Why Live in Highland Oaks
Highland Oaks in Keller is a master-planned community known for its picturesque suburban streets and elegant homes. The neighborhood features amenities such as a pool, playground, and running trails, appealing to families. Residents enjoy the convenience of being five minutes from various eateries and shopping centers, with Southlake Town Square just 8 miles away, offering a wide range of retail and dining options. The area boasts an exceptionally low crime rate, safer than the national average. Homes in Highland Oaks are large and stately, built in styles like New Traditional French Provincial, Colonial Revival, and Tudor, with brick exteriors and two-car garages. The neighborhood is characterized by tall mature trees, manicured lawns, and quiet, curving roads that often end in cul-de-sacs, reducing through traffic.
The Keller Independent School District serves the area, with highly rated schools such as Shady Grove Elementary, Indian Springs Middle, and Keller High, known for its award-winning marching band. For outdoor activities, residents can visit Cross Timbers Park in North Richland Hills, offering over 100 acres of green space, lighted baseball fields, a playground with shade structures, and a nature preserve. Local shopping is convenient with Keller Place nearby, featuring a Kroger, salons, and fast food options, while Lowe’s Home Improvement and Superior Urgent Care are just across the parkway.
Community events include the annual Boo Run in October, supporting the Community Storehouse. Although the neighborhood is car-dependent, North Tarrant Parkway connects to I-35 West for access to Fort Worth, and Highway 114 leads to Dallas. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is 20 miles away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Highland Oaks a good place to live?
Highland Oaks is a good place to live. Highland Oaks is considered very car-dependent and bikeable. Highland Oaks is a neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Highland Oaks has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 5.6 people per acre and a median age of 46. The average household income is $176,481 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 54.5% of residents. A majority of residents in Highland Oaks are home owners, with 3.6% of residents renting and 96.4% of residents owning their home. A
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Is Highland Oaks, TX a safe neighborhood?
Highland Oaks, TX is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Highland Oaks?
The median home price in Highland Oaks is $465,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $93,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,410 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $103K a year to afford the median home price in Highland Oaks. The average household income in Highland Oaks is $176K.
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Home Trends in Highland Oaks, TX
On average, homes in Highland Oaks, Keller sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Highland Oaks, Keller over the last 12 months is $500,000, up 39% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$500,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$520,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$155,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$400,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$260,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$325
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Last 12 months Home Sales
29
Median List Price
$465,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
39%