Explore Lake Highlands Homes and Neighborhood Life

Featuring dozens of neighborhoods and a location closely situated between downtown Dallas and Richardson’s tech corridor, Lake Highlands is known for a strong sense of community and commitment to local schools. With so many neighborhoods to choose from, there’s a design style for everyone.

 

Nestled in a beautifully wooded, quiet area, Lake Highlands features mid-century modern designs, sprawling ranches, and classic two-story residences with large backyards and plenty of room for outdoor entertaining.

 

Located just east of North Central Expressway and north of retail-rich Northwest Highway, Lake Highlands is convenient to a variety of shopping and dining options. Close to White Rock Lake, the neighborhoods of Lake Highlands are connected to the greater Dallas area through a series of hiking and biking trails that meander along the White Rock tributary system. Parks with ball fields, tennis courts, dog parks, and plenty of places for picnics and barbeques line the paved trails.

 

The impressive Richardson Independent School District makes the haven ideal for established families and first-time home buyers. Lake Highlands High School and Lake Highlands Elementary School provide area children with a solid foundation for higher education. Nationally ranked Southern Methodist University is only 15 minutes away and offers seven degree-granting schools for students.

 

The Lake Highlands area is attractive to professionals due to its convenience to numerous major employers. Interstate 635 (a.k.a. LBJ Freeway) is just minutes away and provides quick access to northeast and northwest Dallas. The Walnut Hill DART is a convenient public transportation hub for the Red and Blue lines and gets residents where they want to go without the hassle of traffic.

 

Popular neighborhoods in the Lake Highlands area include Abrams Place, Alexander's Village, Boundbrook Oaks Estates, Candlewood Creek, Caribbean Estates, Chimney Hill, Copperfield Community, Country Forest, Forest Highlands, and Forest Meadow.