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What are the BEST Golf Course Front Neighborhoods in Miami?
What are the best Golf Course Communities in Miami with the best Miami Golf Course backed or fronted homes.
I spent my early years living in London – well outside the edge of London, but more importantly in a house that backed up to the edge of a world renown PGA Golf Course. I can tell you from first hand experience that there is nothing quite like living on the fringe of a golf course. Perhaps it’s the sense of space, feeling in touch with nature, perhaps it’s the sense of expansive green grass and trees that makes your vista so amazing (without the expensive landscape bills). Or maybe it is the convenience of having a space to walk the dog, run or actually play golf that is so appealing. Regardless, the value of Golf Course fronted or backed homes is undeniable.
In this blog we explore the best Golf Course fronted neighborhoods in Miami, with cited examples as well as our trade mark analysis of Golf Course homes and what you can expect to pay for such benefit. What is the % of premium you pay for a home on the Golf Course compared to other homes in that area that are not on the golf course? Whether you are working to a budget or simply want the best of the best, this is the blog for you! There are 6 communities in all to consider. 4 in Coral Gables and 2 on Miami Beach.
If you are buying a Golf Course front home you will understandably pay a premium. How much of a premium? The table below shows you how much you will pay for a non-golf course front home in the neighborhood and then for a home on the golf course. To compare apples with apples we only selected dry lots (waterfront lots on the Golf Course are extremely scarce).
The Miami Home Backed or Fronted by Golf Course.
It all depends on whether you want the great yard views or the living room views. Most homes that overlook the golf course from the front (Living room usually) are not right on the golf course and are separated by a road. This gives you the great views, but spares you the invasion of your privacy. Homes that border to a golf course via the backyard are often directly on the golf course, which can of course lead to a lack of privacy and/or receiving golf balls in your pool.
Depending on which golf course spot your home borders to is also essential for the value. Just behind the ” Tee Off” spot (The spot where golfers begin their round of golf) is of course less desired, because there are more people and less privacy.
Coral Gables Homes for Sale on the Granada Golf Course
The Granada Golf Course, a nine-hole Par 36, is the most accessible Golf Course in the Gables, but also one of the smallest. The Golf Club belongs to Miami’s most popular nine-hole courses. There are two streets that provide for Golf Course front homes which are North Greenway Dr and South Greenway Dr. Both are prestigious and desired streets that offer golf course views from the front. Both streets are known for their spectacular old Spanish style homes. Granada Golf Course homes are fronted by the Golf Course unlike many other Gables golf courses where homes offer backyard views.
The average price in the last 1.5 years for homes in the area is $390 per SF, while homes with golf course views trade for $420 per SF. Homes overlooking the Golf Course sell between $320 and $550 per SF. For dated or not well-kept homes expect to pay somewhere between $300 or $400 per SF. For well-finished homes or homes with a great structure or great renovation potential, expect to pay in the high $400’s t0 the high $500s per SF
Featured Property on the Granada Golf Course: 1100 S Greenway Drive, Coral Gables
This fully renovated Golf Course Estate was designed by architect H. George Fink and offers a rich Coral Gables history. The main house “Vista Verde” (named after its golf course views) offers 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, staff quarters with a separate entrance and 5,855 SF under air. The entire house has been meticulously upgraded and features: new T&S roofing, LaFinestra impact windows, Godoy Kitchen and Bathrooms, Travertine and tile floors, Cedar Ceilings, a Wine Cellar, a laundry room, a video security system, an elevator and much more.
The 12,869 SF corner lot is walled and gated and offers manicured landscaping with monster turf, a Clearwater pool, a roofed pool house and travertine patio. Vista Verde offers 2 full guest suites each with private bathrooms and 1 with a kitchenette. This spectacular historic home is truly one of a kind!
- 4 Bedrooms & Staff Quarters | 3 Bath rooms | 5,855 SF (Adj) | 12,869 SF Lot
- Two full Guest Suits each with: 1 Bedroom & 1 Bathroom (Only one offers a kitchenette)
- Asking Price: $3,195,000
Coral Gables Homes on the Biltmore Golf Course
The Biltmore Golf Course is an 18-hole, 71-par championship course, originally designed in 1925 by legendary golf course architect Donald Ross and updated for the modern game in 2018. Unlike the Riviera Golf Course, that is divided in three sections by several streets, the Biltmore Golf Course is one large golf course and therefore there are less homes located on the Golf Course. While there were 26 sales around the Golf Course only 3 sales where of homes on the golf course. We had to go back 2 years (June 18 to June 20) to get three sales. Most of the homes here border the Golf Course with their backyard ,while just a handful of homes overlook the golf course from the front.
