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 
660 Nw 145 St Single Family 1,180 C
14435 Nw 7 Ave Church 2,774 B
14415 Nw 7 Ave Auto sales, auto repair and storage or auto service shop 2,572 B
675 Nw 144 St Single Family 1,991 C
644 Nw 145 St Single Family 1,511 C
661 Nw 144 St Single Family 1,113 C
14405 Nw 7 Ave Store, one story 5,018 B
671 Nw 145 St Single Family 1,072 C
14501 Nw 7 Ave Mixed use - store and office or store and residential or residential combination 6,219 B
645 Nw 144 St Single Family 1,419 C
661 Nw 145 St Single Family 1,109 C
635 Nw 145 St Single Family 1,702 C
14533 Nw 7 Ave Store, one story 2,500 B
14349 Nw 7 Ave Auto sales, auto repair and storage or auto service shop 2,396 B
14440 Nw 7 Ave Store, one story 4,905 B
670 Nw 144 St Single Family 1,154 C
660 Nw 144 St Single Family 1,272 C
670 Nw 146 St Single Family 1,326 C
14420 Nw 7 Ave Office building, non-professional service building, one story 4,818 B
660 Nw 146 St Single Family 1,242 C
644 Nw 144 St Single Family 1,287 C
14504 Nw 7 Ave Store, one story 3,034 B
644 Nw 146 St Single Family 1,463 C
14545 Nw 7 Ave Auto sales, auto repair and storage or auto service shop 2,687 B
14400 Nw 7 Ave Store, one story 8,814 B
14341 Nw 7 Ave Auto sales, auto repair and storage or auto service shop 826 B
14512 Nw 7 Ave Store, one story 2,639 B
730 Nw 145 St Single Family 1,980 C
14540 Nw 7 Ave Auto sales, auto repair and storage or auto service shop 1,460 B
665 Nw 143 St Single Family 1,196 C
655 Nw 143 St Single Family 1,172 C
14340 Nw 7 Ave Store, one story 8,881 B
725 Nw 144 St Single Family 1,218 C
643 Nw 143 St Single Family 1,286 C

Local Household Income

The median household income in this part of Florida is $39,076. The bottom 10% of the population earn less than $12,487 per year. The top 10% earn more than $96,613 per year. The top 1% earn more than $197,554 per year. Most renters earn between $23,232 (20th percentile) and $38,580 (80th percentile) per year. Someone earning the median household income in this area is likely to qualify for a mortgage between $78,152 and $97,690.

The tax assessed value of this property places it in percentile 86 of all properties in this area. This suggests it would appeal to someone earning around $84,666 per year who should qualify for a mortgage between $169,332 and $211,665.

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 $953. Most renters earn between $1,936 and $3,215 per month. They typically spend 41% of their monthly income on rent. Most rents fall in the $538 (20th percentile) to $1,218 (80th percentile) range. The residential vacancy rate is 7%.

This property falls in percentile 86 of all properties in this area. This corresponds to a rent of $1,353 per month and a monthly household income of $3,448 ($41,376 per year)

Nearby Companies

Isbe Corp Plus V
14540 Nw 7th Ave
L&J Auto Services Corp
14540 Nw 7th Ave
Flawlessfacesbyaaliyah LLC
14440 Nw 7th Ave
Ms Tax Services, Inc.
14440 Nw 7 Th Ave
Elite Cars, L.L.C.
14601 Nw 7th Ave
Arrow Muffler Co Inc
14545 Nw 7th Ave
Vaphotbox LLC
14545 Nw 7th Ave
Lion Plumbing Supply, Inc.
14350 Nw 7th Ave
Mufflers 4 Less Inc.
14349 Nw 7 Th Ave
M E A Enterprise, Inc.
14341 Nw 7 Ave
Variete Tropical Inc
670 Nw 146 St
E&J Party Rental LLC
730 Nw 145 St
La Belle Charities LLC
730 Nw 145 St
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