Highland Lakes Homes with Special Community Restrictions Community Features

Welcome to Highland Lakes, a picturesque subdivision nestled in the heart of Palm Harbor, Florida. This vibrant community offers a unique blend of serene living and active lifestyle, making it a perfect choice for families, retirees, and everyone in between. With its stunning natural landscapes and well-maintained properties, Highland Lakes is more than just a neighborhood; it's a place where community and nature thrive in harmony.

Highland Lakes boasts a range of homes that cater to diverse tastes and preferences. Each residence is designed to reflect the charm and beauty of Florida living, with many featuring spacious layouts, modern amenities, and lush outdoor spaces. However, it's important to note that this community comes with special restrictions to maintain the aesthetic appeal and overall quality of life for its residents. These guidelines help preserve the integrity of the neighborhood while fostering a sense of pride among homeowners.

One of the standout features of Highland Lakes is its extensive array of community amenities. Residents enjoy access to a sparkling swimming pool, tennis courts, and a clubhouse that serves as a hub for social gatherings and events. Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the scenic walking trails and beautiful lakes that dot the landscape, providing the perfect backdrop for leisurely strolls or picnics with family and friends.

In Highland Lakes, you’ll find not just a home, but a welcoming community where neighbors become friends and memories are made. Discover the charm of Palm Harbor and experience the Highland Lakes lifestyle—where every day feels like a vacation!

Newest Highland Lakes Homes with Special Community Restrictions Community Features

$459,900

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Highland Lakes SubDv. ⋅ 34684 Zip Code

Attention Investors currently rented! Discover the perfect blend of comfort, style, and community in this beautifully renovated home, nestled in Palm Harbor’s premier 55+ golf community. From the moment you step inside, you’ll notice the thoughtful upgrades: fresh paint, new interior doors, elegant crown molding, and brand-new bathrooms. Luxury vinyl floors flow throughout, while abundant natural light and a rare wood-burning fireplace add warmth and charm. The updated kitchen is a true highlight, featuring granite countertops, self-closing cabinets, and new stainless steel appliances. It opens seamlessly to a cozy sitting area and the oversized Florida Room—perfect for hosting friends or simply enjoying a quiet morning coffee. Your spacious master suite is a private retreat with a den/office, walk-in closet, and spa-style bath with a step-in shower. Say goodbye to popcorn ceilings—this home has been fully modernized with today’s finishes. Major systems have been taken care of so you can move in with confidence: a newer electrical panel, on-demand water heater (2025), HVAC (2020), and a whole-house water filtration system. The roof is protected with Roof Max coating, extending its life and providing peace of mind. Add in a cost-saving deep-water well, and this home is truly turn-key. Highland Lakes is known as Tampa Bay’s best value in 55+ living. Residents enjoy free green fees on three private executive golf courses, plus pickleball, tennis, bocce, shuffleboard, 3 pools and beginner clinics to try something new. The clubhouse buzzes with fitness classes, entertainment, and social events, while the Arts & Crafts Annex features woodworking and creative studios. At Lake Tarpon Lodge, you’ll find a heated pool, fishing pier, picnic areas, and community pontoon boats. Free RV and boat storage, a secure lot, and a private boat ramp make life here even more convenient. This isn’t just a house—it’s a gateway to the lifestyle you’ve earned.

2866 Thistle Court N, Palm Harbor

$654,999

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ Highland Lakes SubDv. ⋅ 34684 Zip Code

This extensively reimagined Highland Lakes residence offers an exceptional combination of thoughtfully selected finishes and serene Florida living in a non-flood zone. Nearly every detail has been beautifully updated, including an expansive addition creating a stunning new primary suite designed to feel like a private retreat. The primary suite features an impressively spacious bedroom filled with natural light, en-suite bathroom complete with spa-inspired walk-in shower featuring floor to ceiling porcelain tile and luxurious rainfall showerhead. Enjoy the custom double vanity with designer LED-backlit mirrors and elevated designer fixtures and hardware. The primary suite boasts an oversized walk-in closet fully equipped with custom built-in shelving. Elegant glass French doors open directly to the completely renovated outdoor patio. Step outside and discover one of the home's most remarkable features: a beautifully finished expansive outdoor living area with new wood-paneled ceilings and recessed lighting overlooking approximately 17 acres of open land behind the property! The peaceful, unobstructed backdrop creates an extraordinary sense of privacy, space and serenity rarely found in the community. At the heart of the home is a completely remodeled kitchen showcasing custom wood shaker cabinetry, granite countertops and a collection of premium appliances. A generous center island provides abundant additional prep and storage space while offering comfortable seating for casual dining and entertaining. The thoughtful floor plan also includes a dedicated indoor laundry room with LG washer and dryer set, making everyday living as functional as it is stylish. The extensive improvements continue with waterproof flooring throughout the main living areas, plantation shutters, beautifully remodeled bathrooms featuring porcelain tile and modern finishes, updated home insulation in 2023, and fresh interior and exterior paint completed in 2023. Hurricane-impact windows and doors installed in 2023. Major systems have received the same attention. Improvements include a new electrical panel in 2024, updated electrical associated with the addition, a new irrigation system in 2024, exterior night-vision surveillance cameras and alarm system, newer garage door installed in 2022, and two HVAC systems-the primary system replaced in 2021 and a second system added with the new addition in 2024. A 50-gallon water heater was replaced in 2022, complemented by an additional tankless water heater serving the primary suite. Roof dates to 2017, with a substantial portion completed in 2024 in conjunction with the addition. Located in the highly sought-after 55+ Highland Lakes community of Palm Harbor, your low monthly HOA provides access to an array of amenities including unlimited free golf on three executive courses, community pools and lively club house with fitness center. Conveniently located near two major airports, with close proximity to Gulf beaches, shopping, entertainment, and medical facilities. This is more than an updated home- it is a thoughtfully transformed property offering substantial high-end improvements and exceptional indoor-outdoor lifestyle. From the designer-inspired finishes to the peaceful open-land views beyond the patio, this home truly must be experienced in person. We now have official measurements by county- SQFT is 2,018 heated, (2,818 total including garage and patio).

1207 Timberbrooke Drive, Palm Harbor

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