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Highland is a well-heeled residential city of roughly 20,000 positioned between Alpine and American Fork in north Utah County. The city is known for large lots and access to both Utah Valley employment centers and Wasatch recreation. Housing stock consists primarily of spacious single-family homes built from the 1990s onward, many on half-acre to one-acre lots. Highland's town center development is bringing walkable retail and dining to a city that has historically been purely residential. Highland is in the Alpine School District. For investors, it is a premium market with strong appreciation, longer average tenancies, and limited new supply.
Work with experienced agents who know the Highland neighborhoods and schools. We provide data-driven pricing, professional marketing, and smooth contract-to-close coordination for buyers and sellers.
Ondo pairs neighborhood-level pricing, prep, and negotiation support with the realities of a $720K median home market in Highland.
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Median Home Price
$720K
Median Rent
$2,200/mo
Population
19,000
Annual Growth
1.8%
Avg Days on Market
35
Owner-Occupied
92%
Ondo city medians as of Aug 2026 — verify. Not an MLS pull, appraisal, BPO, or CMA. Population and annual growth are approximate and are not tied to a named public source here. Check the U.S. Census Bureau for official figures.
Highland is large-yard north Utah County housing on quieter residential streets, with Alpine School District zoning and city rec sports. The new Town Center has given Highland a social hub it was previously missing, evening dining, Saturday coffee runs, and a gathering place for community events. Murdock Canal Trail runs through Highland for cycling and walking, connecting to Lehi and American Fork. Weekends include American Fork Canyon trailheads, city rec tournaments, and yard projects on spacious lots. Highland Fling in late summer is the city celebration with a parade, carnival, and 5K run.
Notable local spots: Highland Town Center, Highland Glen Park splash pad, Art Dye Park.
We serve the entire Highland area and surrounding communities in Utah County, including all listed ZIP codes.
Key Neighborhoods
District: Alpine School District
Lone Peak High School, Mountain Ridge Junior High, Highland Elementary
Upscale residential community between Alpine and American Fork known for its large-lot neighborhoods and mountain backdrop.
Local Landmarks
Winter in Highland
Winter is historically the slowest listing season in Highland. Use this time to complete renovations and be ready to list in February/March for spring demand.
Spring in Highland
Spring is prime acquisition season in Highland. Get your financing pre-approved in January so you can move fast when the right property comes to market.
Summer in Highland
Summer lease-ups in Highland are fastest of the year. If you have a vacancy in June–August, it should fill in 7–14 days when priced correctly.
Fall in Highland
Fall brings motivated sellers around Highland. Properties that didn't sell in spring/summer often see price reductions, which is an opportunity for patient buyers.
We also serve Highland addresses in ZIP 84003. Each of those ZIPs is shared with another city and has its page there.
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Founder
Pranay founded Ondo Real Estate and built the platform behind the owner and tenant portals. He started in software and moved into real estate, and he still works with clients directly.
Contact OndoBuyer-broker compensation is negotiated and written into a buyer-broker agreement before we tour homes. A seller offer of compensation is not automatic. We explain the agreement, including what you might pay, before you sign. This is not a rebate offer.
Conventional loans can start as low as 3% down. FHA often requires 3.5%, VA and USDA can be 0% for eligible buyers. Your lender will confirm options.
Competitiveness varies by city and price band. We share current absorption rates, days on market, and strategy for winning in multiple-offer scenarios.
We protect your interests. We rarely recommend waiving protections; instead we tailor timelines, escalation terms, and credits to strengthen offers.
Plan for 2–3% of purchase price for lender, title, and prepaid items. We can pursue seller credits to offset costs where appropriate.
Yes. We help evaluate builders, negotiate upgrades, review timelines, and coordinate inspections. Compensation on new construction is also negotiated. It is not automatically covered by the builder. You will have a written buyer agreement before we tour.
Yes. We coordinate pricing, timing, and financing, often with leasebacks or extended closings, to minimize overlap and stress.
A good-faith deposit credited at closing. It signals commitment and is protected by your contract’s contingencies and timelines.
Many financed purchases close about 21–45 days after acceptance when the contract and file cooperate. Cash can be faster. Pre-approval and document readiness help keep timelines tight.
For sellers, we use professional photography, video, 3D tours, targeted digital ads, and agent networks to maximize exposure and results.
Light paint, landscaping refresh, lighting updates, deep clean, and minor repairs usually yield strong returns vs. cost and time.
Potentially. We can explore bridge loans, HELOCs, or contract terms that align both transactions with manageable risk.
Highland and Alpine share large-lot character, but Highland is more accessible with slightly smaller typical lot sizes and more developed commercial amenities (especially with the new Town Center). Highland's housing stock tends to be newer on average, and prices, while premium, are generally below Alpine's top tier. For investors, Highland may offer better liquidity because more homes trade and rents sit slightly below Alpine's top range. Both are in the Alpine School District.
Highland Town Center is a mixed-use development that's transforming the city's identity from a purely residential bedroom community into a place with walkable dining, shopping, and gathering spaces. The development includes restaurants, retail, and residential components. For existing Highland property owners and investors, the Town Center adds lifestyle amenities that enhance rental marketability, tenants can now walk to dinner or coffee rather than driving to American Fork for everything. This is a meaningful quality-of-life improvement that supports rent growth and tenant retention.
4-bedroom homes in Highland typically rent for $2,500–$3,500, with 5-6 bedroom homes on large lots reaching $3,500–$5,000. These rents reflect the premium location, school district, and property quality. Acquisition costs in the $600K–$900K range mean cash-on-cash returns are modest, but appreciation has been strong and consistent. Highland is a wealth-building market for investors who value stability, low management intensity, and longer average occupancy. The small inventory of rentals means well-priced listings generate immediate interest.
Call, book a time, or send a note. We serve Highland and nearby Wasatch Front cities.
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