Miami-Dade County Real Estate - Opa locka

Opa-locka was developed in 1926 and based on a One Thousand and One Nights theme. Opa-locka has the largest collection of Moorish Revival architecture in the Western hemisphere.  Its streets have names like Sabur Lane, Sultan Avenue, Ali Baba Avenue, Perviz Avenue and Sesame Street.  The name Opa-locka is an abbreviation of a Seminole place name, spelled Opa-tisha-wocka-locka.   The city center has a rundown feel today.  Opa-locka has one of the highest rates of violent crime for any city in the United States

Amelia Earhart launched her trip around the world from Miami Municipal Airport, just south of Opa-locka.

Opa-locka Executive Airport (OPF) is located 10 minutes from the Sun Life Stadium and 20 minutes from Miami International Airport. It is designated as a relief airfield for Miami International Airport and has no landing fees. The airport offers a wide range of aircraft repair and maintenance services, including airframe, powerplant and avionics repair. The airport is also home to a U.S. Coast Guard Air/Sea Rescue Station.

Opa Locka is in South East Florida. Opa Locka is approximately 8 miles from Miami (population 399,457) and around 4 miles from Hialeah (population 224,669).

Opa Locka links:

Miami-Dade County

Miami-Dade County is part of the southeast Florida region along with Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, Palm Beach, Broward, and Monroe counties. Miami Dade County has 35 cities and incorporates many different geographical areas. The north, central, and east regions are heavily urbanized, with many large skyscrapers and a dense population. The southern region of Miami-Dade County is sparsely populated and is the heart of Miami-Dade's agricultural economy. The western region of the county includes the Everglades National Park and is inhabited only by a tribal village. The county is home to around 2.5 million people, making it the most populous in Florida and number seven in the country.

Major industries for this county are tourism, international trade, international banking, and transportation. Top public employers are Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Miami-Dade County, the Federal Government, Florida State Government, and Jackson Health Systems. Major private employers include the University of Miami, Baptist Health South Florida, Publix Supermarkets, American Airlines, and Precision Response Corporation.

The county's seat and largest city is Miami. Miami's close proximity to Latin America and the Caribbean makes it the center for international trade with those areas. The city?s population is 70% Hispanic. The concentration of Latin American businesses and international banks in the city has given it the nickname ?Capital of Latin America?. PortMiami acts as one of the largest cruise spots in the world. Miami International Airport is one of the busiest ports of entry for foreign travelers and handles the most international air cargo of any airport in the country.

Miami-Dade is also a major tourist destination, especially in the city of Miami Beach. The historic 1920s Art Deco hotels on Ocean Drive are well-known landmarks, many of which have historic designations. Visitors enjoy the warm weather, sandy beaches, and nightlife of South Beach. It is also a major convention destination. The annual Art Basel Miami and its satellite fairs bring the foremost art collectors to South Beach and the Miami neighborhood of Wynwood.

Miami-Dade County is home to numerous large universities including the private University of Miami, public Florida International University, and Catholic Barry University. The county is also home to historically-black Florida Memorial University and Miami Dade College, the second-largest public university in the nation by enrollment. The Miami-Dade County Public School System is the fifth-largest in the nation.

