Highland Lakes
28 homes closed in Highland Lakes in 2026 through October 31, 2026, from $410,000 to $1,600,000, median $657,500. The neighborhood is measured against Westerville itself, because that is the choice a buyer here is actually making.
16 homes for sale in Highland Lakes right now, live from the MLS and refreshed every six hours: homes $250,000 to $500,000 (3), homes $500,000 to $1,000,000 (13), homes with a first-floor primary suite (3), homes with a finished basement (10), homes with a walk-out basement (3), homes with a fenced yard (3). By town: Westerville (16).
Highland Lakes versus all of Westerville
| Measure | Highland Lakes | All Westerville closings |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $657,500 | $440,500 |
| Range of 2026 sales | $410,000 to $1,600,000 | |
| Median price per square foot | $196 | $211 |
| Median days on market | 8 | 7 |
| Median year built | 1998 | |
| HOA fee, as listed | about $34/mo on 40 listings | |
| Closed under $300,000 | 0% | |
| Closed at $500,000 or more | 93% | |
| Active listings at the export date | 9 | median asking $659,900 |
Highland Lakes cleared 49% above the Westerville median. The subdivision name is typed by the listing agent, so a few homes are always filed under a variant; these are the ones the MLS agrees on.
Highland Lakes versus nearby Westerville neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | 2026 closings | Median sale price | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Lakes | 28 | $657,500 | $196 | 8 |
| Upper Albany West | 32 | $432,400 | $207 | 8 |
| Annehurst Village | 17 | $428,000 | $214 | 4 |
| Huber Ridge | 16 | $278,266 | $198 | 34 |
| Sherbrook | 15 | $510,000 | $212 | 4 |
Same MLS closings, same dates, through October 31, 2026. The neighborhoods with the most closings in Westerville are shown; the differences are what buyers paid, not a grade.
Where Highland Lakes sits
Town guide: Westerville. ZIP code: 43082. School districts serving Westerville: Columbus City School District, Westerville City School District, Worthington City School District. Every neighborhood with enough sales to measure: Central Ohio neighborhoods.
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Questions people ask about Highland Lakes
What do homes in Highland Lakes sell for?
28 closed between January 1 and October 31, 2026, from $410,000 to $1,600,000, median $657,500. Westerville as a whole ran $440,500.
How fast do homes in Highland Lakes sell?
Median 8 days from list to contract, against 7 for Westerville. 9 listed right now at a median asking price of $659,900.
What school district is Highland Lakes in?
Closings in Westerville this year fell mostly in Columbus City School District, Westerville City School District, Worthington City School District. The parcel record decides for a specific address, and attendance zones inside a district move.
How does Highland Lakes compare to nearby neighborhoods?
Highland Lakes closed at a median $657,500 on 28 sales between January 1 and October 31, 2026, a median 8 days on the market. Nearby neighborhoods over the same period: Upper Albany West $432,400 on 32 sales, 8 days, Annehurst Village $428,000 on 17 sales, 4 days, Huber Ridge $278,266 on 16 sales, 34 days and Sherbrook $510,000 on 15 sales, 4 days. Per finished square foot: Highland Lakes $196, Upper Albany West $207, Annehurst Village $214, Huber Ridge $198 and Sherbrook $212. That is the highest median of the 5. Same source, same dates; the differences are what buyers paid, not a grade.
How much are HOA fees in Highland Lakes?
Annual dues are $255 if paid by the end of February; a $50 late fee applies after that. The recorded 2020 amendment set the annual assessment at $240 as of January 2020 and lets the board raise it up to 15 percent a year without a member vote. Sellers pay a $75 transfer fee at sale. Highland Lakes is not one HOA. The Highland Lakes South HOA covers only Sections 1 and 2 (brown mailboxes); homes with white mailboxes are outside it. Highland Lakes South Homeowners' Association, Inc.; five resident trustees, mailing address 7385 N. State Route 3, PMB 140, Westerville 43082; no management company is named. The association's own site. Covenants sit in General Warranty Deeds recorded in Delaware County (Deed Vol. 519 p. 677, Vol. 543 p. 461, Vol. 563 p. 265) for Genoa Township; the HOA posts the deeds and a 2020 amendment. The HOA's documents page hosts the General Warranty Deed sections 1-3, the 2020 amendment, articles, code of regulations and maintenance standards. In the source's own words: “The current annual HOA dues are $255 if paid by the end of February.” Sources: Highland Lakes South HOA; Highland Lakes South HOA, 2020 Amendments to Covenants, read October 30, 2026.
Do I need HOA approval for a fence, shed or paint color in Highland Lakes?
Exterior modifications need Board of Trustees approval via the HLS HOA Exterior Modifications Application; painting and maintenance are excluded. Fence plans must be submitted to and approved by the association before construction. In the source's own words: “are required to be approved by the Highland Lakes South (HLS) Homeowners Association (HOA) Board of Trustees.” Sources: Highland Lakes South HOA; Highland Lakes South HOA, 2020 Amendments to Covenants, read October 30, 2026.
Data: MLS closings and active listings compiled by Adam Geuy, Blacktree Realty, through October 31, 2026. Aggregates only; no individual sale is shown.