Convenient location near Miami, beaches and major highways
Not too far from Miami, welcome to Hialeah Gardens, a city where convenience is key.
The Miami-Dade County community is located 20 miles northwest of downtown Miami and 20 miles west of the nearest beach, Sunny Isles Beach. So, day trips to The Magic City and getaways to the ocean are well within reach of residents. "The location is a main draw," says Mariela Roman, a Realtor with Florida Century Real Estate. "It's close to the airport, and you have the Palmetto Expressway, Ronald Reagan Turnpike and Interstate 75 all right there. So, it doesn't feel as far west as it is." Running daily errands is as convenient as getting around town, thanks to the shopping plazas off West Okeechobee Road that contain big-box stores, chain restaurants and services.
Housing styles include bungalows, bilevels and ranch homes
Homes in Hialeah Gardens are primarily bungalows, bilevel or ranch-style with three or four bedrooms, and Spanish- and Mediterranean-inspired designs. Single-family homes mostly comprise tract housing, with bilevel, ranch-style and bungalow style houses most common. Prices for these properties typically range from $450,000 to around $630,000. On the city’s north side are estate-style homes on large lots sized at an acre or more, typically ranging from $900,000 to just over $2 million. Townhouses and condos are also available, with one, two or three bedrooms. They range from $200,000 to about $460,000.
Zoned schools and charter options offer strong academic programs
Miami-Dade County Public Schools serves the city, offers controlled open enrollment and rates an A-minus on Niche. The schools zoned to the city are B-rated West Hialeah Gardens Elementary, B-plus-rated Hialeah Gardens Middle and B-plus-rated Hialeah Gardens High. The high school boasts the nation's only distinguished NAF (National Academy Foundation) Academy of Agricultural Sciences. Students in this program may pursue interests and even get footholds in jobs such as agricultural technician and veterinary assisting.
Alternatively, Hialeah Gardens students may apply to the local, tuition-free charter school Mater Academy Elementary, rated with a B-plus on Niche, and finish out their K-12 career via B-plus-rated Mater Academy Middle and A-minus-rated Mater Academy High or A-rated Mater Performing Arts and Entertainment Academy.
Bucky Dent and Westland Gardens parks are packed with amenities
Bucky Dent Park is a popular outdoor spot for its skate park, pools with waterslides, athletic fields, sports courts and more. Westland Gardens Park is also packed with amenities, including a pool, splashpad, multipurpose fields, a playground and the Hialeah Gardens Botanical Garden, which features 45,000 plants. "People love taking their kids there," Roman says. "It's a family park, and it's very popular." There are also pocket parks in and around Hialeah Gardens that are perfect for quick dog walks, scenic picnics and afternoon playdates.
Shopping and dining options include Westland Mall and Don Camaron
Dining options include Peruvian restaurant Don Camaron Seafood Grill & Market, popular for its made-to-order shrimp, paella and lomo saltado. Westland Mall is just outside of the city and offers shopping at national retailers like H&M, Macy’s and Bath & Body Works. Walmart and Home Depot are located within the city, and Publix, Aldi and Walgreens are nearby. Palmetto General is a few miles away and is the closest hospital.
Miami-Dade Public Library and nearby events entertain all ages
The Hialeah Gardens branch of the Miami-Dade Public Library is next to Westland Gardens Park and offers regular programming for residents of all ages. Neighboring Hialeah has rural events like the Easter Eggstravaganza in April and Hialeah Trunk-of-Treat in October.
Residents rely on cars and buses with airport nearby
West Okeechobee Road runs along the city’s south side and connects other major roadways nearby. Residents can also travel by Miami-Dade Transit buses, which have stops along West 68th Street and other area roads. Miami Dade International Airport is about 10 miles away.
Coastal location means hurricane prep is essential for residents
Hialeah Gardens is vulnerable to hurricanes, due to its location near the coast. Miami-Dade County’s website offers multiple resources on its website to keep residents prepared for severe storms.
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