Huntington in Gainesville

Huntington

Established 1988 · Gainesville · Alachua County

An established, deed-restricted single-family community in northwest Gainesville at NW 39th Avenue and NW 53rd Street, in the Buchholz school zone.

NW Gainesville, establishedSingle-family, mandatory HOABuchholz school zone reported
Live Market Pulse
61/100
Momentum
Balanced 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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LiveMarket PulseStellar MLS
$580K
Median Price
1.5mo
Supply
86days
Avg DOM
Balanced
Seller Leverage
$214/sf
Median $/Sqft
n/a
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Huntington is an established single-family community in northwest Gainesville, reported as located at NW 39th Avenue and NW 53rd Street, developed by Barry Rutenberg, with a mandatory homeowners association reported around $300 a year and zoning to Meadowbrook Elementary, Fort Clarke Middle, and Buchholz High (community profiles). The read is settled, deed-restricted value in a popular northwest school zone, where the home, the lot, and condition drive the number. The buy turns on the specific home, its age and condition, the lot, the HOA, and an honest renovation read. Confirm the parcel, ZIP, HOA dues, flood zone, and zoned schools with the listing."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Huntington market snapshot (as of June 18, 2026): the median sale price is about $580K ($214 per sq ft), with homes averaging 86 days on market and 1.5 months of supply, a balanced market (limited data). Based on 8 recent closings in live Stellar MLS data.

Huntington is an established single-family community in northwest Gainesville (ZIP reported around 32606), Alachua County, reported as located at NW 39th Avenue and NW 53rd Street (community profiles). This config covers the Huntington community, including its phases; confirm the parcel with the listing.

Homes are single-family, reported as developed by Barry Rutenberg; treat any size or build-year figures as reported and confirm per home.

The community is reported to have a mandatory homeowners association with an annual fee reported around $300, and to be zoned to Meadowbrook Elementary, Fort Clarke Middle, and Buchholz High.

Because this is an established, deed-restricted community, the decision is home-specific. Read the home's age and condition, the lot, the HOA and what it covers, and comp within Huntington by condition; confirm the zoned schools.

Best for

  • Buyers who want an established, deed-restricted single-family community in northwest Gainesville
  • Buyers who value the reported Buchholz school zone and a tidy HOA community
  • Buyers who want an established home over new construction
  • Buyers who will read condition, the lot, and the HOA before they offer

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want no HOA and full control of the yard
  • Buyers who want acreage or a rural setting
  • Buyers who want a historic or in-town Gainesville home
  • Buyers who want a turnkey home with no renovation reserve

How Huntington is performing right now

61/100
momentum
Balanced Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
1.5Months of supplytight
86Median days on marketdays
1 : 1Under contract vs for salestrong demand
8Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
-2%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 Stellar MLS, as of June 18, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Huntington listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

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

Homes For Sale Right Now in Huntington

Live MLS inventory for Huntington. 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 Huntington listings as of 2026-06-18, priced high to low. Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS; 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.

NW 39th Avenue corridor~1 to 4 min · corridor, approximate
Santa Fe College~5 to 10 min · approximate
North Florida Regional Medical Center~6 to 12 min · approximate
Interstate 75~6 to 12 min · regional access, approximate
University of Florida~12 to 18 min · south, approximate
Northwest shopping and dining~4 to 9 min · approximate

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
Huntington (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
  • Alachua 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

Huntington is served by Alachua 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 Huntington address.

The takeaway

What actually shapes value in Huntington, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Huntington

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

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is an established, deed-restricted single-family community in northwest Gainesville in the Buchholz school zone. The watch items are home age and condition, the lot, the HOA, and the zoned schools.

