Highland Oaks Middle School

It's a steady, residential Northeast Miami-Dade area that appeals to buyers who want condo and townhome living with access to strong county magnet programs like School For Advanced Studies-Wolfson. The pace is quieter than the beach communities, and the current market gives you time to shop carefully.

Compared to much of Miami, no — the median list price is $229,995, and active listings run from $125,000 up to $500,000. That said, homes here are compact, averaging 945 square feet at about $272 per square foot, so you're often buying a condo rather than a house.

Active listings carry a median price of $229,995, while the five homes sold in the last 12 months closed at a median of $530,000 — a gap that reflects how few properties trade and how the mix varies. Expect roughly $272 per square foot for the smaller units on the market now.

It's slow and thin, with only six active listings and a median 89 days on market. Sellers recently netted about 92% of their asking price, so buyers who come prepared can reasonably negotiate — you can track current activity on the live map.

Because this zone leans toward condos, HOA costs matter: the median is about $1,039 a month, which reflects buildings with shared amenities and services. Property taxes are more modest, with a median around $3,588 a year, so factor the monthly HOA carefully into your budget.