Neighborhood · Tampa, Florida
Highland Pines
Close-in Tampa living without the close-in price
1
Homes for sale
$270,000
Median list price
$185
Avg price / sqft
28
Median days on market
Highland Pines sits just north of downtown Tampa, close enough that the city core is about a nine-minute drive and Tampa International Airport lands at roughly 22 minutes. It's a practical, established neighborhood — the kind of place where the commute math actually works and you still get a modest single-family footprint rather than a stacked condo. Nearby pockets like Old Seminole Heights and the 40th Street Corridor share that same central-but-grounded character, so you're buying into a part of Tampa that feels connected without being overrun.
For a buyer today, this is a small, quiet market: just two active listings with a median list price of $262,500, and homes that have sold over the past year went for 100% of asking on average. That tells you sellers here aren't discounting, but they also aren't chasing runaway numbers — the median sold price landed at $260,000. With a median 56 days on market, you have room to think, but the thin inventory means when the right house appears you'll want to move.
Highland Pines is a community in Tampa, Florida.
Quick facts
$270,000 – $270K price range
1,462 sqft median home
12 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Highland Pines
Every active listing inside the Highland Pines boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The Highland Pines market
12
Sold, last 12 months
$260,000
Median sold price
100%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
14 days
Median time to sell
Highland Pines vs Tampa
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 31.4% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Highland Pines boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Highland Pines is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Highland Pines home
≈ $1,843/mo
$270,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
1,335
Median age
43
Median income
$36,250
Median home value
$248,139
Beyond the listings
Living in Highland Pines
Active
Fitness Obsession
Passionate about strength training, this population relies heavily on the encouragement of the exercise community. While these people seek the latest fitness techniques, they're also interested in supplements and equipment.
Emotional
Memory Lane
Intentionally preserving memories of lost loved ones, joyful times, or reflecting on painful experiences in the past.
Relationships
Networking
Driven to succeed in the business world, this population seeks to progress in their career through networking happy hours, summits, and connecting with other professionals online.
Active
Organized Sports
From tryouts and casual pick-up games, to varsity tournaments and intramural matches, this population includes people who participate in organized athletics. Often through schools or public recreational areas.
Emotional
Gratitude
From generous tipping to standing ovations, this population has a way with giving someone a pat on the back.
Entertainment
Party Life
The party don't stop until the sun comes up. Loud music, crowds, and shots are a recipe for a great night out for these people.
People who close here
Our Tampa experts
Straight answers
Highland Pines FAQs
Is Highland Pines a good place to live?+
It works well for buyers who want to be close to central Tampa without paying downtown prices — the city core is about nine minutes away and the airport around 22. It's an established, low-key residential neighborhood near active areas like Old Seminole Heights, which gives you dining and errands nearby while keeping a quieter home base.
Is Highland Pines expensive?+
No — it's one of the more attainable close-in Tampa neighborhoods, with a median list price of $262,500 and recent sales at a $260,000 median. At an average of $198 per square foot, it prices well below much of the surrounding metro like Gandy/Sun Bay South.
What do homes cost in Highland Pines?+
The two current active listings range from $254,999 to $270,000, with a median around $262,500 for homes near 1,337 square feet. Over the past 12 months, 12 homes sold at a median price of $260,000, so pricing has been consistent and predictable.
How is the market in Highland Pines?+
It's a small, steady market — only two homes are active right now, and the typical listing takes about 56 days to sell. Sellers have been getting 100% of asking on average, so expect to pay close to list price when the right home comes up in Tampa.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no HOA data on record here, which is common for an older single-family neighborhood without mandatory community dues. The median property tax runs about $3,002 per year, a manageable figure at this price point.
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