Glenvar Heights is an old-school Florida neighborhood, home to remodeled midcentury houses and beautiful tropical landscaping. The community's streets are lush with coconut palms, mimosas and live oaks. Spacious, leafy lots are fenced off for privacy, and some properties have backyard views of lakes and ponds. There are several nearby parks, and shopping is a short drive away in any direction. “Having grown up in South Miami, I have good memories of walking the streets, selling school raffle tickets to neighbors and stuff like that. Glenvar Heights is very much that kind of neighborhood,” says Derek Varona, the managing broker of Sea Grove Realty. “It’s family-oriented. The lots are bigger, so kids are out and about… they’re trick-or-treating on Halloween… Still, it’s very connected to other parts of the city.” The central, residential, HOA-free community of Glenvar Heights offers quiet living just west of South Miami.
Homes in Glenvar Heights, FL are covered in beautiful live oaks.
Feel safe in your new neighborhood of Glenvar Heights, FL.
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Plenty of green space in Glenvar Heights
Glenvar Heights has many verdant pocket parks, each unique in its own way. The lakeside Brewer Park features pickleball, handball, tennis and basketball courts. All America Park is a scenic and shady spot with picnic tables under a dense tropical canopy. Local wildlife isn’t hard to find. “You’ll see peacocks and iguanas all over,” Varona says. Larger parks, like the 65-acre A.D. (Doug) Barnes Park or the 275-acre Tropical Park, are less than 5 miles away, with expansive open space and state-of-the-art recreational facilities. “Tropical Park is gigantic,” Varona says. “Big enough to run a 5k around it, and they have a bunch of 5k runs around Thanksgiving.” Other amenities include a stadium with a track, an equestrian center and a dog park.
Fochs Park in Glenvar Heights, FL has a well maintained playground to play in.
Let your dog have fun and make new friends at Bark Park in Tropical Park in Miami, FL.
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Midcentury cottages and ranch-style homes
Varona says single-family homes typically start around $1.2 million or more since many lots are around a half-acre — pretty large by Miami standards. The neighborhood’s original ranch-style homes and cottages were built in the 1950s and ‘60s. Over the decades, some have held true to their midcentury aesthetics, but many others have remodeled for more contemporary looks and open floor plans. The neighborhood’s midcentury houses max out around $3 million, while new construction homes range from around $3 million to $6 million. Most of Glenvar Heights’s condo buildings and townhouses were built in the 1970s and ’80s on the neighborhood’s northern and southern fringes. Multifamily units range from $200,000 to just under $500,000.
Spanish Mediterranean-style homes in Glenvar Heights, FL are stunning to live in.
Live in a peaceful quiet neighborhood that's Homes in Glenvar Heights, FL.
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Niche grades Southwest Miami Senior High A-minus
Public schools are a big draw to Glenvar Heights. Miami-Dade County Public Schools serves approximately 334,090 students and earns an overall A-minus on Niche. Blue Lakes Elementary is 2 miles from Glenvar Heights and is currently ungraded on Niche. Glade Middle is also 2 miles away and has a B on Niche. Southwest Miami Senior High is graded A-minus and features various magnet programs from Army JROTC to visual and performing arts.
Southwest Miami Senior High School is a safe and diverse environment for students.
Blue Lakes Elementary School has a student-teacher ratio of 9 to 1.
Glades Middle School features a beautiful mural depicting natural Florida landscape.
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Good restaurants at home, retail therapy minutes away in Dadeland
Glenvar Heights is close to shopping and dining options. Chuck Wagon is a restaurant specializing in American home cooking, from biscuits and gravy to liver and onions. Sabor Latino Cubano Criollo serves authentic Cuban cuisine, typically with a side of crispy tostones – fried green plantains. Winn-Dixie is in the neighborhood.
A little over 2 miles from Glenvar Heights, Dadeland Mall is anchored by the state’s largest Macy’s and features brands like Fendi, Urban Outfitters and Zara. It’s also a popular destination for dining, with upscale chains like Texas de Brazil and trendy eateries like CVI.CHE 105, where customers enjoy traditional Peruvian cuisine in a chic, plant-filled setting.
A fun night at Dadeland Mall near Glenvar Heights, FL is just perfect to end the night.
Locals love Chuck Wagon's home-made style meals and family style dinning.
