HIGHGATE

HIGHGATE

Highgate is a premier gated mountain community perched atop Owl Gap Mountain minutes from downtown Highlands. Offering panoramic Blue Ridge views and Adirondack-style elegance, Highgate blends natural beauty with elevated architectural standards. This special enclave delivers refined mountain living for those seeking both seclusion and sophistication.

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Highgate is an exceptional gated community offering panoramic Blue Ridge mountain vistas and Himalayan-style elegance reminiscent of Adirondack retreats. Divided into the Grayrocks section—featuring just eight summit homesites at around 4,500 ft—and The Hemlocks, which hosts 13 wooded residences around winding roads, rock walls, and spring-fed ponds, Highgate is meticulously landscaped with native plantings to maintain privacy and harmony with nature. Home designs showcase materials like cedar shake, native stone, bark siding, reclaimed barn wood, and metal roofing—creating authentic mountain style with elevated architectural standards.

Highgate offers estate-scale living just minutes from downtown Highlands. Homes range from custom-built retreats on large, gently sloping lots ($235K–$450K for land), up to dramatic family homes on 2–3+ acres with golf-course ambiance and lush privacy. Amenities include gated access, breathtaking long-range views, and an unwavering commitment to preserving it's natural beauty.  

Around HIGHGATE, NC

There's plenty to do around HIGHGATE, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Somewhat Bikeable
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Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Nectar Juice Bar, The Spice And Tea Exchange, and Edelweiss Highlands.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining · $ 0.95 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining · $$ 1.12 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 0.79 miles 12 reviews 4.9/5 stars
Dining · $$$ 1.08 miles 11 reviews 4.8/5 stars
Active 2.67 miles 17 reviews 4.9/5 stars
Active 1.59 miles 80 reviews 4.9/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for HIGHGATE, NC

HIGHGATE has 2,295 households, with an average household size of 1.82. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in HIGHGATE do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 4,266 people call HIGHGATE home. The population density is 47.27 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

4,266

Total Population

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Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

61.8

Median Age

52.56 / 47.44%

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2,295

Total Households

1.82

Average Household Size

$66,464

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Schools in HIGHGATE, NC

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The following schools are within or nearby HIGHGATE. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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