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Biscayne Gardens West

Biscayne Gardens West

$514,947 Average Value
$306 Average Price per Sq Ft
24 Homes For Sale

Biscayne Gardens West offers North Miami living for competitive prices

As a neighborhood of older, single-family homes, Biscayne Gardens West is a mecca for redevelopers and first-time homebuyers. Because prices can be considerably lower here than in surrounding communities — as much as $700,000 lower — first-time homebuyers are jumping at the chance to purchase turnkey properties, says broker Louis Tamayo with Grass Tamayo Real Estate Group LLC. Even homes that need updating are selling well because there’s “not a lot of room in Miami,” he says, and buyers are “looking in new areas to diversity.” Whether you prefer a turnkey property or want a fixer-upper for less, Biscayne Gardens West has not only the homes for sale but also the price points that make it one of the best up-and-coming neighborhoods in North Miami.

Condos near Gold Glades Interchange offer amenities and views in Biscayne Gardens West.
Condos near Gold Glades Interchange offer amenities and views in Biscayne Gardens West.
Residents of Biscayne Gardens West enjoy nature and spacious lots with homes priced from $190K.
Residents of Biscayne Gardens West enjoy nature and spacious lots with homes priced from $190K.
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Midcentury Modern homes mix with condos near a highway interchange

Many of the homes you’ll find in Biscayne Gardens West are sleek, midcentury-modern houses built in the ’40s, ’50s and ’60s that sell for between $190,000 and $565,000. Some offer waterfront views, beautifully tiled pools and back patios or decks for entertaining. Remodeled interiors might also feature gleaming 24- by 24-inch floor tiles or gorgeous cedar ceiling planks that add a rustic touch to living rooms. High-rise condos with balconies near the Golden Glades Interchange, where six highways come together, are priced even lower, under $180,000, and offer amenities such as pools, saunas, elevators and secure parking. Because the neighborhood is so close to the interchange and east of a commercial/industrial area, you’ll find “more working families and less out of towners” who live here part-time, Tamayo says.

Locals enjoy maintenance-free living in Biscayne Gardens West condos starting below $180K.
Locals enjoy maintenance-free living in Biscayne Gardens West condos starting below $180K.
Midcentury ranch homes in Biscayne Gardens West blend style and affordability.
Midcentury ranch homes in Biscayne Gardens West blend style and affordability.
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North Miami public schools embrace and encourage innovation

Quality public schools serve the Biscayne Gardens West community, including Benjamin Franklin K-8 Center, which unveiled a new nine-classroom building addition in 2020 and has been remodeling the remaining buildings with new windows, new HVAC units and other facility upgrades ever since. North Miami Senior High offers six academies and magnet programs, including an academy of finance that covers entrepreneurship, banking and credit, financial planning and other topics. A private school alternative is Betesda Christian School, which received an A-minus from Niche. This school includes grades K-12 and offers a student-teacher ratio of 9 to 1. After graduation, 80% of Betesda students go on to attend four-year colleges.

Benjamin Franklin K-8 Center serves Biscayne Gardens West with modern facilities.
Benjamin Franklin K-8 Center serves Biscayne Gardens West with modern facilities.
North Miami Senior High provides diverse programs for Biscayne Gardens West students.
North Miami Senior High provides diverse programs for Biscayne Gardens West students.
Betesda Christian School offers private education near Biscayne Gardens West.
Betesda Christian School offers private education near Biscayne Gardens West.
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The area's many parks and playgrounds continue to grow in number

Athletes in the neighborhood will appreciate the tennis courts, basketball courts, softball/baseball fields, and large green space for soccer or football at the recently upgraded Claude Pepper Park. Tennis lessons from beginner to adult are taught here on the park’s 12 courts, and the recreational space features a playground for young children and a member-driven community center, the Joe Celestin Center, where local events and fitness classes are held. In 2022, the Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department began redevelopment of the 1.5-acre Jeb Estates Park, which will feature a new playground made to look like a sailing ship, as well as walkways, park benches, a bike rack and nature trails for residents to enjoy.

Basketball games bring locals together at Claude Pepper Park near Biscayne Gardens West.
Basketball games bring locals together at Claude Pepper Park near Biscayne Gardens West.
Claude Pepper Park near Biscayne Gardens West offers sports and recreation for all ages.
Claude Pepper Park near Biscayne Gardens West offers sports and recreation for all ages.
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The 441 serves as the neighborhood's retail lifeline

The neighborhood’s main shopping district runs along Northwest 7th Avenue (or the 441), where you’ll find several grocers, including a Winn-Dixie at the Northway Shopping Center, Market Plus a few blocks down, and Papi’s Supermarket near Opa-Locka Boulevard. Among these businesses is King Jerk Miami, a down-home, mom-and-pop establishment, where you can get anything from spicy oxtail to tender and juicy brisket, with steamed cabbage, sweet potatoes or collard greens on the side.

Kings Jerk near Biscayne Gardens West is a top spot for Caribbean flavors.
Kings Jerk near Biscayne Gardens West is a top spot for Caribbean flavors.
Winn-Dixie near Biscayne Gardens West is perfect for everyday essentials.
Winn-Dixie near Biscayne Gardens West is perfect for everyday essentials.
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Intersecting highways offer quick access to the rest of Metro Miami

The Golden Gates Interchange, where Florida’s Turnpike, the Palmetto Expressway and Interstate 95 meet, connects residents to destinations such as Brickell to the south, Sawgrass Mills to the west and the beaches of Sunny Isles to the east. Commuters also have access to the Tri-Rail train system at Golden Glades Station, which links the neighborhood to other parts of South Florida. The train goes directly to Miami International Airport and requires only a 10-minute free shuttle ride to get to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. For sports and music lovers, the Hard Rock Stadium, home to the Miami Dolphins, the Florida Marlins, Super Bowls, concerts and more, is less than 7 miles away.

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Schools

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Transit

Airport

Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International

23 min drive

Bus

NW 7 Av & # 14901

Bus

NW 7 Av & Op # 15781

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NW 7 Av & NW 156 St

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NW 7 Av & NW 140 St

Bus

Golden Glades P&R (West Lot)

Bus

NW 7 Av & Opa Locka Bd

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NW 155th Lane & NW 10th Avenue

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Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
1,556
Number of Homes for Sale
24
Median Year Built
1953
Months of Supply
4.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,577
Below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,764
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,087
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
840
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
27
Median Rent
$2,110
Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,550
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$3,500
Median Townhouse Rent
$2,900
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$2,900
Median Condo Rent
$1,725
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$2,625

Demographics

Total Population
8,181
Median Age
38
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$51,391
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$65,643

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
78.8%
Below the national average
89%
College Graduates
17.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.7%
% Population in Labor Force
63.5%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
63''
Average Winter Low Temperature
59°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Fairly bikeable

Bikeability®

40 / 100

Fairly walkable

Walkability®

50 / 100

Minimal public transit

Transit®

10 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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