What is the best gated community in Coral Gables in 2024?

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Comparative Table of Gated Communities in Coral Gables

Community Amount of Homes Lot Sizes Type of Waterfront Entry Prices Properties for Sale
Sunrise Harbour 80 12,500-25,000 Direct Oceanfront or Inlets $5.7M Sunrise Harbour Homes for Sale
Cocoplum 300+ 12,000-70,000 Direct Oceanfront or Canals $3.6M Cocoplum Homes for Sale
Tahiti Beach (within Cocoplum) 29 25,000-60,000 Direct Oceanfront $9.5M Tahiti Beach Homes for Sale
Gables Estates 170 30,000-200,000 Direct Oceanfront or Canals $15M Gables Estates Homes for Sale
Old Cutler Bay 136 15,000-70,000 Direct Oceanfront or Canals $6.5M Old Cutler Bay Homes for Sale
Journey's End 18 55,000-92,000 Canals $15M Journey's End Homes for Sale
Hammock Lakes 160 31,000-60,000 Lake $4M Hammock Lakes Homes for Sale
Snapper Creek Lakes 174 43,000-76,000 Lake $4M Snapper Creek Homes for Sale
Hammock Oaks 107 14,000-40,000 Lake with access to open bay $2M Hammock Oaks Homes for Sale
Cutler Oak Estates 15 18,000-34,000 Lake $2.5M Cutler Oak Estates Homes for Sale
Gables by the Sea 300+ 10,000-18,000 Lake and Canalfront $2M Gables by the Sea Homes for Sale

Prices are subject to rapid change in Coral Gables’ fast-moving market. Always contact the David Siddons Group at (305) 508.0899  for the latest information.

Coral Gables has been named the best home market for families followed by Pinecrest and Coconut Grove, according to a recent poll that interviewed 100 of Miami’s best agents. Important elements to come to this conclusion: Walkability, Schools, and Safety. Living in Coral Gables offers you one of Miami’s best lifestyles, incredible real estate options, great schools, and some of Miami’s best and most exclusive gated communities. The question now is; “What will be the best gated community in Coral Gables for you and your family?” We provide you with all the gated communities in Coral Gables including price ranges, sizes of homes and lots, security and privacy, as well as the exact locations of these communities. It’s up to your personal wishes and budget, which will be best for you.

Best In Class

Privacy

Gated Communities are generally more private, but it’s worth mentioning those that offer just a little more because of their extremely large lots or because of their boutique feel.

Cocoplum, Tahiti Beach, Gables Estates, Journey’s End, Snapper Creek Lakes, Hammock Lakes, Cutler Oaks Estates

Security

Needless to say, gated communities in Coral Gables are secure and safe. Coral Gables has a low crime rate and gated communities are gated and controlled 24/7. However, if you desire the best of the best in security, these are your preferred communities:

Tahiti Beach, Journey’s End, Snapper Creek Lakes and Hammock Oaks

Walkability / Reachability

Coral Gables gated communities such as Sunrise Harbour, Cocoplum, Gables Estates, or Old Cutler Bay are closer to Brickell and Coconut Grove and generally seen as more walkable. Further down South, the walkability and ease of accessing Miami’s heart as well as the beaches gets less easy.

Proximity to Schools

Coral Gables offers some great private schools such as the St Philip’s Episcopal School. There are a lot of good private schools to choose from in the area such as Gulliver in Pinecrest and Ransom Everglades in Coconut Grove. Click here where to live to be closest to Miami’s best private schools.

Gated Community in Coral Gables: Sunrise Harbour

What is the best gated community in Coral Gables? DSG

Sunrise Harbour is a very sought-after waterfront and gated community in Coral Gables. The private community is a dream for boating enthusiasts. Many of the homes are located directly on the Biscayne Bay and the homes on the inlets have direct access to the open ocean. Sunrise Harbour offers 80 homes on lots that vary between 12,500 and 25,000 SF.  This gated community is close to Miami’s top private schools and steps away from South Grove.

Gated Community in Coral Gables: Cocoplum

What is the best gated community in Coral Gables? DSG

Cocoplum is an exclusive and gated community in Coral Gables, just minutes away from South Coconut Grove. The prestigious gated community offers 24-hour security and amenities such as a clubhouse, a fitness facility, tennis courts, a playground, a yacht club, and beautifully landscaped parkways and common areas. The 300+ homes are located on large-sized lots (12,000 − 70,000 SF) making it a very private community. In Cocoplum you can find waterfront and non-waterfront homes. Cocoplum is desired by families because of the area’s proximity to very good private and public schools.

Gated Community in Coral Gables: Tahiti Beach

What is the best gated community in Coral Gables? DSG

Within the gated community of Cocoplum, we find the subsection of Tahiti Beach. The 29 homes in Tahiti Beach form a gated community within a gated community. Tahiti Beach can only be accessed through a guarded entrance (upon invitation only), and security and privacy at Tahiti Beach are paramount. Many celebrities, financiers, and international figures have called Tahiti Beach home and the estates behind the gates are nothing short of awe-inspiring. Tahiti Beach is one of the most exclusive communities in all of Miami and offers many oversized homes on large-sized lots ranging between 25,000 and 60,000 SF, which makes it one of the most private communities in the Gables. Situated on its own private natural reserve, owners enjoy their own private park, sandy beach, and tennis club.
The unique location of Tahiti Beach allows boat lovers to be located right on the bay or just a short cannel ride away from from open bay. Tahiti Beach is conveniently located near Brickell and the Grove and while the demand for homes in this exclusive enclave is high, the supply is very limited.

