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Highland Lakes East Miami, FL Homes For Sale & Real Estate
Highland Lakes East, Miami, FL, is a community in Miami-Dade County with 3 homes for sale right now. Listings update from the MLS nightly.
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Market Overview
Highland Lakes East real estate market
There are 3 active listings for sale in Highland Lakes East right now. The median list price is $1,549,000, or about $697 per square foot. Listings span $1,450,000 to $1,799,000, so there is inventory across most budgets. Homes are averaging 117 days on market. These figures update from the MLS as the market moves.
Highland Lakes East Market Stats
MLS data updated September 27, 2026- Active Listings
- 3
- Median List Price
- $1,549,000
- Median $/Sq Ft
- $697
- Avg Days on Market
- 117
- Price Range
- $1,450,000 to $1,799,000
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many homes are for sale in Highland Lakes East?
- There are 3 active listings for sale in Highland Lakes East right now, and these counts update from the MLS as homes come on the market and go under contract. Prices sit in a narrow band here, so homes in Highland Lakes East tend to compete directly with each other. Ask us to set up a search alert and you will see new Highland Lakes East listings the day they reach the market.
- What is the median home price in Highland Lakes East?
- The median list price in Highland Lakes East is $1,549,000, or roughly $697 per square foot. The median is the midpoint of what is currently listed, so about half of Highland Lakes East homes ask more and half ask less, within a broader range of $1,450,000 to $1,799,000. The median sits near the middle of that range, so Highland Lakes East inventory is spread fairly evenly rather than bunched at one end. We can pull recent comparable sales to price a specific home more precisely.
- What price range do homes in Highland Lakes East cover?
- Homes for sale in Highland Lakes East currently range from about $1,450,000 at the entry level to $1,799,000 at the top of the market. That spread reflects lot size, square footage, and finish level across the single-family homes here, with the median list price around $1,549,000. The spread is tight, which usually points to a consistent housing stock rather than a mix of sizes and eras. Tell us your budget and must-haves and we will send the Highland Lakes East listings that actually fit.
- How long do homes take to sell in Highland Lakes East?
- Homes in Highland Lakes East are averaging 117 days on market, measured from the day a listing goes live to the day it goes under contract. That is a measured pace, which usually leaves buyers room to negotiate and makes pricing at the outset matter more for sellers. Days on market in Highland Lakes East also shift with the season and with how a home is priced, so a sharply priced listing can still sell well ahead of the average.
- Are there lakefront homes in Highland Lakes East?
- Yes. Many Highland Lakes East homes back onto community lakes, and lake-view lots are common in current listings. The water here is inland lake frontage rather than Intracoastal or ocean access, so do not expect navigable water or boat dockage.
About Highland Lakes East
Highland Lakes East, Miami, FL, is a community in Miami-Dade County with 3 homes for sale right now. Listings update from the MLS nightly.
Homes & Architecture
Homes for sale in Highland Lakes East
Homes for sale in Highland Lakes East offer 4 to 5 bedrooms and 3 to 4 baths. Floor plans span roughly 2,240 to 2,564 square feet. The mix here includes single family homes. Current prices run from $1,450,000 to $1,799,000. The homes on the market were built between 1964 and 1977.
HOA
Does Highland Lakes East have an HOA?
All 3 homes for sale in Highland Lakes East right now report no homeowners association. That means no monthly association fee, but also no shared rules or amenities run by an association. Check the listing and the property records for any deed restrictions before you buy.
Market & Value
Highland Lakes East market and home values
The Highland Lakes East real estate market reads best through the community's own recent activity, not a county-wide average. The median list price in Highland Lakes East is around $1,549,000, or roughly $697 per square foot. That sits about 160% above the Miami-Dade County median, which shows where Highland Lakes East lands in the local market. Recent asking prices have run from $1,450,000 to $1,799,000, so the home you choose within Highland Lakes East matters as much as the community average. Homes here have recently taken about 117 days to go under contract, a useful gauge of how quickly the Highland Lakes East market is moving. For pricing an offer or a listing, comparable sales within Highland Lakes East carry more weight than any headline number, since homes of the same type and size set the real range. Pure Equity can pull the active and recently sold homes in Highland Lakes East so you work from real numbers, not an estimate.
