Downtown Kendall
So much to do, in a dense district
The heart of the neighborhood beats around the thoroughfares of Kendall Drive and Dadeland Boulevard. This area is loaded with myriad restaurants and other businesses, condos and the 1.4-million-square-foot Dadeland Mall. Pacheco lived in one of the condos here for a couple of years. “It was awesome,” he says. “Because you could literally go down and have lunch at any of the restaurants there. It’s walking distance.” Delicias de España is among the hotspots, with a daily-changing menu full of Spanish dishes, from Chorizo subs to stufed squid. Nearby Dadeland Mall has a lot of restaurants of its own, Pacheco says, including Chicken Guy!, part of a fast-food chain from Food Network star Guy Fieri. The mall features more than 180 stores, too, from ALDO to ZARA. There’s even a Publix here, across the street from Delicias de España, for when it’s time to grab groceries and other essentials.
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Condos galore, plus more
The retail core of Downtown Kendall, near Dadeland Mall, is dotted with assorted condo complexes — many of them built in the aughts. The units within these complexes range anywhere from about 700 square feet to over 1,400 square feet and community amenities like pools and gyms are commonplace. Price tags for these condos start in the $300,000s and can reach the $500,000s.Those looking for more of a neighborhood feel can find plenty of midcentury ranch-style homes on quieter streets, slightly to the west and southwest. “The houses are beautiful,” Pacheco says. “That’s a really nice area if you want to live with a family.” These houses come with floor plans that stretch an average of 2,619 square feet, and grassy lawns part of lots from one-fifth to four-tenths of an acre. The single-family houses in the area sell for prices from the $700,000s to more than $2 million depending on the square footage.
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Continental Park a community gathering spot
The neighborhood’s Continental Park has served as home to a variety of community activities. The list includes Ari’s Birthday 5K Walkathon, a fundraiser for the Ari Arteaga Foundation, which was created in honor of University of Miami baseball coach J.D. Arteaga’s son, who passed away in a 2018 car accident. There has also been a group planting event for Earth Month in April. Kids can sign up for the afterschool programs and spring, summer and winter camps here as well.Enjoy the outdoors year-round
The Miami area’s mild weather means residents can enjoy the area's outdoor attractions around the year. Continental Park here spans 16 acres and includes everything from a playground to an eight-court tennis center. Those looking for a peaceful picnic spot can head over to Veterans Wayside Park in neighboring Pinecrest, where they can grab a spot under the trees and gaze out at the pond while enjoying a meal or a book.
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Move around with the Metrorail
Locals have multiple transportation assets at their disposal. Among them is the Dadeland South station on Miami-Dade County’s Metrorail network. Commuters can hop on the train here to reach Downtown Miami in just about 30 minutes. Downtown Kendall has several stops in the area’s Metrobus system as well, and drivers here are close to U.S. Route 1, which can take them up to Miami and connects to Interstate 95.
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Nearby schools are well-regarded
The Miami-Dade County Public Schools system, which has a B-plus grade on Niche, allows students and families to apply for campuses of their choice. But schools in Downtown Kendall’s attendance zone include Kenwood K-8 Center, a B-plus-rated institution that offers before- and afterschool care. Students can then move on to the B-minus-rated Miami Killian Senior High, whose extracurricular opportunities include groups ranging from an anime club to the Florida Law Honor Society.
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Written By
Wayne Epps Jr.
Photography Contributed By
Yanan Sun
Video By
Hunter Severtson
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Beatriz Rocha
Beatriz Rocha
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty
(786) 460-3503
22 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Kendall
$350,000 Price
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Mario Avalos
Mario Avalos
K & A Realty
(888) 613-1758
244 Total Sales
4 in Downtown Kendall
$190K - $425K Price Range
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Jonathan Gilman
Jonathan Gilman
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty
(786) 509-6296
92 Total Sales
3 in Downtown Kendall
$495K - $1.8M Price Range
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Teresa Schwarz
Teresa Schwarz
Lyfe Realty Group
(754) 714-5694
240 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Kendall
$295,000 Price
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Silvia Yaniz
Silvia Yaniz
Responds QuicklyOne Sotheby's International Realty
(855) 743-1994
39 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Kendall
$350,000 Price
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Frank DeValdivielso
Frank DeValdivielso
The Keyes Company
(786) 833-6858
115 Total Sales
4 in Downtown Kendall
$208K - $850K Price Range
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Fuchs Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Volleyball
Flagler Grove Park
- Soccer
- Playground
- Concessions
Veterans Wayside Park
- Lake
- Picnic Area
- Trails
South Miami Dog Park
- Dog Park
- Parking Lot
Continental Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Dadeland Dog Park
- Dog Park
- Playground
Transit
Airport
Miami International
20 min drive
Train
Dadeland South
Bus
Dadeland South Metrorail Station
Bus
Busway & SW 112 St
Bus
Dadeland North Bay 3
Bus
SW 88 St & SW 77 Av
Bus
Dadeland Cr & SW 72 Ct
Bus
SW 88 St & SW 83 Ct
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Downtown Kendall | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Downtown Kendall Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Kendall, Miami sell after 49 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Downtown Kendall, Miami over the last 12 months is $275,000, up 96% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$339,000
Median Sale Price
$275,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$304,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$69,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Last 12 months Home Sales
13
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
96%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$256
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
4,738
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1971
Months of Supply
2.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,611
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,483
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,121
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
764
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
15,245
Open Houses
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Wednesday, Jul 304 - 7pm
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Saturday, Aug 212 - 1pm
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Sunday, Aug 312 - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Condo Buildings
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
14,735
Median Age
41
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$80,839
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$108,361
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.1%
College Graduates
50.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
26.4%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
68''
Average Winter Low Temperature
62°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
70
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
76
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
52
/ 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.
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