Normandy Isle brings French aesthetics to North Beach
You’ll find many French-influenced placenames on Normandy Isle, such as Marseille Drive and Rue Notre Dame. The neighborhood gets its name from the French-born Henri Levy, who spent two years dredging Biscayne Bay in the 1920s to create the beautiful island community that it is now. With streets that end at the sea, the Isle is “an incredibly quiet place, with little car traffic,” says broker Howard Chase of Howard Chase Real Estate LLC. Chase has lived on Bay Drive in the neighborhood since 2015 and now serves as the president of the Normandy Sud (or “south”) HOA. “You see parents with baby strollers and couples walking to get their favorite gelato,” he says. Normandy Isle has “that neighborly feel” many homebuyers crave.
Isle of Normandy residents enjoy the proximity to the beaches.
Normandy Isle is a family-friendly community with lots to see and do.
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Art Deco homes mix with Mediterranean and midcentury properties
Here, you’ll find single-family houses that combine old Mediterranean elements with midcentury modern or Art Deco styles. Most were built in the 1950s or before with low horizontal rooflines, spacious rooms and gorgeous backyard patios and pools. Houses on the interior of the Isle without water access can run between $900,000 and $4 million. Waterfront properties, however, “sell for eye-popping price points,” Chase says, from $5 million to $11 million, because they have “direct bay access.” In other words, boaters don’t have to worry about bridges or tide levels to access the bay. These homes are often multi-story and include their own boat docks or slips. Condominiums are also available and more moderately priced, from $220,000 to $450,000 for one-bedroom units at or under 1,000 square feet to $600,000 for two-bedroom units with 1,500 square feet, high floors and spectacular views. New and newer condominium construction, which offers higher square footage, can sell for between $1.4 million and $4.8 million.
Normandy Isle has a mix of primarily Art Deco, Mediterranean, and midcentury properties.
Condominiums are commonly seen on the streets of Normandy Isle.
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Miami Beach schools emphasize community service
According to Niche, several above-average schools serve the Normandy Isle community, including Treasure Island Elementary, which offers a gifted/advanced K-5 curriculum as well as before- and after-school tutoring, a Saturday academy and a winter academy for additional academic support. At Nautilus Middle, students in the school’s music academy can showcase their talents in concert, jazz and marching band, and other performance opportunities. And at Miami Beach Senior High, students have participated in community service programs, such as with the school’s teen mentoring program or cleanups of Flamingo Park in Miami Beach. In addition, Papillon Montessori, a PK-8 school is right in the neighborhood and very walkable. It emphasizes community service and outreach, too, to connect students with those in need locally and develop their sense of generosity and compassion.
Miami Beach Senior High school students have the opportunity to participate in various community service programs.
Treasure Island Elementary School has a gifted/advanced K-5 curriculum.
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Normandy Isle is full of artistic, cultural and recreation venues
As you enter Normandy Isle on 71st Street from North Beach, one of the first landmarks you’ll see is the Normandy Fountain. Constructed in the 1920s with French-inspired tiles and lions and a central monolith that resembles a lighthouse, the fountain and the Rue Vendome Plaza mark Normandy Isle's Historic District and form the backdrop for frequent live music concerts, antique shows, farmers markets and other local events. North of this area is the 18-hole Normandy Shores Golf Club, which occupies most of the northern half of the island. The golf course and clubhouse were dedicated on December 18, 1941, and were last remodeled in 2008. Over the years, famous golfers have played at Normandy Shores, including Sam Snead, Arnold Palmer, and Peter Thompson. For more recreation and sports, Normandy Isle Park features an aquatic center with a lap pool and children’s interactive play pool, as well as beautiful walkways and landscaping that give way to lighted soccer fields and other athletic facilities.
Isle of Normandy locals enjoy the range at Normandy Golf Club.
Isle of Normandy has space for parties and reunions at the Normandy Isle park.
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Local businesses offer Latin American flavors and fitness outlets
With the neighborhood less than one square mile, you can walk or bike anywhere. You’ll find Citi Bike docking stations throughout the neighborhood, Miami Beach and Greater Miami, allowing residents to bike wherever they want in the city for a fee. Or hop on a Miami Beach Metrobus — the “L” follows 71st Street into Hialeah or South Beach. Sabor Tropical Supermarket on Normandy Drive offers a variety of Latin American products to help you create traditional dishes with an authentic taste. Dozens of stores can be found along this stretch of Normandy Drive, including Normandy Gym, which caters to fitness and health, Ohh! Scooters for more ways to get around the island, and plenty of restaurants. One you won’t want to miss is 7ty One Restaurant and Coffee Bar, a small Venezuelan eatery with a friendly staff, a welcoming atmosphere and authentic home-style comfort food. Customers can eat both inside and outside this local favorite.
