Highlands - Tigard, OR

Highlands is a 55+ active adult community located in Tigard, Oregon just 25 minutes from downtown Portland. With 316 homes total, residents can choose between single-family homes and low-maintenance condominiums. The clubhouse provides an ideal place to gather for clubs and activities, while the proximity to Portland offers abundant outdoor recreation and entertainment options. Active adults looking for resale homes for sale near Portland, OR should explore the location and lifestyle offered by Highlands.

Highlands Amenities & Lifestyle

Residents of Highlands have access to a clubhouse with a ballroom, library, billiards area, and plenty of space for community gatherings, events, and clubs. Outside, residents enjoy the walking and biking trails that wind through the community.

Highlands Homes & Real Estate

Built between 1989 and 1997, Highlands consists of 316 residences total, with 124 condominium homes and 192 single-family homes. While the single-family homes come in both single-story and two-story models, every residence features a first-floor master suite.

The 124 condominiums range from approximately 816 to 1,336 square feet with one or two bedrooms, one to two bathrooms, and a detached one-car garage. Many homes feature open floor plans, spacious private decks, and fireplaces. The homeowners’ association covers exterior home maintenance, which makes these condos a low-maintenance option for residents.

The 192 single-family homes range from approximately 1,304 to 2,398 square feet with two or three bedrooms, one to three bathrooms, and an attached two-car garage. Features in most homes include vaulted ceilings, skylights, fireplaces, and master suites with ensuite bathrooms.

Many of these homes also boast covered front porches or back decks, gourmet kitchens with walk-in pantries, and office spaces. The optional second floor often includes a bonus room, loft, and additional bedroom space.

Surrounding Area

Highlands is located in Tigard, Oregon less than 25 minutes from downtown Portland, putting residents within easy reach of daily needs and fun opportunities.

Residents are close to any daily conveniences they need, including Safeway, Walmart, New Seasons Market, and Grocery Outlet Bargain Market, as well as Rite-Aid and Walgreens. Nearby shopping malls include Washington Square Mall and Progress Ridge Town Square.

When dining out, restaurants such as Shari’s Cafe and Pies, Casa Colima Mexican Restaurant, Wu’s Open Kitchen, and Pacific Breeze can be found nearby. When residents are looking for entertainment options, they’ll find them at Cinetopia, Tigard Bowl, Joy Cinema, and the Interactive Museum of Gaming and Puzzlery.

Active adults who want to get outside will find plenty of options close by. Golfers will find multiple courses to play, including Tualatin Country Club, King City Golf Course, Summerfield Golf Course, and Lake Oswego Golf Course.

There are also multiple greenspaces and parks to choose from, including Bull Mountain Park, Fanno Creek Park, Progress Lake Park, and Summerlake City Park. Additional areas for outdoor recreation like canoeing and boating include the Tualatin River National Wildlife Preserve, Cooper Mountain Nature Park, and Tryon Creek State Natural Area, as well as the Tualatin River, Willamette River, and Oswego Lake.

Highlands is also close to multiple health care providers, including Pacific Medical Group, Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center, The Portland Clinic South, and Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center.

Residents who want to visit nearby metropolitan areas are in luck, as they can drive less than 25 minutes to downtown Portland and less than 35 minutes to downtown Vancouver, Washington, providing easy access to everything the cities have to offer. The community also provides convenient access to Interstate 5 and Interstate 217. For longer trips, Portland International Airport is just 35 minutes away.