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Highland Acres is a suburban response to the postwar housing shortage
As veterans returned home from the frontlines of World War II, the demand for suburban neighborhoods spiked despite the nation's low housing supply. Bismarck was no exception, so a resident-founded cooperative addressed the shortage by developing Highland Acres. The neighborhood brought about 400 houses to the city's northwestern side, making homeownership an achievable dream for returning soldiers and their families. Today, many homes have passed between generations, and new residents enjoy the tranquility and tight-knit community. "The neighborhood where we lived in prior to this, I wouldn't really have wanted my kids running the neighborhood," says Ashleigh Miller, current resident and administrative assistant at the State Historical Society of North Dakota. "But here, it's safe. I have no problem with them going out on their own to their friends' houses."
Generational housing starts to open up to new residents
In 2022, Highland Acres joined the National Register of Historic Places for its well-preserved, mid-19th-century architecture. The community primarily has Colonial-inspired, split-level and ranch-style homes, which rarely go on the market. "It's one of those neighborhoods where it seems like people that moved in when it was built never moved out," Miller says. "The homes are just starting to turn over as some people from the neighborhood's first generation are either moving into assisted living or in with family." Homes for sale range in price between $220,000 and $450,000. Mature trees shade spacious yards, and basketball hoops overlook wide driveways leading to attached garages. Snow piles cover yards in the winter, and while the city will come to plow roads, streets can become slick with ice.
Many homes in Highland Acres are either mid-century split-level or ranch style homes.
There are many ranch style homes with generous front yards in the Highland Acres neighborhood.
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From elementary school to college, students can walk to class
Students can walk to Highland Acres Elementary School, near the neighborhood's center. It has an A-minus Niche rating and ranks as the fourth-best public elementary school in Burleigh County. Next is Horizon Middle School, which has a B-plus grade, followed by Century High School. This A-rated school ranks as the No. 1 public high school in North Dakota and offers courses through the Bismarck Career Academy and Technical Center. Bismarck State College is beside the neighborhood. The college is the state's designated polytechnic institution and has a B-minus grade.
Highland Acres Elementary School has over 100 students enrolled in grades K-5.
Century High School is rated the best public high school in North Dakota according to Niche.
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Outdoor recreation surrounds Highland Acres and its school
When school isn't in session, Highland Acres Elementary's playground becomes a hub for activity. "Yesterday, when the weather was nice, both my kids were down there playing baseball with their friends," Miller says. "It feels like a throwback to when I was a kid — when you could just run around the neighborhood with your friends all day." Around the corner, Highland Acres Park offers a few forest trails and a creek to explore. Tom O'Leary Golf Course stays busy during the summer months. McQuades Softball Complex hosts little league games, and the Missouri Valley Family YMCA offers fitness programs year-round. On the other side of the neighborhood, the Riverfront Trail follows the Missouri River down to Sertoma Park.
Bismarck cyclists enjoy riding the miles of paved pathways along the Riverfront Trail.
The hilly green landscape at Highland Acres Park is great for kids and pets to run and play.
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Shopping centers are within 2 miles, including downtown venues
Highland Acres is entirely residential, so residents drive 2 miles away for shopping and dining. Pinehurst Square has brands like Lowe's Home Improvement, Best Buy and Kohl's, and Family Fare Supermarket is across the interstate. Downtown has more locally owned options. Bread Poets Baking Company has made fresh loaves for almost 30 years, and Peacock Alley is the city's oldest restaurant. Located in the historic Patterson building, the eatery specializes in traditional American fare. After dining downtown, people can shop at Kirkwood Mall, attend concerts at Bismarck Event Center or see a play at Belle Mehus Auditorium.
Highland Acres residents swing over to the Tavern Bar and Grill for drinks and American fare.
Highland Acres is located near Pinehurst Square which has a number of chain stores and restaurants.
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Drivers use two main roads to get around the city
While sidewalks make the neighborhood walkable, residents rely on cars. The community has no public transportation, so people drive along West Main Avenue or West Divide Avenue to get around. West Main crosses the Missouri River and connects to downtown, while West Divide intersects with Interstate 94. The neighborhood is 2 miles from Sanford Emergency and Trauma Center, while the Bismarck Municipal Airport is 5 miles away.
Residents help coordinate annual block parties and summer concerts
Highland Acres has two annual events. Miller says a group of residents has organized a small summer concert series for the last few years. On Sunday evenings, a venue space is set up next to the elementary school, and local bands play for crowds lounging on the soccer field. Each August, Bismarck United Church of Christ hosts the Highland Acres Block Party, which features a potluck dinner, lawn games and a bounce house for kids.
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