Why Live in The Highlands
The Highlands neighborhood in Hattiesburg features brick ranch-style houses from the 1960s to the 1980s, with newer developments like Pine Creek Townhomes and Ivy Row at Hattiesburg. These homes, often converted into rental units, sit on gently sloping lots with paved walkways. The area is prone to severe weather, impacting insurance premiums. Longleaf Trace, a 44-mile Rails-To-Trails path, and Beverly Hills Walking Trail, known locally as Fairchild Leisure Park, offer outdoor activities. Dining options include La Mexicana Taqueria, Boston Fish Supreme, and Kaffeehaus Fabelhaft, a local coffee house. Brewsky's hosts college parties and live music, while Patio 44 offers al fresco dining. Hardy Street, 2 miles away, provides additional dining and shopping, including Corner Market and Dollar General. Turtle Creek Mall is less than 5 miles away. The Southern Miss Golden Eagles play at M.M. Roberts Stadium, and the Mannoni Performing Arts Center and Reed Green Coliseum host various events. The neighborhood is accessible via Interstate 59, with Hub City Transit offering bus routes to downtown Hattiesburg and USM. Forrest General Hospital is 2 miles south, and Merit Health Wesley is 5 miles west. Schools in the area include Grace Christian Elementary, N.R. Burger Middle, and Hattiesburg High, which offers CTE courses and a middle college program.
Home Trends in The Highlands, MS
On average, homes in The Highlands, Hattiesburg sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in The Highlands, Hattiesburg over the last 12 months is $186,110, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$186,110
Median Single Family Sale Price
$190,055
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$118
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
11
Median List Price
$187,450
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%