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South Miami Real Estate & Luxury Neighborhood Insights

25.7051° N, 80.2908° W

South of Coral Gables and north of the Everglades, a corridor of tree-shaded neighborhoods and estate communities has quietly maintained what may be the finest quality of life in Miami-Dade County. South Miami’s walkable downtown of independent restaurants and weekend farmers’ markets anchors one end; Pinecrest’s acre-plus estate lots and meticulously preserved village character define the other. Together, they offer something the rest of Miami is still chasing: genuine neighborhood identity, generational stability, and some of the top-ranked schools in Florida.

South Miami Historic Neighborhoods

Silver Bluff

Miami’s great architectural secret — nearly a thousand homes built under FDR’s Federal Housing Act of 1934, the majority with Mediterranean Revival or Streamline Moderne facades in a state of near-original preservation, on quiet streets one mile west of Brickell. The proximity to the city’s financial core at Silver Bluff’s price point is one of the last genuine value anomalies in Miami real estate.

Price Range$500K – $2.5M
Property Types1930s Mediterranean Revival and Streamline Moderne historic homes
Best Known For1930s architectural integrity, proximity to Brickell, value trajectory

Perfect for buyers who value architectural authenticity and proximity to the city — and who move before the rest of the market notices.

Shenandoah

One of Miami’s oldest and most architecturally intact communities — a streetscape of Mission Revival bungalows, Spanish Colonial homes, and Art Deco gems from the 1920s and 1930s. Bordered by Little Havana to the east with its legendary Calle Ocho restaurant culture, Versailles, La Carreta, and the annual Calle Ocho Festival drawing a million people to the street.

Price Range$400K – $2M
Property TypesHistoric 1920s–1930s single-family homes
Best Known ForMission Revival and Art Deco architecture, Little Havana adjacency

Perfect for buyers drawn to authentic mid-century architecture and rich cultural surroundings.

The Roads

One mile from Brickell. Another world entirely. Wide, tree-canopied streets of single-family homes — genuinely quiet, genuinely residential — sit one mile south of the Brickell tower district. The architecture ranges from original 1920s Craftsman and Mediterranean bungalows to contemporary new builds. Inventory is chronically low. Residents do not leave.

Price Range$1M – $7M+
Property TypesSingle-family homes (historic and new builds), some townhomes
Best Known ForNeighborhood cohesion, tree canopy, single-family character one mile from Brickell

Perfect for buyers who want genuine neighborhood identity and privacy within walking distance of Miami’s most dynamic urban core.

Pinecrest

Pinecrest Estates

Pinecrest rises from the heart of Miami-Dade County as a meticulously preserved sanctuary — a place where the word “estate” carries genuine weight. Wide, tree-lined avenues cradle properties measured in acres rather than square feet. The village maintains an almost obsessive commitment to its character through ironclad zoning enforcement. Pinecrest remains among the wealthiest ZIP codes in America, ranking as Florida’s second richest neighborhood. A record-breaking sale at 8900 SW 64th Court reached $14.3 million in August 2024.

Price Range$1.2M – $14.3M+
Property TypesEstate-scale single-family homes on acre-plus lots
Best Known ForAcre-plus lots, strict zoning, top-ranked schools, Pinecrest Gardens

Perfect for families who value privacy, generous land, and generational stability — ultra-low-density estate living within a metropolitan area.

Schools

  • Gulliver Preparatory School — One of South Florida’s premier independent schools (Private, PreK-12).
  • Palmer Trinity School — Rigorous college-preparatory school on a 55-acre campus.
  • Miami Palmetto Senior High — One of the top public high schools in Miami-Dade County (A-rated).
  • Pinecrest Elementary — Highly rated public elementary school (A-rated).
  • South Miami Senior High — Comprehensive public high school.
  • Sunset Elementary — Highly rated public elementary school.

Lifestyle & Recreation

  • Pinecrest Gardens — 23-acre botanical garden on the former Parrot Jungle site, hosting farmers’ markets, art exhibits, and concerts.
  • Sunset Drive — South Miami’s main corridor of independent restaurants, cafes, and boutiques.
  • South Miami Farmers’ Market — Weekend community tradition with local produce, artisan goods, and live music.
  • Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden — World-renowned 83-acre botanical garden minutes away.
  • Matheson Hammock Park — Historic waterfront park with an atoll pool and marina on Biscayne Bay.
  • The Falls — Open-air shopping center with high-end retailers and dining.

Property Listings

For Sale
MLS® A12006584

$1,550,000

5750 SW 52nd Ter, South Miami, FL 33155
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,649 Sq.Ft.
For Lease
MLS® A12003739

$5,300

5746 SW 53rd Ter, South Miami, FL 33155
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,734 Sq.Ft.
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Overview for South Miami & Historic, FL

11,926 people live in South Miami & Historic, where the median age is 39.9 and the average individual income is $57,267. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

11,926

Total Population

39.9 years

Median Age

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Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$57,267

Average individual Income

Around South Miami & Historic, FL

There's plenty to do around South Miami & Historic, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including La Jamoteca, Turn Back The Clock Shop, and OHM Fitness Pinecrest.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
La Jamoteca Logo
Dining · $$ 3.55 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Turn Back The Clock Shop Logo
Shopping 1.77 miles 11 reviews 5/5 stars
OHM Fitness Pinecrest Logo
Active 3.48 miles 11 reviews 5/5 stars
Meditation & Reiki with Peggy Gaines RN Logo
Active 0.98 miles 18 reviews 5/5 stars
South Miami Martial Arts Logo
Active 1.95 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Wise Choice Summer Camp Logo
Active 1.43 miles 13 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for South Miami & Historic, FL

Population Households Employment

South Miami & Historic has 4,728 households, with an average household size of 2.5. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in South Miami & Historic do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 11,926 people call South Miami & Historic home. The population density is 5,260.38 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

11,926

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

39.9

Median Age

49.89 / 50.11%

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2.5

Average Household Size

$57,267

Average individual Income

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Schools in South Miami & Historic, FL

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The following schools are within or nearby South Miami & Historic. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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