Highland Lakes on Lake Tarpon
Palm Harbor, Pinellas County
55+ community · Not gated
One of the largest and most established active adult communities in the Tampa Bay area, Highland Lakes spans nearly 700 acres along the shores of Lake Tarpon in Palm Harbor — about 25 minutes northwest of downtown St. Petersburg and 35 minutes from Tampa International Airport.
45 homes for sale right now, at a median asking price of $329,000. Association dues run about $336 a month.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributorsAmenities and daily life
The community includes over 2,400 homes (a mix of villas and single-family residences built in the late 1970s through 1980s), a free 27-hole executive golf course, direct lake access with community pontoon boats, and an unusually deep roster of hobby studios including ceramics, woodworking, stained glass, and a little theatre group. It was twice named the top senior development in Florida.Very active — 75+ resident-run clubs and interest groups. One of the most active social calendars in Pinellas County.
28 amenities on site
- Pools
- Olympic-sized heated pool at Main Clubhouse + hot tub + outdoor pool at Lake Tarpon Lodge. Year-round heated.
- Fitness
- Fitness activities at both clubhouse and Lake Tarpon Lodge; yoga, Zumba, and other group classes
- Dining on site
- No on-site restaurant, but community pontoon boat trips stop at local lakeside restaurants
- Clubhouse
- Main Clubhouse + Lake Tarpon Lodge (two amenity centers — combined sqft unconfirmed but extensive)
- Also here
- Lake Tarpon Lodge with lake access · two community pontoon boats (daily trips around Lake Tarpon with restaurant stop) · free RV and boat storage · boat ramp on Lake Tarpon · bocce courts · craft rooms · miles of walking and biking trails · one of the best values in Pinellas County 55+ communities
What's nearby
Highland Lakes on Lake Tarpon is 31 min from the airport, in Palm Harbor, Pinellas County. Here's how long the drives you'll make most actually take.
Drive times from Highland Lakes on Lake Tarpon
Approximate drive, closest first, all on the same 0–60 minute scale.
- Nearest hospitalAdventHealth North Pinellas (Tarpon Springs)10 min · 6 mi
- Nearest beachHoneymoon Island State Park12 min · 7 mi
- Tampa International (TPA)31 min · 24 mi
- Downtown Tampa35 min · 27 mi
- Downtown St. Pete40 min · 32 mi
What’s close by
Pick what matters to you: groceries, doctors, a beach. Tap Route on any place for the actual drive.
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Places, ratings and photos are live from Google. Distances are straight-line from the community center; tap Route for the actual drive.
Homes for sale
20 single-family homes, 17 villas and 8 condos listed right now, newest first.
Each price is a home for sale. Tap one to open it.
- Homes for sale
- 45
- Median asking
- $329,000
- Closed sales
- 137
- Median sold price
- $330,000
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31Closed sales from October 1, 2025–September 30, 2026. Matched to the community's MLS subdivision names and location.
| Home type | For sale now | Closed sales | Median sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family homes | 20 | 68 | $415,000 |
| Villas | 17 | 44 | $290,000 |
| Condos | 8 | 25 | $160,000 |
Home types are classified by the listing agent. Closed-sale figures use the period shown above; small samples may not represent typical pricing.
Counted from every MLS listing whose subdivision name contains “Highland Lakes”. Stellar records one community under many plat names, so this is the closest attribution we can make.
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Oct 10, 2026, 4:50 AM EDT. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.
HOA dues
See what the dues include, how they vary by home type, and where to check the exact amount for a property.
Monthly association dues
$336
Median of 37 listings. All reported association fees combined.
MLS costs by home type
| Home type | Association dues / month |
|---|---|
| Single-family homes | $16415 listings |
| Villas | $42815 listings |
| Condos | $7817 listings |
Listing-reported amounts, grouped by home type. Fewer than three reports is a small sample, not a typical community fee.
What the dues include: Most listings that say what the dues cover list the pools, recreation facilities, the reserve fund, common areas, grounds maintenance and cable TV.
MLS data updated Oct 10, 2026, 4:53 AM EDT. 38 active listings examined (up to 100). Fees vary by association, lot and home type. Ask for the current budget, fee schedule and any special assessments for the address you choose.
Nearby 55+ communities
The closest alternatives to Highland Lakes on Lake Tarpon, side by side. Distances are straight-line from the community center.
| Community | Distance | For sale | Median asking | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Lakes on Lake Tarponthis guide | — | 45 | $329K | 2,400 |
| Pine Ridge at Palm HarborPalm Harbor | 0.5 mi | 8 | $184K | 264 |
| AnchoragePalm Harbor | 1.9 mi | 3 | $409K | 279 |
| Woodland VillasClearwater | 2.9 mi | 10 | $170K | — |
| Brynnwood CondominiumClearwater | 3.4 mi | 3 | $275K | — |
- Pine Ridge at Palm Harbor0.5 mi
- For sale
- 8
- Median
- $184K
- Homes
- 264
- Anchorage1.9 mi
- For sale
- 3
- Median
- $409K
- Homes
- 279
- Woodland Villas2.9 mi
- For sale
- 10
- Median
- $170K
- Homes
- —
- Brynnwood Condominium3.4 mi
- For sale
- 3
- Median
- $275K
- Homes
- —
Community website and activities
Community information
Association documents, resident services and community contacts.
Highland Lakes official websiteActivities and events
See what is happening in the community, from clubs and classes to social events.
A public events calendar has not been verified. Some communities keep event details in a resident portal.
Flood zones
What FEMA says about the homes for sale in Highland Lakes on Lake Tarpon right now. Zones change from one property to the next.
Checking 38 more.
- Minimal (Zone X)
- Moderate (shaded X)
- High (A zones)
- Extreme (V zones)
Reported on current MLS listings: FEMA flood zone X on 38 of 38 current listings. Zone X is outside FEMA's high-risk area, so flood insurance is optional, though still worth pricing.
Each dot is a home for sale, colored by the FEMA zone at its address. Tap one to open it. Flood maps are a screening tool: confirm the designation for a specific address with FEMA and an insurance professional. FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
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