Homes that are priced correctly and shown well tend to move, while overpriced or dated homes sit. We track the active and sold comparable set so a Highland Glen home is priced to the real market.

The Highland Glen Playbook

If you are buying in Highland Glen, here is how we would approach it: pull the flood zone and a real insurance quote for the specific address, confirm the HOA dues and whether a CDD applies, compare what your budget would buy nearby, and price the home off the closest comparable sales rather than the asking price. If you are buying any new-construction home, bring your own agent before you register, since the on-site representative works for the builder, not for you.

Questions We Would Ask Before Buying Here

Mistakes to Avoid

The common ones around Highland Glen: trusting the seller current tax bill instead of the post-sale reset; skipping the address-specific flood check; assuming fiber is at every home; and pricing off the neighborhood average rather than the closest comparable sales. Each is avoidable with the right diligence, which is exactly where having your own agent pays off.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Highland Glen?

Highland Glen is in Intracoastal West Jacksonville, in the 32224 area, minutes from the beaches and the St. Johns Town Center.

What kind of community is Highland Glen?

Highland Glen is a gated, resort-style single-family community built by ICI Homes, with larger homes and a full amenity package.

What do homes in Highland Glen cost?

Homes have recently listed in the roughly 675,000 dollar to 1.165 million dollar range per listing data, with an average around 280 dollars per square foot. Price a specific home off comparable sales.

What size are homes in Highland Glen?

Highland Glen homes run roughly 2,000 to 4,000 square feet, with three to five bedrooms.

What amenities does Highland Glen have?

Highland Glen has a gated entry, a swimming pool and cabana, a community and fitness center, a putting green, a playground, and a meditation park.

Is Highland Glen gated?

Yes. Highland Glen is a gated, resort-style single-family community.

What schools serve Highland Glen?

Highland Glen is served by Duval County Public Schools. Confirm the exact zoning for an address with the district.

Is Highland Glen a good value?

For buyers who want gated luxury and resort amenities near the beaches, it is a strong option, though it carries a higher price point than many east-side communities.

Who built Highland Glen?

Highland Glen was built by ICI Homes, beginning around 2004.

How far is Highland Glen from the beaches?

Highland Glen is about ten minutes from the beaches and about ten minutes from the Mayo Clinic.

Is Highland Glen in a flood zone?

Intracoastal West and preserve lots can vary, so pull the flood designation and an insurance quote for the specific address rather than assuming.

Does Highland Glen have a pool?

Yes. Highland Glen has a swimming pool and cabana, a fitness center, a putting green, and a meditation park.

Is Highland Glen good for families?

Its larger homes, gated setting, and resort amenities appeal to families and move-up buyers. Confirm zoning for your needs.

How far is Highland Glen from the St. Johns Town Center?

Highland Glen is about fifteen minutes from the St. Johns Town Center.

Who should I call about buying in Highland Glen?

Call Momentum Realty at (904) 351-6461 or use the form on this page, and we will connect you with an Intracoastal West specialist.

Do I need my own agent to buy in Highland Glen?

Yes. The listing agent works for the seller. Your own agent represents only you, confirms the HOA and standards, pulls the true comparable sales, and structures an offer that protects you.

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