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Community between the palms and the pines
The South Florida town of Miami Lakes was originally developed as prime real estate for growing sugarcane. But while Florida politician Ernest Graham, a lifelong farmer, had agriculture in mind when he bought the land, his sons saw a community between the pines and palms. By the 1950s, the Graham brothers had started a company to develop Miami Lakes, a tropical, master-planned town with a circular layout inspired by the spiral of a conch shell.
Today, the town is home to over 31,000. It’s motto, “Growing Beautifully,” is a nod to the area’s verdant landscape – full of mature palms, oaks and banyans – and family-oriented atmosphere. “It has a great hometown feel, and the schools are top-notch,” says longtime resident Victor Cruz, an experienced Realtor with Miami Home Brokers Realty. “The people that live here have great family values; not only that but they get involved… There are always different events for children or just in general. For example, this year, they had a turkey drive at Optimist Park. Just giving out turkeys.”
Miami Lakes Golf Club is a major attraction to golf enthusiasts.
Miami Lakes is known for its long stretches of green streets with oak trees.
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Modest midcentury houses and spacious Spanish Revivals
The median price is around $586,000, more than the national average. More than half of current listings are single-family properties, ranging from modest midcentury ranch-style houses in the heart of the city to the spacious Spanish Revivals built on the west side. Low-rise condos and townhouses are more limited in number but still available. The town is popular for its lakeside homes, many featuring private docks. Residents enjoy a tropical climate and take necessary precautions during hurricane season, which runs early June to late August.
Palm trees add minimal shade to the front yards of Spanish-style homes in Miami Lakes.
Miami Lakes is popular for its lakeside homes, many featuring private docks.
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Parks and future plans for Miami Lakes Golf Club
“A lot of people think in South Florida, we must go to the beach every day, but that’s not the case,” Cruz says. “Here, you’ll take time to just appreciate nature — at the parks and at home. Where I live, you could drive a half-mile along a straight line of oak trees. It’s like a little forest.” The town features various pocket parks, some popular for dog walks, others are playground areas. There are two main recreational hubs: Miami Lakes Optimist Park and Royal Oaks Park, both hubs for youth sports, offering facilities for baseball, soccer, basketball, flag football, tennis and more. Miami Lakes Golf Club is also popular. The 18-hole course sprawls across 500 acres but is closed until November 2025 for renovation. It’s part of a $110 million redevelopment that’ll also bring new luxury apartments and shops to the area, reemphasizing the course’s landmark status. “Many are looking forward to that,” Cruz says.
Miami Lakes Golf Club is a major attraction to golf enthusiasts.
Royal Oaks Park is center of exercise and outdoor activities in Miami Lakes.
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Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Miami-Dade County Public Schools earns an A-minus on Niche. Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High, graded B, is just south of Miami Lakes’s city limits in Hialeah. The school offers several magnet programs, including one in aerospace that will soon be offered within the school’s Space HUB. In partnership with Space Florida Academy, Space HUB will welcome its first class of astronomical students with new classrooms and a rebuilt planetarium in August 2025. Angels Reach Academy is a popular private option for Christian education.
Main Street shopping and dining
Main Street is Miami Lakes’s small, scenic downtown. Trees and stucco storefronts line its brick sidewalks. The strip features a collection of eateries, with flavors hailing from Spain to Nicaragua. During the holidays, lights are strung from each tree and lamppost for the annual Main Street Festival of Lights, a beloved 40-year-old tradition that brings music, sweet treats and holiday cheer to the community. As for day-to-day shopping, shopping plazas can be found along Miami Lakes Drive.
Brick sidewalks, tree-lined paths, and stucco storefronts create a picturesque downtown atmosphere in Miami Lakes.
During the holidays, lights are strung from each tree and lamppost for the annual Main Street Festival of Lights in Miami Lakes.
