Highlands real estate.
Quiet hillside streets with mid-range homes.
About Highlands
Kirkland Highlands is a quiet hillside residential community on the plateau above Downtown Kirkland — a neighborhood with a settled, long-established character and consistent single-family housing stock from the 1960s through 1990s. It is a reliable choice for buyers who want Lake Washington School District quality and close-in Kirkland positioning without paying the waterfront premium.
The neighborhood's main appeal is its combination of competitive pricing within a premium school district and quick access to Downtown Kirkland's dining, waterfront parks, and amenities. Most buyers here are families and long-term residents who value community stability over neighborhood prestige.
Price Range
$900K – $2.0M
Schools
Lake Washington School District; Ben Rush Elementary, Kirkland Middle School, Lake Washington High School
Commute
10 min to Downtown Kirkland. 15 min to Downtown Bellevue. 20 min to Microsoft Redmond campus.
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Live NWMLS listings in Highlands (zip 98033), refreshed hourly.
ActiveNew today$2,795,000
MLS# 2547791219 5th Avenue S #f304
Kirkland, WA 98033
3 bd1.5 baListing courtesy of Windermere Real Estate/East
ActiveNew today$650,000
MLS# 255050311430 99th Place Ne #7
Kirkland, WA 98033
2 bd1 baListing courtesy of RE/MAX Metro Realty, Inc.
ActiveNew today$799,950
MLS# 255035011306 101st Place Ne #1306
Kirkland, WA 98033
2 bd2.5 baListing courtesy of Realty One Group Orca
ActiveNew today$4,000,000
MLS# 25485068519 126th Avenue Ne
Kirkland, WA 98033
0 bd0 baListing courtesy of FIRST AND MAIN
ActiveNew today$1,335,000
MLS# 255077210716 127th Avenue Ne
Kirkland, WA 98033
3 bd1 ba1,730 sqftListing courtesy of Windermere R.E. Northeast, Inc
ActiveNew today$1,850,000
MLS# 2550352533 3rd Avenue S
Kirkland, WA 98033
3 bd2.5 baListing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Bain
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Common questions about Highlands real estate
- What do homes cost in Highlands?
- Typical pricing in Highlands: $900K – $2.0M. Reach out for a current comparable-sales report on the specific home or block you're interested in.
- Which schools serve Highlands?
- Lake Washington School District; Ben Rush Elementary, Kirkland Middle School, Lake Washington High School. School attendance areas are reviewed annually by the district — verify your exact address at seattleschools.org/admissions before relying on assignments for a purchase decision.
- What is the commute like from Highlands?
- 10 min to Downtown Kirkland. 15 min to Downtown Bellevue. 20 min to Microsoft Redmond campus.
- How do I buy or sell a home in Highlands?
- RexMont's agents represent buyers and sellers across Highlands and the broader Kirkland market. For buyers, we provide curated active listings, off-market opportunities, and a tailored offer strategy. For sellers, we prepare an agent-reviewed valuation and a custom listing plan. Reach the team via the contact links on this page.