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Highland Village Real Estate Guide 2026: Lakeside Living, Top Schools, and Small-City Charm - Home Buyers Guide for 2026

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Highland Village Real Estate Guide 2026: Lakeside Living, Top Schools, and Small-City Charm

Updated March 2026 | By Nitin Gupta, CRS, GRI, ALHS, CLHMS, PSA | Broker Associate, Competitive Edge Realty | 480+ Transactions | $250M+ Career Volume


Highland Village is the smallest and most intimate suburb in the Mid-Cities corridor — a tree-lined lakeside community of approximately 16,000 residents perched on the southeastern shore of Lewisville Lake. With Lewisville ISD schools (Marcus High School feeder — one of the top LISD campuses), The Shops at Highland Village for walkable retail and dining, and a median home price of $500,000–$650,000, Highland Village delivers a lifestyle that feels more like a lakeside retreat than a DFW suburb — all within 30 minutes of Downtown Dallas and 15 minutes of DFW Airport.


For families who want the community cohesion of a small city, the school quality of a top LISD campus, and the lifestyle of lakeside living, Highland Village is one of the most compelling — and least crowded — options in the Mid-Cities.


Highland Village Neighborhoods


Premium ($600K–$1M+)

Highland Shores — Highland Village's premier lakeside community. Estate homes on oversized lots with lake views and mature landscaping. Homes from $600K–$1M+. LISD (Marcus HS feeder). The most prestigious address in Highland Village.

Briarhill — Established luxury community with large lots, custom homes, and strong community identity. Homes from $550K–$850K. LISD. Popular with families who want estate-level space without the density of master-planned communities.


Upper-Middle ($450K–$600K)

The Woods of Highland Village — Mature tree canopy and established homes in a quiet, family-oriented setting. Homes from $450K–$600K. LISD.

Lakewood Village / Timber Ridge area — Homes from $400K–$550K. LISD. Proximity to lake recreation and Highland Village parks.


Family Value ($350K–$500K)

Central Highland Village — Established neighborhoods near FM 407 and Highland Village Road. Homes from $350K–$500K. Older housing stock (1990s–2000s) at the most accessible Highland Village pricing. LISD.


Schools: LISD Marcus HS Feeder

Highland Village is entirely within Lewisville ISD, and most addresses feed to Marcus High School — consistently ranked among the top 3 LISD high schools and one of the best in Denton County. Marcus is known for nationally competitive marching band (multiple BOA Grand National appearances), strong AP/dual-credit programs, and competitive athletics.

Feeder pattern: Briarhill Middle School and Downing Middle School → Marcus High School. Elementary campuses include Highland Village Elementary, Heritage Elementary, and Garden Ridge Elementary — all well-regarded.

Key advantage: Unlike Lewisville or Carrollton (where LISD campus assignments vary dramatically), Highland Village addresses consistently feed to Marcus HS — giving buyers school certainty without the address-by-address verification required in larger LISD cities.


The Shops at Highland Village

The Shops at Highland Village is Highland Village's signature retail destination — an open-air lifestyle center with upscale retail (Gap, White House Black Market, Loft, Pottery Barn), dining (Brio Tuscan Grille, Fish City Grill, Gloria's Latin Cuisine), and seasonal events. For Highland Village families, it functions as a walkable town center — the place you go for dinner, weekend shopping, and community events without driving to Frisco or Flower Mound.


Lewisville Lake Recreation

Highland Village sits on the southeastern shore of Lewisville Lake, providing direct access to:

  • Copperas Branch Park — Highland Village's premier lakeside park with swimming beach, picnic areas, fishing piers, and boat launch

  • Pilot Knoll Park — Camping, hiking trails, and lakeside recreation

  • Highland Village Doubletree Ranch Park — Sports fields, playgrounds, and trails

  • Lake access for boating, kayaking, and paddleboarding — multiple boat ramps within 5–10 minutes

For families who want lake recreation as part of their daily lifestyle — not just a weekend trip — Highland Village delivers what landlocked suburbs like Coppell, Frisco, and Plano cannot.


Highland Village vs. Flower Mound

These two cities are frequently compared because they share LISD, similar price ranges, and geographic proximity. Here is how they differ:

Factor

Highland Village

Flower Mound

Population

~16,000

~79,000

Median price

$500K–$650K

$500K–$600K

School campus

Marcus HS (consistent)

Marcus HS or FM HS (varies by address)

Lake access

Direct (Lewisville Lake shoreline)

Indirect (Grapevine Lake, 10–15 min)

Walkable retail

Shops at Highland Village

Flower Mound Riverwalk (newer)

Community feel

Small-city intimate

Larger suburban master-planned

New construction

Very limited

Moderate

DFW Airport

15 min

15 min

Choose Highland Village if you want a small-city feel, guaranteed Marcus HS feeder, direct Lewisville Lake access, and a quieter pace. Choose Flower Mound if you want more new construction options, a larger community with more amenities, and Grapevine Lake's natural landscape.


Market Snapshot (2026)

Median home price: $500K–$650K New construction: Very limited — Highland Village is largely built out Property tax rate: ~2.2%–2.5% Days on market: 35–50 days Character: Small-city lakeside, established neighborhoods, mature trees


Why Highland Village Buyers Choose Nitin Gupta

480+ transactions, 13 designations (CRS, GRI, ALHS, CLHMS, PSA, ABR). LISD campus verification for every property. D Magazine Best REALTOR® 2020, 2023, 2024. Read reviews


Frequently Asked Questions

Is Highland Village a good place to live? Yes. Highland Village offers small-city charm (~16,000 residents), strong LISD schools (Marcus HS feeder), Lewisville Lake recreation, The Shops at Highland Village walkable retail, and a median home price of $500K–$650K. It is one of the most intimate and family-friendly suburbs in the Mid-Cities corridor.

What school district is Highland Village in? Highland Village is entirely within Lewisville ISD. Most addresses feed to Marcus High School — consistently ranked among the top LISD campuses with nationally competitive band, strong AP programs, and competitive athletics.

Is Highland Village on the lake? Yes. Highland Village sits on the southeastern shore of Lewisville Lake with direct access to Copperas Branch Park (swimming beach, boat launch), Pilot Knoll Park (camping, hiking), and multiple boat ramps for boating, kayaking, and paddleboarding.

How does Highland Village compare to Flower Mound? Both are LISD with similar pricing ($500K–$650K). Highland Village is smaller (16,000 vs 79,000), guarantees Marcus HS campus, has direct Lewisville Lake shoreline access, and feels more intimate. Flower Mound is larger with more new construction, master-planned community variety, and Grapevine Lake proximity.

Is there new construction in Highland Village? Very limited. Highland Village is largely built out, so most transactions are resale. The advantage is mature landscaping, established neighborhoods, and no MUD/PID taxes.

How far is Highland Village from Dallas? Approximately 30 minutes from Downtown Dallas via I-35E. DFW Airport is approximately 15 minutes. The Legacy corridor in Plano is approximately 25 minutes via the Tollway.




 
 
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