Overview
The Village of Pinecrest is an affluent suburb of Miami and also one of the most family-friendly neighborhoods. Most buyers choose to move to this part of Miami, because of its tranquility yet proximity to the city of Coral Gables and Downtown / Brickell (Just a 30 minute drive).
Another very important factor that attracts many families is the size of the properties and their lots in comparison to Coconut Grove and even Coral Gables. Pinecrest is one of Miami’s most preferred residential areas as the prices per SF are lower than areas such as Coral Gables and Coconut Grove, yet homes generally offer higher amount of SF. 91% Of the houses sold between 2018-2019 has a bigger lot than 15,000sqf and the predominant style now is Mediterranean, Contemporary and Transitional.
Pinecrest is considered a prime choice for relocating families primarily because of a high rating Public and Private Schools such as : Pinecrest Elementary, Palmetto Senior High (where the CEO of Amazon Jeff Bezos is an alumni) and Gulliver Schools. Sports are a key activity in the village, which promotes a sense of community.
The residential crowd is made of…
Large homes, new construction homes, Mediterranean and Transitional Style mostly sitting on big lots.
The lifestyle offered is …
Peaceful! There are lots of parks in this super family- friendly neighborhood. You will see people running and cycling all the time in the bike lanes and also on the streets. Pinecrest offers convenient access to all daily activities, restaurants, coffee places, parks and recreation areas which offer athletic activities.
The most popular building type you will find is…
Single-family homes sitting on lots usually larger that 15,000 SF.
The area’s greatest highlight is …
Pinecrest Gardens, formerly Parrot Jungle, is a magnificent 14-acre botanical garden located at Red Road and Killian Drive that was purchased by the Village of Pinecrest in 2002 and was registered as a historic place in 2011along with many other beautiful parks and extremely arborized streets.
The average home price is..
$1,5M to $2M.
The area’s best driving-distance getaways are…
Coral Gables / Coconut Grove are a 15 minute drive away and Downtown / Brickell are a 30 minute drive from Pinecrest.
The best spot to dine fancy is…
Pinecrest is full of family and kids-oriented restaurants so if you want to go fancy you will drive 10 minutes or less to South Miami and there you have Fiola which is an Italian restaurant by Michelin-starred and James Beard Award winning chef Fabio Trabocchi.
The best spot to find entertainment is…
on Sunday at the Farmer’s Market on Pinecrest Gardens’ parking lot.
The best spot to go shopping is…
Dadeland mall and The Falls.
