Highland Home for Sale

Highland is a historic district in Waterloo. It's the city's oldest neighborhood, featuring a mix of small houses and older mansions. The area is characterized by its diverse architectural styles, including Dutch Colonial, Tudor Revival, Prairie, American Foursquare, Colonial Revival and Neo-classical homes, many designed by renowned architects like Mortimer Cleveland. Highland Square Park offers a playscape, picnic tables and open fields, while Highland Park at the north end features a basketball court and larger picnic areas. The neighborhood is car-dependent, with downtown Waterloo just under 2 miles away, Cedar Falls 9 miles west and Evansdale 3 miles east. Residents have access to All in Grocers, just 1.5 miles west, and various dining options along East 4th Street, including Rockets Bakery and El Patron Family Mexican. Highland's proximity to downtown Waterloo means there's easy access to numerous annual events, such as Iowa’s largest Irish Fest, Cedar Valley Pride Fest and My Waterloo Days. Neighborhood schools include Highland Elementary, George Washington Carver Academy and Waterloo East High.