Why Live in Modello
Modello, a countryside suburb in the greater Leisure City community near Everglades National Park, offers a blend of rural charm and suburban convenience. Located next to Route 1, the neighborhood extends into the Redland farming community, known for its year-round agricultural production of vegetables and tropical fruits. Homes in Modello typically feature ranch-style designs with Mediterranean and Spanish influences, including earth-tone stucco facades and low clay tile roofs. Properties often come with paved driveways, attached garages, and backyard swimming pools, and there are also undeveloped lots available. Modello Park provides outdoor athletic facilities, while South Dade Park offers an aquatic center, skate park, and various youth programs. The Hattie Bauer Pineland Preserves offers a natural retreat with 15 acres of forestland.
Local amenities include grocery stores like Winn-Dixie and Sabor Tropical Supermarket, as well as a Walmart Neighborhood Market. Dining options range from Elote Lovers for Latin-American street food to the long-standing Shiver’s BBQ. The Coral Castle Museum, an iconic landmark, and the nearby Homestead-Miami Speedway, part of the NASCAR circuit, are notable attractions. Route 1 connects Modello to Downtown Miami and Key Largo, with Miami International Airport 30 miles away. Metrobus Route 70 provides public transportation within the area. The neighborhood is served by Miami-Dade County Public Schools, with South Dade Senior High School offering various advanced academic and magnet programs.
Home Trends in Modello, FL
On average, homes in Modello, Everglades National Park sell after 85 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in Modello, Everglades National Park over the last 12 months is $610,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$610,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$661,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$479,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$373
Number of Homes for Sale
158
Last 12 months Home Sales
212
Median List Price
$659,450
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-2%