The Highland Neighborhood is one of the most affordable areas in Central Austin and has become a popular area for first time home buyers that want the amenities of Central Austin but not the high prices. Because of its affordability, you’ll see real estate investors flipping older homes. With the influx of first time home buyers, investors improving the area and the active home owners association, Highland is quickly become a desirable Central Austin Neighborhood. Scroll Down to Read our Highland Neighborhood Guide.
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Highland Neighborhood Map
Highland is located only 6 miles north of the University of Texas and 7 miles north of Downtown Austin. The Highland Neighborhood offers easy access to highways as it is blanketed by Hwy 183 to the North and Hwy 35 to the East. The remainder of the Highland’s borders are quite irregular. Denson Drive and Airport Boulevard make up the southern border. The western border is mainly made up of North Lamar Boulevard while a small pie shaped section extending into the Crestview Neighborhood. Explore other Central Austin neighborhoods in our Central Austin Neighborhood Guide. Scroll down to continue reading our Highland neighborhood guide.
Highland Zip Code
The zip code for Central Austin’s Highland neighborhood is 78752.
Highland Homes
Homes in Central Austin’s Highland neighborhood were built in the 1950’s and 1960’s. Most of the homes were built on the smaller side ranging between 1,000-1,200 square feet. The average make up of a home in the Highland Neighborhood is 3 bedroom/1 bath on a .25 acre lot. One of the big pluses of buying in Highland is the ability to purchase a fully remodeled home for less than you could in the trendier neighborhood nearby.
Highland Property Tax Rate
The property tax rate in Central Austin’s Highland neighborhood is 1.8092% in the 2023 tax year, down from 1.9749% as of the 2022 tax year. The property tax rate was 2.1767% as of the 2021 tax year.
Schools Near Highland
Children who live in Central Austin’s Highland Neighborhood are served by the Austin ISD and will likely attend the following schools:
- Reilly Elementary - 4/10
- T.A. Brown Elementary - 4/10
- Lamar Middle - 6/10
- Webb Middle - 1/10
- McCallum High - 6/10
- Navarro High - 3/10
School ratings reflect Great Schools ratings as of June 2024. Ratings are subject to change at any time. Please verify ratings and boundaries with the school district.
Highland Neighborhood Tour
Highland Sold Data – What Highland Homes Actually Sold For
What sold recently in Highland and for how much? Where can I find pictures of homes that actually sold? How many days does it take to sell a home in Highland? How many homes are currently for sale in Highland? What’s the median sold price in Highland? What does the 90 day historic market trend look like in Highland? How’s the Highland market trending?
All of these questions (and more!) can be answered on our Highland Sold Data Report.
Things to Do Near Highland
Highland’s convenient location near Hwy 183 and Hwy 35 allows easy access to most places in Austin. With a short drive you can be on the “Drag” by the University of Texas or enjoying the entertainment districts of Downtown Austin. If you’re looking for a place to shop, The Domain is a 10 minute drive off 183. The Domain offers your normal fare of shops such as Dillards, Macy’s and Dicks, plus your upscale designer shopping as well.
Highland Walkability
The Highland neighborhood is a very walkable neighborhood, with many amenities within just a few blocks from your front door.
Places to Eat Near Highland
There are plenty of top-notch restaurants in Austin and living in the Highland Neighborhood will give you an easy commute to most of them. However, if you want to stay a little closer to home, you can’t go wrong with the Blackstar Co-op Pub and Brewery. The food is locally sourced and the menu consists of Texas pub fare that complements their beer. The menu ranges from shrimp in grits, to homemade chili to the Black Star Burger. One of the most interesting menu items is their beer float made with one of their house brews poured over Amy’s Ice cream.
Coffee Near Highland
One of the most popular neighborhood Coffee shops is Kick Butt Coffee. Kick Butt is your one stop shop for not just grabbing a quick coffee, but for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Kick Butt has breakfast cereals and pastries, sandwiches (called Samiches) and speciality pizza. Kick Butt also has a full liquor bar to make unique coffee cocktails as well as having an extensive beer and wine menu. Thanks for reading our Highland neighborhood guide.
Central Austin Realtor Specializing in Highland
Rebecca Jacks and Raymond Stoklosa are Central Austin Realtors specializing in Highland homes. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell a home in Highland, Rebecca and Raymond know the area well and have the experience and tools necessary to make your next real estate transaction stress free. For more info about who we are and how we work, check out Buying a Home in Highland and Selling a Home in Highland.
