Highland Lakes in Miami

Highland Lakes
Homes for Sale in Miami, FL

Community in Miami · Miami-Dade County · ZIP 33179
Median sale $1.34M
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Live Market Pulse
32/100
Market Heat
Cooler than normal
2013 → 2026 · 84 at the 2022 peak
0 is Highland Lakes's coldest market since 2013, 100 its hottest. Today: 32. How it's scored

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Built fromLive MIAMI MLS data14 years of closingsUpdated twice daily

As of September 2026, Highland Lakes in Miami, FL has 4 homes for sale and 1 pending, asking from $1,179,000 to $1,749,000 (median $1,360,000). Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-12, 21 recorded sales closed at a median of $1,335,000, $528 per square foot, a median 64 days on market, sellers accepting 87% of original asking (+5% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1961–1978. At the median price and Miami-Dade County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.59 mills, annual property tax runs about $23,490 ($22,770 with the full homestead exemption).

Live · Highland Lakes Housing Pulse MIAMI MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$1.34M
Median sold · 12 mo
up 5.1% vs the prior 12 months
+5.1%
1-yr price change
n = 21 and 23 sales in the two windows
$528/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $577 in 2024
87.2%
Sale vs ask
Miami-Dade median: 94.0%
+327%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $312K median in 2012
Tempo
64days
Median DOM · closed
25 days at the 2022 low
20%
Under contract
Miami-Dade: 18% (3,290 of 18,399)
4 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
21
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 18 a year
Track record · 14 years of records
2,767sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales

Homes For Sale Right Now in Highland Lakes

Live MLS inventory for Highland Lakes. 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 Lakes listings as of 2026-09-12, priced high to low. Based on information from the Southeast Florida Multiple Listing Service (SEFMLS) or from MIAMI Association of REALTORS(R) for the period 2012 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.

Highland Lakes Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 12, 2026

Highland Lakes right now

🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($1.34M) is up 5.1% from the prior 12 months ($1.27M) and up 327% since 2012. With about 18 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level MIAMI MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 12. Confidence: High (21 and 23 sales in the two windows).

What's unique here: the median sale price is about 2x the typical Miami-Dade County sale ($1.34M vs $555K, trailing 12 months, MIAMI MLS records).

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Updated September 12, 2026 · Live data: MIAMI MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Highland Lakes market snapshot (as of September 12, 2026): the median sale price is about $1.34M ($528 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 64 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 5% from the prior 12 months and up 327% since 2012, computed from record-level MIAMI MLS closed sales (21 closings in the current window).

Windows contain 2 to 38 sales each (21 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on information from the Southeast Florida Multiple Listing Service (SEFMLS) or from MIAMI Association of REALTORS(R) for the period 2012 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$500K$1M20122014201620182020202220242026
Up 5.1% year over year; up 327% since 2012.
Every sale since 2012 · price vs size
$0$1M$2M2k3k4k
249 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$200$400$60020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $139 in 2012 to a $577 peak in 2024; $528 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
25507510020122014201620182020202220242026
25 days at the 2022 low; 64 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%95%20122014201620182020202220242026
87.2% now vs Miami-Dade 94.0%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
0204020122014201620182020202220242026
2 to 38 a year; 21 in the current window.
Indexed since 2012 · Highland Lakes vs Miami-Dade
200400Miami-Dade +244%Highland Lakes +327%20122014201620182020202220242026
Same MIAMI MLS record, indexed to 100 at 2012.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning201420162020202220242026
84 at the 2022 peak, 13 in the troughs, 32 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

The real cost & risk here

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

$3,172/mo
Miami-Dade County typical true cost to own
$158/mo
Miami-Dade County typical home insurance
Check CDD
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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.

HIGHLAND LAKES Market Scorecard

Thin data

HIGHLAND LAKES is currently a thin data market. Limited supply, a median asking price of $1,360,000, and homes go under contract in about 40 days.

n/a
Months supply
$1,360,000
Median list
n/a
Median sold
$556
Per sqft
40
Days on mkt
4/1/0
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 33179 ZIP is $274,206, about 10.6% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

If we were buying in Highland Lakes 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 Lakes.

A closer look at the Highland Lakes market

At a median of $528 per square foot, Highland Lakes prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.

The trailing-12-month median up 5% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 64 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
6.3B- · Buy Score
Long-Term Appreciation10.0/10
Recent Direction7.3/10
Pricing Power1.5/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 3 factors (6.3). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +327% since 2012; Recent Direction +5.1% year-over-year; Pricing Power 87.2% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

HOA, CDD & Fees

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 Lakes sales matched to your home.

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Recently off market in HIGHLAND LAKES

Homes in HIGHLAND LAKES 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. 4 on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Highland Lakes?
The median sale price in Highland Lakes was $1.34M over the 12 months ending September 12, 2026 (21 closed sales, MIAMI MLS).
How long do homes in Highland Lakes take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 12, 2026 took a median 64 days on market (21 sales, MIAMI MLS).
Have Highland Lakes home prices gone up?
The trailing-12-month median is up 327% since 2012, from $312K to $1.34M (MIAMI MLS closed records).
Who is the best real estate agent for Highland Lakes?
The best agent for Highland Lakes is one who actively works Miami 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 Lakes.
How do I find a top Miami real estate agent who knows Highland Lakes?
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 Lakes and the wider Miami area.
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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsMIAMI MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 12, 2026)
Community market statsMIAMI MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 12, 2026
Under-contract sharesMIAMI MLS records, as of 2026-09-08
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2012 (249 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 MIAMI MLS 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 HIGHLAND LAKES? 21 recorded closings; median 64 days on market (window ending 2026-09-12). See the Miami-Dade 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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