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).

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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 
7962 Nw 161 Ter Single Family 3,130 B
16102 Nw 79 Ct Single Family 3,224 B
16042 Nw 79 Ct Single Family 3,130 B
7972 Nw 161 Ter Single Family 3,130 B
7953 Nw 161 Ter Single Family 3,130 B
7963 Nw 161 Ter Single Family 2,546 B
7943 Nw 161 Ter Single Family 3,130 B
7973 Nw 161 Ter Single Family 2,594 B
7982 Nw 161 Ter Single Family 3,130 B
16022 Nw 79 Ct Single Family 3,655 B
16101 Nw 79 Ct Single Family 3,449 B
7933 Nw 161 Ter Single Family 3,130 B
16041 Nw 79 Ct Single Family 3,130 B
7983 Nw 161 Ter Single Family 3,130 B
16121 Nw 79 Ct Single Family 3,595 B
7936 Nw 162 St Single Family 2,706 B
7946 Nw 162 St Single Family 2,729 B
7926 Nw 162 St Single Family 2,709 B
7992 Nw 161 Ter Single Family 3,130 B
7956 Nw 162 St Single Family 2,546 B
16002 Nw 79 Ct Single Family 3,130 B
7916 Nw 162 St Single Family 2,567 B
7993 Nw 161 Ter Single Family 3,010 B
16021 Nw 79 Ct Single Family 3,130 B
7966 Nw 162 St Single Family 3,074 B
7906 Nw 162 St Single Family 3,281 B
15962 Nw 79 Ct Single Family 3,130 B
16001 Nw 79 Ct Single Family 3,130 B
8023 Nw 161 Ter Single Family 2,597 B
15963 Nw 79 Pl Single Family 5,078 B
7976 Nw 162 St Single Family 2,739 B
7871 Nw 160 Ter Single Family 3,308 B
7870 Nw 161 Ter Single Family 3,175 B
8032 Nw 161 Ter Single Family 3,130 B
15961 Nw 79 Ct Single Family 3,411 B
15952 Nw 79 Ct Single Family 3,130 B
8006 Nw 162 St Single Family 4,299 B
8033 Nw 161 Ter Single Family 2,518 B
15953 Nw 79 Pl Single Family 3,052 B
16139 Nw 79 Ave Single Family 2,544 B
7925 Nw 162 St Single Family 2,848 B
7870 Nw 160 Ter Single Family 3,495 B

Local Household Income

The median household income in this part of Florida is $55,358. The bottom 10% of the population earn less than $17,870 per year. The top 10% earn more than $130,256 per year. The top 1% earn more than $382,868 per year. Most renters earn between $34,188 (20th percentile) and $55,368 (80th percentile) per year. Someone earning the median household income in this area is likely to qualify for a mortgage between $110,716 and $138,395.

The tax assessed value of this property places it in percentile 99 of all properties in this area. This suggests it would appeal to someone earning around $382,868 per year who should qualify for a mortgage between $765,736 and $957,170.

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 $1,202. Most renters earn between $2,849 and $4,614 per month. They typically spend 36% of their monthly income on rent. Most rents fall in the $958 (20th percentile) to $1,602 (80th percentile) range. The residential vacancy rate is 7%.

This property falls in percentile 99 of all properties in this area. This corresponds to a rent of $3,456 per month and a monthly household income of $9,410 ($112,920 per year)

Nearby Companies

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7983 Nw 161 Terrace
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7962 Nw 161 Terr
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7962 Nw 161 Terrace
Seventy East, LLC
7933 Nw 161 Terrace
Revelation Alf, Corp.
8026 Nw 162 Street
Gutierrez And Company Cpa, P.A.
8025 Nw 162 Street
Happy Little Co. LLC
8006 Nw 162nd St
Sow A Seed,Inc.
8006 Nw 162nd St
Claudia Apaid Inc.
8006 Nw 162nd St
Two Saints Investments LLC
7966 Nw 162 Street
Two Saints Investments Ii LLC
7966 Nw 162 Street
Two Saints Investments Iii LLC
7966 Nw 162 Street
C.I. Productions LLC
7945 Nw 162nd St
Cindy Gold LLC
7945 Nw 162 Street
Eric William Morales, Pa
15962 Nw 79th Ct
Pit-Stop Tire LLC
15961 Nw 79 Ct
Premier Food Group, Inc.
8042 Nw 161 Terrace
Fcff Holdings LLC
8032 Nw 161 Terr
Fsm Real Estate Services LLC
8032 Nw 161 Terrace
Cma Appraisal Services Inc.
16102 Nw 79th Ct
Ditas Corporation
16102 Nw 79th Ct
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