Overview
Palmetto Bay is a family-oriented neighborhood situated on the shores of Biscayne Bay. The Village of Palmetto Bay is home to excellent and highly rated public schools and also exceptional private schools like : Palmer Trinity, Westminster and Alexander Montessori.
According to the website niche.com: “Palmetto Bay is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in Palmetto Bay offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their home.”
The residential crowd is made of …
Homes on large lots. Palmetto Bay was almost totally destroyed in 1992 with Hurricane Andrew so most of the houses were rebuilt after this.
The lifestyle offered is …
Family-oriented with lots of parks and places to go with kids. Most famous is Coral Reef Park between 144th street and 152nd street and Deering Estate, which attract people with their events through the year.
The most popular building type you will find is …
Single family homes on lots usually larger than 15,000 SF
The average home price is…
Between $550,000 to $750,000. The most expensive sale during 2019 was $3M on a property located on a 5 acre lot.
The area’s greatest highlight is …
The Deering Estate, which is a cultural asset and historic site listed on the National Register of Historic Places and a 21st Century museum destination for tourists and local residents. Deering Estates also has a variety of signature events, programs, tours and classes throughout the year.
The area’s best driving distance getaways are…
Going north you are 30 minutes from the Coral Gables and Coconut Grove areas, while one hour south you will find Key Largo on the Florida Keys where you find a lot of hotels to enjoy the beach and the ocean.
The best spot to dine fancy…
Palmetto Bay is definitely not a place to dine fancy, but yes a lot of places for families with kids like Samurai, Brio, Caffe Portofino and Alaine’s Osteria.
The best spot to find entertainment is…
On Sunday at the Farmer’s Market on Coral Reef Park, also at The Falls which is an open concept mall that attracts a lot of families with its restaurants and movie theater.
The best spot to go shopping…
The Falls, specially Bloomingdales.
