Highland Park
Homes for Sale in DeKalb County, GA
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 23 recorded sales closed at a median of $415,000, $171 per square foot, a median 29 days on market, sellers accepting 99% of original asking (-4% versus the prior year). At the median price and DeKalb County's 2025 rate of 34.42 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,710.
Highland Park's numbers point to a market that trades on the home itself rather than on a shared amenity package. With a median price of $411,875 and a median price per square foot of $170.29, the spread in value here is likely driven by condition, updates, and lot specifics more than by any community feature — current MLS listings don't surface a defined amenity set for this neighborhood.
A median of 30 days on market is a moderate pace — not a bidding-war environment, but not stale either. Sellers who price realistically against recent comparable closings should expect reasonable movement; buyers have some room to negotiate on condition or terms rather than feeling forced into an over-ask offer.
Highland Park right now
🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($415K) is down 4.2% from the prior 12 months ($433K). With about a dozen 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 Georgia MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20. Confidence: Medium (23 and 9 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated September 21, 2026 · Live data: Georgia MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Highland Park market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $415K ($171 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 29 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 4% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Georgia MLS closed sales (23 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 30032 (Stonecrest), 421 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $323K ($198/sq ft), up 8.3% year over year, with a median 38 days on market. Right now 107 active and 16 pending listings put supply at about 5.8 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 30032 housing market.
Georgia MLS sales records identify 32 homes in Highland Park that have changed hands since 2024, built between 1960 and 2026 (median 2025), with a median living area of about 2,551 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: Georgia MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community. Georgia has no statewide parcel roll comparable to Florida’s DOR file, so ownership and homestead shares are not shown.
Highland Park sits in Stonecrest, DeKalb County, with pricing and pace data drawn from 22 recent closings tracked through the GAMLS feed — a snapshot that reflects individual home value more than any built-in community draw.
Who Highland Park is best for.
Best for
- Prioritizing home condition and price-per-square-foot value over a defined amenity list.
- Working with a moderate, roughly 30-day market pace to negotiate rather than rush an offer.
- Buying or selling based on recent comparable closings rather than a broader lifestyle package.
Probably not for
- Requiring a confirmed community amenity such as a pool, clubhouse, or gated access.
- Expecting a fast, high-competition sale timeline shorter than the current 30-day median.
- Needing a wide range of price points to choose from beyond what one median figure reflects.
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 20 of each year, from record-level Georgia MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($415K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($433K) IS the -4.2% one-year change.
Windows contain 2 to 23 sales each (23 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
14% of homes for sale in ZIP 30032 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 (2026-09-20).
The Highland Park buying strategy.
If we were buying in Highland Park today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
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.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
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 Park.
What the numbers actually say
At a median price per square foot of $170.29 against a median sale price of $411,875, the math suggests homes in Highland Park cluster around a moderate size and finish level, with outliers on either end likely explained by renovation status or lot differences rather than by premium shared amenities — none are currently identified in MLS data for this community.
The 30-day median days-on-market figure, based on the 22 closings in this window, indicates a market that moves at a workable clip. That's useful context for both sides of a transaction: sellers shouldn't expect an instant sale at an aggressive price, and buyers shouldn't assume they'll have the leverage of a stagnant listing.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Highland Park. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community where the MLS record doesn't point to a defined amenity package, pricing strategy has to be built from comparable sales and per-square-foot data rather than a marketing narrative. We pull the closing-level detail — price, price per square foot, and days on market — so you're negotiating from what has actually sold, not from a listing description.
Highland Park in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- 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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | Georgia MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | Georgia MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2024 (34 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Georgia DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Georgia 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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