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Highlands · Southeast Tallahassee

Highlands Homes for Sale

Last updated: November 8, 2026

Highlands is a neighborhood of 38 townhomes in Southeast Tallahassee. Homes here were built from 1983 through 1985.

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Highlands Key Facts

  • Location: Southeast Tallahassee
  • ZIP Code: 32301
  • Homes: 38 townhomes
  • Construction Era: From 1983 through 1985; median year built 1984
  • Median home size: 928 square feet
  • Most common layout: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
  • Owner-Occupied: 3% owner occupied
  • Elementary school: Bond Elementary, 2.6 miles, Florida DOE school grade A (2026), (850) 488-7676
  • Middle school: Fairview Middle, 1.6 miles, Florida DOE school grade A (2026), (850) 488-6880
  • High school: Rickards High, 0.7 miles, Florida DOE school grade C (2026), (850) 414-5500
  • Median lot size: 0.05 acres

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Highlands Homes: 38 Townhomes

All 38 homes in Highlands are townhomes, built from 1983 through 1985.

The median home size in Highlands is 928 square feet of heated and cooled space. The most common layout here is two bedrooms and two bathrooms.

In Highlands, 40% of owners have held their home for ten years or more.

Only 3% of the homes in Highlands are owner occupied, meaning the majority are rented or held as a second home.

Highlands is in ZIP code 32301. The homes here line Orange Avenue East and Jim Lee Road.

Drive Times From Highlands

Downtown & campus
Florida Capitol
about 8 minutes
3.2 miles
Florida A&M University
about 8 minutes
2.8 miles
Florida State University
about 11 minutes
3.9 miles
Bobby Bowden-Tallahassee International Airport
about 14 minutes
6.3 miles
I-10, Exit 199
about 17 minutes
6.8 miles
Hospitals
The coast
Hospitals
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
about 12 minutes
4.9 miles
HCA Florida Capital Hospital
about 15 minutes
6.5 miles
The coast
Shields Marina, St. Marks
about 30 minutes
19.9 miles
Carrabelle Marina
about 1 hour 10 minutes
53.7 miles
St. George Island
about 1 hour 40 minutes
75.1 miles

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Highlands Home Prices and Sales

2Sales closed, past 12 months
38Highlands homes

Sales records for Highlands begin in 1991 and run through November 8, 2026. The figures below leave out family transfers, bank sales, and short sales.

How Much Do Highlands Homes Sell For?

Median price of the homes sold each year in Highlands, existing homes and new construction, with 2026 covering January to November

Medians describe the homes that sold each year, not the value of any one home.

A dot on its own marks a year with sales but no sales the year before or after.

Sources: Tallahassee Board of Realtors Multiple Listing Service and the Leon County Property Appraiser. Sales updated November 8, 2026.

New construction and existing homes are always charted separately, so a year's new-construction figure can come from just one or two sales.

Annual figures
Median sale price, by closing year
YearHighlands existing homesHighlands new constructionLeon County existing homesLeon County new constructionHighlands sales (existing / new)
2026$109,500$305,000$436,9002 / 0
2025$110,000$289,600$419,9001 / 0
2024$163,000$288,500$416,1501 / 0
2023$270,000$410,7000 / 0
2022$245,000$415,7500 / 0
2021$225,000$325,0000 / 0
2020$215,000$302,1500 / 0
2019$30,000$195,000$279,9001 / 0
2018$188,000$310,5000 / 0
2017$40,000$185,000$285,4001 / 0
2016$32,000$178,400$289,0001 / 0
2015$178,000$269,8500 / 0
2014$176,000$276,1000 / 0
2013$41,000$175,000$282,9001 / 0
2012$169,000$270,9000 / 0
2011$167,800$244,6500 / 0
2010$170,000$192,0000 / 0
2009$75,000$168,000$184,5001 / 0
2008$177,500$202,2500 / 0
2007$95,000$179,600$193,5003 / 0
2006$176,500$183,5000 / 0
2005$80,500$166,0502 / 0
2004$70,800$149,0002 / 0
2003$134,9000 / 0
2002$62,000$122,0001 / 0
2001$115,0000 / 0
2000$40,000$105,0001 / 0
1999$36,100$102,0001 / 0
1998$99,0000 / 0
1997$8,000$90,0001 / 0
1996$43,650$90,0002 / 0
1995$36,000$85,0001 / 0
1994$52,725$79,0002 / 0
1993$77,5000 / 0
1992$73,3000 / 0
1991$41,800$68,5006 / 0
1990$36,000$68,0001 / 0
1989$38,000$63,0002 / 0
1988$61,8500 / 0
1987$61,4000 / 0
1986$37,550$59,5002 / 0
1985$38,950$58,9002 / 0
1984$37,000$55,0003 / 0
1983$37,200$54,0004 / 0

How Much Are Highlands Homes Worth?

