The Highlands Real Estate

The Highlands is the northwest Denver neighborhood that pairs historic homes with one of the city's liveliest dining scenes.

Spanning West Highland and Highland just across the river from downtown, the Highlands is known for restored Victorians and bungalows, popular commercial nodes at Highland Square and 32nd Avenue, and a steady stream of modern new construction. Buyers choose Highlands real estate for character homes, restaurants and shops within a few blocks, and quick access to downtown. This guide covers the homes, the market, the schools, and the practical steps to buy or sell here.

Living in The Highlands

The Highlands sits in northwest Denver, just across the South Platte from downtown, spanning the West Highland and Highland neighborhoods. The blocks hold a strong collection of late-1800s and early-1900s Victorians and bungalows, many restored, alongside modern townhomes and custom homes added throughout. Commercial nodes at Highland Square, near 32nd and Lowell, and along 32nd Avenue give the neighborhood a genuine main-street life with restaurants, cafes, and shops a few blocks from most homes.

The combination of historic character, a lively dining scene, and proximity to downtown has made the Highlands one of Denver's most in-demand neighborhoods.

The homes and architecture

The Highlands is known for its Victorian and Denver-bungalow homes from the late 1800s and early 1900s, many carefully restored, alongside newer modern townhomes, duplexes, and custom single-family homes. Homes closest to Highland Square and the commercial nodes tend to command the strongest prices. Because the neighborhood mixes historic homes with new construction, values vary by block and condition.

The The Highlands market

For buyers, proximity to Highland Square and the level of renovation drive value, so it pays to compare the specific home rather than the neighborhood average. Sellers benefit from strong demand in northwest Denver. For broader context, the Denver Luxury Market Report tracks the wider luxury segment.

Highland Square and daily life

Highland Square at 32nd and Lowell, the shops and restaurants along 32nd Avenue, and the nearby Lower Highland dining scene anchor neighborhood life, with downtown a short distance across the river. Several small parks and the South Platte River trail add green space. The Highlands rates among Denver's more pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods on Walk Score, an objective third-party measure of how close everyday amenities are.

Schools

The Highlands sits within Denver Public Schools, with Edison Elementary and Brown International Academy among the area schools, along with Skinner Middle School and North High School. School boundaries, ratings, and enrollment policies change over time, so buyers should verify current boundaries, ratings, and enrollment directly with the district and with objective third-party sources such as GreatSchools.

Agents who know The Highlands

A short, honest list of brokerages and specialists active in the The Highlands market. Inclusion is editorial, based on consistent local presence and verifiable recognition, not paid placement.

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