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Proximity to Miami International Airport
Miami Lakes is central to Interstate 75, which runs along the west side, and Miami International Airport, roughly 10 miles south. Interstate 95 is nearby, too, less than 10 miles away. Miami Lakes is between two major cities, about 20 miles northwest of Miami and 25 miles southwest of Fort Lauderdale. Public transit is limited, but Miami-Dade County bus stops can be found along the far west side on Northwest 67th Avenue. Healthcare is the leading industry in Miami Lakes. The town is less than 5 miles from Palmetto General Hospital and less than 10 miles from Hialeah Hospital.
Miami-Dade Police Department
Miami Lakes contracts police services from the Miami-Dade Police Department. In early 2025, the department reported an over 15% decrease in violent and property crimes as compared to early 2024.
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On average, homes in Miami Lakes, FL sell after 109 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Miami Lakes, FL over the last 12 months is $474,900, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Beautiful, Updated lakefront home in Miami Lakes, in a gated community, called Loch Lomond, Drive your golf cart to the NEW Miami Lakes Golf Course. Home Features 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, Pool, 2-Car Garage with Epoxy painted floor, Amazing Lake views from Family room & Principal Bedroom. Updated plumbing (no more cast iron plumbing issues), New Impact windows & doors, modern kitchen, bathrooms,
Your Dream Home Awaits in Celebration Point, Miami Lakes! Welcome to this charming 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment offering 1,240 sq ft of comfortable living space. Featuring a private entrance, this home provides the perfect blend of privacy and convenience. Ideal as a primary residence or second home, it is located in a family-friendly community near top-rated schools, shopping, dining, parks,
Step into this beautifully reimagined 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home, where modern design, natural light, and warm contemporary finishes come together effortlessly. The designer kitchen features sleek cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and a stunning island with oak accents. Soaring vaulted ceilings, wide-plank flooring, and expansive French doors create an airy, inviting
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JUST REDUCED IN THE MOST DESIRED COMMUNITY OF CELEBRATION POINT. AMAZING 3/2 CORNER UNIT WITH SCREEN-IN LANAI ACCROSS THE COMMUNITY POOL. THIS UNIT OFFERS A SPACIOUS FLOOR PLAN ON THE FIRST FLOOR, GREAT FOR FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT. IT HAS BEEN TASTEFULLY REMODELED WITH CHEF'S KITCHEN WITH TOP-OF-THE-LINE APPLIANCES, QUARTZ COUNTER AND LOTS OF CABINET SPACES. THE MASTER BEDROOM OFFERS A PRIVATE
Marco ArgenalFlorida BMI Realty, Inc.
$2,500,000
4 Beds
4 Baths
2,969 Sq Ft
Experience luxury living in the heart of Miami Lakes. This exceptional residence offers sophisticated design, spacious living areas, and premium finishes throughout. Situated in one of Miami-Dade’s most sought-after communities, this property combines elegance, privacy, and convenience with close proximity to top-rated schools, fine dining, shopping, and major highways. A rare opportunity to own
Exceptional opportunity to own a versatile home in one of Miami Lakes’ most desirable neighborhoods, known for its A-rated schools and family-friendly atmosphere. This well-maintained property features two separate efficiencies, each with a private full bathroom and long-term tenants in place, providing immediate rental income to help offset ownership costs. The main residence offers vaulted
Welcome to 8748 NW 143 Terrace in the heart of beautiful Miami Lakes! This 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home is being offered by its original owner and sits in one of the community’s most desirable neighborhoods. The property features a spacious layout with abundant natural light, split-bedroom design, and generous living areas perfect for family gatherings. The home retains its original roof, flooring,
Stunning Miami Lakes Area Home with Pool + Income Opportunity! Located on a quiet cul-de-sac, offering reduced traffic and added privacy- NO HOA???Beautifully maintained home located in a desirable Miami Lakes–area neighborhood featuring an oversized master suite with private balcony, jacuzzi tub, and spacious walk-in closets. The property showcases a fully renovated modern kitchen, elegant
** Handyman Special being sold as/is ** Great opportunity to own a 1BR/1BA condo in desirable Miami Lakes. Close to restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and everything the community has to offer!