Median home value, in price per square foot, each year in Highlands, existing homes and new construction, with 2026 covering January to November

Medians describe the homes that sold each year, not the value of any one Highlands home.

A dot on its own marks a year with sales but no sales the year before or after.

Sources: Tallahassee Board of Realtors Multiple Listing Service and the Leon County Property Appraiser. Sales updated November 8, 2026.

New construction and existing homes are always charted separately, so a year's new-construction figure can come from just one or two sales.

Annual figures
Median price per square foot, by closing year
YearHighlands existing homesHighlands new constructionLeon County existing homesLeon County new constructionHighlands sales (existing / new)
2026$125$199$2362 / 0
2025$126$194$2441 / 0
2024$168$193$2391 / 0
2023$186$2310 / 0
2022$170$2080 / 0
2021$152$1830 / 0
2020$137$1730 / 0
2019$34$126$1721 / 0
2018$123$1710 / 0
2017$41$117$1641 / 0
2016$34$113$1551 / 0
2015$110$1520 / 0
2014$107$1470 / 0
2013$105$1441 / 0
2012$100$1370 / 0
2011$102$1300 / 0
2010$109$1220 / 0
2009$113$1271 / 0
2008$122$1310 / 0
2007$98$129$1383 / 0
2006$130$1360 / 0
20052 / 0
20042 / 0
20030 / 0
20021 / 0
20010 / 0
20001 / 0
19991 / 0
19980 / 0
19971 / 0
19962 / 0
19951 / 0
19942 / 0
19930 / 0
19920 / 0
19916 / 0
19901 / 0
19892 / 0
19880 / 0
19870 / 0
19862 / 0
19852 / 0
19843 / 0
19834 / 0

How Big Are the Homes That Sell in Highlands?

Median home size, in square feet, each year in Highlands, existing homes and new construction, with 2026 covering January to November

Medians describe the homes that sold each year, not the value of any one home.

A dot on its own marks a year with sales but no sales the year before or after.

Sources: Tallahassee Board of Realtors Multiple Listing Service and the Leon County Property Appraiser. Sales updated November 8, 2026.

New construction and existing homes are always charted separately, so a year's new-construction figure can come from just one or two sales.

Annual figures
Median size (sq ft), by closing year
YearHighlands existing homesHighlands new constructionLeon County existing homesLeon County new constructionHighlands sales (existing / new)
20268741,5661,8732 / 0
20258741,5441,7471 / 0
20249721,5221,7861 / 0
20231,4881,7910 / 0
20221,4761,9350 / 0
20211,5021,8070 / 0
20201,5811,7570 / 0
20198741,5691,6701 / 0
20181,5501,7910 / 0
20179721,5941,7441 / 0
20169281,6261,8031 / 0
20151,6821,7640 / 0
20141,6961,8760 / 0
20131,7002,0101 / 0
20121,7291,9870 / 0
20111,7031,7830 / 0
20101,6441,5730 / 0
20091,5371,4871 / 0
20081,5041,5700 / 0
20079721,4651,5353 / 0
20061,4691,4700 / 0
20052 / 0
20042 / 0
20030 / 0
20021 / 0
20010 / 0
20001 / 0
19991 / 0
19980 / 0
19971 / 0
19962 / 0
19951 / 0
19942 / 0
19930 / 0
19920 / 0
19916 / 0
19901 / 0
19892 / 0
19880 / 0
19870 / 0
19862 / 0
19852 / 0
19843 / 0
19834 / 0

