Highlands Neighborhood Homes in Shoreline WA

Highlands Neighborhood Homes in Shoreline WA

Find Homes for sale in Highlands Neighborhood in Shoreline WA. 

The Highlands is a gated community located in the southwest corner of Shoreline city, neighboring the Innis Arden and Highland Terrace neighborhoods. This community has been the home of prominent Northwest families including the Boeing, Nordstrom, Pigott and Stimson families and is known for its noteworthy residents and high security. All guests must pass through the main gate which is west of North 145th Street and Greenwood Avenue North, an entrance the neighborhood shares with the Seattle Golf Club.

Originally developed in 1907 by the Olmsted Brothers (owners of America’s leading landscape architecture firm), The Highlands sits 450 feet above Puget Sound and offers breathtaking views of the water and the Olympic Mountains. The community has exquisite a natural setting with a woodland environment that offers privacy and beauty to its prominent residents. The community’s natural feel is sustained by walking trails, play fields, tennis courts, a pool and wading pool with bathhouses, a preschool, chapel, and private access to a nearby secluded beach.

Purchasing a home in The Highlands requires potential residents to submit an application to the Highlands Board, usually provided by the listing real estate agent. As of 2007, the board requires two sponsors; one of the sponsors is usually the seller of the home and the second is another current resident with whom the purchaser has been previously acquainted. Other than sponsorship, to purchase a home in this community usually means to spend over a million dollars.

Living in Highlands Neighborhood in Shoreline WA

The Highlands neighborhood falls into the Shoreline School District., as well as other private schools, within its territory. The neighborhood is served by Albert Einstein Middle School, Highland Terrace Elementary and Shorewood High School.

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Affordable Spacious Single Family Homes or Condos

The one and two story homes you would expect to find for sale in Highlands, Shoreline WA are generally going to range between 900 and 6,600 square feet and mostly single family houses. The average home is about 1,200 square feet and Average price per square foot was $255, an increase compared to the same period last year. The median sales price for homes in Highlands, Shoreline for Dec 13 to Mar 14 was $749,950

The smallest homes in the neighborhood start with 1 bedrooms/1 bathrooms while the larger floor plans have a five or six bedroom layout.  Floor plans feature spacious and kitchens, formal dining rooms, fireplaces, and spacious master bedrooms. 

Prices vary depending upon floor plan, size, view, age, condition, updating and remodeling.  The average listing price for Highlands Average Home prices range between $700,000 to $2,000,000. The average listing price for homes for sale in Highlands was $827,500 while the median sales price in Highlands, Shoreline was $749,950 based on 10 sales.

Short Sale Homes in Highlands Neighborhood in Shoreline WA

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Low or No Down Payment Options!

Homes in Highlands, Shoreline WA are approved for FHA 3.5% down payment financing, Conventional 3% down payment financing, VA zero down payment financing, and WSHF Washington State Housing Finance. Apply online to see which Low Down Payment Mortgage in Highlands, Shoreline options you qualify for.

What is a FHA-Insured Loans?? The FHA-insured loan was created to protect lenders from losses should the economy once again tank. That said, the borrower does receive benefits from the loan. First, she benefits from the meticulous appraisal of the home, and second, from the low down payment requirements and attractive interest rates offered by lenders. Read the Complete FHA Guide 

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Learn more about Mortgage and Loan Process in Highlands Neighborhood in Shoreline WA.

 

STEPS OF THE HOME BUYING PROCESS

The home-buying process is complex, especially for the first-time buyer. Even those moving up to their next home have the challenge of both buying and selling a home at the same time while avoiding a housing gap.  Even those who have purchased homes before may need guidance with some of the challenging steps. Follow this link to find the process boiled down as much as possible while still maintaining all the important parts. Enjoy!

 

If you are already preapproved, remember this 10 THINGS NOT TO DO AFTER LOAN APPLICATION. Never assume that your lender will go over this information, and cover these points if they do not.

Get to know your future neighbors!

Each neighborhood is unique. Each has a distinct history and identity and each offers something special in the way of amenities for its residents. We provide a glimpse into the character of Highlands, Neighborhood Information and Home for Sale in Highlands, Shoreline WA: HIGHLANDS NEIGHBORHOODS AND VISITORS’ GUIDES  &HELPFULL LINKS IN HIGHLANDS NEIGHBORHOOD IN SHORELINE WA

Get all the information for Highlands Neighborhood in Shoreline WA with our customized Community Information tools including:

·         Neighborhood crime rate

·         The household incomes of your future neighbors

·         Education levels for the community

·         Potential for extreme weather and natural events

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Find exclusive information and searches for Neighborhood Information and Home for Sale in Highlands, Shoreline WA to help you make more informed decisions. All the information is up current and is updated every day. Each month we publish market updates for Highlands, Shoreline. You can see the latest information in Sold vs Listing pricing, Market Inventory Trends, Home Ownership in Highlands, Shoreline, Income by household, Crime and Weather Risk, Everything that is near Highlands, Shoreline, Local Schools Ratings, and much more. You can also compare all these characteristics in Highlands, Shoreline with other nearby cities. In Global Home Brokers Real Estate Team we invest in this research and our clients always have the latest insights to make the best decisions with confidence.

 

Conveniently Located Highlands, Shoreline WA

Highlands offers residents a bustling area filled with shops, dining and entertainment options.

Close to Highlands WA are several shops, restaurants and cafes, all within a few miles of Home for Sale in Highlands Neighborhood Homes in Shoreline WA.

The Houses in Highlands, Shoreline WA are a great place to call home. You will not be disappointed if you end up living here. You can find homes for sale in Highlands Neighborhood Information and Home for Sale in Highlands, Shoreline WA

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Free Community and Demographic Reports for Highlands, Shoreline WA

Schools serving the homes in include Stevenson Elementary, Highlands Elementary and St. Louise Parish School. The quality of a school can greatly influence home values in an area. Access detailed information on Highlands, Shoreline’s School Districts, school ratings, test scores by grade, student-teacher ratio, and much more.

Free Market Report For Homes Near Top School Districts in Highlands, Shoreline WA

The Community data in this Free Market Report is a consolidated from multiple sources and includes current listings, recent sales, and more. Whether you're a buyer or seller, the knowledge you gain will help put you in control of your real estate transactions.

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