Neighboring Properties

AddressTypeSq FtClass 
3417 Island Dr Single Family 1,941 B
7648 Coral Blvd Single Family 2,023 B
3409 Island Dr Single Family 1,756 B
3421 Island Dr Single Family 1,813 B
7649 Dilido Blvd Single Family 2,077 B
7644 Coral Blvd Single Family 2,028 B
7649 Coral Blvd Single Family 1,867 B
3412 Island Dr Single Family 1,760 B
7643 Dilido Blvd Single Family 2,174 B
3405 Island Dr Single Family 1,754 B
3416 Island Dr Single Family 1,917 B
7643 Coral Blvd Single Family 2,183 B
7636 Coral Blvd Single Family 1,843 B
3408 Island Dr Single Family 1,926 B
3420 Island Dr Single Family 1,719 B
7637 Dilido Blvd Single Family 1,821 B
7648 Biltmore Blvd Single Family 1,907 B
7637 Coral Blvd Single Family 1,421 B
3501 Island Dr Single Family 1,985 B
3401 Island Dr Single Family 1,421 B
3404 Island Dr Single Family 1,801 B
7712 Coral Blvd Single Family 1,995 B
7630 Coral Blvd Single Family 1,760 B
7648 Dilido Blvd Single Family 1,719 B
7644 Biltmore Blvd Single Family 2,124 B
7713 Dilido Blvd Single Family 1,920 B
7631 Dilido Blvd Single Family 1,866 B
7713 Coral Blvd Single Family 1,867 B
7644 Dilido Blvd Single Family 1,813 B
7631 Coral Blvd Single Family 2,040 B
3500 Island Dr Single Family 1,941 B
3400 Island Dr Single Family 1,813 B
3505 Island Dr Single Family 1,801 B
7636 Biltmore Blvd Single Family 1,854 B
7716 Coral Blvd Single Family 1,756 B
7636 Dilido Blvd Single Family 1,793 B
7624 Coral Blvd Single Family 2,028 B
7717 Dilido Blvd Single Family 1,900 B
7717 Coral Blvd Single Family 1,865 B
7625 Dilido Blvd Single Family 2,137 B
7630 Biltmore Blvd Single Family 2,097 B
3504 Island Dr Single Family 1,942 B
7712 Biltmore Blvd Single Family 1,725 B
7625 Coral Blvd Single Family 1,701 B
7630 Dilido Blvd Single Family 2,132 B
3309 Island Dr Single Family 1,957 B
7712 Dilido Blvd Single Family 1,990 B
7649 Embassy Blvd Single Family 1,866 B

Local Household Income

The median household income in this part of Florida is $66,901. The bottom 10% of the population earn less than $22,607 per year. The top 10% earn more than $165,132 per year. The top 1% earn more than $434,555 per year. Most renters earn between $36,936 (20th percentile) and $62,280 (80th percentile) per year. Someone earning the median household income in this area is likely to qualify for a mortgage between $133,802 and $167,253.

Source: US Census American Community Survey - 2008-2012 ACS 5-year PUMS estimates

Local Rents

The median monthly rent in this part of Florida is $1,451. Most renters earn between $3,078 and $5,190 per month. They typically spend 36% of their monthly income on rent. Most rents fall in the $1,039 (20th percentile) to $1,846 (80th percentile) range. The residential vacancy rate is 9%.

Nearby Companies

Dave And Mich Services LLC
7712 Dilido Blvd
Helectro Solutions, LLC
3501 Island Dr
The Lover Sayings, LLC
3509 Island Dr
R.B. Cue'S & Catering LLC
3309 Island Dr
Body By Barbara Inc
3309 Island Dr
Lgtj Corporation
7625 Biltmore Blvd
Sea Walk Homeowners' Association, Inc.
C/O Property Keepers Management Llc
Berry Grove Property Owners Association, Inc.
C/O Property Keepers Management Llc
Amourbeautybar LLC
7636 Biltmore Blvd
Advance Home Restoration Inc
7637 Dilido Blvd
Kc Fiber Optics Corp
7612 Coral Blvd
Bl Financial Group, LLC
7625 Coral Blvd
Sajosi, LLC
7619 Coral Blvd
Shadow 34 LLC.
7619 Coral Blvd
J S C Express, Inc
7619 Coral Blvd
Archer Transport Solutions LLC
7720 Biltmore Blvd
Swimluxe LLC
7720 Biltmore Blvd
J.A. Medina LLC
7717 Biltmore Blvd
Disclaimers and Disclosures

Public Records Data

The information on this page was compiled from public records. It is deemed reliable but not guaranteed to be an accurate snapshot of the property details at the time the snapshot was taken. All information should be independently verified.

The Visulate site was produced from data and information compiled from recorded documents and/or outside public and private sources. Visulate is not the custodian of public records and does not assume responsibility for errors or omissions in the data it displays or for its misuse by any individual.

In the event of either error or omission, Visulate and any 3rd party data provider shall be held harmless from any damages arising from the use of records displayed on the site.