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Small-town living along Old State Road
Winding country roads welcome residents to Highland, an Evansville neighborhood on the city's north side. Bisected by Old State Road, Highland is known for its large lot sizes and rural feel. It's a neighborhood where homeowners take pride in their acreage and their community's spirit. “It’s a sheltered community like most of the Midwest,” says Deanne Naas, broker at F.C. Tucker Emge. “Friday night football games are a big deal and there’s always a nice friendly rivalry between the north and west sides.” Highland continues to attract buyers with its variety of housing options, ranging from starter homes to larger traditional designs and its proximity to amenities like Igleheart Park and the Evansville Vanderburgh School District.
Winding country roads welcome residents to Highland.
Ingleheart is home to North Woods Trails and has playgrounds, baseball fields and ball courts.
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Ramblers and New Traditional estates
The real estate market in Highland is competitive due to its limited inventory and its desirable school district. “We have more buyers than inventory,” says Naas, an Evansville native with over 35 years of experience selling in the area. “Highland attracts a lot of first-time buyers and has a mix of starter homes to choose from.” Most homes were constructed in Higland were built in the late 1990s and early 2000s and styles range from ramblers and Cape Cods to split-levels and New Traditional designs. With a median sales price of $280,000, homes here tend to cost $130,000 more than the average property in the Evansville Metro Area—primarily because of acreage. For example, prices can range from as low as $150,000 for a two-bedroom rambler on a third-of-an-acre lot to as high as $700,000 for a four-bedroom New Traditional on 2 acres. Outliers here include homes on 25 acres, which can reach price points of up to $1.5 million. Homes are often equipped with large well landscaped lawns, attached garages and paved driveways. Streets branch off into cul-de-sacs from Old State Road, which acts as the neighborhood's primary thoroughfare.
Homes are often equipped with large well landscaped lawns and attached garages.
Styles range from ramblers and Cape Cods to split-levels and New Traditional designs.
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Local greenery and forested trails at Igleheart Park
Igleheart Park is within walking distance of many Highland residences. It has a mulched playground, baseball fields and basketball courts. Hikers can also access the park's North Woods Nature Trail here, which offers 2 miles of forested pathways to explore. The public Thunderbolt Pass Golf Course has an 18-hole layout and a driving range where golfers can perfect their swings. Nearby, the Evansville Wartime Museum features military artifacts—often donated by veterans—from a range of wars and offers both private tours and tank rides for a fee.
Mesker Park Zoo is the perfect place to bring your family for a day of animal fun.
North Woods Nature Trail offers 2 miles of forested pathways to explore.
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Education at Evansville Vanderburgh Schools
Highland families are zoned for the Evansville Vanderburgh School District. Students here may attend schools like Highland Elementary, which receives a B-plus rating from Niche, before moving on to Thompkins Middle and Central High School, both of which receive B ratings. Highland Elementary offers various after-school activities from basketball and volleyball to choir and cheer. Thompkins Middle implements a Growth in Academics through Innovation and Neuroeducation (GAIN) program dedicated to preparing students for high school and beyond. Central High School offers students a choice of 9 AP courses through which they can earn early college credits. Private options like the Holy Redeemer School are also located nearby. For those interested in pursuing higher education, the University of Evansville, or EU, is just 7 miles away and is known for its small class sizes and an impressive student-teacher ratio of 10:1.
Highland Elementary School is an above average, public school located in EVANSVILLE, IN.
Central High School is an above average, public school located in EVANSVILLE, IN.
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Shopping along First Avenue
Groceries and everyday essentials are available along First Avenue, which is home to retailers like Ruler Foods, Target and Schnucks Evansville North. Dining options here include the family-owned Bobaccinos Cafe, which serves a wide selection of breakfast pastries, coffee options and boba teas. The locally owned Dontae's Highland Pizza Parlor prepares thin-crust pizzas and hoagie sandwiches for lunch and dinner. While the Evansville-founded Azzip Pizza has unique flavor offerings and a rotating pizza of the month. Chava's Mexican Grill is known for its authentic Mexican cuisine and fresh ingredients which sets it apart from other fast-food alternatives.
Groceries and everyday essentials are available along First Avenue at Ruler Foods.
Chava's Mexican Grill uses fresh ingredients which sets it apart from other fast-food dining.
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Commute downtown on the METS bus or along Route 41
Residents in Highland rely on Old State Road and U.S. Route 41 for easy access to downtown and the neighboring areas like Diamond-Stringtown. This community is primarily car-dependent, but also offers public transit via the Metropolitan Evansville Transit System (METS) bus system. Residents can take the Route 7 bus from First Avenue West to downtown. When traveling farther outside the community, the Evansville Regional Airport is only 3 miles away. For healthcare, the Deaconess Midtown Hospital is 6 miles from the neighborhood.
Crime
Highland’s CAP Index crime score is 1 out of 10, which is the lowest possible score and less than the national average of 4.
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Highland Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Highland, Evansville sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Highland, Evansville over the last 12 months is $280,600, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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