Hannah Vaughan
RE/MAX ONE - Premier
(832) 280-1587
145 Total Sales
1
$275,000 Price
Highlands
Located in Harris County
Residents of Highlands, Texas, describe their community as peaceful, safe and affordable. Located about 20 miles east of Houston, Highlands offers a small-town feel and median home prices $150,000 below the national average. “You move there for the people and the sense of community,” says Monica Dedmon, team leader with Keller Williams Realty Northeast, who grew up in the area. “It’s a place where people know you.”
Resting against the San Jacinto River, those looking to move here will discover a wealth of single-family homes built from the 1930s to present day. Styles range from clapboard cottages to one-level ranch homes to contemporary houses with two-car garages. The older neighborhoods typically feature sizeable lots of a quarter-acre adorned with mature oak and maple trees that are common to the area. While the newer subdivisions showcase suburban hallmarks such as sidewalk-lined streets and compact manicured lawns. “The median days-on-market is 26 days,” Dedmon says. “It’s still a pretty good market.”
The median list price in the area is $245,000. A 1,500-square-foot home could be found in the low-$200,000s and a more spacious riverfront property could cost over $1 million. Many homes on the water come with their own boat docks. Motorboating is a popular pastime here, but fishing and swimming aren’t advised due to pollution levels. “Prices are much lower than the national average,” Dedmon says. “The waterfront properties are the anomalies. They’re going to run anywhere from $400,000 to upwards of $1 million.”
Public school students may attend Hopper Primary (prekindergarten and first grade), Highlands Elementary (second through fifth grade), Highlands Junior High and Goose Creek Memorial High. The junior high and high schools earn B Niche grades, while the primary and elementary schools score an A-minus and C-plus respectively. Home of the Patriots, students at the high school can take “dual credit classes” to earn college credits from Lee College while still in high school.
Highlands residents can get their grocery shopping done at Food Town on North Main Street or grab a coffee at Crumbcakes Coffee House & Bakery on Jones Road. For dining out, try Napoli’s Italian Grill on South Main Street for king-sized slices of New York-style pizza and karaoke on Tuesday nights. “Napoli’s doesn’t look like much on the outside, but the food is excellent,” Dedmon says. Carla’s Snak Shak, also on South Main Street, is a local favorite for Southern comfort foods such as chicken fried steak and mashed potatoes with gravy. “The Snak Shak has been around since I was a kid,” Dedmon says “That’s kind of a Highlands staple.”
For outdoor fun, locals can head to Stratford Park, on Stratford Street, to catch a Little League baseball game or Kaminski Park, on East Canal Road, to watch their kids frolic on the playground. Entertainment on a larger scale can be found in Houston, which is a straight shot from Highlands on Interstate 10 and in the city of Baytown, which is less than 10 miles away via Decker Drive. “You are right next to Baytown,” Dedmon says. “Baytown has much more in the way of shopping and activities. There are bowling and movie theaters. Highlands is good for a laid-back lifestyle and then conveniences are within 10 to 15 minutes.”
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Hannah Vaughan
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Allen Markel
Allen Markel
Texas Premier Realty
(469) 838-5234
92 Total Sales
1
$199,900 Price
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Kimberly Walt
Kimberly Walt
RE/MAX RESULTS
(877) 793-5843
122 Total Sales
1
$247,423 Price
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Amanda Wisner
Amanda Wisner
TWG Realty
(713) 547-4916
68 Total Sales
1
$200,000 Price
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Monica Dedmon
Monica Dedmon
Keller Williams Realty Northeast
(832) 981-4794
78 Total Sales
1
$158,000 Price
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GayLynn Milliorn
GayLynn Milliorn
RE/MAX Excellence
(888) 501-5368
182 Total Sales
6
$131K - $225K Price Range
Schools
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Highlands Housing Trends
On average, homes in Highlands, TX sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Highlands, TX over the last 12 months is $350,000, up 17% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$355,000
Median Sale Price
$350,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$350,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
19
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
17%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$227
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,307
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1977
Months of Supply
0.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,677
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
816
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,890
Open Houses
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Distribution of Home Values
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
Highlands Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
8,024
Median Age
38
Population under 18
27.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$61,111
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$76,669
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
73.9%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
14.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.6%
% Population in Labor Force
61.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
55''
Average Winter Low Temperature
45°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
41
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
52
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.
