Hunters Creek in Cantonment

Hunters Creek

Established 1988 · Intracoastal West · ZIP 32224

An established Cantonment brick-home subdivision, larger lots, near a strong elementary.

Larger 0.25-0.63 acre lotsStrong zoned elementaryNear UWF & I-10
Live Market Pulse
50/100
Momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Tight supply keeps sellers in control, but dated interiors still trade at a discount, so condition is where buyers win.
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$848K
Median Price
0mo
Supply
58days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
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Median $/Sqft
-6%
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Hunters Creek is an established (primarily 1991-2002) single-family subdivision on Hunters Creek Drive and Circle in Cantonment, northeast of Pensacola, valued for all-brick homes on larger lots (roughly 0.25 to 0.63 acre) with a strong zoned elementary (Jim Allen, 7/10) and quick I-10 and UWF access. Homes (three and four bedrooms, around 1,950 to 2,800 square feet) trade roughly $300,000 to $400,000, with an active HOA. The honest reads are an HOA fee to confirm, average-rated middle and high schools, and 1990s homes now on a systems cycle. Buy it for the larger lots, the brick build, and the strong elementary; confirm the HOA, inspect the home, and comp within the subdivision."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Hunters Creek is an established single-family subdivision on Hunters Creek Drive and Circle in Cantonment (unincorporated Escambia County, 32533), in northeast Escambia near Chemstrand and Conference Roads, north of I-10.

The homes are detached, largely all-brick split-bedroom houses (around 1,950 to 2,800 square feet, three and four bedrooms) built primarily 1991-2002, with some 2006 infill, on larger lots of roughly 0.25 to 0.63 acre. It is a built-out subdivision; purchases are resales.

There is an active HOA (Hunters Creek Homeowners Association); the dues were not clearly posted (one listing referenced about $125, period unconfirmed), so confirm them, and no CDD identified.

The draw is all-brick homes on larger lots with a strong zoned elementary (Jim Allen, 7/10) and quick I-10 and UWF access. The trade-offs are an HOA fee to confirm, average-rated middle and high schools, and 1990s homes on a systems cycle.

Best for

  • Buyers who want an all-brick home on a larger lot near I-10 and UWF
  • Families drawn to a strong zoned elementary who will plan for older grades
  • Value buyers who want an established Cantonment subdivision

Probably not for

  • Families set on strong middle and high schools
  • Buyers who want new construction or no HOA
  • Daily NAS Pensacola commuters (it is a longer drive)

How Hunters Creek is performing right now

50/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
0Months of supplytight
66Median days on marketdays
0 : 0Under contract vs for salestrong demand
0Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+127%Median price since 2012appreciation
+0%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from realMLS, as of June 12, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Hunters Creek listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
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Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Hunters Creek buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Hunters Creek

Live MLS inventory for Hunters Creek. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

Active and pending Hunters Creek listings as of 2026-06-12, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS.. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from realMLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

I-10 (Cantonment area)~8-10 min · ~3-5 miles
University of West Florida~15 min · ~7-8 miles southwest
Pensacola International Airport (PNS)~24-30 min · ~15 miles south
Downtown Pensacola~26 min · ~16 miles south
Navy Federal (Beulah campus)~25-30 min · west via I-10
NAS Pensacola~35 min · ~23 miles southwest

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
Hunters Creek (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take
  • Escambia County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Confirm current ratings before relying on them
  • Private and parochial options nearby

Hunters Creek is served by Escambia County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Hunters Creek address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value in Hunters Creek, sourced and dated. The larger lots, the brick homes, and the strong elementary are the practical facts.

Recent Developments in Hunters Creek

Our read on what is being built around Hunters Creek, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishThe backdrop is a stable Cantonment market with a softer 32533 micro-trend. The recurring items are the HOA fee to confirm, the older grades, and the age of the homes.

Brick homes on larger lots near I-10

BullishAll-brick homes on roughly 0.25-to-0.63-acre lots with quick I-10 and UWF access draw value buyers. impact
SignificanceRadius: Cantonment

Brick homes on larger lots near I-10

Strong zoned elementary

BullishJim Allen Elementary (7/10) is the standout in the feeder, a real family draw. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Strong zoned elementary

Average middle and high schools

NeutralRansom Middle (5/10) and J.M. Tate High (5/10) rate average; families should weigh the older grades. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Average middle and high schools

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Hunters Creek, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

Showing the latest, scroll for all updates ↓

  1. 2024-2026
    Market

    Cantonment 32533 active

    Hunters Creek homes sold and listed roughly $300,000 to $400,000 (a Feb 2025 sale around $315,000; a 2022 sale around $380,000), while the 32533 ZIP median ran around $320,000 to $345,000 (Rocket/Redfin). Why it matters: Comp within the subdivision; the brick build and larger lots support demand. Source

  2. 2024-2025
    Schools

    Cantonment feeder mixed

    The feeder is Jim Allen Elementary (7/10), Ransom Middle (5/10), and J.M. Tate High (5/10). Why it matters: Confirm the zoned schools by address and weigh the older grades. Source

Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.

