The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 48070 sells for about $624,950, or $395 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.7% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 23 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,493 a month.
ZIP 48070 — Huntington Woods
The 48070 housing market remains highly competitive with low inventory and strong demand, driving consistent year-over-year price appreciation. The area's reputation for safety and excellent schools continues to attract affluent families, keeping the market stable despite broader economic fluctuations.
This ZIP is ideal for affluent families and professionals seeking a quiet, highly walkable, and safe community with excellent schools and easy access to major regional employment centers.
Median prices moved up 4.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 23 days on market with 2.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.9% · poverty 2.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 48070, Oakland County MI
Huntington Woods is consistently ranked as one of the safest communities in Michigan, with reported crime rates significantly lower than both the state and national averages.
The area is served by the highly-rated Berkley School District, which is widely recognized for academic excellence and strong community support.
The area faces low risk from natural disasters, though standard regional precautions for heavy rain and wind events apply; insurance premiums remain stable relative to the broader metro area.
The area is a mature, primarily residential community with limited new land for large-scale development, focusing instead on high-quality infill and renovation projects.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Michigan) — Disabled Veterans Homestead Exemption: Provides an exemption from property taxes levied for school operating purposes and potentially other local taxes depending on eligibility. State (Michigan) — General Property Tax Act: Property is assessed at 50% of true cash value (State Equalized Value). Taxable value is capped at the lesser of the state equalized value or the previous year's taxable value adjusted by the consumer price index (up to 5%), unless a transfer of ownership occurs.
Residents benefit from proximity to major employment hubs in Southfield, Troy, and Downtown Detroit, with easy access to I-696 and Woodward Avenue.
The ZIP features the expansive Rackham Golf Course and numerous local parks, with proximity to the shopping and dining districts of Royal Oak and Birmingham.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and high demand for single-family homes, with limited inventory and steady rent growth.
The local economy is supported by the broader Oakland County employment base, including major sectors like automotive, healthcare, and professional services in nearby Southfield and Troy.
The area is well-connected via I-696 and Woodward Avenue, providing efficient transit to the Detroit metropolitan employment core.
Development is focused on maintaining the community's historic character while allowing for high-quality residential upgrades and minor commercial improvements.
Oakland County Equalization Division oversees property assessments, ensuring compliance with state-mandated valuation standards.
Parcels are subject to Berkley School District taxes and standard municipal levies; no special utility or hospital districts are noted.
Property insurance remains stable, with standard coverage for wind and water damage; no significant wildfire or flood-zone premiums are typically required.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 48070 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- C.J. Barrymore's4.417.1 mi
- Dave & Buster's Livonia413.5 mi
- Dave & Buster's Utica4.113 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Auburn Hills4.116.5 mi
- Adventure Bay Family Water Park Presented by WFCU Credit Union4.413 mi
- Little Caesars Arena4.611.3 mi
- Comerica Park4.711.6 mi
- Ford Field4.611.6 mi
- Huntington Place4.512.3 mi
- Topgolf4.216.3 mi
- Ambassador Bridge412.8 mi
- Comerica Park4.711.6 mi
- Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation4.812.8 mi
- Detroit Zoo4.51 mi
- Detroit Institute of Arts4.810 mi
- Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation4.812.8 mi
- Detroit Institute of Arts4.810 mi
- Greenfield Village4.812.7 mi
- Michigan Central4.811.5 mi
- Motown Museum4.79.1 mi
- Campus Martius Park4.712.1 mi
- Detroit Riverwalk4.812.6 mi
- Dodge Park4.711.1 mi
- Cranbrook House & Gardens4.87.2 mi
- Innovation Hills4.711.6 mi
- Western Golf & Country Club4.69.1 mi
- Rackham Golf Course3.80.5 mi
- Sanctuary Lake Golf Course3.910.3 mi
- Evolution Sportsplex4.411.2 mi
- Maple Lane Golf Club and Driving Range49 mi
- Somerset Collection4.65.4 mi
- Oakland Mall4.14.8 mi
- Fairlane Town Center4.111.8 mi
- Meijer43.6 mi
- Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport4.320.8 mi
- Windsor International Airport4.218.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A historic, city-owned 18-hole golf course located within the ZIP.
Includes multiple community parks, a recreation center, and an aquatic center.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 11.5% from the nearest retained anchor (prior refresh cycle) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Validation: the flagged $552,866 (-11.5% vs the prior refresh cycle) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.