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Amelia District

Amelia District

$464,574 Average Value
$329 Average Price per Sq Ft
41 Homes For Sale

Amelia District echoes Havana with vibrant Cuban culture

Walk on the streets of Amelia District, and you might hear rhumba or salsa playing from backyard patios or Spanish spoken by the people you pass. The handsome homes here come in all shapes and sizes, painted a rainbow of colors, making you wonder if you’ve stepped out of South Florida and onto the streets of South Havana. “If you move here from Cuba, you’ll feel right at home,” says Ram Carrabeo, a Realtor with Partnership Realty Inc. Cuban restaurants, businesses and stores cater to the community, and Spanish is widely spoken.

The townhomes in the Amelia District are vibrant and colorful, reflecting the architecture of the greater Miami area.
The townhomes in the Amelia District are vibrant and colorful, reflecting the architecture of the greater Miami area.
A colorful range of single-family homes are found throughout the Amelia District in Miami.
A colorful range of single-family homes are found throughout the Amelia District in Miami.
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Ranch-style homes and lakeside town homes broaden housing market

The homes in Amelia District, too, have their own charm. They’re a mixture of single-family houses, town houses and condos built in the ’60s and ’70s, some with decorative wrought iron doors, geometric screens, or Mediterranean-style tile roofs and stucco siding. Three- to five-bedroom ranch-style homes, some with beautifully paved drives, sell for between $400,000 and $825,000, depending on their size. One- and two-bedroom town houses list in the $300,000 to $500,000 range, many built around the lakes that dot the neighborhood, and most have no HOAs. Condominium communities, while fewer, offer added security and amenities, such as gated parking lots and community pools, some with as many as three bedrooms and screened-in balconies. These units price between $170,000 and $350,000.

Some single-family homes in the Amelia District include a round yard.
Some single-family homes in the Amelia District include a round yard.
Single-family homes in Miami's Amelia District have well-kept lawns.
Single-family homes in Miami's Amelia District have well-kept lawns.
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Dual enrollment and Cambridge programs

Covering a little over 2 square miles, Amelia District has several schools that serve it, including North Twin Lakes Elementary, Palm Lakes Elementary and Twin Lakes Elementary, all of which received above-average grades from Niche. Students at Palm Springs Middle can earn college credit through the school’s dual enrollment program with Miami-Dade College. Miami Lakes Middle offers the internationally recognized Cambridge Program Secondary 1 Curriculum, which equips middle schoolers with the skills needed to complete their Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) diploma at the high school level. Speaking of such, Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High has been winning Florida state sports championships since their victories in boys and girls water polo more than 50 years ago.

North Twin Lakes Elementary School provides a safe and nurturing environment.
North Twin Lakes Elementary School provides a safe and nurturing environment.
Palm Lakes Elementary School serves residents and neighboring areas alike.
Palm Lakes Elementary School serves residents and neighboring areas alike.
Twin Lakes Elementary School is proud of serving Hialeah, FL.
Twin Lakes Elementary School is proud of serving Hialeah, FL.
Residents and neighbors can enroll their kids at the Palm Springs Middle School.
Residents and neighbors can enroll their kids at the Palm Springs Middle School.
In the heart of Miami Lakes, students find not just an education but a lifelong source of joy.
In the heart of Miami Lakes, students find not just an education but a lifelong source of joy.
Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School offers a great curriculum to its students.
Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School offers a great curriculum to its students.
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Amelia Earhart Park packs 515 acres of lakes and trails

Both the district and its largest recreational area, Amelia Earhart Park, were named after the famous aviator who became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. This 515-acre green space features five freshwater lakes where visitors can paddleboat and fish or enjoy cable wakeboarding, waterskiing, kneeboarding and more at its water sports complex. The park also offers 8 miles of mountain bike trails, multiple soccer fields, a dog park and a disc golf course. With many areas to picnic, a farm village where children can interact with animals, and a treehouse-like playground where kids can swing, climb and play musical instruments make this park a favorite of families. At the center of the district lies the 17-acre McDonald Water and Recreational Park, which offers more of what you’d expect from an urban park, such as tennis, basketball and sand volleyball courts. An aquatic center occupies one side of the park’s central lake, and a sun-shielded playground the other. The Hialeah Fire Station No. 5 and the North Hialeah e-Library are at two corners. If you have a baseball player in the family, you’ll also want to know about Ernest Graham Park. It features a regulation-sized, lighted baseball field and sits right next to Twin Lakes Elementary.

Garden of the Arts is right by Palm Lakes Park, and has trails winding through monuments, murals, and more.
Garden of the Arts is right by Palm Lakes Park, and has trails winding through monuments, murals, and more.
Amelia District residents can use the pedestrian bridge to get from McDonald Park's athletic fields to the water park in just minutes.
Amelia District residents can use the pedestrian bridge to get from McDonald Park's athletic fields to the water park in just minutes.
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Cuban eateries and nearby Publix cover shopping and dining

For everyday needs, residents frequent the Fresco y Más grocery store at the North Hialeah Shopping Center just south of Ernest Graham Park, where you’ll also find several stores and retailers. A Publix is only a few blocks away at Hialeah Plaza, and across the street, you’ll see an AutoZone and a Dollar General. While the neighborhood has dozens of restaurants, such as Casa Maiz, a Cuban eatery specializing in corn delicacies and grilled Argentinian cuts, if you really want Cuban, the place to go is Maruchi’s. This unadorned, over-the-counter restaurant and deli features traditional Cuban dishes, such as sandwich cubano, lomo ahumado and vaca frita. While the restaurant is a little more than 5 miles away, the drive is worth it, Carrabeo says. Another enjoyable outing — with little to no driving — is a walk through the Garden of the Arts, a free botanical garden next to Palm Lakes Park. This paved, half-mile walking park features 11 murals by local and world-renowned Latin artists.

If the food and culture of Cuba feel like home to you or lift you to a happier place, you may want to add Amelia District to your home search. This neighborhood has all the charm of the island nation with all the conveniences of a North Miami address.

Casa Maiz is a staple in the Amelia District.
Casa Maiz is a staple in the Amelia District.
Mi Abuelita's Kitchen is a locally owned restaurant serving fresh Cuban meals in the Amelia District.
Mi Abuelita's Kitchen is a locally owned restaurant serving fresh Cuban meals in the Amelia District.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Miami International

20 min drive

Bus

W 3 Ct & W 71 St

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NW 138 St & NW 58 Ct

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W 12 Av & W 84 St

Bus

NW 138 St & Op # 940

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W 3 Ct & W 68 St

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W 2 Ct & # 6595

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NW 138 St & NW 57 Av

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Amelia District US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Amelia District Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$465,000
Median Sale Price
$450,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$707,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$450,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$226,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
108
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$329

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
5,565
Number of Homes for Sale
41
Median Year Built
1971
Months of Supply
4.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,862
On par with the national average
1,929
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,421
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
917
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
637
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

Demographics

Total Population
23,908
Median Age
45
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$44,606
Significantly below the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$57,666

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
74.5%
Below the national average
89%
College Graduates
19.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.6%
% Population in Labor Force
65.8%

Weather

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

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

41 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

48 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

35 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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