Meadow Walk is located in Miami Lakes, Fl and offers quality of service and convenience not often found in apartment home living. Relax by the Mediterranean-style pool and gazebo, just steps away from your apartment home. If working out is your preference, walk over to Miami Lakes Athletic Club, a state-of-the-art fitness center, which aside from the free weights and cardio area, has daily
Find the lifestyle you've been looking for at South Pointe Apartments. Your pet-friendly one or two bedroom apartment home in Miami Lakes, Florida, stuns with 10-foot ceilings and upscale extras like stainless-steel appliances and luxury wood-style flooring. Step outside to a slate of community amenities designed to elevate your world in every way. From a sparkling resort-style pool to a
St. Tropez Apartments is located in Miami Lakes, Fl, offering spacious 1 and 2 bedroom apartment homes. Our community features controlled-access entry, stunning lake views and a Mediterranean-style pool with gazebo and barbecue grilling areas. Our community is small, with lush courtyards throughout and private entrance to most homes. We are a pet-friendly community; we welcome cats and dogs.
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Crescent House Apartments is located in Miami Lakes, Fl and offers spacious 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments. Community amenities include controlled-access entry, garages, business center with WiFi access, luxury pool with lounge deck and barbecue grills, and discounted membership to Miami Lakes Athletic club. Crescent House apartments is within walking distance to Publix, as well as Main Street
Residences at Lakehouse in Miami Lakes, FL, offers spacious 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments and townhomes with upgraded features such as stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, full-size washer and dryer, laminate wood flooring, ceramic tile flooring and large walk-in closets. Our community offers a stunning lake with a walking path, basketball half-court, fully-equipped fitness studio
Fountain House Apartments is located in Miami Lakes, FL and offers several spacious 1 and 2 bedroom floor plans to accommodate your lifestyle and needs. We've designed luxury apartment homes that offer large walk-in closets in every bedroom, full-size washer and dryer and modern kitchens and baths with the advantage of being located just steps away from Main Street's shops, restaurants and
Courtyards at Miami Lakes is a beautifully designed apartment complex offering spacious floorplans with one to three bedroom options, making it ideal for a variety of lifestyles. Each apartment comes with either a private patio or balcony perfect for enjoying the scenic views and outdoor relaxation. The modern layouts maximize space, providing a comfortable and stylish living experience. Our
New Barn Apartments is located in Miami Lakes, FL with easy access to main highways such as I-75, Florida Turnpike and Palmetto 826. We offer spacious 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom floor plans with amenities such as BBQ/Picnic area, business center, Miami Lakes Athletic club membership, wood-inspired floors, large walk-in closets and more. New Barn apartments is pet friendly, welcoming both cats and
Lease this home and get more from Invitation Homes professional property management. This home comes fully loaded with quality amenities, must-have services, high-end tech and ProCare® professional maintenance. Your estimated total monthly payment is $3683.90. That covers your base rent, $3499.00 + our required services designed to make your life easier: Air Filter Delivery Fee ($9.95), Internet
Property Id: 1015596Beautiful corner 4bedroom, 2bath home in the prestigious Miami Lakes/Royal Oak neighborhood. Home features tile throughout, stainless steel appliances, eat in kitchen, living room, dining room and family room. Large fenced covered patio with fruit trees. Home has private master bedroom with private entry, bathroom, walk in closet and small kitchen. Please text or call
Lease this home and get more from Invitation Homes professional property management. This home comes fully loaded with quality amenities, must-have services, high-end tech and ProCare® professional maintenance. Your estimated total monthly payment is $3714.90. That covers your base rent, $3530.00 + our required services designed to make your life easier: Air Filter Delivery Fee ($9.95), Internet
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