Highlands Recent Sales

Recent Highlands home sales
AddressPricePrice / sq ftClosing dateYear builtSq ftSale type
$90,000$1032026-03-271984874Existing
$129,000$1482026-03-031983874Existing
$110,000$1262025-09-171984874Existing
$163,000$1682024-01-111985972Existing
$30,000$342019-12-051984874Existing
$40,000$412017-07-141985972Existing
$32,000$342016-08-171984928Existing
$41,0002013-11-011983Existing
$75,0002009-03-161983Existing
$66,000$762007-05-041983864Existing
$95,000$982007-04-301985972Existing
$97,000$1002007-02-261985972Existing
$82,0002005-12-161983Existing
$79,0002005-09-141983Existing
$72,6002004-09-011985Existing
$69,0002004-07-291983Existing
$62,0002002-08-231983Existing
$40,0002000-02-011983Existing
$36,1001999-08-011983Existing
$8,0001997-11-011983Existing
$45,0001996-12-011985Existing
$42,3001996-08-011983Existing
$36,0001995-07-011983Existing
$63,9501994-09-011983Existing
$41,5001994-03-011983Existing
Showing 25 of 45 sales

Sources: the Leon County Property Appraiser and the MLS.

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Schools

Schools Serving Highlands

2026–27 attendance zones

Assigned Public Schools

All homes in Highlands are zoned for Bond Elementary School, Fairview Middle School, and Rickards High School.

Bond Elementary School is 2.6 miles from Highlands and has a Florida DOE school grade of A (2026). Its phone number is (850) 488-7676.

Fairview Middle School is 1.6 miles away and has a Florida DOE school grade of A (2026). Its phone number is (850) 488-6880.

Rickards High School is 0.7 miles away and has a Florida DOE school grade of C (2026). Its phone number is (850) 414-5500.

Bond Elementary SchoolFlorida DOE school grade: A (2026)All 38 homes in Highlands
Fairview Middle SchoolFlorida DOE school grade: A (2026)All 38 homes in Highlands
Rickards High SchoolFlorida DOE school grade: C (2026)All 38 homes in Highlands

School zones can change from time to time, so check the current assignment for the exact address before you buy.

The Leon County Schools zone lookup shows the assigned schools for any address.

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Charter Schools

These are tuition-free public schools open to students from any Leon County address.

Buying in Highlands

Buying a Home in Highlands

On average, one home in Highlands comes up for sale each year, 3% of the neighborhood, so a buyer who wants to live here has to be ready when one does. Ready means you choose your agent first, build the plan together, and then find the house. Our plan is to negotiate from what the home is worth, not from an inflated asking price. Ask us for the plan before you start looking.

Plan Your Highlands Search

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Selling in Highlands

Selling a Home in Highlands

Most sellers negotiate with one buyer at a time. Our selling plan is built to bring several buyers together so they compete for your home. Ask us how that plan would work when you sell in Highlands.

If you own a home here and plan to sell, the Tallahassee home selling guide covers what to decide before the home goes on the market.

To learn what your Highlands home is worth today, request a home evaluation.

The home marketing plan shows how our selling plan is built to bring several buyers to the same home.

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Highlands questions

Highlands Frequently Asked Questions

Are new homes still being built in Highlands?

No. The newest home in Highlands was built in 1985, and no vacant lots remain.

What homes have recently sold in Highlands?

The most recent sale in Highlands was 1257 Orange Ave E, which sold for $90,000 on March 27, 2026. Before that, 1277 Orange Ave E sold for $129,000 on March 3, 2026, and 1245 Orange Ave E sold for $110,000 on September 17, 2025. See all 45 recent sales in the table above.

What types of homes are in Highlands?

All 38 homes in Highlands are townhomes. The median home size is 928 square feet of heated and cooled space, and the most common layout is two bedrooms and two bathrooms.

Which public schools serve the Highlands neighborhood?

Bond Elementary School, Fairview Middle School, and Rickards High School. School zones can change from time to time, so confirm the current assignment for the home you choose with your Joe Manausa Team member.

Are homes in Highlands in a flood zone?

Yes. All 38 lots in Highlands are in a FEMA 1%-chance flood zone. A home with a mortgage in that zone must carry flood insurance, because a standard homeowners policy does not cover rising water.

How old are the homes in Highlands?

Homes in Highlands were built from 1983 through 1985. The median year built is 1984, so half the homes are older than 42 years and half are newer.

Do homes in Highlands have pools?

No. None of the homes in Highlands have a pool.

How should a home in Highlands be valued?

A home in Highlands is best valued against recent sales of similar homes here, adjusted for differences in size, condition, updates and lot. Online estimates can't see inside a home, so for a figure on one home, request a home evaluation from a Joe Manausa Team member.

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