How It Compares
Highland Lakes East compared to nearby Miami communities
Highland Lakes East carries the highest median of the 7 Miami communities compared here. Price per square foot is the fairer comparison between communities, because it adjusts for the fact that one neighborhood builds bigger homes than another. Days on market shows how quickly each one is actually selling.
| Community | Homes | Median | $/Sq Ft | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Lakes East this page | 3 | $1,549,000 | $697 | 117 |
| Rise | 51 | $1,100,000 | $856 | 132 |
| Paramount Miami Worldcent | 82 | $1,037,500 | $672 | 263 |
| Icon Brickell | 57 | $829,000 | $813 | 164 |
| Icon Brickell | 65 | $795,000 | $761 | 194 |
| Golf Park | 55 | $535,000 | $323 | 148 |
| Opera Tower | 53 | $348,000 | $479 | 184 |
Medians come from active listings in each community and move as inventory turns over. They describe the homes currently for sale, not what any one home is worth.
Who It Suits
Is Highland Lakes East right for you?
It helps to know who Highland Lakes East tends to suit before you tour. Highland Lakes East suits a range of buyers, from first-time owners to move-up families, who want a home in Miami with the everyday conveniences of the area close by. A lake view is a common ask here, since many Highland Lakes East lots back onto water without the flood exposure of a coastal address. On price, Highland Lakes East sits at the luxury end of the market, where buyers weigh the specific home, its finishes, and its setting closely. Whether Highland Lakes East is right for you depends on how you plan to use the home, full time or seasonally, and Pure Equity can walk you through the tradeoffs before you commit.
Amenities & Lifestyle
Living in Highland Lakes East
Many homesites in Highland Lakes East back onto community lakes, so lake views and water frontage are common here even though the community sits inland.
Location
Highland Lakes East location
Highland Lakes East is located in Miami, part of Miami-Dade County, Florida. Residents are close to the shopping, dining, schools, and parks of the Miami area, with the wider job centers, beaches, and airports of the region within driving distance.
Buying in Highland Lakes East
Buying a home in Highland Lakes East
The buying process in Highland Lakes East is the one used across Miami-Dade County. Getting a mortgage pre-approval first tells you your real budget and lets you move quickly when the right home comes up. Property taxes factor into the monthly payment: the median annual property tax in Miami-Dade County is about $3,516. Florida's homestead exemption lowers the taxable value of a primary residence, and the Save Our Homes cap limits how fast that assessed value can rise from year to year. Budget for homeowners insurance as well. Rates in Florida reflect wind and flood exposure, so gather quotes early and check whether a specific address sits in a FEMA flood zone. Once you are under contract, plan for a home inspection and, if you are financing, a lender appraisal, both of which fall inside the inspection period. Working with an agent who knows Miami means you see new listings in Highland Lakes East the day they reach the market.
Selling in Highland Lakes East
Selling a home in Highland Lakes East
Selling a home in Highland Lakes East starts with pricing it correctly for current conditions. List prices in Highland Lakes East currently center around $1,549,000, which is a starting reference for where a comparable home might be positioned. Homes that are decluttered, professionally photographed, and priced to recent comparable sales tend to draw the most interest in the first two weeks, when a listing is newest and gets the most views. Florida sellers usually pay the documentary stamp tax on the deed, currently $0.70 per $100 of the sale price in most counties, along with prorated property taxes and, by local custom in many areas, the owner's title insurance policy. We provide a no-obligation home valuation for Highland Lakes East owners in Miami, so you can see what your property could sell for before you commit to listing.
Thinking of Selling?
What is your Highland Lakes East home worth?
Online estimates miss what makes a home different. Tell us about yours and a licensed listing agent will send you a pricing opinion based on what has actually closed near you in Highland Lakes East.
Listing agents and seller representation in Highland Lakes East
Thinking about selling in Highland Lakes East? The agent you pick shapes two numbers: what your home closes for, and how long it takes. A listing agent, also called a seller's agent, prices the property against what has actually closed nearby. They also prepare and market it, screen the offers that arrive, and negotiate the terms rather than just the price.
Conditions in Highland Lakes East sit close to balanced, which rewards sellers who price against real closed sales instead of neighboring asking prices. Homes here are averaging about 117 days from listing to accepted offer, so build that into your moving timeline.
Community-level detail matters most here. Association rules, what the fees cover, and which buildings sell fastest all affect your outcome. So does whether a buyer needs board approval before closing. None of it appears in a listing description. All of it decides whether a sale closes on time.
Pure Equity is a licensed Florida brokerage serving Highland Lakes East. Onias Derilus is the broker of record, Florida Real Estate Broker license BK3276618. A broker holds a higher license than an agent working under one. In practice that means the person advising you on price is also the one legally responsible for the file. That matters most when a deal gets complicated.
