Neighborhood · Bradenton, Florida
Highland Lakes
A quiet Manatee County pocket with room to breathe
1
Homes for sale
$355,000
Median list price
$201
Avg price / sqft
233
Median days on market
Highland Lakes sits in the middle of Bradenton's residential fabric, close to established neighbors like Oneco and Bay Shore Gardens. It's the kind of settled, low-key community where single-family homes on generous lots and everyday convenience matter more than flash. Families here are zoned for H. S. Moody Elementary, W. D. Sugg Middle, and Bayshore High, and the wider stretch of Bradenton homes for sale puts beaches, downtown, and Gulf-side living within easy reach.
The market is genuinely thin right now, so buyers should move with patience and precision. There's currently just one active listing at $355,000, while 11 homes sold over the past year at a median of $360,000. Sellers are getting about 97% of asking, but homes are sitting a median of 233 days — meaning well-priced, well-prepared homes eventually trade close to list, and there's room to negotiate on the ones that linger. If Highland Lakes is quiet on inventory, nearby Heritage Harbour and Braden River East widen your options.
Highland Lakes is a community in Bradenton, Florida.
Quick facts
$355,000 – $355K price range
1,767 sqft median home
$253/mo median HOA
11 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Highland Lakes
Every active listing inside the Highland Lakes boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The Highland Lakes market
11
Sold, last 12 months
$360,000
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
98 days
Median time to sell
Highland Lakes vs Bradenton
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 2.9% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Highland Lakes boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Highland Lakes is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Highland Lakes home
≈ $2,804/mo
$355,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$253/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
235
Median age
49
Median income
$72,625
Median home value
$375,000
Beyond the listings
Living in Highland Lakes
Culture
Top 6% in the U.S.Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
Emotional
Top 11% in the U.S.Deep Emotions
Sharing personal struggles and stories overcoming relationship issues, this population seeks to tell others about their emotional journeys.
Relationships
Top 13% in the U.S.Dating Life
With dating comes highs, lows, and lots of questions. You can find this population talking about dating advice, breakups and how to express their feelings.
Emotional
Top 13% in the U.S.Awestruck
Great things are meant to be shared, and this population is eager to show others what they find to be amazing, beautiful and exciting.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 13% in the U.S.Dog Lovers
Pups are just another member of the family. Dog lovers adore their tail-wagging friends and are looking for new ways to make them happy.
Emotional
Top 14% in the U.S.Gratitude
From generous tipping to standing ovations, this population has a way with giving someone a pat on the back.
On the calendar
Near Highland Lakes
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Seventeenth-Century Dutch Paintings from The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
This long-term installation showcases five exceptional examples of 17th-century Dutch painting, featuring a dramatic seascape, an expansive landscape, and captivating por…
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As Earth Is To Sky
This exhibition showcases the second installment of a transformative collection of abstract and minimalist art, featuring works in wood, steel, copper, and bronze by reno…
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In the Flesh: The Nude in Japanese Art
In the Flesh: The Nude in Modern Japan is an intriguing exploration of the evolution of the nude as a subject in Japanese art, from the late 19th century to the postwar p…
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In the Flesh
In the Flesh: The Nude in Modern Japan is an intriguing exploration of the evolution of the nude as a transformative subject in Japanese art from the late 19th century to…
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The Evocative Lens
This exhibition showcases the evolution of art photography from its inception, featuring works from key figures such as Alfred Stieglitz, Clarence H. White, and Edward St…
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A Constant Sky
Andrea Carlson's first museum survey, A Constant Sky, showcases her mixed-media visual art that challenges colonial narratives through prismatic landscapes, intricate dra…
People who close here
Our Bradenton experts
Straight answers
Highland Lakes FAQs
Is Highland Lakes a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, established Bradenton community that suits buyers who want a settled residential feel over new-build density. Homes are zoned for H. S. Moody Elementary, W. D. Sugg Middle, and Bayshore High, and you're central to the Gulf beaches and everyday amenities. If it's tight on listings, neighboring areas like Braden River East offer a similar vibe.
Is Highland Lakes expensive?+
It's moderately priced for the area, with a median sold price of $360,000 over the last 12 months and roughly $201 per square foot. That's approachable for a Gulf-coast neighborhood, especially compared to waterfront and resort communities elsewhere in Bradenton.
What do homes cost in Highland Lakes?+
The single active listing is priced at $355,000, and the 11 homes sold in the past year came in at a $360,000 median. Expect homes around 1,767 square feet at about $201 per square foot in this stretch of Bradenton.
How is the market in Highland Lakes?+
Inventory is very limited — just one home active right now — and properties are sitting a median of 233 days on market. That said, sellers are still capturing about 97% of asking, so realistic pricing wins while patient buyers get room to negotiate on listings that linger.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs $253 per month, which covers community maintenance without the cost of a resort-style development. Property taxes come in around $5,657 per year, in line with comparable Manatee County neighborhoods.
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