$439,500
SOLD MAR 14, 2012

5840 SW 73rd Ave Miami, FL 33143

Glenvar Heights Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,779 Sq Ft
0.36 Acres

Recently Sold

$158 Per Sq Ft

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • No HOA
  • South Miami K-8 Center Rated A-
  • Loft
  • Circular Driveway

About This Home

As of July 2025

Enjoy serene sunsets overlooking Blue Lake! This lakefront home offers privacy but is located in the heart of the South Miami community close to shopping & schools. A very unique home w/an open floor plan w/views of the lake from the main living area & th e master. Volume ceilings & exposed beams create a distinctive aura. Private loft bedroom offers an attractive hideaway! Lots of storage is included in an indoor utility room. All enhanced with a circular drive, on a private, tree-lined, large lot.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marelu Mota Essig

Coldwell Banker Realty License #0618963 Listed on: 12/06/2011

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Patricia Dahne

MMLS Assoc.-Inactive Member License #0408207

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,381

Year Built

  • Built in 1983

Lot Details

  • 0.36 Acre Lot
  • Lake Front
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • East Facing Home
  • Property is zoned 21/EST 1

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Block And Stucco Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,779 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Loft
  • Ceramic Tile Flooring
  • Lake Views
  • Dishwasher
  • Laundry in Utility Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom

Parking

  • Circular Driveway
  • Open Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Access To Lake
  • Exterior Lighting

Location

  • West of U.S. Route 1

Schools

  • South Miami Elementary School
  • South Miami High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Heating Available
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Blue Lake Ests Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 30-40-26-029-0030

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,381

Year Built

Built in 1983

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1983
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Detached, One Story, Other
  • Directions: SW 72 AVE TO 60 ST, TURN WEST TO 73 AVE, TURN RIGHT TO PROPERTY LEFT.
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Horses: No
  • Inclusions: Other
  • New Construction: No
  • Structure Type: House
  • Subdivision Name: BLUE LAKE ESTS
  • Year Built Details: Resale
  • MIAMIRE_PoolYN: No
  • MIAMIRE_PetsAllowedYN: Yes
  • MIAMIRE_MembershipPurchRqdYN: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: First Floor Entry, Pantry, Volume Ceilings, Loft, Utility Room/Laundry
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Ceramic Floor
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Living Area: 2779
  • Bedroom Features: At Least 1 Bedroom Ground Level, Entry Level
  • Dining Room Features: Other
  • Living Room Features: Loft, Utility Room/Laundry
  • Master Bathroom Features: Combination Tub & Shower

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • View: Lake
  • Exterior Features: Lighting
  • Construction Type: CBS Construction
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Lot Features: 1/4 To Less Than 1/2 Acre Lot, Cul-De-Sac, West Of US 1
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: WF/No Ocean Access, Lake, Lake Access
  • Waterfront: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Park Building Name: BLUE LAKE ESTS
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Municipal Water
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Other
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Utility Room/Laundry

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Community Features: Paved Road

Association/Amenities

  • MIAMIRE_TypeofAssociation: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: South Miami
  • High School: South Miami

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 30-40-26-029-0030
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 15600
  • Zoning: 21/EST 1
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2010
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4381

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 6, 2011
Closed on
Mar 14, 2012
Sold by
Hecox Merle Fern
Bought by
Acuna Albert E and Acuna Krista Fowler
Seller's Agent
Marelu Mota Essig
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Patricia Dahne
MMLS Assoc.-Inactive Member
List Price
$439,500
Sold Price
$439,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.88%
Original Mortgage
$351,600
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2006
Sold by
Hecox Merie Fern
Bought by
Revocable Trust Of Merie Fern Hecox

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 8, 1997
Sold by
Hecox Raymond M and Hecox Merle F
Bought by
Hecox Merle F
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $512,800 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed $100 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Open $417,000 New Conventional
Closed $351,600 Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/03/2025 07/03/25 Sold $1,662,000 +0.7% $586 / Sq Ft
05/27/2025 05/27/25 Pending -- -- --
05/05/2025 05/05/25 For Sale $1,650,000 +275.4% $581 / Sq Ft
03/14/2012 03/14/12 Sold $439,500 0.0% $158 / Sq Ft
12/20/2011 12/20/11 Pending -- -- --
12/06/2011 12/06/11 For Sale $439,500 -- $158 / Sq Ft
Source: MIAMI REALTORS® MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $9,606 $582,304 -- --
2024 $9,231 $565,894 -- --
2023 $9,231 $549,412 $0 $0
2022 $8,913 $533,410 $0 $0
2021 $8,896 $517,874 $0 $0
2020 $8,797 $510,724 $0 $0
2019 $8,617 $499,242 $0 $0
2018 $8,228 $489,934 $0 $0
2017 $7,183 $423,728 $0 $0
2016 $7,153 $415,013 $0 $0
2015 $7,241 $412,129 $0 $0
2014 -- $408,859 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Ernesto Bascuas

    Compass Florida, LLC.

    (786) 417-1290

    6 in this area

    100 Total Sales

    Ernesto Bascuas
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  • Rebeca Bascuas

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Rebeca Bascuas

    Compass Florida, LLC.

    (786) 285-2855

    5 in this area

    58 Total Sales

    Rebeca Bascuas
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Austin Warmus

    Sea Island Realty Inc.

    (919) 996-9498

    1 in this area

    45 Total Sales

    Austin Warmus
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  • Marelu Mota Essig

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Marelu Mota Essig

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (305) 321-5479

    14 in this area

    41 Total Sales

    Marelu Mota Essig
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    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Patricia Dahne

    MMLS Assoc.-Inactive Member

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Map

Source: MIAMI REALTORS® MLS

MLS Number: A1581102

MIAMI REALTORS® MLS

APN: 30-4026-029-0030

Florida Miami/Dade County Miami 33143 Glenvar Heights

5840 SW 73rd Ave, Miami, FL

This home is located at 5840 SW 73rd Ave, Miami, FL 33143 and is currently priced at $439,500, approximately $158 per square foot. This property was built in 1983. 5840 SW 73rd Ave is a home located in Miami-Dade County with nearby schools including South Miami K-8 Center, South Miami Middle School, and South Miami Senior High School.

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