Deed-restricted NW community in the Buchholz zone

BullishA mandatory HOA, a tidy community, and the reported Buchholz school zone near Santa Fe College and Interstate 75 support steady demand; confirm the HOA and the parcel. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Deed-restricted NW community in the Buchholz zone

Established housing stock

NeutralEstablished homes can mean roof, HVAC, and systems updates; read condition and price the renovation per home. impact
SignificanceRadius: On-site

Established housing stock

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 Huntington, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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  1. Reported
    Community

    Established single-family community at NW 39th Avenue and NW 53rd Street

    Huntington is reported as an established single-family community in northwest Gainesville at NW 39th Avenue and NW 53rd Street, developed by Barry Rutenberg, with a mandatory HOA reported around $300 a year and zoning to Meadowbrook Elementary, Fort Clarke Middle, and Buchholz High (community profiles). Treat figures as reported and confirm. Why it matters: A deed-restricted NW community in a strong school zone is the story; value turns on the home, the lot, and condition. Source

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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 Huntington, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Read the home's age and condition, the roof, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing, and price any renovation honestly.

2

Confirm the HOA dues and what they cover, reported as a mandatory annual fee around $300, plus any deed restrictions.

3

Read the lot and its position within the community.

4

Confirm the zoned schools by address, reported as Meadowbrook, Fort Clarke, and Buchholz, with the district.

5

Comp within Huntington by condition, not the broader Gainesville average, and cross-shop nearby NW communities like Summer Creek.

Best Buy
An updated home on a good lot with the HOA and schools confirmed.
Biggest Risk
Underbudgeting renovation on an established home, or missing a deed restriction.
Best Lot
A level, well-positioned lot with good trees supports value.
Smart Timing
Confirm condition, the HOA, the lot, and schools before you write.
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

Huntington is an established single-family community in northwest Gainesville (ZIP reported around 32606), Alachua County, reported as located at NW 39th Avenue and NW 53rd Street and developed by Barry Rutenberg. It is reported to have a mandatory homeowners association with an annual fee reported around $300, and to be zoned to Meadowbrook Elementary, Fort Clarke Middle, and Buchholz High. This config covers the Huntington community and its phases; confirm the HOA dues, the lot, and the zoned schools per parcel with the listing and the district.

The takeaway

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

Entry: original-condition home
$494K to $560K

The most attainable homes are original-condition ones that need updating. Price the renovation before assuming value.

Lowest entry
Mid: updated home
$560K to $620K

The middle is updated homes. Condition, the kitchen and systems, and the lot separate these more than square footage alone.

Most inventory
High: larger or fully renovated home
$620K to $700K

The top end is larger or fully renovated homes on the better lots. These trade on condition and the lot.

Strongest resale

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

$494K to $560K
Entry: original-condition home
The most attainable homes are original-condition ones that need updating. Price the renovation before assuming value.
$560K to $620K
Mid: updated home
The middle is updated homes. Condition, the kitchen and systems, and the lot separate these more than square footage alone.
$620K to $700K
High: larger or fully renovated home
The top end is larger or fully renovated homes on the better lots. These trade on condition and the lot.

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 Gainesville locationStrong
Scarce, established homesitesStrong
Established, in-demand locationPositive
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 Huntington

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.

The deed-restricted community and the school zone are priced into every Huntington listing. The deal is won on the home, the lot, and condition, not the sticker.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
8.2A- · Buy Score
Resale Strength8.2/10
Renovation Risk4.8/10
Location Efficiency8.3/10
Long-Term Defensibility8.2/10
Carrying Cost Advantage7.8/10

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 Huntington is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live Stellar MLS 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 Stellar MLS 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 Stellar MLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take
  • A level, well-positioned lot with good trees supports value.
  • Confirm the HOA dues and any deed restrictions per home.
  • Comp by condition in the Buchholz zone, not the city average.

In a deed-restricted community like Huntington, the home and the lot set value together, and the HOA standards and the school zone are part of the appeal. Compare a home against the closest sale within the community by condition and lot, and confirm the HOA and the schools before the finishes.

