Highlands Square
A walkable neighborhood business district with independent retail, food, and local services.
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Highlands
Historic streets, independent shops, and neighborhood gathering places
Find your home hereGet to know Highlands
A neighborhood, block by block.
Highlands is a broad northwest Denver area whose identity is expressed through older buildings, local commercial districts, restaurants, galleries, and neighborhood parks. Visit Denver describes Victorian-era homes and buildings, lush gardens, independent shops, and Highlands Square. The wider area includes several distinct places, including Highland, Berkeley, Sunnyside, and the commercial corridors around 32nd Avenue and Federal Boulevard. Exploring by sub-area matters because the experience changes from one district and street grid to another.
Highlands is a broad local label. Highlands Square and Lower Highland offer different experiences; LoHi has its own guide in this collection.
The places around your place
A closer look.
Historic character
Older homes and commercial buildings contribute visible architectural variety across the area.
Neighborhood parks
Small parks and gardens provide everyday outdoor space alongside the commercial corridors.
From The Denver Ear
Local stories
from Highlands.
Discover Gluten-Free Comfort Food in Denver
Eat + Drink · 2018
Denver’s Most Walkable Neighborhoods
Guides · 2025
28 Sustainable Businesses in Denver That You Should Be Supporting
Guides · 2020
The Denver Ear is Mor Zucker’s Denver lifestyle publication. Event details reflect each story’s publication date.
Buying in Highlands
Start with the way
you want to live.
Choose the local district first, then compare individual blocks. Consider the balance of original character, renovations, outdoor space and proximity to commercial streets that you want in your next home.
- Map your everyday destinations from each specific property.
- Compare outdoor space, parking and maintenance with your wish list.
- Review current listing details and ownership costs before making a decision.
Before your next move
Good questions.
Local perspective.
Where should I start when comparing homes in Highlands?
Highlands is a broad local label. Highlands Square and Lower Highland offer different experiences; LoHi has its own guide in this collection.
How can I see current homes in Highlands?
Share your budget, timing and priorities with us. We can help confirm current availability and arrange the next steps for properties you want to explore.