Huntington Woods City Hall |
DESIRABLE
HUNTINGTON WOODS SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN REAL ESTATE
Huntington Woods is part of the North Woodward
area of Oakland County, where you can find
Southeast Michigan real estate for sale. This
charming suburb just south of Berkley and west
of Royal Oak, is a very desirable place to live
and is referred to as "The City of Homes." The
community is surrounded by gentle rolling hills
and mature trees that lend natural beauty to the
area. So if you're looking for Huntington Woods
homes for sale you've come to the right place!
COME HOME TO HUNTINGTON WOODS
If you own Southeast Michigan real estate in
beautiful Huntington Woods, you will love the
desirable family-friendly atmosphere. Residents
not only have well-maintained homes, but they
take care of their yards and streets as well.
There is a wide variety of beautiful homes for
sale with varying home prices from the
affordable to more upscale.
You'll find many historic Huntington Woods
homes with various architectural styles in the
Hill Historic and Rackham Golf Course Historic
districts.
Home styles include:
- Ranch
- 2-Story
- Bungalow
- Colonial
- Contemporary
- Custom
- Executive
- Historic
- Tudor
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Huntington Woods? If you're looking for
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Huntington Woods, and make sure you don't
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Huntington Woods Recreation Center |
HUNTINGTON WOODS DEMOGRAPHICS
Huntington Woods covers 1.5 square miles and as
of the 2000 census had a population of 6,151.
The city is culturally diversified and the
average age is 40.6 with an average household
size of 2.58. The community has an average
median household income of $96,941. The average
home value is $309,500 and owners of Southeast
Michigan real estate in Huntington Woods enjoy a
peaceful community with a low crime rate.
WEATHER IN HUNTINGTON WOODS
If you live in Huntington Woods, you'll fall
in-love with the wide range of outdoor sports
and activities in both summer and winter.
Summers can bring highs in the low 80's June
through August. Winter temperatures average a
mild 35° from October through April. There is
always something fun to do in Huntington Woods.
In spring and summer, residents enjoy walking,
biking, hiking, fishing, hunting, boating,
outdoor sports, horseback riding, camping and
picnics. Winters are filled with winter sports
activities such as ice fishing, snow mobiling,
ice skating, snow shoeing, skiing and more.
HUNTINGTON WOODS BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
Huntington Woods has a vibrant economy with a
variety of local businesses and is served by the
Berkley Chamber of Commerce. Residents welcome
new entrepreneurs and look forward to visiting
their stores. You'll find professional and
technical services as well as medical/health
care services which are the largest area
employers. Additionally there is education,
wholesale and retail trade and other services
that flourish in the welcoming environment.
Spring
Flowers |
RESTAURANTS/ DINING
Southeast Michigan real estate homeowners will
find a vast array of
dining options in Huntington Woods and the
surrounding communities. There are great coffee
shops, fast food and sandwich shops, casual and
fine dining restaurants at their fingertips. No
matter what your taste in cuisine, you'll find
American, sushi, Chinese, Mexican, seafood,
great steaks and barbeque just a short drive
away.
HUNTINGTON WOODS HISTORY
Early native and American settlers inhabited the
area prior to the first land grant being awarded
in 1824 to J. Lockwood. From 1824 to 1916 about
nine area families used the rich land for
farming. This area was originally part of Royal
Oak Township. In 1926, the community was
incorporated as the Village of Huntington Woods
and named after the town of Huntingdon in
Cambridgeshire County, England. As the Village
grew and expanded it was incorporated as the
city of Huntington Woods in 1932. The city
continues to flourish due to the hometown
atmosphere.
ACCESSIBILITY
Getting around Huntington Woods, Michigan is
easy! Located on W 11 Mile Road and just west of
North Woodward Avenue, residents have a short 17
mile commute via I-75 into the Detroit area.
There are many modes of
public transportation available:
- Local bus service is provided daily by
SMART and those seniors 55+ can arrange
for a ride on the City SMART van that is
wheel-chair accessible, to their medical
appointments, shopping, support groups and
more. Call 248-541-3030 to schedule a ride.
- Cab service is provided by Checker Cab
and Checker Sedan.
- AMTRAK train service is located in
nearby Royal Oak, Birmingham and Detroit.
- If you need to commute by air, you'll
find
Detroit Metropolitan International
airport is only a short drive away.
Jump Chimes
in front of Recreation Center |
EDUCATION / SCHOOLS
Residents in Huntington Woods are highly
educated with 72.5% having obtained a Bachelors
degree or higher.
The Berkley School District serves
Huntington Woods families and is a top rated
school district that typically wins high marks
for educational achievement.
Administrators and teachers work alongside
parents to insure each child receives the best
education possible. Burton Elementary School in
Huntington Woods educates K-5. Students have a
great learning resource at the Huntington Woods
Public Library located at 26415 Scotia Road.
There are many choices of community colleges
and universities within a short distance:
No matter what your educational needs are,
owners of Southeast Michigan real estate in
Huntington Woods will have plenty of options
close by.
HUNTINGTON WOODS HEALTH SERVICES
There are many nearby medical facilities
available to Huntington Woods home owners. Some
of these below are within a 3 to 5 mile radius:
ARTS / CULTURE
There are many
different local attractions to see when you
live in Huntington Woods. Whether it's visiting
the Detroit institute of Arts or spending the
day at one of the local museums, you and your
family will always have something fun and
entertaining to do.
PARKS AND RECREATION
Huntington Woods residents of all ages enjoy
their
local parks that include the newly expanded
Recreation Center and Aquatic Club, Summer Camp,
Senior Services and the Skate Park. In addition,
other nearby community parks are the Berkley
Community Park as well as other parks scattered
throughout Royal Oak.
GOLF IN HUNTINGTON WOODS
Huntington Woods golfers will love the choices
of public and private golf courses to play!
Rackham Golf Course is located in the
heart of Huntington Woods and was built in 1925.
Designed by Donald Ross, it is a premiere
championship public golf course with 18 holes
and par-72. The course is surrounded by
beautifully sculpted greens with lush trees and
landscaping. There are many other golf courses
within a 10 mile radius:
MAKE HUNTINGTON WOODS YOUR HOME
Would you like to purchase Southeast Michigan
real estate in Huntington Woods? If you are
considering relocating and making Huntington
Woods your new hometown, Lee will help you find
Huntington Woods homes for sale and make sure
you don't overpay or make an expensive legal
mistake. Whether you need to know more about the
area or you have questions, you can
contact Lee Morof
anytime!
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