Homes in the area trade between $300s and the high $500s per SF with an average of $ 435 per SF. The 2 homes located on the Golf Course sold for $562 per SF for a well-done property and $308 per SF for a dated, 7,000SF+ estate. The latter estate was on the market for almost 3 years and the 7,000 SF home needs serious updating.
Coral Gables Homes on The Riviera Golf Course
Arguably the most exclusive Golf Course in the Gables as this is a private 18-hole golf course with an exclusive club house on the premisses. Homes here are extremely desired not only for the Golf Course, but also for the ideal location (proximity to the University of Miami and Hospitals). Most of the homes here border the Golf Course with their backyard while just a handful of homes overlook the golf course from the front.
Looking at the values of Coral Gables homes (in the last 1.5 years; Jan 2019 – June 2020) that are on the Riviera Golf Course compared to homes in the same area that are not we see a value that is on average almost $100 per SF higher ($490 per SF). In total 17 homes sold around the Riviera Golf Course of which 6 where on the Golf Course or overlooked the Golf Course. The four highest sales per SF for dry lot homes in the last 1.5 years were achieved by golf course homes. Of the non golf course properties only 17% achieved $450 or more per SF. We did not notice a clear price per SF difference between homes that are fronted or backed by a Golf Course.
Miami Homes for Sale on the Deering Bay Golf Course
Deering Bay is a gated community in the very south of Coral Gables. The community is home to the Arnold Palmer Signature golf course that is widely considered to be the top private club in the area. Set on a tough 6,500 yard track that takes golfers through mangrove forests, bay front views and past the occasional endangered American Crocodile, Deering Bay’s scenic course proves to be enjoyable to all skill levels. In 2007, The Arnold Palmer Design Company was hired to oversee a complete renovation and re-grassing.
There are just a few homes (Approx. 35) on the Golf Course or looking over the Golf Course. These homes are located on two streets ; SW 144th street, which has front views and Deering Bay Dr, which has backyard views. This community doesn’t have the same luxurious wide golf course views, which the other communities have. If you want to have ample vistas over the golf course you will have to opt for one of the condos. Nonetheless, we wanted to mention this community for those who like to be close to a golf course in a gated community with partial golf course views. Only one home sold in the last 2 years, 13686 Deering Bay Dr sold for $1,550,000 or $410 per SF.
Miami Homes on the Miami Beach Golf Course
The Miami Beach Golf Course is a large Golf Course community in Mid Beach. It is surrounded by 1). Alton Rd, homes on Alton Rd are separated from the golf course by a rather busy, ample street, 2). Chase Ave and Meridian Ave, separated from the golfcourse by a small street and 3).Prairie Ave whose homes are directly on the golf course (with their backyard) although most of these homes are shielded from the golf course by means of high trees and lush landscaping
In the last 1.5 years, 25 homes sold in the area and 8 of those were located next to the golf course. The Alton Rd homes trade for the lowest price per SF as there is a large road intercepting the views. While homes in the area sell for an average of $480 per SF, the homes on the golf course or with good views over the golf course (Chase, Meridian and Prairie) traded on average for $575 per SF (all well-finished or well-kept homes). One of the homes directly on the Golf Course was 2804 Prairie Ave. This completely renovated home sold for $630 per SF, which was the highest price achieved for a dry lot golf course bordering home in the last 1.5 years. As mentioned before, this property doesn’t have ample views over the golf course as it is separated by lush landscaping. In the last two years one waterfront home on the Golf Course sold (3260 Chase Ave). This remodeled mid-century home offers 2,150 SF and sold for $1,390 per SF or $2,650,000.
Miami Beach Homes on La Gorce Golf Course
The La Gorce Golf Course and Country Club located in Miami Beach offers an 18-hole championship golf course. La Gorce Country Club is considered one of the most exclusive country clubs in South Florida, which can largely be attributed to its invitation-only membership. With the exception of 10 homes all homes border the Golf Course with their backyard. Of the 37 homes that sold in the area only 6 were located on the Golf Course. The average sales price for dry lot homes in the area is $500 per SF while for golf course backed or fronted homes the average sales price is $600 per SF.
Golf Course backed homes that are well done homes or homes that need minor updating trade for around the $600 per SF while homes that are very dated or trade more for their land value sell for around $300 or $350 per SF.