Gated Community in Coral Gables: Gables Estates

What is the best gated community in Coral Gables? DSG

Gables Estates is an exclusive and gated community in Coral Gables. This waterfront and gated community is one of the most exclusive in all of South Florida. Waterfront homes in Gables Estates enjoy wide canals with “no bridges” and direct access to Biscayne Bay. Along with a guard-gated entrance for the complete peace of mind of residents, Gables Estates also boasts tennis facilities. The extremely large lots, between 30,000 and 200,000 SF make this community very private. Although most homes are located on a waterfront lot, not all homes are waterfront.

Gated Community in Coral Gables: Old Cutler Bay

What is the best gated community in Coral Gables? DSG

Old Cutler Bay is a guard-gated community of 150+ acres. This exclusive waterfront community offers 136 homes some of which are waterfront. The secluded tree-lined residences are designed for those who want a contemporary lifestyle in a classic ambiance. Most residences are located on very large lots, affording them pools and boat docks. From Old Cutler Bay the open ocean can be reached without any bridges.

Gated Community in Coral Gables: Journey’s End

What is the best gated community in Coral Gables? DSG

Journey’s End is a waterfront gated community in Coral Gables with 18 large estate homes on large to extremely large lots of 2 acres or more. This gated community in Coral Gables provides residents with 24-hour security, a private marina with boat slips, and tennis courts. Homes in Journey’s End offer private boat docks and many homes are located on the canals with direct access (No bridges between the community and the bay) to Biscayne Bay. The large lots make this exclusive community in Coral Gables a very private enclave and entrance is only allowed with an invitation from one of the residents.

Gated Community in Coral Gables: Hammock Lakes

What is the best gated community in Coral Gables? DSG

Hammock Lakes (Hammock Lake 1 and Hammock Lake 2 jointly referred to as Hammock Lakes) is a private and gated community located in Coral Gables. Just off the scenic Old Cutler Road, this private enclave provides tasteful architecture in combination with lushly landscaped and expansive lots varying between 30,000 and 77,000 sq. ft. The Hammock Lakes’ homes are surrounded by one of 2 large lakes ensuring that most of the homes offer lakefront lots with amazing views. Some of the homes in Hammock Lakes date back from 1946 while there are also more recently constructed homes. The residences offer a refreshingly distinct collection that fuses designs that evoke images of both contemporary and classic Coral Gables.

The proximity to good schools, as well as the generous square footage and lot sizes, have made the neighborhood continually in demand by families. In addition, practically each and every home in both of the communities is located by the waterfront or features a dazzling waterfront view.

Gated Community in Coral Gables: Snapper Creek Lakes

What is the best gated community in Coral Gables? DSG

Snapper Creek Lakes is an exclusive and gated community in Coral Gables. The community counts 124 homes, all located on oversized lots of an acre of land or more. The gated community of Snapper Creek is known for its beautiful landscapes, community atmosphere, kid-friendly surroundings (many families with children live in Snapper Creek Lakes), and last but not least for its wild peacocks that roam the neighborhood freely and a charming sight to behold.

This Coral Gables gated community attracts many boat lovers. To serve their boating community, Snapper Creek offers all residents access to an onsite marina with a full-time dock master.

The David Siddons Group sold 10900 Lakeside Dr for $17.5M, the highest sales price ever achieved within this community.

Gated Community in Coral Gables: Hammock Oaks

What is the best gated community in Coral Gables? DSG

Hammock Oaks is a waterfront, gated community in Coral Gables. A selected amount of Hammock Oaks homes have access to Biscayne Bay (just one bridge between the community and the bay), and most homes are located around a large lake. Nonetheless, the water views of Hammock Oaks’ homes are enviable and provide a serene atmosphere.

Hammock Oaks is a luxurious, family-friendly community with large-sized lots. The safe and tranquil environment offers lush, mature vegetation and makes it a perfect place to raise a family.

Gated Community in Coral Gables: Cutler Oaks Estates

What is the best gated community in Coral Gables? DSG

Cutler Oaks Estates is a very small and gated community right off of Old Cutler Road. This tropical neighborhood features only 15 private and luxurious homes. Several homes feature expansive and lushly landscaped lots. The Coral Gables community is located on a lake and has no access to the open ocean.
Residents enjoy a private guard gate and community tennis court. Cutler Oaks Estates is one of the more affordable communities in Coral Gables.

Gated Community in Coral Gables: Gables by the Sea

What is the best gated community in Coral Gables? DSG

Gables by the Sea is an exclusive and gated community in Miami or more specifically, in Coral Gables. Residents of the waterfront Gables by the Sea enjoy 24/7 security, a family-friendly atmosphere, and a boater’s lifestyle. Many Gables by the Sea homes are located on small, deep-water canals with private boat docks offering access to Biscayne Bay without any bridges on the way. Gables by the Sea is located just minutes from Miami International Airport and the business districts of Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, and Brickell. This community is also located near the best Coral Gables Schools. Gables by the Sea is one of the most affordable waterfront gated communities in Coral Gables.

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