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Miami rush hour
Miami-Dade County Metrobuses run along Sunset Drive every day of the week. Two Metrorail stations are about 3 miles away in Dadeland. Varona says that while public transportation is nearby, the neighborhood is car-dependent, and locals know drive times around Miami tend to double during rush hour. Glenvar Heights residents have immediate access to the Palmetto Expressway and U.S. Route 1, which connects to Interstate 95. The nearest major airport is Miami International Airport, approximately 10 miles away. The closest hospital, Baptist Health South Miami Hospital, is 3 miles west.
Reliable public transportation is within walking distance in Glenvar Heights, FL.
Glenvar Heights residents are close to the Florida Turnpike for commuting.
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Parks in this Area
Fuchs Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Volleyball
All-America Park
Picnic Area
Multi-Purpose Field
Palmer Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Playground
Dadeland Dog Park
Dog Park
Playground
Sudlow Park
Vice Mayor Robert C. Welsh Jr. Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Transit
Airport
Miami International
15 min drive
Bus
SW 72 St & SW 72 Av
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SW 72 St & SW 73 Ct
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SW 72 St & SW 86 Av
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Kings Creek Dr & Approx # 8251(82 Pl)
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SW 72 St & SW 79 Ct
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Kings Creek Dr & SW 87 Av
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SW 72 St & SW 75 Av
Reviews
Niche Reviews
4.08 Reviews
3.0Niche User
9/20/2014Niche Review
The mall down the road is very nice but parking makes it a pain. It cost 6.50 if you don't spend any money, so don't think you can go in for an interview at a store or to give an application if you don't spend any money while you're there.
2.0Niche User
9/20/2014Niche Review
There are plenty or malls nearby and retail stores are generally always hiring. Unfortunately minimum wage here is not enough to live and pay rent, not even including the cost of education. Also depending on the retail store they are generally looking for a specific "look" in people.
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Beyond the buzz of the road lies a hidden sanctuary where time slows down and nature takes center stage. This spacious 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home opens to sweeping lake views where water shimmers and wildlife graces your days in quiet harmony. Set on an expansive 17,880 sq. ft. The actual living area is 2,522 square feet. lot, the home feels like a world apart. Peaceful, silent, and alive with
Welcome to Glenvar Heights. This stunning 6-bedroom, 7.5-bathroom home offers luxurious, private, and spacious living. Featuring Italian travertine, stone, marble countertops, California White Oak floors, Subzero and Wolf appliances, it delivers refined living throughout. The expansive outdoor space is perfect for year-round entertaining, complete with a beautiful summer kitchen, pool, and lush
Make this your dream home in the highly sought-after Kings Creek Village Community! Nestled on a corner cul-de-sac and backing onto the Snapper Creek Canal, this spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom residence offers the perfect blend of privacy, comfort, and convenience. Enjoy entertaining in the formal living and dining room, or gather in the open kitchen and family room that seamlessly flows to the
Welcome to this beautifully designed 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom condo located on the 3rd floor in the heart of South Miami. Thoughtfully curated by a professional interior designer, the unit features cozy, artistic finishes that create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Enjoy an abundance of natural light, a convenient in-unit washer and dryer, and a well-balanced layout perfect for both relaxing and
Bright and spacious unfurnished top floor one bedroom and one bathroom condominium. This residence is completely updated featuring stainless steel kitchen appliances plenty of closet space, balcony and much more. Laundry room in each floor. Call in entry building with plenty parking spaces, elevator and pool. Rent includes water, basic cable and access to the Kings Creeks Association amenities
Beautiful one story single family home on a spacious corner lot with space to park boat. This beautiful house features impact windows and doors, kitchen w/granite countertops. You'll enjoy the beautifully landscaped backyard w/fruit trees such as mangos, banana, coconut, breadfruit, dragon fruit and orchids. It has a covered terrace and a shed for storage. Owner is including on the price the yard
The benefits of home have never been better at our centrally-located Dadeland Mall apartments near Kendall. With amenities like two salt water pools, a rooftop deck, a bowling alley and several lounges, it’ll be hard to leave. The fitness studio is open all hours and fully-outfitted for high intensity workouts like CrossFit or kickboxing, and we have an aerial yoga studio for more graceful
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
20,328
Median Age
42
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.8%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$70,108
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$100,633
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.5%
College Graduates
56.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
22.5%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
68''
Average Winter Low Temperature
62°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
30/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
6/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
25/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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