Highland Heights in Fernandina Beach

Highland Heights
Homes for Sale in Fernandina Beach, FL

All 246 homes for sale in Fernandina Beach, FL · median $677,450 · 237 homes for sale in 32034 · Nassau County homes for sale

Community in Fernandina Beach · Nassau County · ZIP 32034
320 homesBuilt 1910–2023
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As of October 2026, Highland Heights in Fernandina Beach, FL has 1 home for sale. As of October 2026, the MLS records 10 closed sales in Highland Heights in Fernandina Beach, FL since 2011, the most recent in May 2022. Across Fernandina Beach as a whole, 277 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $480,000, 48 median days on market, with 102 homes for sale today. At that median and Nassau County's FY2025-26 rate of 13.28 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,370 ($5,870 with the full homestead exemption).

Live · Highland Heights Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
0%
Under contract
Nassau: 26% (186 of 718)
1 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
Ownership and context
72%
Owner-occupied · Highland Heights
239 of 332 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
28%
Non-owner-occupied · Highland Heights
incl. 11% trust or LLC-held · 7% out-of-state
320
Homes in the community
plus 12 vacant residential lots · 332 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 15 years of records
23
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $500K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
Est. 1910
Community established
homes built 1910-2023, median 1973 (FL DOR 2025)
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

What sets price in Highland Heights isn't location alone, it's construction era. The 320 homes here span markedly different building periods, with the oldest recorded home dating to 1910 and the newest to 2023, and a median build year of 1972.5. That spread means condition and renovation history do more work than square footage or lot size alone in determining what a given home is worth.

There is no closed-sales data in the current MLS window, so treat any pricing conversation here as a home-by-home exercise rather than a neighborhood average. With 72% of homes carrying a homestead exemption, most of the stock is owner-occupied rather than turned over as rentals or investment flips, which tends to support steadier upkeep even where a house hasn't been updated recently. For sellers, that same lack of recent closings is a reason to lean on a comparative, condition-adjusted analysis rather than assuming a market-wide figure applies to a specific address.

The 60-Second Overview

Highland Heights sits in Fernandina Beach, Nassau County, and covers 320 homes built across more than a century, from 1910 up through 2023, with no dedicated community amenities identified in current MLS listings. It reads less like a single planned subdivision and more like an established pocket of the city where each home's story is its own.

realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 10 homes in Highland Heights that have changed hands since 2011, built between 1956 and 2001 (median 1974), with a median living area of about 1,420 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: realMLS (Northeast Florida) closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.

County records show 23 qualified sales in Highland Heights across 2024–2025 (13 in 2024, 10 in 2025), median $500,000 — 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 Fernandina Beach location and are open to homes built anywhere from 1910 to 2023.
  • Buyers who want a wide selection to shop, with 320 homes currently identified in the community.
  • Buyers comfortable without a formal HOA or clubhouse, since no community amenities are identified in current listings.

Probably not for

  • Buyers who only want new or newly built construction.
  • Buyers who expect organized community amenities like a pool or clubhouse as part of the purchase.
  • Buyers who need recent closed-sale comps before making an offer, since none appear in the current MLS window.

The market around Highland Heights

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

In ZIP 32034, 329 homes are on the market and 26% are under contract — a steady corner of Fernandina Beach.

Across Nassau County, 532 homes are active and 186 pending (26% under contract).

In ZIP 32034 (Fernandina Beach), 1,079 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $440K ($200/sq ft), down 0.2% year over year, with a median 53 days on market. Right now 216 active and 75 pending listings put supply at about 7.3 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 32034 housing market and the Nassau County market.

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

Housing distress & ownership in Highland Heights, Fernandina Beach

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

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 1 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-09-04 → 2026-10-01)

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 Highland Heights

Live MLS inventory for Highland Heights. 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 Highland Heights listings as of 2026-10-01, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.

