Highland Heights Homes for Sale in Southport, NC

Updated October 2026 by Danielle King, REALTOR®, Realty ONE Group Dockside

Quick answer: Highland Heights is a small Southport neighborhood with no HOA, per a recent listing. That 1974 home, about 1,860 square feet on 0.46 acres, was listed at $499,990 in October 2026.

Highland Heights at a Glance

Location	Southport, NC 28461 (Brunswick County)
Home types	Single-family homes
Size	About 1,860 sq. ft. (recent listing)
Lot size	About 0.46 acres
Built	1974
HOA	None (per a recent listing)
Price	$499,990 (listing, October 2026)

Where Is Highland Heights?

Highland Heights includes Yaupon Drive.

What Is Highland Heights Like?

No HOA (per a recent listing)
Larger lots

What Are the HOA Fees in Highland Heights?

A recent listing says no HOA. Check the deed for any recorded restrictions.

What Types of Homes Are in Highland Heights?

The recent listing is a 1970s 3 bedroom home.

Can You Rent Out a Home in Highland Heights?

Check the recorded covenants and any HOA rules before you plan on rentals. Rental rules also depend on whether the home is inside Southport city limits or in Brunswick County, so confirm both before you buy.

What Should Buyers Know About Highland Heights?

Older homes may need updates. Ask about the roof, HVAC, and plumbing.

What Is the Southport Housing Market Doing Right Now?

Short answer: Southport is a balanced market. Single-family homes sold for 98.5% of list price on average, with a median of 53 days on market. Highland Heights follows the same broad trend, so price and condition matter.

Median sold price	$427,000
Homes sold	42
Median sold price per sq. ft.	$236
Active listings	256
Median list price, active listings	$579,000
Median estimated home value	$590,000 (up 0.4% over 12 months)
Months of inventory	4.49 (balanced market)
Sold price vs. list price	98.5%
Median days on market	53 days

Source: RPR Market Trends, single-family homes, City of Southport boundary, September 2026. These are town-wide numbers, not Highland Heights only, and condos are not included. For more on the town, see my Southport NC guide.

What Should You Check Before Buying in Highland Heights?

Deed restrictions. Even without an HOA, a lot can have recorded restrictions. Your closing attorney can pull them before you commit.
City or county. Some 28461 addresses are inside the City of Southport and pay a city tax. Others are in unincorporated Brunswick County. That also affects rental and building rules.
Flood zone. Check the FEMA flood map for the exact address. Some Southport streets near the Cape Fear River, the marsh, and the Intracoastal Waterway sit in a flood zone, and others do not.
Insurance quote. Get wind and flood quotes early. Coastal premiums can change your monthly payment more than the price does.

Thinking About Selling Your Highland Heights Home?

In a balanced market, the first two weeks matter most. Price it right, show it well, and you give buyers a reason to act now. I build every pricing plan on recent sales in Highland Heights and nearby, not a town-wide average.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Highland Heights

Does Highland Heights have an HOA?

A recent listing says no.

Are there homes for sale in Highland Heights right now?

Inventory changes daily. The live listings on this page update from the MLS. If nothing fits today, I can set up an alert so you hear about new Highland Heights listings first.

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I'm Danielle King, a REALTOR® with Realty ONE Group Dockside, licensed in North Carolina and South Carolina. My real estate roots go back to 1995 in the Poconos. Before I came back to real estate, I managed a dental practice and spent years negotiating with insurance companies for patients. I bring that same advocate mindset to every Southport deal, from the first showing to the closing table.

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Community details come from recent MLS listings, builder information, and community sources as of October 2026. They can change. Always confirm with the HOA or seller documents before you buy. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Highland Heights Homes for Sale Right Now

$499,990

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100595010 MLS

MOTIVATED & more than meets the eye! NO HOA! Come be in downtown Southport, have a spacious, private, FENCED .46 lot (RARE almost 1/2 acre find ) when spending time sitting on your COVERED FRONT PORCH, enjoy the wooded view that is currently protected land. The seller is offering a HOME WARRANTY to make things worry free! A private well, & septic adds value many cannot compare with by lowering utility bills! This completely renovated charming home in 2019 by Home Vestors who have been featured on HGTV's ''Property Virgins'' used high end & quality finishes to renovate this property & offers almost 2000 sf of comfortable up to date living space with a FIREPLACE, a redesigned spacious kitchen with multiple large area GRANITE COUNTER TOPS to use for any size event, plentiful NEW white cabinetry, PANTRY, CUSTOM BACKSPLACH, SS APPLIANCES, and enclosed BACK OF HOUSE PORCH/ SUNROOM. The primary bedroom includes an ensuite FLEX SPACE that can be set up as a cozy nook, craft space, office, a place to exercise OR any way you can imagine the EXTRA space. Beautifully & completely REDONE & UPGRADED BATHROOMS with TILED showers in both the guest and primary areas. Some of the Additional upgrades & improvements include a whole home WATER FILTRATION system, custom professionally built retaining stone wall, garage outfitted for a WORK SHOP THAT IS HEATED AND COOLED, (approx OVER $20,000) a second attached workshop outfitted with power (approx $7000), then a separate new STORAGE building(approx $8000), AND a 4th additional out-building can be used for storage or maybe a great play escape to entertain and have fun in! The warm and wonderful character of this spacious home & yard with PERGOLA (approx $500) & over $3000 in LANDSCAPE STONE & GRAVEL invites you in with all the charm it has to offer to make this your own PRIVATE PARADISE! Downtown living & this treasure is truly a hidden gem! There are many reasons to come make this home the one that ALSO INCLUDES the $11,000 GENERAC GENERATOR WITH 10YR WARRANTY! COME SEE FOR YOUR SELF ALL the VALUE that is available to you & ENJOY Coastal SOUTHPORT Living Today!

307 Yaupon Dr, Southport

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Kathryn A Simmons () from Listing Office: RE/MAX Southern Coast.

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