Old Lake Highlands

Old Lake Highlands is a neighborhood in East Dallas. The newer and larger Lake Highlands is located northwest of this neighborhood and takes its name from this neighborhood. Old Lake Highlands is located right beside White Rock Lake and residents of the neighborhood love to take advantage of the fun and relaxing amenities found there, like swimming, boating and sunbathing on the beach.

Historic Homes

Old Lake Highlands boasts numerous homes over 80 years old. These are very well maintained and many of them have been completely renovated or added onto. Old Lake Highlands is home to many different styles of home, from Craftsman to Tudors and everything in between. There is a movement gathering steam to have the area protected to stop "massing," that is demolishing an existing home to build a larger new home. This is designed to protect the value of homes in the neighborhood and to keep the originality of the neighborhood. It has been successfully used in other neighborhoods in the Dallas area, like Greenway Parks.

Close to the Heart

Just 11 miles from the heart of downtown Dallas, Old Lake Highlands offers residents a quiet place to call home and raise a family, all within a short distance of the incredible amenities offered by the city of Dallas. With national sports teams like the Cowboys and Mavericks playing home games in the city, amusement parks dotting the cityscape and fantastic shopping and dining opportunities, the residents of this neighborhood are in a prime spot to enjoy all the aspects of life that are available to them. One of the biggest draws for the neighborhood is White Rock Lake, the marina of which the neighborhood sits adjacent to. The lake offers a wealth of recreation opportunities in all seasons, from animal watching, hiking and biking to water sports like swimming, boating and more.

A Place to Call Home

Old Lake Highlands is a neighborhood dedicated to fostering a greater sense of community and family between its residents. There are annual, seasonal fairs and arts and crafts events designed to bring the community together, and the neighborhood encourages residents to get out and meet their neighbors. Making new friends and expanding the feeling of family is what Old Lake Highlands is all about; the residents are proud of their neighborhood and are happy to welcome newcomers to their ranks. They have a very strong homeowner's organization that is very involved in the lives of the area's residents. From beautification projects to new zoning overlays, the homeowner's organization is one of the strongest in the Dallas area.

Old Lake Highlands is dedicated to being the best neighborhood to call home in the Metroplex. With their commitment to preserving the neighborhood's homes and getting people involved, this is truly a great place to live.