Grapeland Heights
Ranch-style homes with shady verandas
Ranch-style homes with Spanish Revival flourishes are common in Grapeland Heights, flaunting shady verandas, tile roofs and stucco arches. Both single-family detached and duplex homes can be found with fenced-in yards, ranging in price from $300,000 to $600,000. Custom builds from the 80s with multiple stories range from $800,000 to over $1 million, though these properties are rare. Garages are also rare, but small driveways and street parking are found along planned blocks lined with palm trees and Strangler figs. “There are a lot of small families here,” says Miami Realtor, William Morales. “There’s familial stability. It’s tight-knit and everyone knows each other.”
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An ESOL Competency-Based Curriculum at Dade County Schools
Grapeland Heights students attend the Miami-Dade County School District, earning a B-plus on Niche. At Kensington Park Elementary, a C-plus on Niche, students can partake in bilingual studies as well as an ESOL Competency-Based Curriculum. Citrus Grove Middle requires mandatory uniforms. After-school clubs range from kayaking to music. Miami Jackson Senior High requires uniforms as well. The school offers journalism and speech classes, and specialized academies in disciplines like sports media. Both secondary schools earn a C on Niche. Robert Morgan Educational Center is a magnet high school with a B-plus on Niche. Its programs include engineering, entrepreneurship and even visual arts.Miami-Dade Transit's express weekday service
The Miami-Dade Transit system extends into Grapeland Heights. Its Metrorail provides express weekday service and transportation to Miami International Airport two miles away. Residents should be mindful of both aircraft noise and that of the nearby highways. Dolphin Expressway, 836, is a toll road connecting to Route 9, NW 27th Avenue, where a variety of retail and dining options can be found. Though there are plenty of sidewalks, walkability is generally low. “Public transportation in Miami not the most reliable,” Morales explains. “Most people are car-dependent.”
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Walking paths and ball parks
Settled along the Miami River, Grapeland Heights is home to both the Brisas del Rio Marina and the Miami River Point Marina. Docks, parking spots and launch points for sailboats and yachts are available. Ronald Reagan Park offers six acres of renovated green space with a walking path along the perimeter. Open fields, picnic tables, pavilions and grills accompany an outdoor fitness station and River Walk Path. The Grapeland Park Baseball Field is ideal for locals looking to throw a pitch or two on the weekend. And Fern Isle Park is located just across the Comfort Canal, featuring basketball courts, a playground, a baseball diamond and walking paths.Local street vendors with fresh produce
Though Grapeland Heights is within Miami’s city limits, one may need to travel to hubs like Wynwood or Fontainebleau for commercial dining and retail options. The Shops at Midtown Miami are located six miles north, offering a Target and Trader Joe’s. Five miles west, residents can find Costco, Sam’s Club and a Wal-Mart Super Center. Local markets, including Pardo and Edymar Supermarket, provide imported Latin American grocery items. Local street vendors sell fresh produce and amenities, too. Polaris Cafeteria is an authentic Salvadoran restaurant. And the Via Del Rio Restaurant, located in the Porto Bello Shopping Center, serves Mexican cuisine.
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Bordering Little Havana
Grapeland Heights borders Little Havana, Miami’s vibrant, Cuban heart featuring cafes with walk-up windows, a domino park and Latin nightclubs. The Calle Ocho Festival is an annual Little Havana fiesta featuring live music, Carnaval-themed costumes, international cuisine and folkloric dancing. The Grapeland Water Park is the only one of its kind in Miami, open during the summer for family-friendly swimming and “Dive-in Movies” on Friday nights. “There are always weekend festivals and local community events, too,” Morales says. “In Miami, there’s always something to do. But folks are now coming to Grapeland to make it more artsy and give it a trendier feel for a younger crowd. I think it’s great.”
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Nanci Gilbert
Nanci Gilbert
LPT Realty, LLC
(786) 780-2350
30 Total Sales
1 in Grapeland Heights
$395,000 Price
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Daney Cabrera
Daney Cabrera
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty Premier Properties
(786) 244-2043
72 Total Sales
1 in Grapeland Heights
$227,500 Price
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Enrique Lantigua
Enrique Lantigua
Florida Capital Realty
(786) 801-3823
8 Total Sales
1 in Grapeland Heights
$610,000 Price
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William Encinosa
William Encinosa
W International Realty LLC
(786) 460-6507
67 Total Sales
1 in Grapeland Heights
$440,000 Price
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Maricarmen Roca
Maricarmen Roca
The Keyes Company
(786) 733-8842
29 Total Sales
1 in Grapeland Heights
$210,000 Price
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Wil Estrada
Wil Estrada
Certezza Realty LLC
(786) 496-1989
29 Total Sales
1 in Grapeland Heights
$315,990 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
Fern Isle Park
Sewell Park
Gerry Curtis Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Boating
Grapeland Heights Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Unity Park
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Miami River Rapids Mini Park
- Basketball
- River
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Grapeland Heights | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Grapeland Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Grapeland Heights, Miami sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Grapeland Heights, Miami over the last 12 months is $393,500, up 26% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$392,300
Median Sale Price
$393,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$392,300
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$205,900
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$454,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
44
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
26%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$237
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,474
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Median Year Built
1950
Months of Supply
2.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,523
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,934
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
857
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662
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
5,680
Median Age
45
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.5%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$39,182
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$51,158
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
66.6%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
20%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.9%
% Population in Labor Force
60.5%
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®
43
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
48
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
43
/ 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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