HIGHLAND LAKES UNIT SEVENTEEN PH 2
Homes for Sale in PALM HARBOR, FL

Community in PALM HARBOR · Pinellas County · ZIP 34684
76 homesBuilt 1984–1991
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Tempo
1
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 1 a year
Ownership and context
71%
Owner-occupied · HIGHLAND LAKES UNIT SEVENTEEN PH 2
54 of 76 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
29%
Non-owner-occupied · HIGHLAND LAKES UNIT SEVENTEEN PH 2
incl. 5% trust or LLC-held · 16% out-of-state
100%
Cash buyers · HIGHLAND LAKES UNIT SEVENTEEN PH 2
3 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending June 2025
76
Homes in the community
76 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 12 years of records
Est. 1984
Community established
homes built 1984-1991, median 1986 (FL DOR 2025)
0
Failed listings · 2022
peaked at 2 in 2014
1.3%/yr
Turnover rate
about 1 of 76 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Highland Lakes Unit Seventeen Ph 2 is a small, single-phase pocket of 76 homes built in a tight window between 1984 and 1991, with a median year built of 1986. That kind of build consistency means the housing stock reads similarly from block to block, and differentiation in this community comes down to individual condition and updates rather than era or floor plan generation.

With a homestead share of 71.1%, a majority of owners here have filed for homestead exemption, which typically points to longer average hold periods and fewer investor-owned or transient units. For a buyer, that usually means listings surface less often, and when they do, condition and pricing tend to reflect an owner who has lived in the home a while rather than a flip or rental turnover.

The 60-Second Overview

Highland Lakes Unit Seventeen Ph 2 sits within the broader Highland Lakes area of Palm Harbor as a compact, mid-1980s subdivision with a median living area just under 2,000 square feet, offering a consistent size profile without the amenity package some newer Palm Harbor communities market around.

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

  • A buyer prioritizing home and location over community amenities, comfortable evaluating condition and system age on a case-by-case basis.
  • A buyer interested in an established Palm Harbor pocket with a consistent, single-era build rather than a mixed-vintage subdivision.
  • A buyer planning a longer hold who values a community where turnover has historically been slower.

Probably not for

  • A buyer who wants a clubhouse, pool, or other on-site recreational amenities included in the purchase.
  • A buyer seeking new-construction systems and finishes without planning for updates to a home built in the mid-1980s.
  • A buyer who wants a large, active resale market with frequent listings to compare against.

The market around HIGHLAND LAKES UNIT SEVENTEEN PH 2

HIGHLAND LAKES UNIT SEVENTEEN PH 2 is a small community — 5 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2022 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.

In ZIP 34684, 275 homes are on the market and 22% are under contract — a steady corner of PALM HARBOR.

Across Pinellas County, 6,999 homes are active and 1,872 pending (21% under contract).

Homes here are single family residence.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not HIGHLAND LAKES UNIT SEVENTEEN PH 2 specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

If we were buying in HIGHLAND LAKES UNIT SEVENTEEN PH 2 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 UNIT SEVENTEEN PH 2.

Best Buy
A buyer seeking an established, single-phase Palm Harbor community with a consistent 1980s build era and no amenity fees to factor in.
Biggest Risk
With no identified community amenities, this section offers little beyond the home and lot, and mechanical systems are now several decades old across the board.
Sweet Spot
Homes near the median living area, just under 2,000 square feet, that have had updates consistent with a mid-1980s build.
Avoid If
You want a clubhouse, pool, or other shared recreational amenities as part of the purchase decision.

A Single-Phase Pocket With a Long Hold Pattern

This is a small enough footprint, 76 homes total, that inventory here behaves less like a broad market and more like a specific pocket: what is listed at any given time is a small fraction of the whole, and the character of what comes to market depends heavily on which owners decide to sell in a given year. The build years, 1984 through 1991, are tight enough that homes share a similar structural era, which simplifies comparisons but also means age-related systems, roofs, windows, and mechanicals are worth a close look regardless of which specific home you're considering.

No community amenities are identified from current MLS listings for this section, which is worth noting plainly: this is not a community defined by a clubhouse, pool, or recreational package. Whatever appeal it holds is about the homes and the location within Palm Harbor, not shared amenity infrastructure. Buyers who are shopping primarily on amenities should look elsewhere; buyers focused on the home itself and its immediate area will find that this section's value proposition rests there.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in HIGHLAND LAKES UNIT SEVENTEEN PH 2. 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 small, single-phase community like this, recent comparable sales are limited and every listing needs individual scrutiny on condition, age of major systems, and how it stacks up against the handful of other homes that have actually closed. We track this section closely enough to tell you whether a given listing is priced in line with what similar homes here have done, not just what a broader Palm Harpor average suggests.

HIGHLAND LAKES UNIT SEVENTEEN PH 2 in 15 seconds.

Best forA buyer seeking an established, single-phase Palm Harbor community with a consistent 1980s build era and no amenity fees to factor in.
Biggest advantageThe homestead share here points to longer-term ownership, which tends to mean steadier upkeep over time.
Biggest riskWith no identified community amenities, this section offers little beyond the home and lot, and mechanical systems are now several decades old across the board.
Sweet spotHomes near the median living area, just under 2,000 square feet, that have had updates consistent with a mid-1980s build.
Avoid ifYou want a clubhouse, pool, or other shared recreational amenities as part of the purchase decision.

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 HIGHLAND LAKES UNIT SEVENTEEN PH 2 sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in HIGHLAND LAKES UNIT SEVENTEEN PH 2?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 76 homes in HIGHLAND LAKES UNIT SEVENTEEN PH 2 (public records).
What share of HIGHLAND LAKES UNIT SEVENTEEN PH 2 is owner-occupied?
71% of HIGHLAND LAKES UNIT SEVENTEEN PH 2 parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in HIGHLAND LAKES UNIT SEVENTEEN PH 2 built?
Homes in HIGHLAND LAKES UNIT SEVENTEEN PH 2 were built between 1984 and 1991, with a median year built of 1986.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in HIGHLAND LAKES UNIT SEVENTEEN PH 2?
Cash buyers took 100% of HIGHLAND LAKES UNIT SEVENTEEN PH 2 sales in the 12 months ending June 2025 (3 of 3 closings, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for HIGHLAND LAKES UNIT SEVENTEEN PH 2?
The best agent for HIGHLAND LAKES UNIT SEVENTEEN PH 2 is one who actively works PALM HARBOR 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 UNIT SEVENTEEN PH 2.
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A buyer prioritizing home and location over community amenities, comfortable evaluating condition and system age on a case-by-case basis.Excellent fit
A buyer interested in an established Palm Harbor pocket with a consistent, single-era build rather than a mixed-vintage subdivision.Excellent fit
A buyer planning a longer hold who values a community where turnover has historically been slower.Excellent fit
A buyer who wants a clubhouse, pool, or other on-site recreational amenities included in the purchase.Probably not
A buyer seeking new-construction systems and finishes without planning for updates to a home built in the mid-1980s.Probably not
A buyer who wants a large, active resale market with frequent listings to compare against.Probably not

Data sources & freshness

Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 34684))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2014 (16 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 Stellar 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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