Living in Highland Heights, Nashville TN: Homes North of East Nashville

by Nik Shewmaker

What is Highland Heights in Nashville, TN? Highland Heights is a neighborhood about 2.5 miles north of downtown Nashville, roughly between Dickerson Pike and Ellington Parkway, just north of Cleveland Park. It is known for a mix of older cottages and a large share of newer homes, including horizontal property regime (HPR) pairs on split lots.

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What Highland Heights Is Like

Homes here range from cottages built as early as the 1930s to brand-new construction, and a big share of recent sales have been newer homes. Lots tend to be on the smaller side, and many original lots have been split into two homes. If you want a newer house close to downtown and East Nashville, this area is worth a look.

Dickerson Pike is the nearest commercial corridor, with a growing number of restaurants and new developments. East Nashville's Five Points, Inglewood, and Shelby Bottoms are a short drive, and Ellington Parkway and I-65 make the trip downtown quick.

Highland Heights Quick Facts

Location	North of East Nashville between Dickerson Pike and Ellington Parkway, about 2.5 miles from downtown
ZIP code	37207
Built	From the 1930s on, with a lot of construction since 2015
Home types	Cottages, new single-family homes, and HPR pairs
Nearby	Dickerson Pike, Cleveland Park, Five Points, Ellington Parkway
HOA	Most homes have none; some HPRs share a small association
Schools	Tom Joy Elementary, Jere Baxter Middle, and Maplewood High for the address checked (Metro Nashville Public Schools, 2026-27 zone finder)

Frequently Asked Questions About Highland Heights

Where is Highland Heights in Nashville?

Highland Heights is about 2.5 miles north of downtown, roughly between Dickerson Pike and Ellington Parkway, just north of Cleveland Park.

What kind of homes are in Highland Heights?

You will find older cottages along with a lot of newer construction, including single-family homes and HPR pairs where an original lot was split in two. Lots are generally on the smaller side.

What schools serve Highland Heights?

On the Metro Nashville Public Schools 2026-27 zone finder, a Highland Heights address checked on Meridian Street is zoned to Tom Joy Elementary, Jere Baxter Middle, and Maplewood High. Zones can change and some streets split, so confirm with MNPS for a specific address.

What is an HPR?

A horizontal property regime is a way of dividing one lot into two homes that are sold separately, often with a shared driveway or small shared association. They are common in newer Nashville infill.

Is Highland Heights close to East Nashville?

Yes. Five Points, Inglewood, and the rest of East Nashville are a short drive, and Ellington Parkway connects the area to downtown.

How much do homes in Highland Heights cost?

Prices vary a lot by street, size, and condition, so the most accurate answer is what's listed today. See current Highland Heights listings and I can walk you through recent sales.

Thinking About Buying or Selling in Highland Heights?

I'm Nik Shewmaker, a fifth-generation Nashville native, and I help buyers and sellers across Davidson County. If you want a straight answer on what's selling in Highland Heights right now, or what your home could list for, call or text me at (615) 585-0022.

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