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Pinewood Park

Pinewood Park

$484,178 Average Value
$373 Average Price per Sq Ft
32 Homes For Sale

Living near parks, schools and transit on Miami’s quieter north end

Quiet, residential Pinewood Park offers highway connectivity just north of Miami. The neighborhood features single-family homes close to healthcare, public schools and local parks, attracting families. It’s also surrounded by a diverse culinary scene, near public transit and rich in tropical greenery.

Colorful stucco cottages and ranch homes on compact tropical lots

According to longtime local Brenda Avila, a Realtor with RelatedISG Realty, “Pinewood Park is an older neighborhood. Many houses are from the 1940s and ‘50s.” These old-Florida cottages and ranch-style houses are primarily HOA-free, featuring colorful stucco exteriors, from pink and peach to green and sky blue. Some have been converted to multifamily properties. Driveways are common, but street parking is also available in unpaved verges between the roads and sidewalks. Lots are small but green year-round, with mature palms and live oaks shading lawns, while blooming tropical plants like Allamanda bring seasonal pops of color.

Renters and buyers can find beautiful, classic ranch-style homes in Pinewood Park.
Renters and buyers can find beautiful, classic ranch-style homes in Pinewood Park.
Residential living in Pinewood Park centers on single-family homes and suburban comfort.
Residential living in Pinewood Park centers on single-family homes and suburban comfort.
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What single-family and multifamily properties cost in Pinewood Park

More than half of residents here rent, but for those buying the median sale price is in the low $400,000s, down 2% from last year. “It’s a blue-collar market, good for first-time homebuyers, and attractive to investors, too,” Avila says. Age, lot size, square footage, location, and condition are among the main price determinants, with fixer-uppers on the low end and renovated waterfront houses on the high end. Newer construction fetches a higher price tag, too. Overall, most homes sell between the high $200,000s and the mid $600,000s. Multifamily properties, such as duplexes, have sold from the mid $500,000s to just over $700,000.

Flood insurance is an additional cost to consider when buying in the Miami area. FEMA has designated a few flood zones around the canal and lakes in Pinewood Park, so homebuyers purchasing within them will need flood insurance for a federally backed mortgage. Hurricane season, from June to November, makes hurricane retrofitting essential as well.

Families can choose from magnets and nearby zoned schools

Miami-Dade County Public Schools is a highly rated district, featuring more than 350 magnet programs with acceptance based on random lottery or, for arts programs, auditions. Florida’s controlled open enrollment policy allows families to apply to any public school with capacity, regardless of a student’s home district. Pinewood Park is served by several public schools, including Van E. Blanton Elementary School, Henry E.S. Reeves K-8 Center, Madison Middle School and Miami Central Senior High.

Van E. Blanton Elementary School serves young learners near Pinewood Park.
Van E. Blanton Elementary School serves young learners near Pinewood Park.
Madison Middle School serves students near the Pinewood Park community.
Madison Middle School serves students near the Pinewood Park community.
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From wakeboarding to tennis, nearby parks bring the athletics

The neighborhood has two parks: Arthur Woodard Park and Gratigny Plateau Park. Arthur Woodard, a lakeside green space on the south side, has walking trails, an outdoor gym and a shaded picnic area. Gratigny Plateau, on the north side, has a shaded playground, walking trails, outdoor workout stations and a butterfly garden.
Several more green spaces are within a short drive, such as:

  • Sidney Wynn Park at Arcola, with a community pool, ballfield and basketball courts
  • Arcola Lakes Park, home to a playground, a senior center and lighted courts for tennis, racquetball and handball
  • Amelia Earhart Park, a massive recreational hub featuring five lakes and a host of amenities, including a watersports complex, a dog park and trails for jogging, cycling and mountain biking

Pinewood Park residents have access to covered spaces at Arthur Woodard Park.
Pinewood Park residents have access to covered spaces at Arthur Woodard Park.
Pinewood Park pet owners love their bark park at the Amelia Earhart Park.
Pinewood Park pet owners love their bark park at the Amelia Earhart Park.
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Dining and daily essentials are easy to find in Pinewood Park

Northwest 119th Street and U.S. Route 441 are the main avenues for shopping and dining in Pinewood Park. Grocery stores, banks, gas stations and other conveniences are within easy reach, and residents have a wide variety of eateries, including:

  • The Licking, a contemporary Southern restaurant serving soul food, from red velvet waffles to lemon pepper wings to fried lobster dinners
  • Fritanga Pinolandia, offering Nicaraguan staples like gallo pinto and pedazo de carne asada.
  • My Conukito, a Dominican spot with classic entrees like Los Cuatro Golpes
  • Moji African Restaurant, a longstanding eatery serving homestyle West African favorites like jollof rice with plantains.
Additionally, Pinewood Park is home to North Shore Medical Center, a major employer in northern Miami that provides 24-hour emergency care.

My Conukito offers Dominican comfort food close to the Pinewood Park neighborhood.
My Conukito offers Dominican comfort food close to the Pinewood Park neighborhood.
Key Supermarket is a favorite among Pinewood Park residents.
Key Supermarket is a favorite among Pinewood Park residents.
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Easy access to Metrobus routes and major Miami highways

Public transit is available via Metrobus, with stops concentrated along U.S. Route 441 on the neighborhood’s east side. Interstate 95 is also accessible on the east side, making it easy to reach Miami International Airport or Downtown Miami, both within 10 miles. Miami Beach is closer to 12 miles away.

Metro Bus services are available in Pinewood Park.
Metro Bus services are available in Pinewood Park.
Pinewood Park offers quick, convenient access to Miami International Airport.
Pinewood Park offers quick, convenient access to Miami International Airport.
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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Pinewood Park US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 6 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
2,735
Number of Homes for Sale
32
Median Year Built
1954
Months of Supply
5.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,346
Significantly below the national average
1,930
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,739
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
966
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
794
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
15,242
Median Age
39
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$41,178
Significantly below the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$50,993

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
73.1%
Below the national average
89%
College Graduates
11.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.4%
% Population in Labor Force
59.4%

Weather

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

Area Factors

Somewhat friendly

Bike Score®

30 / 100

Fairly friendly

Walk Score®

50 / 100

Somewhat friendly

Transit Score®

20 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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