Highlands

The Highlands is one of Seattle's most exclusive private communities — a gated enclave in north Seattle originally developed in the early 1900s for the city's elite, with grand estates, mature forest, and private amenities including a beach club on Puget Sound. At a median of $1,450,000 and $599/sqft, prices reflect the prestige, privacy, and irreplaceable setting. The 118 DOM reflects a limited, discerning buyer pool willing to wait for the right property.

Life in The Highlands revolves around privacy, natural beauty, and the community's own amenities — a private beach club, tennis courts, a pool, and miles of forested walking paths within the enclave. Residents accept minimal walkability in exchange for seclusion, security, and some of the most stunning Puget Sound and Olympic Mountain views in Seattle. This is a car-dependent lifestyle elevated by extraordinary surroundings.

Ultra-high-net-worth buyer seeking privacy and prestige — The Highlands' gated setting, private amenities, and historic cachet are unmatched in Seattle — for buyers who want the city's best address with maximum seclusion. Downsizing legacy homeowner — Long-time Seattle elite families often cycle within The Highlands, trading larger estates for more manageable properties within the same coveted enclave. Executive relocating to Seattle — Tech and finance executives relocating to the region seek turnkey prestige with easy access to both Eastside campuses and downtown Seattle.