Highlands North
Ranchers and traditional brick homes with quarter acre lots
Quiet suburban tree-lined streets are filled with over 400 brick ranch-style homes, brick two-story traditional homes and split levels. Most homes were built in the early 1980s and range from approximately $330,000 for a three-bedroom home around 1,500 square feet to around $860,000 for a four-bedroom home over 3,000 square feet. “The homes I sold in Highlands North were the first new construction properties there in 30 years, so it flew off the market, but for the most part, the market moves at an average pace," Porpino says. Home prices are also much lower than the average for Plano and Dallas. The median home price for Plano in June 2024 was $579,000 and $475,000 for Dallas. Residents take pride in having well-kept, manicured lawns as the Highlands North Homeowners Association awards two “Yard of the Month” accolades for the best-looking lots from May to October. Speaking of yards, residents also enjoy spacious lots, with the average starting around 8,700 square feet, but most stretch up to a quarter acre or more. Houses are set far from the sidewalks and have long pathways leading to fenced-in backyards. Many homes also have multi-car garages and backyard pools. Highlands North residents enjoy easy access to a park, a hospital, shopping and dining.
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Highlands North schools make the grade
Plano Independent School District serves the area, which earned an A-plus on Niche and is ranked the 13th-best district in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Local students attend Jackson Elementary, Wilson Middle School and Vines High School for ninth and tenth grades, finishing their education at Plano Senior High School. Jackson, which offers a student council group and a STEM camp, earned a B-plus from Niche, and Wilson holds an A-minus. Vines High earned a B-plus from Niche and offers basketball and football teams and a young scholar’s book club. Plano Senior High earned an A on Niche and offers softball and volleyball teams and a film club.
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Surrounded by diverse shopping and dining
Most shopping and dining options are on West Park Boulevard and West Plano Parkway, which run at opposite ends of the neighborhood. Preston Park Village and Preston Towne Crossing sit next door to each other on West Park Boulevard, where residents can do most of their shopping. The shopping centers offer Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, REI, HomeGoods, Nordstrom and Marshall’s. Residents can enjoy breakfast or lunch at la Madeleine, popular for its pastries, tomato soup and espresso. Meso Maya Comida y Copas is a local favorite for its contemporary Mexican dishes and Puebla-inspired recipes. Pie Tap Pizza Workshop + Bar Park & Preston is a popular spot for brick oven slices and pasta, and Dirty Dough is the go-to for decadent cookies and sweets.
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Easy acess to trails, nature preserves and golf courses
Eldorado Park sits at the heart of the community and offers a soccer field, a playground, hiking trails and shaded picnic areas. Arrowhead Park is north of the neighborhood and offers a basketball court, a multi-use court and open practice fields. Preston Ridge Trail is popular with cyclists and hikers. The 6-mile trail connects Dallas with Plano, and the closest trailhead is at Frankford Park, a 2-mile drive south. Gleneagles Country Club is 2 miles west of Highlands North and offers two 18-hole courses, tennis courts and a kids’ club. Katie Jackson Park is 5 miles south and is one of the area's biggest parks. The 45-acre urban oasis offers a 4-mile wooded mountain biking trail along White Rock Creek, a playground and walking paths. Arbor Hills Nature Preserve is 5 miles north for those who want to take a deeper dive into nature. This 200-acre wildlife refuge offers miles of deeply forested hiking trails and an observation deck that visitors can climb to look out over the preserve for picturesque views.
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A neighborhood association that celebrates its community
Established in 1983, the Highlands North Homeowners Association (HNHA) is a group of neighborhood volunteers charged with keeping Highlands North beautiful, safe and community oriented. The HNHA hosts a variety of activities to keep neighbors engaged, such as an annual Spring Fling, an annual block party, an HOA dinner group, and special outings for moms and dads. In addition to the “Yard of the Month” awards, the HNHA also gives out awards for the best holiday lights and decorations in December.
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Five miles from downtown Plano
West Plano Parkway runs through Highlands North, and President George Bush Turnpike is several miles south. Both routes connect to other major thoroughfares, allowing easy access to the rest of the area. Downtown Plano is 5 miles away, Dallas is 19 miles away and Dallas Love Field Airport is an 18-mile drive. The nearest hospital is Medical City Plano, which borders the neighborhood's southern edge. Public transportation is convenient via Dallas Area Rapid Transit, and bus stops run along West Plano Parkway. Plano also provides a commuter rail via the Jack Hatchell Transit Center.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Alan Hamilton
Alan Hamilton
Paragon, REALTORS
(469) 515-7814
98 Total Sales
1 in Highlands North
$400,000 Price
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Adrienne Sommerfeldt
Adrienne Sommerfeldt
Coldwell Banker Apex, REALTORS
(469) 815-6865
72 Total Sales
2 in Highlands North
$315K - $485K Price Range
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Kimberly Betz-Broussard
Kimberly Betz-Broussard
Top TX Homes Realty, LLC
(682) 297-3387
60 Total Sales
1 in Highlands North
$445,000 Price
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Jansen Klefeker
Jansen Klefeker
Compass RE Texas, LLC
(682) 328-0785
122 Total Sales
1 in Highlands North
$370,000 Price
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Amy Gibbs
Amy Gibbs
United Real Estate Insight
(469) 824-3354
81 Total Sales
1 in Highlands North
$357,500 Price
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Jay Fang
Jay Fang
U Property Management
(866) 798-5794
130 Total Sales
2 in Highlands North
$310,000 Price Range
Schools
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- 11th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Cheyenne Park
Arbor Hills Nature Preserve
- Bike Trails
- Lake
- Picnic Area
Katie Jackson Park
- Dog Park
- Trails
- Playground
Arrowhead Park
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
- Grills
Brentwood Park
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Trails
Frankford Park
- Basketball
- Trails
- Playground
Evans Park
Eldorado Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Highlands North | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Highlands North Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Highlands North, Plano sell after 60 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Highlands North, Plano over the last 12 months is $317,500, up 67% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$499,999
Median Sale Price
$317,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$448,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$655,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$499,999
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Last 12 months Home Sales
22
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
67%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$331
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,314
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
1983
Months of Supply
2.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,171
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,602
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,712
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,489
Median Age
45
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.9%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$74,939
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$124,670
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.4%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
64.5%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
17.2%
% Population in Labor Force
71.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
39''
Average Winter Low Temperature
37°F
Average Summer High Temperature
97°F
Annual Snowfall
1''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
43
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
34
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
32
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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