Highlands Real Estate & Houses for Sale

The character of Highlands is exemplified by its calm atmosphere. Highlands is very quiet, as noise from streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue.

Transportation

Driving is an excellent transportation option in Highlands. Accessing a place to park is quite easy. On the other hand, getting around by public transit is very hard in Highlands. Nonetheless, house owners are served by a few bus lines. Moving around by bicycle is sometimes challenging in Highlands because the cycling network is not very extensive, and there is a significant amount of slopes. Highlands is also not very suitable for people who like to travel by foot since very few daily needs can be met without a vehicle.

Housing

The homes in this municipality are quite new, because about 30% of its dwellings were built after the year 2000, while many of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s and the 1980s. The large proportion of single detached homes in the housing stock of this municipality is an important part of its character. Homeowners occupy roughly 90% of the units in Highlands and 10% are occupied by renters. This municipality offers mainly three bedroom and four or more bedroom homes.

Services

A vehicle is almost always needed in Highlands to access the closest supermarket. There are also a few choices for those who value nearby restaurants. When it comes to education, Highlands does not have any high schools or primary schools. Furthermore, daycares are not plentiful and therefore may require a very long walk to get to.