Known as Calusa Club Estates or simply “Calusa,” this West Kendall neighborhood offers highly rated schools and a convenient central location, but the community has been the site of some conservation controversy in recent years.
The neighborhood surrounds a now-defunct 169-acre golf course, the former Calusa Country Club, that has stood vacant for more than a decade. Purchased by developers in 2021, the course was expected to be developed into a 550-home subdivision, but this effort has been opposed by residents and local non-profit groups like Save Calusa, both in county meetings and courtrooms as part of an ongoing struggle to preserve the area as environmental land. While it may not be homebuyers living large on the vacant golf course, several threatened native bird species call this area home, leading to even more potential obstacles for future residential development. A large mangrove patch in the center of one of the course’s many lakes serves as a breeding ground and naturally protected nesting area for tricolored herons, wood storks, anhinga and more. As of 2022, this rookery is required by Miami-Dade County to be preserved, regardless of future development plans.
Calusa Club Estates
Homes
The suburban streets around the course offer a quintessential South Florida experience, with wide sidewalks and lush yards connecting everything together. Properties here are primarily single-story ranch homes, with enough variety in style and architectural design to keep the neighborhood from feeling stale or monotonous. Homes closer to the golf course tend to be larger, with more bold architectural styling. Listings here are priced on par with many of the surrounding neighborhoods, with a three-bedroom home selling from the mid-$500,000s to low $600,000s. As you head further from the central golf course and out towards the major roadways that bracket Calusa, you’ll find small condominium buildings and town house complexes, ideal for seasonal residents or anyone wanting to downsize. Condo units range from the mid-$200,000s to low $300,000s, while town houses average around $450,000.
Schools
Students in Calusa can attend Miami-Dade County public schools, with nearby options within the neighborhood, like Calusa Elementary School, a top-rated school with both an A-minus overall grade from Niche and an A-plus rating from the county Department of Education. Calusa Elementary has been recognized for its STEM instruction, earning the STEM Gold School Designation Award for Excellence for the past 5 years. Another highly rated district school with an A-minus overall grade from Niche, Arvida Middle School offers magnet programs in forensic science, math, global studies and performing arts with a focus on strings and orchestra. Finally, Miami Sunset Senior High School is home to six magnet programs for students to explore, gaining potential college credit and key experience in a potential career field like cybersecurity, engineering or hospitality.
Parks
While a large section of Calusa is dominated by a private environmental area, there are local parks and other public green spaces in and around the neighborhood. Located right next to the elementary school, Calusa Club Estates Park features a playground and plenty of open fields for games and events, all within easy walking distance of the neighborhood. Head into some of the neighboring areas for more outdoor options like Arvida Park, Sugarwood Park, and Boystown Pineland County Park, all within 2 miles of Calusa.
Shopping and Dining
The edges of this residential neighborhood are loosely defined by nearby roadways, with several major thoroughfares like Lindgren Road and North Kendall Drive making it easy to commute across the greater area. With these key roads so close by, residents have convenient access to local shopping centers like Kendale Lakes Plaza and nearby grocery stores like Sprouts Farmers Market and Publix.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jose De Varona
Jose De Varona
Luxe Properties
(877) 847-5520
10 Total Sales
1 in Calusa Club Estates
$1,300,000 Price
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Delainy Quintero
Delainy Quintero
One Trust Realty Inc.
(786) 472-3015
61 Total Sales
2 in Calusa Club Estates
$205K - $325K Price Range
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Josef Osborn
Josef Osborn
The Keyes Company
(786) 933-5934
50 Total Sales
1 in Calusa Club Estates
$445,000 Price
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Adelina Palacios
Adelina Palacios
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty
(786) 741-8865
32 Total Sales
2 in Calusa Club Estates
$307K - $343K Price Range
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Moises Saca
Moises Saca
Best American Realty Corp
(786) 432-6490
73 Total Sales
1 in Calusa Club Estates
$740,000 Price
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Walter Vivancos
Walter Vivancos
Epic Choice Realty
(786) 321-5828
128 Total Sales
1 in Calusa Club Estates
$695,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Devonaire Park
Kendall Soccer Park
- Soccer
- Trails
- Events
Arvida Park
- Trails
- Playground
Calusa Club Estates Park
Kings Meadow Park
- Basketball
- Playground
- Parking Lot
The Greenway
Transit
Calusa Club Estates Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Calusa Club Estates, Miami sell after 61 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Calusa Club Estates, Miami over the last 12 months is $603,000, up 27% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$565,000
Median Sale Price
$603,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$754,999
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$476,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$320,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Last 12 months Home Sales
45
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
27%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$359
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,762
Number of Homes for Sale
18
Median Year Built
1981
Months of Supply
4.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,218
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,624
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
983
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
684
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
800
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,593
Median Age
45
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$77,976
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$91,862
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.6%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
35.4%
Advanced Degrees
14.1%
% Population in Labor Force
67.2%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
61''
Average Winter Low Temperature
55°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
9''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
32
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
31
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
36
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Kendale Lakes West
Idyllic suburbs on the west side of Miami-Dade County
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