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Lower home prices and a central location in Highland Park
Highland Park is east of downtown, one of several residential areas with midcentury-era homes. The neighborhood is centrally located, with schools, parks and shopping centers within walking distance. “Highland Park is within walking distance to Dobyns Bennett High School,” says Mary Glenn Lively, a Realtor with Southern Dwellings who has lived in Kingsport for nearly 20 years. “It’s close to the North Eastman Rd shopping and eating areas as well as downtown.” However, lower home prices than nearby neighborhoods are the most significant selling point, helping the area stand out for first-time buyers.
One-story shotgun homes, bungalows, and cottages
Residential blocks line either side of Eastman Road, with 1950s-era homes most common throughout the neighborhood. Styles can vary from shotgun to Craftsman bungalow to Colonial-influenced cottages, and most are one story. While homes needing renovation generally sell from around $40,000 to $100,000, move-in ready houses go between the low $100,000s and $200,000.
1950s-era homes with front porches and simple yards line up quiet streets in Highland Park.
A cottage on Highland Street stands out with its decorations and neat landscaping.
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Restaurants in the neighborhood and shopping centers nearby
Eastman Road runs through the center of Highland Park and is home to several businesses. Johnny Brusco’s Pizza slings New York-style pies, while the Chop House serves up steaks. Directly north of the neighborhood are several shopping centers, including Reedy Creek Terrace, Stone East Plaza and East Stone Commons, with chain restaurants around the department stores and beauty supply shops. To the south is the Southland Shopping Center, with a Food City for groceries.
The Chop House on Eastman Road is one of the most popular restaurants in the Highland Park neighborhood.
Highland Park residents can shop a variety of department and discount stores along Stone Drive near Highland Park.
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Highly rated schools in Kingsport
Students in Highland Park can attend Kingsport City Schools, though the neighborhood is split in its zoning. Part of the neighborhood is in the school zone for Abraham Lincoln Elementary, which receives an A-minus from Niche, and B-plus-rated John Sevier Middle. However, most residents can attend A-minus-graded Thomas Jefferson Elementary and A-rated Ross N. Robinson Middle. All students in the district are routed to Dobyns-Bennett High School, which receives an A grade and offers 27 Advanced Placement courses for students to choose from.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School in Kingsport receives an A-minus grade from Niche.
Ross N. Robinson Middle School serves grades 6-8 in the Kingsport City School District.
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School pride for Dobyns-Bennett sports
Dobyns-Bennett High sports are important community events, especially football and boys and girls basketball. The recently renovated Buck Van Huss Dome seats 5,500 for basketball, while J. Fred Johnson Stadium can hold 5,000 fans for football games. “There’s a lot of school pride in Kingsport,” Lively says. “The availability of competitive academic, sports and music programs is incredible for a city our size.” J. Fred Johnson Stadium is also home to the three nights of concerts that cap off Fun Fest, a city-wide celebration each summer that includes nine days of neighborhood block parties and other events like an 8K race and a parade.
The Dobyns-Bennett High School band practices in prepartion for football games which are a big draw for Highland Park residents.
Residents of Highland Park often attend sporting events at Dobyns-Bennett High School, which has fantastic facilities.
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Indian Highland Park and Kingsport Greenbelt for recreation
Indian Highland Park within the neighborhood is home to the Dobyns-Bennett High School softball and soccer fields, but when not used by the teams it acts as a public park. Kids can play on the playground while residents bring their dogs to enjoy the large grassy field. Just north of the neighborhood is the Kingsport Greenbelt. The trail runs along Reedy Creek through the city and is a favorite of bikers and runners. “The Greenbelt gets used a ton,” Lively says. “It’s a 10-plus mile biking and walking trail — a great feature in the city.”
Indian Highland Park is a dog-friendly, 6.7-acre park with a walking path, soccer field, and batting cages.
The Kingsport Greenbelt stretches 11 miles, making it perfect for bikers and joggers.
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Nearby attractions are walkable from the neighborhood
Sidewalks often flank Highland Park’s streets, and residents can walk to destinations around the neighborhood. Kids can walk to school at Thomas Jefferson Elementary or Dobyns-Bennett High, while the Fort Henry Mall and several restaurants are also within walking distance. Locals generally own cars and drive to destinations across the rest of the city. The Kingsport Area Transit Service operates buses throughout the area, with several stops within half a mile of the neighborhood.
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Parks in this Area
Borden Park
Indian Highland Park
Kingsport Greenbelt
Transit
Airport
Tri-Cities
19 min drive
Bus
E Center Eb & Reedy Creek
Bus
E Center Eb & E St
Bus
N Eastman Rd & Chop House
Bus
North Eastman Centre
Bus
E Center Eb & C St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Highland Park
US
Homicide
7
4
Sexual Assault
7
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
8
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
7
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Highland Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Highland Park, Kingsport sell after 47 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Highland Park, Kingsport over the last 12 months is $375,000, up 16% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,127
Median Age
43
Population under 18
21.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$22,884
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$40,168
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
82.8%
College Graduates
13.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.4%
% Population in Labor Force
48.8%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
44/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
63/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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