Sunkist Grove
Sunkist Grove Community Center
The Sunkist Grove Community Center is at the center of the neighborhood where 125th Street and 13th Avenue meet at the diamond-shaped intersection. “The center has a tutorial program for after-school help. It gives kids a place to go after school,” says Judy Brown, a resident of the Sunkist Grove neighborhood for 40 years and president of the neighborhood association. Computer labs can be used inside, and there’s a multi-purpose serving kitchen and an attached food pantry. The NoMi Food Pantry is run by the North Miami Housing and Social Services Department and was placed there because North Miami has one of the highest poverty rates in Miami-Dade County. People who need the services of the food pantry must meet specific requirements. “The food bank is active twice a month for people who need that service,” Brown says.Most of Sunkist Grove’s parks are within the diamond intersection
There are similar diamond-shaped intersections throughout Sunkist Grove, where recreational opportunities can often be found. Thomas Sasso Pool and Water Playground has open swimming on Saturday and Sunday, and lap swimming and swim lessons are available Tuesday through Friday. The pool also has a water playground for small children. The Clyde Judson Community Center is at the edge of Kiwanis Park and is also home to a community garden and a shaded playground. The center can be rented out for meetings or community events. Oleander Park is primarily green space, but there is a backstop where a baseball or softball game can happen. There’s also a playground and a full basketball court behind the Sunkist Grove Community Center. While not part of a diamond intersection, Ben Franklin Park has outdoor exercise equipment, basketball courts and more than enough space for a soccer or football game. Claude Pepper Park is the largest, with a walking trail and multiple tennis and basketball courts.Miami-Dade is the third-largest school district in the country
The nearby schools are part of the Miami-Dade County Public School District, the third largest in the country with over 356,000 students. Kids in Sunkist Grove can attend Benjamin Franklin K-8 Center, which is rated a C overall on Niche. The school is located south of Ben Franklin Park and has over 500 students. Miami Central High School has a C-plus Niche grade and a 17-to-1 student-teacher ratio. The school is a magnet school for computer science. A few miles to the west is Miami Dade College’s North Campus, with two-year and four-year programs.
Boys & Girls Club of Miami is an after-school destination
A couple miles south of the Sunkist Grove neighborhood is the Boys and Girls Club of Miami, a busy place for after-school activities. “We serve kids ages 5 to 17,” says Lebron Outten, who works at the Boys and Girls Club. “With the older kids, there are programs to ready students for college, and sometimes there are field trips to nearby universities. Mostly, it’s a safe place for kids to come and do arts and crafts, have a snack or get a little extra help with schoolwork from tutors.” The kids are funneled from many schools, including the Benjamin Franklin K-8 Center and Miami Central Senior High School.Investment opportunities for some Sunkist Grove homes
Classic Florida-style ranch homes, cottages, and Mediterranean influences are common in Sunkist Grove, with many homes dating back to the 1950s. Prices range from $300,000 to $530,000, and the condition of some of them could attract investors. Renovations have happened for some, including adding a circular driveway or a fenced-in front yard. Most streets in the neighborhood feature sidewalks on both sides, making it easy to get to one of the many parks in Sunkist Grove. Eighty-four percent of the people living in the neighborhood are homeowners. Living in Florida also means high humidity during the summer, and proximity to the Atlantic Ocean means a heightened risk for hurricanes. The neighborhood is only 7 miles from the ocean shore.The overall CAP crime score for the neighborhood is a 4, which is right at the national average. There are a few categories where the score is 5, but the rest are at 4 or below.
A taste of the world along 119th Street
Nicaraguan food is the specialty at Pinolandia, with red beans and rice dishes and broiled steak. Chef Creole serves Caribbean food with Creole spices. It’s a local favorite, and the restaurant even has a kiosk at Hard Rock Stadium, where the Miami Dolphins play. Grocery shopping can happen at Key Food or Tropical Supermarkets.NoMi Express provides free trolley rides
The NoMi Express is a free trolley system that stops along 135th Street, Sunkist Grove Community Center and the Thomas Sasso Pool. It also has many stops in the neighborhood on the Green Line. The Opa-Locka Tri-Rail station is only 3 miles away and can take commuters to downtown Miami. Those who travel by car only need to venture about a mile to the east to catch Interstate 95, which leads south, 10 miles to downtown Miami. Hialeah Hospital is about 6.5 miles southwest of the neighborhood.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Wesley Ulloa
Luxe Properties
(786) 329-4594
576 Total Sales
1 in Sunkist Grove
$540,000 Price
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Joel Milian
Canvas Real Estate
(786) 841-8477
29 Total Sales
1 in Sunkist Grove
$280,000 Price
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Richard Naranjo
AmeriFirst Realty
(786) 767-6957
34 Total Sales
1 in Sunkist Grove
$335,000 Price
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Diego Kogutek
Horizon Homes Realty Corp
(786) 408-6892
149 Total Sales
1 in Sunkist Grove
$250,000 Price
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Juan Iarussi
Compass Florida, LLC.
(786) 807-6586
19 Total Sales
2 in Sunkist Grove
$300K - $520K Price Range
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Estefania Vasconcelos Sarcina PA
The Lab Realty Group, LLC
(786) 551-4030
41 Total Sales
1 in Sunkist Grove
$245,000 Price
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1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Sunkist Grove | US |
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Homicide | 4 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
Robbery | 4 | 4 |
Burglary | 3 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
Larceny | 3 | 4 |
Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Sunkist Grove Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sunkist Grove, Miami sell after 78 days on the market compared to the national average of 69 days. The median sale price for homes in Sunkist Grove, Miami over the last 12 months is $395,000, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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