If we were buying in Highland Heights 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 Highland Heights.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a character home in Fernandina Beach and are comfortable evaluating each property on its own merits, not a subdivision template.
Biggest Risk
No closed sales appear in the current MLS window, so pricing here takes home-by-home diligence rather than a quick comp pull.
Sweet Spot
Homes near the median 1,788.5 square feet, built any time between 1910 and 2023, with a homestead-exempt owner already in place.
Avoid If
Buyers set on new construction or a community with organized amenities, since none are identified in current listings.

One Neighborhood, A Century of Building

The building stock in Highland Heights is unusually wide-ranging: 320 homes with recorded construction dates stretching from 1910 to 2023, and a median build year of 1972.5. A buyer touring the neighborhood in a single afternoon could see a home built at the earliest stretch of that range right next to one finished within the last few years. Median living space lands at 1,788.5 square feet, a middle-of-the-road size that works as either a full-time residence or a smaller second home.

There is no dedicated community amenity package identified in current MLS listings, so whatever draws a buyer here is the home and the location itself, not a clubhouse or pool. Homestead exemptions apply to 72% of the homes, indicating most owners are claiming the property as their primary residence rather than holding it as a rental or short-term investment, which tends to keep day-to-day upkeep more consistent across the neighborhood even without a formal HOA.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

A neighborhood with homes spanning 1910 to 2023 and no closed sales in the current MLS window is not a place to price off a neighborhood average. Momentum agents pull condition-adjusted, home-by-home comparisons and walk buyers through what a given build era typically means for systems, permitting history, and renovation cost, so an offer on Highland Heights is grounded in the specific property rather than a generic neighborhood number.

Highland Heights in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a character home in Fernandina Beach and are comfortable evaluating each property on its own merits, not a subdivision template.
Biggest advantageA large, varied inventory of 320 homes spanning more than a century of construction gives buyers real selection.
Biggest riskNo closed sales appear in the current MLS window, so pricing here takes home-by-home diligence rather than a quick comp pull.
Sweet spotHomes near the median 1,788.5 square feet, built any time between 1910 and 2023, with a homestead-exempt owner already in place.
Avoid ifBuyers set on new construction or a community with organized amenities, since none are identified in current listings.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Highland Heights 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 Highland Heights.
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 Highland Heights sales matched to your home.

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The real cost & risk here

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

$2,866/mo
Nassau County typical true cost to own
$97/mo
Nassau 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

26% of homes for sale in ZIP 32034 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

How many homes are in Highland Heights?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 320 homes plus 12 vacant residential lots in Highland Heights (public records).
What share of Highland Heights is owner-occupied?
72% of Highland Heights parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Highland Heights built?
Homes in Highland Heights were built between 1910 and 2023, with a median year built of 1972.5 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Highland Heights?
The best agent for Highland Heights is one who actively works Fernandina Beach 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 Highland Heights.
How do I find a top Fernandina Beach real estate agent who knows Highland Heights?
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 Highland Heights and the wider Fernandina Beach area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Highland Heights?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Highland Heights purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Highland Heights, and what county is it in?
Highland Heights is in Fernandina Beach, Nassau County, FL, ZIP 32034. The community's center is about 7 miles northeast of the center of Fernandina Beach (straight-line).
How far is Highland Heights from downtown Jacksonville and the beach?
About 27 miles from downtown Jacksonville (straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more). The community sits on the Atlantic coast, at Fernandina Beach.
Buyers who want an established Fernandina Beach location and are open to homes built anywhere from 1910 to 2023.Excellent fit
Buyers who want a wide selection to shop, with 320 homes currently identified in the community.Excellent fit
Buyers comfortable without a formal HOA or clubhouse, since no community amenities are identified in current listings.Excellent fit
Buyers who only want new or newly built construction.Probably not
Buyers who expect organized community amenities like a pool or clubhouse as part of the purchase.Probably not
Buyers who need recent closed-sale comps before making an offer, since none appear in the current MLS window.Probably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 1, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32034))
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-10-01
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2011 (10 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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Schools serving nearby communities

We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Highland Heights. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32034; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.

Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).

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