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Highland Real Estate
Last updated: July 2026 · Market data from the Wasatch Front Regional MLS
Highland sits on the bench between Alpine and American Fork, a city of larger newer homes on spacious lots, some horse properties, and wide Timpanogos and Lone Peak views, with quick access to the Murdock Canal Trail and the I-15 corridor.
Highland Market Snapshot
As of June 2026, the typical home in Highland sells for about $915,000 (2026 year-to-date median, all home types). Prices are rising year over year in a balanced market.
Typical sale, 2026 year-to-date
Market conditions, June 2026
Source: UtahRealEstate.com / RapidStats MLS data. Median figures are all residential property types (single-family, townhouse, and condo), 2026 year-to-date; market-condition figures reflect June 2026. Data deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Market data powered by zoomUTAH.com.
Highland's bench setting, larger lots, and steady demand have supported healthy long-run values, though prices track the broader Wasatch Front market and any single year is a snapshot rather than a trend. With ongoing new construction and view and acreage premiums, appreciation can vary from one part of the city to another.
What your money buys in Highland
Newer single-family homes and townhomes on the north side of the city, the most accessible way into Highland.
Larger newer homes on spacious lots in established subdivisions with mountain views.
Custom estates, foothill view homes, and horse properties on the higher bench and larger parcels.
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I am Kris Bowen, a Real Estate Broker with LPT Realty, with 23 years in Utah and more than 1,000 closings. I price Highland the way it actually trades, walking the specific subdivisions and benches and running your target against in-person comps, because a newer north-side home and a foothill estate are two different markets. Reach me at 801-999-8005 or search homes at zoomUTAH.com.
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Buying a Home in Highland
Buying in Highland means shopping a bench community defined by larger, newer homes on generous lots, with everything from more attainable north-side subdivisions to foothill estates and horse properties. Getting pre-approved before you tour matters here, because the mix of lot sizes and view premiums means two homes a mile apart can price very differently.
The key is comparing a specific subdivision and elevation against genuine recent sales rather than a citywide average. A newer home on the north side and a foothill view estate answer to different buyer pools, and pricing your target against in-person comps is what keeps you from overpaying in one pocket or missing value in another.
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Selling a Home in Highland
Selling in Highland rewards pricing to the specific community rather than the city as a whole. A newer north-side home and a foothill estate on acreage draw different buyers, and the price has to reflect the lot, view, and finish level, not a blended citywide number. Homes that are prepped, professionally photographed, and priced to real comps capture the most motivated buyers early.
Because Highland has ongoing new construction, resale sellers should also weigh how builder incentives on nearby new homes compete for the same buyers. Pricing accurately from day one, and highlighting what drives value here such as lot size, views, and trail access, usually beats optimistic pricing that leads to later cuts.
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New Construction in Highland
New construction is an active part of Highland, concentrated in the north-bench subdivisions and foothill communities such as Beacon Hill, along with custom and infill builds on remaining lots. New homes trade a premium and often an HOA for current finishes and, in the higher pockets, wide mountain views. If you are buying new, have your own broker represent you from the first model-home visit, since the builder's sales agent works for the builder, and weigh lot premiums, upgrades, and financing terms against a comparable resale.
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Featured Highland Communities
The areas buyers ask about most. Highland has more, so tell us what you are looking for and we will point you to the right fit.
The Hollows
One of Highland's established upscale subdivisions, known for larger custom homes on generous lots with mountain views.
Beacon Hill
A newer foothill community above Highland and Alpine with panoramic Lone Peak and Wasatch views, offered by production and custom builders.
Highland Glen area
Homes near Highland Glen Park, with pond, trails, and quick access to the Murdock Canal Trail toward American Fork Canyon.
Ridgeview and the north bench
Newer single-family neighborhoods on the growing north side, generally at more attainable price points than the estate pockets.
Horse-property pockets
Scattered larger parcels across Highland zoned for horses, favored by buyers who want acreage and a country feel close to services.
Best Highland neighborhood for…
Matching what you want most to where it lives in Highland.
- Largest lots and acreage The horse-property pockets and estate subdivisions with room to spread out close to services.
- Best mountain views The foothill communities like Beacon Hill on the higher bench, with panoramic Lone Peak and Wasatch views.
- Newest construction The north-bench subdivisions and foothill phases where builders remain active.
- Closest to trails Homes near Highland Glen Park and the Murdock Canal Trail, with canyon access a short drive away.
- More attainable entry Newer single-family neighborhoods on the growing north side of the city.
Highland Schools
Highland is home to Lone Peak High School, which serves the Alpine, Highland, and Cedar Hills communities, along with Mountain Ridge Junior High School. Its elementary schools include Freedom, Ridgeline, and Highland.
High schools
Middle / junior high
Which high school feeds where
| Area of Highland | Typically feeds |
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| Central and east Highland | Highland Elementary School |
| North and west Highland | Ridgeline Elementary School |
| Citywide junior high | Mountain Ridge Junior High School |
| Citywide high school | Lone Peak High School |
Boundaries shift as the area grows. Always confirm your exact address on the official district boundary map.
Utah County voters approved dividing the Alpine School District into three smaller districts, effective for the 2027-28 school year, with Highland grouped into the new central district alongside American Fork, Alpine, Cedar Hills, and Lehi. Until then the current Alpine School District name and boundaries apply. Always verify the current assignment for any specific address.
Living in Highland
Beyond the market numbers, here is what day-to-day life and the cost of owning look like. Tap any section to open it.
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What is Highland known for outdoors?
Highland pairs bench-level mountain views with easy trail access. Highland Glen Park anchors the city with a pond and trails, the Murdock Canal Trail runs through town toward American Fork Canyon, and canyon trailheads and the Alpine Loop are a short drive up through Alpine. -
What does housing look like here?
Highland is characterized by larger, newer homes on spacious lots, with some horse properties and estate pockets mixed in among more attainable newer subdivisions. Wide setbacks and mountain views give much of the city an open, uncrowded feel. -
What is the commute like?
Highland sits a few minutes above American Fork and I-15, so the Silicon Slopes tech corridor around Lehi and Pleasant Grove is roughly 15 to 25 minutes depending on the hour. Downtown Salt Lake City runs about 40 to 50 minutes north on I-15. -
Where do people shop and run errands?
Everyday grocery, dining, and big-box retail are minutes away in American Fork along the I-15 corridor, including The Meadows, while Highland keeps a more residential character with neighborhood services.
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Frequently asked questions
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Where is Highland, Utah?
Highland is a city in northern Utah County on the bench between Alpine to the north and American Fork to the south, with wide views of Mount Timpanogos and Lone Peak.
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What school district serves Highland?
Highland is in the Alpine School District and feeds Mountain Ridge Junior High School and Lone Peak High School. Voters approved splitting the district into three smaller ones starting in 2027-28, with Highland in the new central district. Confirm the current boundary for any address.
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Does Highland have horse properties?
Yes. Scattered across the city are larger parcels zoned for horses, part of what gives Highland its more open, country feel while staying close to services and commuter routes.
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What kinds of homes are in Highland?
Highland skews toward larger, newer single-family homes on spacious lots, ranging from more attainable newer subdivisions to custom estates and foothill view homes. It stays welcoming to a range of buyers.
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How far is Highland from the Silicon Slopes tech corridor?
The employment area around Lehi and Pleasant Grove is roughly 15 to 25 minutes down through American Fork to I-15, depending on the time of day.
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Is there new construction in Highland?
Yes. Highland has active newer subdivisions and foothill communities such as Beacon Hill, along with custom and infill builds on remaining lots.
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