Highlands real estate.
Quiet hillside streets with mid-range homes.
- Median sale price
- $1.65M
- Days on market
- 35
- Active listings
- 447
Live NWMLS data · zip 98033 · May 2026
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.
Median Sale Price
$1.65M
$759/sqft · 35 days on market
447 active listings · updated May 2026
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$1,625,000
MLS# 2529105619 8th Avenue
Kirkland, WA 98033
4 bd2.5 ba1,880 sqftListing courtesy of KW Greater Seattle
ActiveNew today$800,000
MLS# 2530337225 4th Avenue #b401
Kirkland, WA 98033
1 bd1.5 baListing courtesy of Windermere Bellevue Commons
ActiveNew today$999,880
MLS# 253002612223 Ne 109th Way
Kirkland, WA 98033
3 bd2.5 baListing courtesy of Roopa Group
ActiveNew today$750,000
MLS# 2531773225 4th Avenue #a-307
Kirkland, WA 98033
1 bd1.5 baListing courtesy of Windermere Real Estate/East
ActiveNew today$2,045,000
MLS# 253132711427 115th Avenue Ne
Kirkland, WA 98033
6 bd3 ba2,770 sqftListing courtesy of Windermere Real Estate/East
ActiveNew today$539,000
MLS# 253073712323 Ne 97th Street #m
Kirkland, WA 98033
2 bd1 baListing courtesy of Keller Williams Rlty Bellevue
Listing data courtesy of NWMLS. Provided for the consumer's personal, non-commercial use.
Common questions about Highlands real estate
- What is the median sale price in Highlands?
- The current median sale price in the Highlands zip code is $1.65M ($759 per square foot), based on the most recent NWMLS data refreshed May 2026. Typical asking prices in Highlands run $900K – $2.0M.
- How competitive is the Highlands real estate market right now?
- Median days-on-market in Highlands is currently 35 days, with 447 active listings tracked in this zip code as of May 2026. Buyers generally have time to evaluate properties without same-day pressure, though best-in-class homes still attract competition.
- 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.