Highlands Homes for Sale

Highlands is a residential community in Jacksonville, Florida.

Pure Equity Realty covers Highlands and the Jacksonville area. We list for 1%, which includes photography, MLS syndication, and negotiation support. Buyers pay nothing for representation. For current market data, see Florida Realtors' market statistics.

Our MLS feed shows 2 Highlands Jacksonville homes for sale as of October 2026. The median asking price is $300,000.

That is 37% above the Jacksonville median of $219,000. With so few listings, though, treat these figures as a snapshot rather than a trend.

Listings here have averaged 201 days on the market. That is slower than the Jacksonville average of 103 days. Because of that, buyers often have more room to negotiate on price, repairs or closing costs.

Homes listed in Highlands date from 1959, so they are about 67 years old.

All of these homes predate Florida's 2002 statewide building code. So roof age, window protection and the wind mitigation report matter a great deal for insurance.

In addition, most Florida insurers ask for a four-point inspection on homes 30 years or older. It covers the roof, electrical, plumbing and HVAC. Updated systems usually make coverage easier to place.

Here is what the median Highlands price means in Florida closing terms. At $300,000, a 20% down payment comes to about $60,000, leaving a loan near $240,000.

Florida then taxes that loan twice. First, documentary stamp tax on the note runs 35 cents per $100, or about $840. Next, the intangible tax of 0.2% adds about $480. Buyers normally pay both at closing.

On the seller side, Florida deed stamps cost 70 cents per $100 of price. At the Highlands median, that is about $2,100.

Finally, owner-occupants should file for the Florida homestead exemption by March 1. It removes up to $50,000 of assessed value. After that, Save Our Homes caps yearly assessment increases at 3% or inflation, whichever is lower. To see what these numbers mean for your budget, get pre-approved before you tour.