Southern Estates offers convenient, connected suburban living minutes from Florida International University and right off of Florida’s Turnpike. The midcentury Miami neighborhood is anchored by a community park and highlighted by backyard canal views. Families appreciate low-traffic streets, highly rated schools, a nearby shopping center and a local hospital.
"A lot of the people who are buying [here] are the ones who [already] live in the area, because they want to keep their family close,” says longtime local Richard Naranjo, a Realtor with AmeriFirst Realty, highlighting the neighborhood’s family-oriented, multigenerational community. “The houses were built back in the ‘60s and ‘70s. They put homes on larger lots back then, not quite a quarter of an acre, but a good chunk of space. Compared to new builds today, these are pretty big.” Most homes are ranch-style houses and cottages with a Spanish eclectic influence, evident in earthy stucco siding and terracotta barrel-roof tiles. Fenced-in lawns, horseshoe driveways and backyard pools are common updates; some homes have one- or two-car garages. The canals give nearby houses nice water views and a little stretch for jet-ski fun and catch-and-release fishing. Mature palm trees and live oaks offer spots of shade throughout.
Most Southern Estates residents own their homes, and according to Naranjo, there are no mandatory homeowners associations, so residents can keep boats and RVs on their properties without fuss. On average, houses sell after 60 days on the market, about a week slower than the national average. The median price is in the low $700,000s, up around 3% from last year. Most listings have sold from the low $600,000s to roughly $1.1 million. Prices vary depending on a property’s condition, location, square footage and other factors. Homebuyers will need flood insurance for federally backed mortgages as the neighborhood is inside a FEMA flood zone. Hurricane season runs from June to November, making updates like impact doors and windows essential.
Southern Estates is surrounded by well-regarded public and private schools. Private options include:
Sidewalk-lined streets make it easy to walk over to Southern Estates Park. The canal-side hub centers the neighborhood with plenty of green space, paved trails, a playground, and facilities for baseball, tennis, basketball, volleyball, and futsal. Other recreational avenues are within a short drive, including:
Convenient in case of emergencies, HCA Florida Kendall Hospital is on the neighborhood’s south side. It’s a major employer in the area, along with FIU, just over a mile away. FIU has many points of interest, from its spirited football games to art shows at the Patricia and Phillip Frost Art Museum. Annually, thousands of families flock to the fairgrounds near the university for the Miami-Dade County Fair and Expo, which brings thrilling rides, competitive games, agricultural and livestock shows, live music, student exhibits and good eats served by local vendors.
As for errand runs, Las Americas V is a shopping plaza just across Coral Way. Here, you’ll find Sedano’s, Marshalls, a couple of banks, gas stations, a medical center and various restaurants, from fast-food joints to dine-in faves like Rancho Mateo Colombian Steakhouse, La Capital de Los Jugos and Sushi2mee.
Naranjo says the main drawback of Southern Estates is the same as one of its main benefits: location. “People commuting to Downtown Miami may want to live close to the Palmetto Expressway,” he says. Drivers can still take Coral Way to the Palmetto Expressway, about 7 miles away. But it might be faster to jump on Florida’s Turnpike, accessible within 2 miles. The turnpike connects to the Dolphin Expressway, which is a direct route into downtown, just under 20 miles away. During peak drive times, commutes can run from 30 minutes to an hour.
Monica Morales Rodriguez
Dream Way Realty LLC
(844) 561-0374
11 Total Sales
1 in Southern Estates
$600,000 Price
Janel Yglesias
Keller Williams Memorial
(281) 800-5026
59 Total Sales
1 in Southern Estates
$650,000 Price
Alexander Abigail Peña Castaños
Prime Agent Group, LLC.
(786) 485-0609
80 Total Sales
2 in Southern Estates
$650K - $675K Price Range
Richard Naranjo
AmeriFirst Realty
(786) 767-6957
31 Total Sales
1 in Southern Estates
$700,000 Price
Jose Blandon
Blandon Realty Inc.
(786) 305-4658
46 Total Sales
1 in Southern Estates
$1,105,000 Price
Jorge Rey
Synergy International Realty, Inc.
(786) 977-4086
30 Total Sales
1 in Southern Estates
$700,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Southern Estates | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Southern Estates, Miami sell after 60 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Southern Estates, Miami over the last 12 months is $712,500, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Waterfront homes, strong heritage and convenient access to the 305’s best
Gated communities next to the Dolphin Expressway only 15 miles from Downtown Miami
Well-loved suburban community with excellent schools and plenty of parks
This residential enclave is just minutes from the Miami's best attractions
Beautiful homes and great schools, not to mention a prime location