Miami Golf Course Homes on Indian Creek
Indian Creek Island (often referred to as “Billionaire Bunker”) is a gated island community in the Biscayne Bay with only 40 homes and an ultra-private 18-hole golf course. The Golf Course is very hard to access as you have to be invited by a member. Needless to say it doesn’t get better than Indian Creek. The 250 acre island offers just 40 homes that are all located on extremely large and waterfront lots. All of the homes on Indian Creek are backed by the Indian Creek golf course. So while you can access your yacht in the front you have an ultra-private golf course in the back. Indian Creek Island homes for sale barely hit the market but when they do expect $20M+ price tags. Because of the extreme luxury and scarcity of such homes, the enclave is known for its record breaking sales.
Only one house sold in the last 2 years located on 38 Indian Creek Island Rd. This rebuilt and remodeled (2017) Estate offers 8 bedroom and 10,403 SF and sold for $17,027,500 or $1,754 per SF.
Miami Beach Homes on the Normandy Shores Golf Course
Normandy Shores Golf Club is one of the most accessible golf courses in Miami Dade. Though this is a public course, memberships are available, and it is located in the gated community of Normandy Shores. As this gated community is built around the golf course, a large amount of the homes are located on the golf course. Golf course homes in Normandy Shores tend to be much more affordable than (golf course) homes elsewhere in Miami. With an average sales price of $800K or $330 per SF, this community definitely offers some of the most affordable homes around a golf course. We did not see a significant price difference between golf course homes and homes that are not located on the golf course. If you are looking for a golf course home with front views look out for properties on Fairway Drive, while for backyard views you will need to be on South Shore Drive.
FAQ
These are the most commonly Miami Real Estate Related questions
What should relocation buyers know before buying real estate in Miami?
HOME BUYERS
Relocation buyers looking at homes in Miami should understand that choosing the right house is less about the property itself and more about location, schools, and long-term value. Many buyers make the mistake of focusing on price or finishes, while the real driver of value is the neighborhood and micro-location. Older homes often represent better value, but may also be part of a future redevelopment cycle. Newer homes command premiums, but don’t always sell faster if pricing is ahead of the market. Commute time, school access, and community dynamics are critical and often underestimated. The key is to evaluate homes not just as lifestyle purchases, but as long-term assets within a very localized market.
Sources:
https://luxlifemiamiblog.com/relocating-to-miami/
https://luxlifemiamiblog.com/relocating-to-miami-with-a-family/
CONDO BUYERS:
Relocation buyers should understand that Miami is a highly segmented, building-driven market, not a uniform one. Pricing can vary significantly between similar properties depending on building quality, layout, and financial health. Many buyers assume newer construction equals better investment, but that is often not the case. Factors like HOA fees, reserves, and rental policies can materially impact long-term value and liquidity. Negotiation opportunities often exist, especially in slower segments, but require precise market knowledge. The key is to evaluate micro-markets and individual buildings, not just neighborhoods or price per square foot.
Sources:
https://luxlifemiamiblog.com/miami-real-estate-market-report/
https://luxlifemiamiblog.com/new-construction-miami-guide/
What are the best areas for relocating families with children
For families relocating to Miami with young children, the most recommended neighborhoods are Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, and Pinecrest. Coral Gables offers the best balance of top schools, safety, and long-term value. Coconut Grove is ideal for younger families seeking walkability, greenery, and a lifestyle-driven environment. Pinecrest provides larger homes, excellent schools, and better value for space, making it ideal for growing families. The key driver across all three is access to strong schools and primary residential stability. Relocation decisions are less about new construction and more about long-term livability and resale strength.
Sources:
https://luxlifemiamiblog.com/best-neighborhoods-miami/
https://luxlifemiamiblog.com/what-are-the-best-family-neighborhoods-in-miami-in-2023/
Are new construction condos in Miami a good investment?
New construction condos in Miami can be a good investment—but only if you understand that not all buildings perform the same. According to the David Siddons Group, many buyers assume “new = better,” but in reality, performance depends on pricing, layout, building quality, and long-term demand. Some new developments set future price benchmarks and can drive long-term appreciation, especially in top-tier projects. However, many are priced aggressively at launch, and buyers relying on marketing instead of data often overpay.
The market is highly segmented, meaning two new buildings next to each other can perform very differently.
The best opportunities typically come from selecting the right building early or negotiating correctly in later phases.
In short: new construction is not automatically a good investment—it becomes one only with building-level analysis and disciplined entry pricing.
