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It's a solid choice for families, thanks to its suburban character and access to sought-after schools like Miami Palmetto Senior High School. The area balances quiet residential streets with a healthy mix of home styles, from starter properties to waterfront estates.

The median list price is $515,000, which sits in a reasonable range for south Miami-Dade. That said, the market spans from $125,000 up to $3,450,000, so your budget goes a long way toward defining your options here.

Expect a median around $515,000 to list and $507,000 for recent sales, with an average of $465 per square foot on a median home size of about 1,431 square feet. Over the past year 147 homes sold, so there's a steady base of comparable data to price against.

It's active and fairly balanced — 63 homes are currently listed, and they're selling in a median of 39 days. Sellers are averaging 98% of their asking price, which tells you well-priced homes still move without long waits.

The median HOA runs about $777 per month, though that varies widely depending on whether you're in one of the 11 gated communities or a standalone home. Median property tax comes in around $6,632 per year, so factor both into your monthly carrying cost.