If we were buying in Hunters Creek, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Confirm the HOA fee. The dues were not clearly posted; verify the amount, the period, and what it covers with the Hunters Creek Homeowners Association.

2

Inspect the 1990s home. On a 1991-2002 brick home, inspect the roof, HVAC, and systems and budget for updates.

3

Verify the schools. Confirm the assigned schools by address, noting the strong elementary and the average middle and high schools.

4

Comp within the subdivision. Price to recent Hunters Creek Drive and Circle sales.

5

Check the FEMA flood zone. Cantonment is inland and largely Zone X, but confirm the flood zone for the specific lot.

Best Buy
A well-kept all-brick home on a larger lot priced to recent in-subdivision comps, with the HOA confirmed and a clean inspection, near the strong elementary.
Biggest Risk
An unconfirmed HOA fee, underbudgeting 1990s systems, or buying without weighing the older grades.
Best Lot
Lots are larger and vary (0.25 to 0.63 acre); weigh what the home backs to and the drainage.
Smart Timing
A stable Cantonment market rewards a prepared buyer who comps within the subdivision.
The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

Hunters Creek is an established single-family subdivision on Hunters Creek Drive and Circle in Cantonment (unincorporated Escambia County, 32533), in northeast Escambia near Chemstrand and Conference Roads, with detached all-brick split-bedroom homes (around 1,950 to 2,800 square feet) built primarily 1991-2002 on larger lots of roughly 0.25 to 0.63 acre. There is an active HOA whose dues were not clearly posted (confirm them), and no CDD identified. The draw is all-brick homes on larger lots with a strong zoned elementary (Jim Allen, 7/10) and quick I-10 and UWF access; trade-offs are the HOA fee to confirm, average-rated middle and high schools, and 1990s homes on a systems cycle. (This is the Cantonment, Escambia County, Hunters Creek, not the Orlando community.) Schools are in the Escambia County School District; confirm assignments by address.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Entry: smaller three-bedroom homes

The lower end is the smaller three-bedroom brick homes (around 1,950 to 2,050 square feet), with a Feb 2025 sale around $315,000 (Rocket Homes).

Lowest entry
Mid: four-bedroom family homes

The core is the four-bedroom homes (around 2,200 to 2,300 square feet), with a 2022 sale around $380,000 (Redfin), near the upper 32533 range.

Most inventory
High: larger or updated homes

The top is the larger or fully updated homes (toward 2,800 square feet), with estimates around $435,000 (Redfin, 2024-2026). Size, lot, and condition separate these; comp within the subdivision.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

Entry: smaller three-bedroom homes
The lower end is the smaller three-bedroom brick homes (around 1,950 to 2,050 square feet), with a Feb 2025 sale around $315,000 (Rocket Homes).
Mid: four-bedroom family homes
The core is the four-bedroom homes (around 2,200 to 2,300 square feet), with a 2022 sale around $380,000 (Redfin), near the upper 32533 range.
High: larger or updated homes
The top is the larger or fully updated homes (toward 2,800 square feet), with estimates around $435,000 (Redfin, 2024-2026). Size, lot, and condition separate these; comp within the subdivision.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

15-Second Take
  • Renovation math decides the deal
  • Better lots and views resell strongest
  • Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

No CDD on the tax billStrong
Central Intracoastal West locationStrong
Scarce golf and lake homesitesStrong
$30M club reinvestment to 2028Positive
All-resale 1990s conditionManage it

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Hunters Creek

15-Second Take
  • Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
  • Misjudging the renovation budget
  • Overpaying for an interior lot
  • Underbudgeting the carrying costs
  • Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

Hunters Creek is brick homes on larger lots with a strong elementary near I-10. The honest read is the HOA fee to confirm, the average older grades, and 1990s systems.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.6B+ · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.6/10
Renovation Risk7.2/10
Location Efficiency7.6/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.6/10
Carrying Cost Advantage8.2/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Why our read on Hunters Creek is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live realMLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live realMLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)
$261 value$401 premium
Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from realMLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take
  • Larger lots (0.25 to 0.63 acre); check what each backs to.
  • Weigh drainage on the specific lot.
  • Confirm the FEMA flood zone (largely Zone X).