Sources:
https://luxlifemiamiblog.com/how-to-buy-a-luxury-condo-in-miami/
https://luxlifemiamiblog.com/category/independent-new-construction-condo-reviews/
https://luxlifemiamiblog.com/beyond-clickbait-real-insights-into-miamis-luxury-condo-market/
Why is buying a Miami condo riskier than buyers think?
Buying a Miami condo is often riskier than buyers expect because the true risks are at the building level—not visible in the listing price. Many buyers focus on finishes and views, while overlooking HOA reserves, insurance exposure, and potential special assessments. In reality, two identical units in different buildings can perform completely differently over time. Rising HOA fees and stricter regulations are also increasing the true cost of ownership, especially in older buildings. Liquidity can be affected by factors like financial health, rental policies, and ongoing repairs. The key risk is not the condo itself—but buying into the wrong building without proper due diligence.
Sources:
https://luxlifemiamiblog.com/how-to-buy-a-luxury-condo-in-miami/
https://luxlifemiamiblog.com/miami-condo-market-risks/
What are Miami's Safest Areas?
Which Miami Areas Still offer Great Value (Budget Friendly alternatives to Coral Gables and Pinecrest)
If you’re looking for better value than Coral Gables or Pinecrest, the answer (in true Siddons style) is not “go cheaper”—it’s go one layer outside the obvious markets.
The strongest value plays are:
- Schenley Park → closest substitute to Coral Gables at ~20% discount while maintaining similar character and location
- Biltmore Heights → almost identical feel to the Gables but ~25–30% cheaper on a $/SF basis
- Glenvar Heights → central location with larger lots and ~25% pricing advantage vs South Miami/Gables
- Baptist / Galloway (Kendall) → Pinecrest-style living (space, schools, land) at up to ~30% lower pricing
The pattern is consistent:
👉 Buyers are shifting west and slightly off-market to gain land, scale, and pricing efficiency. You don’t find value by going to a “cheaper neighborhood”—you find it by identifying adjacent micro-markets that offer the same lifestyle fundamentals without the brand premium.
Sources:
https://luxlifemiamiblog.com/best-value-neighborhoods-miami/
https://luxlifemiamiblog.com/category/miami-neighborhoods/
Is NOW a good time to buy in Miami?
Are Miami real estate prices going down in 2026?
No—but that’s the wrong way to look at it. Miami is not one market anymore, so prices are not moving in one direction. In 2026, the market is split into two: ultra-luxury, scarcity-driven areas (like waterfront and top-tier neighborhoods) are still holding or even rising, while mid-tier condos and oversupplied segments are flat or correcting. What we’re seeing is price divergence, not a crash—some properties are gaining value while others are quietly adjusting downward. Rising inventory and more selective buyers are putting pressure on pricing in certain segments, especially older condos or buildings with weaker fundamentals.
At the same time, global wealth and cash buyers continue to support pricing at the top end of the market. So the real answer: prices aren’t broadly dropping—they’re being repriced based on quality, location, and supply.
Should I buy a house or a condo when relocating to Miami?
The decision comes down to lifestyle first, investment second—and most relocation buyers get that backwards. If you want space, privacy, schools, and long-term family living, a single-family home in areas like Coral Gables or Coconut Grove is typically the stronger choice. If you prioritize walkability, low maintenance, and proximity to business districts, a condo in Brickell or waterfront markets makes more sense.
From an investment perspective, homes tend to be more stable, while condos are more building-dependent and cyclical. Most relocation clients underestimate how much building quality, HOA structure, and future costs impact condo performance. The right answer isn’t “house vs condo”—it’s which asset fits your lifestyle AND holds value within its micro-market.
How do I choose the right Miami neighborhood for my lifestyle?
Why are Miami condo prices so different between buildings?
Miami condo pricing varies widely because value is determined at the building level, not just by location. Two buildings next to each other can have major differences in financial health, reserves, HOA fees, and management quality. Buyers also pay premiums for better layouts, views, amenities, and newer construction—but not all “new” buildings perform equally. Factors like rental policies, upcoming assessments, and building reputation can significantly impact resale value. This is why price per square foot alone is misleading in Miami’s condo market. The real driver of value is how that specific building competes within its micro-market over time.
Sources:
https://luxlifemiamiblog.com/how-to-buy-a-luxury-condo-in-miami/
https://luxlifemiamiblog.com/category/independent-new-construction-condo-reviews/
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