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Realtors and real estate agents serving Highland Lakes East
People search for realtors, real estate agents, and real estate brokers more or less interchangeably. For most purposes the job title matters less than licensing and representation. Every licensed agent in Florida works under a broker. That broker carries final responsibility for the transaction.
What separates real estate professionals in Highland Lakes East is specificity. Can they answer questions about your street, not just your city? Ask what they have closed nearby and how they arrived at a price. A grounded answer cites particular recent sales. It also explains why those homes compare to yours. Vague reassurance is the warning sign.
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Buyer's agents in Highland Lakes East
A buyer's agent represents the purchaser rather than the owner. They identify properties that actually fit and research what comparable homes sold for, not what they asked. They also advise on offer strategy. Finally, they manage inspection and financing deadlines through to closing.
Where buyers have room to negotiate, as they do in Highland Lakes East, the leverage is only worth something if you know where it exists and what to ask for. If you are buying and selling at the same time, which is common for people moving within Miami-Dade County, sequencing the two is its own skill: contingencies, timing, and what happens if one closing slips all need planning before either home goes on the market.
What representation costs
Real estate commissions are negotiable. No law, multiple listing service, or association sets them. If an agent tells you there is a standard rate, they are misinforming you. What you pay is agreed between you and the brokerage you hire. Get it in writing before the work begins.
Industry rules changed in 2024. Now a buyer and their agent must put compensation in a written buyer agreement before touring homes together. Sellers may still offer to contribute toward the buyer's side. However, that is negotiated rather than assumed. It is worth thinking through with your listing agent before you go live.
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Buying Instead?
Search Highland Lakes East with someone local
We will tell you which listings are worth your time, what comparable homes actually closed for, and how to structure an offer that holds up through inspection and financing.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find a listing agent in Highland Lakes East?
Ask any listing agent you interview two questions. Which homes have they closed near Highland Lakes East, and how did they arrive at their suggested price? A grounded answer names recent closed sales. It also explains why those homes compare to yours. With a median around $1,549,000 here, the gap between realistic pricing guidance and optimistic guidance is real money. Verify the license too. Florida licenses are public and searchable through the state's DBPR portal. Pure Equity is a licensed brokerage serving Miami-Dade County. You can reach the broker directly at (561) 835-5400.
What does a seller's agent actually do?
A seller's agent prices the home against comparable closed sales. Before it goes live, they advise on repairs and presentation. Then they handle photography and marketing, and put the home in front of buyers and other agents. When offers arrive, they screen them and negotiate both price and terms. Terms matter as much as the number, because inspection windows, financing contingencies, and closing dates all affect whether an offer reaches the closing table.
How much does a real estate agent cost in Highland Lakes East?
Commissions are fully negotiable. No law or real estate board sets them. What you pay is whatever you and your brokerage agree to in writing before work begins. Since the 2024 rule changes, buyers and their agents must agree compensation in a written buyer agreement before touring homes. Any seller contribution toward the buyer's side is negotiated rather than automatic. Ask any agent you interview to put their fee in writing.
What is the difference between a realtor, a real estate agent, and a broker?
A real estate agent holds a state license to represent buyers and sellers. A broker holds a higher-level license and can operate a brokerage. That broker also carries final legal responsibility for the office's transactions. Realtor is a membership term for agents belonging to the National Association of Realtors. For someone buying or selling in Highland Lakes East, three practical questions matter. Is the person licensed, who do they represent in your transaction, and what can they actually tell you about your local market?
Do I need an agent to buy a home in Highland Lakes East?
You are not legally required to use one, but most buyers in Highland Lakes East do. A buyer's agent handles the parts that are easy to get wrong. That means identifying what comparable homes actually closed for, spotting condition or association issues early, and managing inspection and financing deadlines. Even in a slower market, negotiating room is only useful if you know where it exists.
Can one agent help me sell my current home and buy the next one?
Yes. For people moving within Miami-Dade County it is often the more practical route, because one person coordinates both timelines. Sequencing is the hard part. Should your purchase be contingent on your sale? How would you cover a gap if the closings do not line up? What happens if one side is delayed? Plan all of that before either home is listed, rather than after an offer arrives.
Public Records
Look up Highland Lakes East property records
Anything on this page that affects what a home costs to own, assessed value, exemptions, flood zone, is published by a public agency. These are the official sources, not our summaries of them.
Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser
Assessed value, homestead exemption status, and recorded sales history for any parcel.
FEMA Flood Map Service Center
Look up the official flood zone for an address before you budget for insurance.
Florida Department of Revenue, property taxes
How Florida assesses property, and which exemptions you can claim.
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