People move to Tamiami for a number of reasons, but the main three are its quiet suburban atmosphere, competitive prices and new construction properties. Like most suburbs this far west, Tamiami was primarily developed over the last two decades. Residents grow or have grown alongside their community. “Everyone wants to be in Westchester and Kendall,” says Christian Hinz, a local Realtor with The Lab Realty Group. “But we’re seeing people flocking to Tamiami because of all the new construction. The houses in those other areas are 60 years old or older. You can get a brand-new, move-in-ready home here for the same price as one of those, or even less.” It’s not just new homes, either. New businesses and shopping centers have cropped up around the community, putting more conveniences within arm’s reach of residents and adding a modern look and feel to the everyday.
Spanish-revival homes in Tamiami often have brightly painted exteriors.
Beautiful new builds have been popping up all across Tamiami in the past fifty years.
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Homes east and west of SW 137th St
Various architectural styles can be found throughout Tamiami’s many gated and ungated subdivisions, from grand Mediterranean Revivals with turrets and balconies to streamlined contemporary houses. Older neighborhoods are east of SW 137th Ave., most of them filled with Spanish eclectic ranch-style homes built between the late 1970s and 1990s. Houses west of that major thoroughfare feature at least four bedrooms and three bathrooms. “These single-family homes are huge,” says Christian Cepeda, a Realtor with Lifestyle International Realty. “And beautiful, too, with pools and lake views.” Most lot sizes are less than a quarter-acre, although some estate-style residences sit on more than half an acre. According to Cepeda and Hinz, demand is high in Tamiami. Prices for single-family homes start around $500,000 and max out at $3.2 million. HOAs, garages and driveways are standard. Townhouses and condos are also in the neighborhood, ranging from $270,000 to $585,000.
There are many ranch-style homes in Tamiami, and most have Mediterranean roof tiling.
Tamiami is full of shallow lakes behind the property lines of homes to avoid flooding.
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Extracurriculars at John A. Ferguson Senior High
Tamiami is served by Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Students attend nearby elementary and middle schools, such as Zora Neale Hurston Elementary and W. R. Thomas Middle, both of which are rated B on Niche. For high school, students living on Tamiami’s east side go to G. Holmes Braddock Senior High, which is also rated B. West side students attend the A-minus-rated John A. Ferguson Senior High. This high school has a robust selection of extracurriculars, from varsity sports like volleyball and football to clubs in areas like fashion and podcasting. It also is home to several magnet programs, including the Bio-Medical Academy and the Academy of International Business and Finance.
Zora Neale Hurston Elementary School has a 14:1 student-teacher ratio in Tamiami.
W.R. Thomas Middle School teaches Tamiami students in grades 6-8.
John A Ferguson Senior High teaches nearly 4,500 students annually.
Braddock Senior High is named after the school board member who desegregated the district.
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Tree Island Park
After school, kids can shoot hoops at the Tamiami Lakes Park, located right next to Joe Hall Elementary. This park also includes a baseball diamond and a shaded playground with a rubberized surface for the little ones. That said, Tree Island Park is Tamiami’s real recreational gem, spanning 120 acres. Its playground is over 4,000 square feet, with slides, swings, spinners and more. Tree Island Park also features a fenced-in run for four-legged friends and a nature preserve filled with butterfly plants.
Tree Island Dog Park in Tamiami provides a safe space for pets to run around off-leash.
Tamiami Lakes Park has baseball fields for local little league games.
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Islas Canarias Restaurant
Walmart, Publix and Fresco Y Mas are all in the neighborhood for grocery runs. Retail therapy can be done close to home, too, at Target, Marshalls and Ross. As for good eats, there are plenty of local favorites, such as Islas Canarias, a family-owned restaurant that’s served traditional Cuban cuisine since 1977. Montecatini Italian Restaurant is newer to the neighborhood. Thanks to its upscale menu of Italian, Cuban and Spanish flavors, it's gained a quick following.
Fresco Y Mas is a go-to locally owned grocery store for Tamiami locals.
Islas Canarias Restaurant in Tamiami is known for its steak milanesa.
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The Tamiami Trail
The name Tamiami is a portmanteau of Tampa and Miami, but the community owes its name to its main thoroughfare, the Tamiami Trail. This roadway bisects the Everglades and connects Miami and Tampa. It also gives Tamiami residents a direct route to Downtown Miami, 16 miles east.
The Tamiami Trail takes travelers eastbound to downtown Miami.
Downtown Miami is just a quick drive away from Tamiami, and many locals work in the city.
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