Normandy Isle residents can enjoy Latin American cuisine.
There are plenty of shopping and dining options in the neighborhood.
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Normandy Isle has low traffic and a walkable historic district
If quiet streets with cul-de-sacs, virtually no traffic and amazing waterfront views aren’t enough to pique your interest Normandy Isle, then consider its walkable historic district which hosts regular salsa nights, antique shows and farmers markets, or its homes, beautifully maintained, many one-of-a-kind, which embrace the vibrant Miami Beach lifestyle. Here, you can find your own slice of Marseille in South Florida.
Traffic is typically light in Normandy Isle.
Residents can enjoy a stroll in the historic district of Normandy Isle.
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Parks in this Area
Crespi Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Trails
Fairway Park
Parkview Annex
Bike Trails
Boating
Trails
Parkview Island Park
Playground
Parking Lot
North Shore Park & Youth Center
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Tennis
Philip Schonberger Memorial Playground
Picnic Area
Playground
Transit
Airport
Miami International
41 min drive
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71 St & Trouville Esplanade
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Normandy Dr & W Bay Rd
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71 St & Rue Notre Dame
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Normandy Dr & Rue Versailles
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71 St & Rue Granville
Normandy Isle Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Normandy Isle, Miami sell after 117 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Normandy Isle, Miami over the last 12 months is $800,000, up 112% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Mediterranean charm meets modern bay front living. Stunning 2-story waterfront home, rebuilt in 2010 and nestled in the exclusive, guard-gated island of Normandy Shores in Miami Beach. The grand entry foyer opens to 4,500 SF of refined living space, on a 11,000 SF lot with 65 FT of serene water frontage & unobstructed views of Biscayne Bay. The home features soaring ceilings, state-of-the-art
Discover this incredible opportunity to invest or move into 900 Bay Dr #122 & #220. These newly renovated combined units offer a two-story layout with stunning direct ocean views. Enjoy spacious interiors, abundant natural light, and the exclusive Miami Beach lifestyle. The property also includes two valet parking spaces for added convenience. Don’t miss out on this unique chance to own a home in
Exceptional Miami Beach 4-plex in the sought-after Normandy Isles, just one mile from sandy beaches and surrounded by scenic Biscayne Bay. Each of the four spacious 2-bed, 2-bath units has a separate electric meter, offering flexibility for short-term, long-term rental, or owner occupancy. The property includes a rare oversized lot—ideal for expansion, a pool, or additional units (subject to
NVESTOR ALERT – Income-Producing opportunity Miami Beach Home!!Located in one of the most up-and-coming areas of Miami Beach, this charming and spacious 5BD/3BA + separate studio is currently rented for $7,500/month – perfect as an income-producing property or family home.Sits on a 6,745 SF lot with plenty of space to add a beautiful pool. Features include new hurricane-impact
Striking apartment home with water views in a Mediterranean style building. Completely renovated with updated kitchen, fairly new a/c and appliances. Porcelain floors, impact windows, office area, great closet space. South Florida living 5 minutes from the white sands of the Atlantic, near shopping, public transportation. Secure gated building with lush open spaces between units for maximum
Beautifully Renovated 1BD/1BA in Charming Art Deco Waterfront Building.This bright and modern unit features a fully renovated interior, including a sleek kitchen with quartz countertops, white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances (electric stove/oven, microwave, and refrigerator), and a central island. White porcelain floors run throughout the space, and both the living room and bedroom offer
Rue Granville Apartments is a quiet control-access community situated in the heart of Miami Beach. Conveniently located blocks away from the Normandy Shores Golf Course, across the street from the Normandy Park and Pool, minutes away from the beach and Collins Avenue and are also close to major restaurants and boutique shops. The property offers a laundry facility, assigned parking, on-site
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
8,799
Median Age
44
Population Density
19 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.8%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$63,019
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$86,092
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.4%
College Graduates
43.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
14%
% Population in Labor Force
72.8%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
68''
Average Winter Low Temperature
62°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
41/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
17/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
33/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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