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There are 16 homes for sale in Highlands right now. The median asking price is $937,500, and current listings run from $532,000 to $2,250,000.

Living in Highlands

The Highlands is one of Denver's most vibrant and walkable neighborhoods, centered around Highland Street and West 32nd Avenue. Known for its eclectic mix of restored historic homes, trendy restaurants, breweries, and independent shops, the area attracts young professionals and families seeking urban convenience with neighborhood charm. The district offers easy access to downtown Denver via I-25 and is close to City Park and Washington Park for outdoor recreation.

Daily life in the Highlands revolves around sidewalk culture—coffee shops, galleries, and local retailers line the streets. The neighborhood balances residential character with lively commercial corridors, making it ideal for those who want walkability without sacrificing quieter blocks. Winter weather and occasional traffic congestion on main arterials are minor trade-offs for this highly sought-after location.

Walkability

8/10
Very Walkable — Shops, cafes, restaurants close by

Transit

6/10
Moderate Transit — RTD bus lines, limited rail

Biking

7/10
Bikeable — Good infrastructure, some hills

Quiet

5/10
Somewhat Loud — Commercial activity, street noise

Calm streets

5/10
Moderately Calm — Vibrant but some traffic/crowds

Getting around

9/10
Excellent Access — I-25, downtown, parks nearby

The Highlands market right now

There are 16 homes for sale in Highlands right now. The median asking price is $937,500, and current listings run from $532,000 to $2,250,000. That works out to about $487 per square foot. A typical home here is around 1,882 square feet with 3 bedrooms, built around 2005. 61 homes sold in Highlands over the last twelve months at a median sale price of $870,000. Homes currently on the market have been listed a median of 74 days.

16
Homes for sale
$937,500
Median asking price
$487
Per square foot
61
Sold in 12 months
$870,000
Median sale price
74
Median days on market

Schools

Highlands is served by the Denver 1 school district. Across the homes for sale today, most homes feed Edison Elementary and Skinner Middle and North High School.

Homes for sale in Highlands

The twelve highest-priced of the 16 homes on the market. Symbio’s AI search has all of them.

See every Highlands home in Symbio AI search

What’s around Highlands

Schools, parks, groceries, coffee, restaurants, gyms, healthcare, shopping, transit, gas, banks and places of worship near Highlands, Denver, CO, measured from the middle of the neighborhood and listed nearest first.

Distances are straight-line from the centre of Highlands. Open any home above to see the same map centred on that address.

Questions people ask about Highlands

How much do homes cost in Highlands?

The median asking price in Highlands, Denver, CO is $937,500. Homes currently for sale range from $532,000 to $2,250,000. That is about $487 per square foot.

How many homes are for sale in Highlands?

There are 16 homes for sale in Highlands, Denver, CO today. Symbio recalculates this from the live MLS feed, so the count is current rather than a monthly snapshot.

Is Highlands a seller’s market?

61 homes sold in Highlands over the last twelve months at a median of $870,000, against 16 on the market now that have been listed a median of 74 days.

What school district is Highlands in?

Highlands, Denver, CO is served by the Denver 1 school district. Homes for sale here most often feed Edison Elementary, Skinner Middle and North High School.

Is Highlands walkable?

Symbio rates Highlands 8 out of 10 for walkability (Very Walkable). Transit scores 6 out of 10 and biking 7 out of 10.

What is around Highlands?

The Highlands guide on symbiohomes.com maps the schools, parks, groceries, cafés, restaurants, gyms, healthcare, shopping, transit, gas stations, banks and places of worship closest to the neighborhood, measured from its centre and listed nearest first. Each of the homes for sale also opens the same map centred on that address.

Nearby neighborhoods in Denver

Neighborhoods at a similar price point, and the rest of Denver.

Market figures on this page are calculated from the live MLS feed each time it loads and cover homes for sale, not rentals or land. The neighborhood description and the liveability scores are Symbio’s own read of the area rather than a third-party rating. Nothing here is an appraisal — ask us for a real valuation if you are thinking of selling.