Neighborhoods
Miami Neighborhoods: Homes for Sale by Area
Guides to 12 Miami-Dade neighborhoods, from Coral Gables, Brickell and Miami Beach to Doral, Aventura and Palmetto Bay. Each guide covers the property types you will find, what to check before buying, how to prepare a sale and common questions. Open any area for its full guide.
The City Beautiful
Coral Gables
Tree-lined boulevards and Mediterranean architecture define Coral Gables. Known as 'The City Beautiful,' this planned city offers waterfront estates, boutique shopping on Miracle Mile, and a refined lifestyle.
Lifestyle
Historic & Mediterranean
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Miami's Financial Hub
Brickell
Miami's Manhattan — a dense, walkable neighborhood of gleaming towers, world-class dining, and waterfront parks. Brickell offers luxury high-rise living in the heart of the city, close to offices, transit and the bay.
Lifestyle
Urban & Cosmopolitan
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Iconic Oceanfront
Miami Beach
From the Art Deco Historic District to the ultra-luxury towers of Mid-Beach, Miami Beach is an island paradise of white sand, turquoise water, and world-famous nightlife. A truly international destination.
Lifestyle
Glamorous & Beachfront
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Suburban Paradise
Pinecrest
A lush village south of Miami known for its large lots, mature tree canopy and Pinecrest Gardens.
Lifestyle
Large Lots & Green Spaces
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The New Miami
Doral
Doral blends master-planned communities, new construction and easy access to Miami International Airport. A business hub with homes, townhomes and condos.
Lifestyle
Modern & Growing
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Florida's Riviera
Sunny Isles Beach
A barrier island between the Atlantic and the Intracoastal, Sunny Isles Beach is known for its luxury oceanfront towers. Housing is almost entirely high-rise condominiums, from older buildings to new towers.
Lifestyle
Beachfront & High-Rise
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Miami's Original Bohemian Soul
Coconut Grove
Coconut Grove is one of Miami's oldest neighborhoods. Canopied by ancient banyan trees, the Grove wraps around Dinner Key Marina — once a Pan Am seaplane base — and stretches from the bayfront estates of Biscayne Bay to the walkable village center at CocoWalk. Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, a Gilded Age villa with formal Italian gardens, anchors the northern edge.
Lifestyle
Artsy & Waterfront
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Where Convenience Meets Coastal Living
Aventura
Perched in northeast Miami-Dade near the Broward County line, Aventura is anchored by the Aventura Mall, a major regional shopping destination. The city's skyline is dominated by modern condo towers lining the Intracoastal Waterway and Country Club Drive. Turnberry Isle Resort and the three-mile Aventura Circle walking path give the area an active, resort-style atmosphere without the density of Miami's urban core.
Lifestyle
Intracoastal & Condo Living
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Island Village on Biscayne Bay
Key Biscayne
Reached only via the Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne is a barrier island village where Caribbean-blue water surrounds a small island village. The northern tip holds Crandon Park with its Atlantic beach, while the southern tip ends at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park and the historic Cape Florida Lighthouse.
Lifestyle
Island & Natural
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College-Town Energy, Hometown Roots
South Miami
Despite its name, South Miami is its own incorporated city — a compact, walkable municipality centered on the Sunset Drive commercial corridor. It sits next to the University of Miami campus, and the surrounding residential streets are lined with mid-century ranch homes and mature oak trees. The Shops at Sunset Place and the South Miami Metrorail station make it one of the few transit-connected neighborhoods in Miami-Dade.
Lifestyle
Neighborhood-Driven
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Canopy Roads & Quiet Acreage
Palmetto Bay
Palmetto Bay is a village of wide, oak-canopied streets and half-acre-plus lots in south Miami-Dade. The Deering Estate at Cutler — a preserve with archaeological sites — forms its eastern waterfront. A network of parks and low-density streets set it apart from Miami's urban corridors.
Lifestyle
Suburban & Nature-Rich
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Ultra-Luxury on the Atlantic
Bal Harbour
A small oceanfront village just north of Surfside, Bal Harbour is synonymous with elite shopping and trophy condominiums. Bal Harbour Shops — an open-air temple to Chanel, Gucci, and Harry Winston — sits beside the village's oceanfront condominium towers. The beach is wide, meticulously maintained, and far quieter than Miami Beach to the south.
Lifestyle
Oceanfront Luxury
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