Pinecrest Homes & Real Estate

Pinecrest Real Estate Market

Pinecrest homes for sale are often considered luxury real estate, as single-family homes typically start around $1 million and can reach listing prices of over $10 million. The spectacular luxury homes at the upper end of the scale often feature 7,000+ square feet of living space, generous lots, custom architecture, estate-worthy landscaping, gourmet kitchens, lavish finishes, and all the luxurious amenities one could ask for.

Pinecrest townhomes for sale are generally closer to a range between the mid-$800s to $1.8 million, and condos in Pinecrest can typically be found starting at just under $300,000, usually as two-bedroom units.

Pinecrest Community Amenities

Pinecrest residents enjoy many community amenities that make life in this suburb of the city of Miami a true pleasure. Pinecrest Gardens boasts a water playground, petting zoo, and outdoor theater in addition to its botanical garden. Evelyn Greer Park has ball fields, a gazebo, a rec center, and more. Other community parks include Coral Pine Park and Suniland Park.

Pinecrest is primarily residential, so most of Pinecrest's commercial area is found in shopping malls along U.S. Route 1, the village's western border. These malls include Pinecrest Center, Suniland Shopping Center, and Pinecrest Village Plaza, among others.

U.S. Route 1, also called Pinecrest Parkway, gives commuters in Pinecrest direct access to the heart of Miami. It also passes by or through multiple areas of note, including Dadeland Mall and the University of Miami to the north and Palmetto Golf Course to the south. Even better, the Metrorail allows residents to access downtown Miami via public transportation at the Dadeland South station, the southern terminus of the red and green lines, located towards the north of the village near the highway.

Pinecrest borders the city of Coral Gables. Several of Coral Gables' popular attractions include Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Chapman Trail Dog Park, and the beach at Matheson Hammock Park & Marina. Pinecrest is also bordered by the village of Palmetto Bay, containing the Palmetto Golf Course and Deering Estate historical landmark; the Kendall community, home of Miami Dade College Kendall Campus and the Killian Greens Golf Club; and the city of South Miami, where visitors can find the Shops at Sunset Place.

Pinecrest Local Highlights

• The Village of Pinecrest is nationally recognized as a Tree City USA, a Playful City USA, and a Community of Respect.
• The Dadeland South Metrorail station allows Pinecrest residents to access downtown Miami via public transportation.
• Pinecrest Gardens hosts annual events such as the Fine Arts Festival, an orchid show, seasonal celebrations, and performance arts.
• Pinecrest actively encourages public art, so residents can enjoy beautiful murals and statues throughout the village. Pinecrest Gardens features a permanent collection by various artists.

Pinecrest School Information

Miami-Dade County Public Schools District covers the Pinecrest community. Within Pinecrest itself, there are three elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school in the public school system, plus more than half a dozen private schools.

There are several public and private colleges and universities within about 10 miles of Pinecrest, including Florida International University, Miami Dade College, and the University of Miami.