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 
6281 Lake Geneva Rd Single Family 2,113 B
6301 Lake Geneva Rd Single Family 1,817 B
6300 Lake Geneva Rd Single Family 1,257 B
6271 Lake Geneva Rd Single Family 1,972 B
6365 S Miami Lakeway Single Family 2,028 B
6375 S Miami Lakeway Single Family 1,798 B
6355 Miami Lakeway Single Family 2,051 B
14510 Lake Crescent Pl Single Family 1,909 B
14511 Lake Crescent Pl Single Family 1,687 B
14555 Fitzpatrick Rd Single Family 1,976 B
6345 Miami Lakeway S Single Family 2,226 B
14520 Lake Candlewood Ct Single Family 1,591 B
6320 Lake Geneva Rd Single Family 2,346 B
14501 Lake Crescent Pl Single Family 1,975 B
6321 Lake Geneva Rd Single Family 3,163 B
14500 Lake Crescent Pl Single Family 2,712 B
6340 Lake Geneva Rd Single Family 1,486 B
14605 Fitzpatrick Rd Single Family 1,987 B
6335 E Miami Lakeway Single Family 1,949 B
14510 Lake Candlewood Ct Single Family 1,677 B
14601 Lake Candlewood Ct Single Family 2,966 B
6330 Lake Geneva Rd Single Family 2,070 B
14535 Lake Candlewood Ct Single Family 2,229 B
14421 Lake Crescent Pl Single Family 1,876 B
14420 Lake Crescent Pl Single Family 2,062 B
14625 Fitzpatrick Rd Single Family 1,666 B
14525 Lake Candlewood Ct Single Family 2,038 B
6325 Miami Lakeway Single Family 1,181 B
14550 Fitzpatrick Rd Single Family 4,761 B
14500 Lake Candlewood Ct Single Family 1,868 B
14560 Fitzpatrick Rd Single Family 2,760 B
14515 Lake Candlewood Ct Single Family 3,791 B
14410 Lake Crescent Pl Single Family 1,594 B
14411 Lake Crescent Pl Single Family 1,685 B
14635 Fitzpatrick Rd Single Family 1,742 B
14720 Lewis Rd Single Family 2,572 B
14570 Fitzpatrick Rd Single Family 1,708 B
14501 Lake Candlewood Ct Single Family 2,319 B
14440 Lake Candlewood Ct Single Family 1,658 B
6321 Lake June Rd Single Family 1,813 B
14730 Lewis Rd Single Family 2,016 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 85 of all properties in this area. This suggests it would appeal to someone earning around $113,036 per year who should qualify for a mortgage between $226,072 and $282,590.

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 85 of all properties in this area. This corresponds to a rent of $1,664 per month and a monthly household income of $4,840 ($58,080 per year)

Nearby Companies

Hing Business Services Group, LLC
14520 Lake Candlewood Ct
Ez Lifestyle LLC
14605 Fitzpatrick Rd
A & S Freedom LLC
14605 Fitzpatrick Rd
Elisa Suarez D.D.S. P.A.
14515 Lake Candlewood Ct
Jbr Construction Of Miami Inc
14601 Lake Candlewood Ct
Fa Aviation LLC
6325 Miami Lakeway S
Davey Investments, LLC
6380 Miami Lakeway S
Oslymar Capital, LLC
6321 Lake Geneva Rd
Rsm Management Services, LLC
14500 Lake Crescent Pl
Equator Realty, Inc
14500 Lake Crescent Pl
Kta-1, LLC
14421 Lake Crescent Pl
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