Huntington in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established, deed-restricted single-family community in northwest Gainesville in the Buchholz zone.
Strong onA tidy HOA community, the reported Buchholz school zone, and access to Santa Fe College and Interstate 75.
WatchHome age and condition, the HOA and deed restrictions, the lot, and the zoned schools.
Not forBuyers who want no HOA, acreage, or a historic in-town Gainesville home.
The edgeCondition and the lot define value here, so matching a sound home on a good lot is the find.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Mandatory HOA reported around $300 a year; confirm the dues.
  • Established homes; a renovation read matters per home.
  • Located at NW 39th Avenue and NW 53rd Street.
  • Reported Meadowbrook, Fort Clarke, and Buchholz school zone; verify with the district.
  • Comp within Huntington by condition, not the city average.

Huntington is reported to have a mandatory homeowners association with an annual fee reported around $300. Treat any figure as reported and confirm the current dues, what they cover, and any deed restrictions before you offer. Confirm CDD/HOA with the listing.

The HOA reportedly supports common-area maintenance and the deed-restricted community standards. Confirm exactly what the dues cover and any restrictions for the specific home.

No private golf club is confirmed. The setting is a deed-restricted single-family community in northwest Gainesville near Santa Fe College. Confirm any amenities with the listing.

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 Huntington, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Summer 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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Huntington Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Huntington is currently a strong seller's market. About 1.8 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,049,500, and homes go under contract in about 72 days.

1.8
Months supply
$1,049,500
Median list
$847,500
Median sold
$321
Per sqft
72
Days on mkt
6/7/39
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32224 ZIP is $456,759, about 13.7% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Huntington?
Huntington is an established single-family community in northwest Gainesville (ZIP reported around 32606), reported as located at NW 39th Avenue and NW 53rd Street. Confirm the parcel with the listing.
Does Huntington have an HOA?
Yes. Huntington is reported to have a mandatory homeowners association with an annual fee reported around $300. Confirm the current dues, what they cover, and any deed restrictions before you offer.
Who developed Huntington?
Huntington is reported as developed by Barry Rutenberg. Confirm the builder and build year for the specific home.
What schools serve Huntington?
Huntington is reported as zoned to Meadowbrook Elementary, Fort Clarke Middle, and Buchholz High, but assignments change, so verify the exact zoned schools with the district by home address.
What kinds of homes are in Huntington?
Established single-family homes. Treat any size or build-year figures as reported and confirm them per home with the listing.
Is Huntington close to Santa Fe College?
Yes. Santa Fe College is reported as roughly 5 to 10 minutes away, with the NW 39th Avenue corridor, Interstate 75, and northwest shopping nearby. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Is Huntington in a flood zone?
Flood status varies by lot. Confirm the FEMA flood zone and any drainage history for the specific parcel before you offer.
How far is Huntington from the University of Florida?
The University of Florida is reported as roughly 12 to 18 minutes south. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Is Huntington a good investment?
A deed-restricted NW community in the reported Buchholz school zone supports steady demand, but value is home specific. Confirm condition, the lot, the HOA, and the schools before deciding.
What should I budget for renovation in Huntington?
It depends on the home's age and condition, so budget for the roof, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and finishes as needed. Price the work honestly before judging any list price; the figure is home specific.
What does the Huntington HOA cover?
The HOA reportedly supports common-area maintenance and the deed-restricted standards. Confirm exactly what the current dues cover and any restrictions for the specific home.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Huntington?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. In a deed-restricted community where condition and the lot drive value, having your own representation to read the home, the HOA, and the comps is the highest-leverage decision you make.
You want an established, deed-restricted single-family community in northwest GainesvilleExcellent fit
You value the reported Buchholz school zone and a tidy HOA communityExcellent fit
You will read condition, the lot, and the HOA before you offerExcellent fit
You want no HOA and full control of the yardProbably not
You want acreage or a rural settingProbably not
You want a turnkey home with no renovation reserveProbably not

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