Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Highlands, Waltham

Highlands is a suburban Waltham neighborhood offering shopping access, green spaces and a convenient location for commuters. The area features a mix of mid-1900s single-family homes, including Colonial Revivals, split-levels and raised ranches, as well as custom-built Victorian and Colonial Revival estates. The picturesque neighborhood is shaded by towering oak trees and lined with narrow sidewalks. Highlands borders Prospect Hill Park, which has over 270 acres of wooded areas with hiking trails and scenic views of Boston. The neighborhood is also home to Drake Playground, which includes a playscape, basketball court, ballfield and splash pad. Students may attend Waltham Senior High School or Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School, which are both highly rated. The neighborhood is also within 2 miles of two private higher educational institutions, Brandeis University and Bentley University. Residents can go to Hannaford for groceries and check out family-owned eateries like Domenics and Wilson’s Diner. Nearby Moody Street offers diverse dining options and entertainment, including live music at Tempo. Highlands is conveniently located less than 20 miles from Boston and just a few minutes from Interstate 95, making it ideal for commuters. Public transportation is available through the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, and Boston Logan International Airport is about 20 miles away.