Highland Homes
Headquartered in Lakeland · Founded 1996
About Highland Homes
Highland Homes was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Lakeland, Florida. As a Florida-based builder, Highland Homes has spent nearly three decades building exclusively in the state, developing deep expertise in Florida construction, codes, and buyer needs. Highland Homes targets the affordable and mid-range segments with efficient floor plans and included features. They're known for transparent pricing and a straightforward building process that appeals to first-time buyers and families looking for value. In Tampa Bay, Highland Homes is most active in Polk, Pasco, and Hernando counties, building in communities where land costs support attainable pricing. Their Lakeland headquarters puts them in the heart of the Polk County market. Pricing typically ranges from the mid-$200s to around $500,000. Highland Homes' local knowledge and Florida-only focus give them advantages in navigating the state's building requirements and designing homes for the climate.
Highland Homes at a Glance
1996
Founded
Lakeland
Headquarters
$260K – $500K
Price Range
10
Communities
4
Counties Served
Communities by Highland Homes
Highland Homes currently has 10 communities listed across Tampa Bay. Click any community for full details, pricing, and incentives.
Hillsborough County
(6 communities)Cypress Ridge Ranch
Wimauma, Hillsborough
Ridgewood
Riverview, Hillsborough
Ridgewood South
Riverview, Hillsborough
Sunridge Chase
Ruskin, Hillsborough
Terrace at Walden Lake
Plant City, Hillsborough
Towns at Walden Square
Plant City, Hillsborough
Pasco County
(1 community)
Polk County
(3 communities)Now SellingLakeside Preserve
Lakeland, Polk
$300K – $450K
Now SellingTouchstone
Lakeland, Polk
$330K – $460K
Now SellingVillaMar
Winter Haven, Polk
$280K – $450K
Where Highland Homes Builds
Highland Homes is active in 4 Tampa Bay counties. Click a county to see all communities in that area.
What Highland Homes Offers
Highland Homes builds across 2 home types in the Tampa Bay market.
Single-Family Homes
Detached homes with private yards, typically 3-5 bedrooms with owners suites and 2-car garages.
Townhomes
Attached homes offering lower maintenance and competitive pricing — great for first-time buyers and investors.
Specialties & What Sets Highland Homes Apart
Key differentiators buyers should know about.
- Florida-only homebuilder
- Affordable and mid-range homes
- Transparent pricing
- First-time buyer friendly
- Lakeland-headquartered
New Construction Buyer Resources
Buying new construction is different from resale. These guides cover what you need to know before signing a builder contract.
Thinking About Highland Homes? Bring Your Own Agent.
The sales team at any model home works for the builder. Their job is to sell you the home at the best price for the builder — not for you. Barrett represents buyers exclusively in new-construction transactions. He knows the incentives, the upgrade traps, and the contract clauses that catch first-time buyers off guard. His representation is free to you because the builder pays the commission. Call (813) 692-9099 or fill out the form below.
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