West Little River’s spacious lots and eclectic houses are central to Miami’s fast-paced lifestyle without being in the thick of it. The neighborhood is just outside the Magic City, right off Interstate 95, less than 10 miles from the beach. “West Little River is on fire right now,” says native Miami resident Richard Deeb, the broker and owner of South Florida Realty. “You’re close to the beaches, Wynwood, MiMo, not to mention I-95 – people don’t have to spend half their day in traffic.” West Little River’s narrow streets are lined by modest homes with fenced-in front and backyards that feature mature palm, live oak and fruit trees. The neighborhood has a small shopping mall, several public schools and various pocket parks.
Long residential streets with mostly ranch-style homes line the West Little River neighborhood.
Families have a great time riding the tractor train at Amelia Earhart Park near West Little River.
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Vintage midcentury single-family homes
Most homes here are vintage midcentury ranch-style and cottages. Two- to three-bedroom properties range from the low $300,000s to around $700,000. Four- to five-bedroom homes cost between the mid $500,000s and the mid $900,000s. Driveways are standard, and many residents use grassy road verges for extra parking. “Honestly, [West Little River’s] one of the few areas left around the city where you’re going to get a decent-sized piece of land,” Deeb says. “You’re not getting that farther west in Hialeah or Westchester or West Miami where 5,000-square-foot lots are the norm.” Deeb also says the neighborhood’s lack of homeowners associations is a draw. “No one’s going to bother you about your RV or boat.”
Most West Little River homes are vintage midcentury ranch-style and cottages.
West Little River’s fenced yards and mature trees create a welcoming Miami neighborhood.
Palm trees are there to give you shade when you need it in West Little River.
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Northside Shopping Centre and local good eats
Northside Shopping Centre is a two-story neighborhood mall for day-to-day shopping and light retail therapy. It has familiar stores like DD’s Discounts, Foot Locker, Dollar Tree and Presidente Supermarket. The mall is also home to The Village Flea Market, where local vendors sell trinkets, food, clothes, beauty services and more. Northside Shopping Centre is the only commercial strip in the neighborhood, but there are plenty of restaurants and shops around. Royal Castle is less than a mile away on the corner of Northwest 79th Street and Northwest 27th Avenue. The unassuming hamburger joint has been a community fixture since 1938. Molina’s Ranch is a popular eatery off East 8th Avenue, about 2 miles away. The family-owned restaurant has been serving Cuban classics in Hialeah since 1982.
The Opa-Locka Flea Market is a great option for West Little River residents.
West Little River residents can choose from different vendors at The Citadel.
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Miami Central Senior High's football hall of fame
West Little River students attend Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Henry E. S. Reeves K-8 Center and Miami Central Senior High are graded C-plus on Niche. Madison Middle earns a C. All three schools are right in the neighborhood. In 2022, the Miami Central Rockets won the state championship for the fourth time in a row, concluding that season with a perfect record. The high school has graduated its fair share of NFL players, including Willis McGahee, Dalvin Cook and James Cook.
Henry E.S. Reeves Elementary School proudly serves North Miami.
Miami Central Senior High School serves residents and neighboring areas alike.
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West Little River has plenty of pocket parks
Pocket parks like Broadmoor Park offer play areas for small children, while larger green spaces like Arcola Lakes Park have various sports facilities, including tennis and racquetball courts. West Little River Park features an athletic field and six basketball courts. Little River Park has ballfields, basketball courts and a seasonal community pool.
West Little River residents enjoy the beauty of nature at Amelia Earhart Park.
Broadmoor Park is a small pocket park with green space in West Little River.
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West Little River is central to public transit
West Little River is 8 miles from both Miami International Airport and downtown Miami. The neighborhood has immediate access to U.S. Route 441 and Interstate 95. Miami is a largely car-dependent city, but West Little River is central to public transportation options, including Metrobus stops on main roads like Northwest 27th Avenue and the Tri-Rail station on the neighborhood’s west side.
West Little River residents use both the Metro Mover and Tri-Rail to get around.
Residents of West Little River have easy access to trains running to major Florida cities.
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