Highlands at Broken Top
Neighborhood in Bend, Oregon
A planned residential neighborhood on Bend's west side near Broken Top, built around walking paths and proximity to golf and open space.
Highlands at Broken Top sits on the west side of Bend, near the Broken Top golf course and within reach of the trail network that runs through that part of town. The setting is more open and buttoned-up than Bend's older core neighborhoods, with streets laid out as part of a single planned development rather than added on over decades. Mountain views are common from parts of the neighborhood, given the sightlines toward the Cascades on this side of town.
It tends to suit buyers looking for a quieter, more uniform residential setting rather than an in-town, walk-to-everything location. That includes people drawn to golf and the outdoor recreation on Bend's west side, as well as those who want newer construction and consistent architectural standards over the mix of ages and styles found closer to downtown. It is less suited to buyers specifically wanting acreage or a rural feel, since the lots and layout reflect a planned suburban neighborhood.
Anyone considering it should think about drive times to downtown Bend and to daily errands, since the neighborhood is removed from the commercial core, and whether an HOA governs design and use in ways that matter to them. Buyers should also confirm directly what recreational access — golf, trails, or otherwise — comes with a given property, since this can vary by lot and by which section of the development it sits in.