Hunters Creek's lots are larger than the metro norm, roughly 0.25 to 0.63 acre, so the lot read weighs the lot size, what the home backs to, the drainage, and the FEMA flood zone for the specific Cantonment address. On 1991-2002 brick homes, the lot and the condition of the systems, not square footage alone, separate one home's value from the next.

Hunters Creek in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an all-brick home on a larger lot near I-10 and UWF with a strong zoned elementary.
Strong onLots and location: all-brick homes, roughly 0.25-to-0.63-acre lots, a strong zoned elementary, and quick I-10 and UWF access.
WatchAn HOA fee to confirm, average-rated middle and high schools, and 1990s homes on a systems cycle.
Not forFamilies set on strong middle and high schools, buyers wanting new construction or no HOA, or daily NAS Pensacola commuters.
The edgeBrick homes on larger lots with a strong elementary near I-10 reward a buyer who confirms the HOA and comps within the subdivision.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Active HOA; dues not clearly posted, so confirm them.
  • No CDD identified.
  • All-brick homes, 1991-2002.
  • Larger lots (0.25 to 0.63 acre).
  • Strong zoned elementary (Jim Allen 7/10).

There is an active HOA (Hunters Creek Homeowners Association), but the dues were not clearly posted (one listing referenced about $125, period unconfirmed), so confirm the amount, the period, and what it covers; no CDD was identified. The real costs are taxes, insurance, and the upkeep of a 1990s home.

HOA coverage was not clearly posted; confirm exactly what it covers (common areas, any entry features) for the specific home.

There are no resort amenities of note; the appeal is the all-brick homes, the larger lots, and the strong elementary.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Momentum listings (YTD)
97.98%
Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.
Market average (YTD)
96.73%
The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.
Momentum days on market
64 days
Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.
Market days on market
72 days
The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Hunters Creek, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Hunters Creek, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

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Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in Hunters Creek year by year since 2012, from closed MLS sales. A long track record beats a single estimate, showing what this community has really done through rate cycles rather than what a model predicts.

Hunters Creek Market Scorecard

Thin data

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Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Hunters Creek have an HOA or CDD?
It has an active HOA (Hunters Creek Homeowners Association), but the dues were not clearly posted (one listing referenced about $125, period unconfirmed); confirm the amount and coverage. There is no CDD identified.
Is this the Cantonment or the Orlando Hunters Creek?
The Cantonment, Escambia County one (ZIP 32533), on Hunters Creek Drive and Circle, a single-family subdivision, not the much larger Orlando community.
How old are the homes in Hunters Creek?
Most are all-brick split-bedroom homes built 1991-2002, with some 2006 infill, so inspect the roof, HVAC, and systems on a specific home.
How much do homes in Hunters Creek cost?
Activity ran roughly $300,000 to $400,000 (Rocket/Redfin, 2022-2026), with a Feb 2025 sale around $315,000. Comp within the subdivision.
What schools serve Hunters Creek?
It is in the Escambia County School District, with the strong Jim Allen Elementary (7/10), Ransom Middle (5/10), and J.M. Tate High (5/10). Confirm the assignment by address.
How big are the lots in Hunters Creek?
Larger for the metro, roughly 0.25 to 0.63 acre, part of the appeal versus denser tract subdivisions.
How central is Hunters Creek?
It is in northeast Cantonment: I-10 is 8 to 10 minutes, UWF about 15, and the airport and downtown about 24 to 30; NAS Pensacola is a longer drive of about 35 minutes.
Is Hunters Creek gated?
No. It is an open, established subdivision, not gated.
Is Hunters Creek in a flood zone?
Cantonment is inland and largely Zone X (minimal risk), but flood risk is parcel-specific. Confirm the FEMA flood zone for the specific lot.
What should I check before buying in Hunters Creek?
Confirm the HOA fee and coverage, inspect the 1990s home, verify the schools, comp within the subdivision, and check the FEMA flood zone.
Is Hunters Creek a good investment?
Brick homes on larger lots with a strong elementary near I-10 support steady demand, but the HOA fee to confirm, the average older grades, and 1990s systems are factors. Confirm the HOA and comp within the subdivision; this is not a guarantee of future value.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Hunters Creek?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. Having your own representation to read the comps, the costs, and the inspection is the highest-leverage decision you make.
You want an all-brick home on a larger lot near I-10 and UWFExcellent fit
You are drawn to a strong zoned elementary and will plan for older gradesExcellent fit
You want an established Cantonment subdivisionExcellent fit
You are set on strong middle and high schoolsProbably not
You want new construction or no HOAProbably not
You commute daily to NAS PensacolaProbably not

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Hunters Creek median home price history from 2012 to 2026 — chart by Momentum Realty
Median sale price in Hunters Creek, Florida by year (2012–2026). Source: Momentum Realty.
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