South Miami Heights
South Miami-Dade Real Estate Guide
South Miami Heights is a quiet, established unincorporated community in Miami-Dade County that offers buyers a suburban lifestyle with convenient access to some of South Florida’s best neighborhoods. Bordering both Palmetto Bay and Cutler Bay, South Miami Heights real estate benefits from proximity to these high-demand areas while maintaining its own distinct character and more accessible pricing. Homes for sale in South Miami Heights typically range from $550K to $750K.
The area’s predominantly residential streets are lined with mature trees and well-kept homes, many featuring spacious lots that are increasingly rare in Miami-Dade. South Miami Heights attracts families and professionals who appreciate its central position — close to Palmetto Bay’s top-rated schools, Cutler Bay’s shopping and dining, and the Palmetto Expressway’s access to Kendall, Coral Gables, and greater Miami. Black Point Marina and Deering Estate are just minutes away.
South Miami Heights homes for sale draw buyers seeking more space per dollar than neighboring Palmetto Bay or Cutler Bay can offer at comparable quality levels. The area’s unincorporated status under Miami-Dade County and its diverse, multigenerational community foster a welcoming neighborhood feel. For buyers seeking a well-located South Florida community with room to grow, South Miami Heights delivers genuine quality of life at an honest price.
Selling a home in South Miami Heights
South Miami Heights is an established community in unincorporated Miami-Dade, along the US-1 corridor between Cutler Bay and the Kendall line in the 33157 and 33177 ZIP codes. It's a long-settled area of single-family homes on generous lots — many from the 1960s through the 1980s — and because it prices well below the coastal villages next door, it draws a steady pool of buyers and investors. That demand works in a seller's favor.
Over the last 90 days, 61 homes have sold in South Miami Heights, from $180,000 to $1,700,000, with a median sale price of $610,000. These figures update automatically from the MLS; what your home would sell for depends on its exact location, size, and condition.
Much of the housing stock is older, which cuts two ways for a seller: an updated home can stand out and command a premium, while an original one needs to be priced and positioned to reflect what buyers will spend to renovate. Knowing which of your improvements actually add resale value here — and which don't — is where a local broker earns their keep.
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Property types in South Miami Heights
Single-family homes in South Miami Heights
59 recent sales in the last 90 days. If you own a single-family home in South Miami Heights, we can tell you what it would sell for today. See South Miami Heights single-family homes for sale.
Villas in South Miami Heights
2 recent sales in the last 90 days. If you own a villa in South Miami Heights, we can tell you what it would sell for today. See South Miami Heights villas for sale.
Nearby communities
Cutler Bay homes for sale · Palmetto Bay homes for sale · Princeton homes for sale · Richmond West homes for sale
Active Listings in South Miami Heights
South Miami Heights Real Estate News
- 5721 SW 59th Pl, South Miami, FL 33143 - Realtor.comRealtor.com · Jul 17
- The Estate Cos. Proposes Six-Story Development for 6914 SW 62nd Ave, South Miami, FL - Florida YIMBYFlorida YIMBY · Jan 12
- 8 South Florida cities among 'worst' real estate markets in state, says new report - USA TodayUSA Today · Aug 21
- Developer breaks ground on Miami-Dade affordable senior housing - The Business JournalsThe Business Journals · Jan 14
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