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 
2851 Nw 151 St Single Family 1,188 B
2831 Nw 151 St Single Family 1,437 B
2840 Nw 151 Ter Single Family 1,276 B
2830 Nw 151 Ter Single Family 1,335 B
2861 Nw 151 St Single Family 1,352 B
2821 Nw 151 St Single Family 1,213 B
2850 Nw 151 Ter Single Family 1,115 B
1220 Oriental Blvd Single Family 1,009 C
1216 Oriental Blvd Single Family 1,415 C
2820 Nw 151 Ter Single Family 968 B
1230 Oriental Blvd Multi-family - less than 10 units 1,831 C
1210 Oriental Blvd Single Family 1,184 C
2801 Nw 151 St Single Family 1,743 B
1240 Oriental Blvd Single Family 928 C
2871 Nw 151 St Single Family 1,095 B
15111 Nw 29 Ave Single Family 1,153 B
1206 Oriental Blvd Single Family 1,149 C
15200 Nw 28 Pl Single Family 1,258 B
2841 Nw 151 Ter Single Family 970 B
2831 Nw 151 Ter Single Family 970 B
1250 Oriental Blvd Single Family 1,339 C
2800 Nw 151 Ter Single Family 1,122 B
15121 Nw 29 Ave Single Family 1,365 B
1200 Oriental Blvd Single Family 1,228 C
2821 Nw 151 Ter Single Family 973 B
2791 Nw 151 St Single Family 984 B
15210 Nw 28 Pl Single Family 973 B
15131 Nw 29 Ave Single Family 1,785 B
1260 Oriental Blvd Single Family 1,016 C
1221 Kasim St Single Family 1,349 C
1231 Kasim St Single Family 1,768 C
2790 Nw 151 Ter Single Family 973 B
1215 Kasim St Single Family 1,196 C
2840 Nw 152 Ter Single Family 1,151 B
2801 Nw 151 Ter Single Family 1,779 B
1235 Kasim St Single Family 939 C
2830 Nw 152 Ter Single Family 1,223 B
1211 Kasim St Single Family 998 C
15201 Nw 29 Ave Single Family 1,380 B
1255 Kasim St Single Family 805 C
2901 Nw 151 St Single Family 1,436 B
15220 Nw 28 Pl Single Family 1,172 B
2781 Nw 151 St Single Family 1,394 B
2820 Nw 152 Ter Single Family 1,418 B
15110 Nw 29 Ave Single Family 1,263 B
1201 Kasim St Single Family 1,016 C
2791 Nw 151 Ter Single Family 1,083 B
2780 Nw 151 Ter Single Family 1,292 B
1257 Kasim St Single Family 1,060 C

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 39 of all properties in this area. This suggests it would appeal to someone earning around $45,214 per year who should qualify for a mortgage between $90,428 and $113,035.

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 39 of all properties in this area. This corresponds to a rent of $1,118 per month and a monthly household income of $3,228 ($38,736 per year)

Nearby Companies

Cooljma Corp
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Firma Magia Representantes LLC
15120 Nw 29th Ave
Helados Mios, LLC
2840 Nw 151st Ter
Loving Your Spouse Gods Way, Inc
2790 Nw 151 Terrace
Aoa Enterprises LLC
2840 Nw 152nd Ter
Aoa Foundation, Inc.
2840 Nw 152nd Ter
Kaduceus Transport Inc
2801 Nw 152 Terr
Leon And Son LLC
1215 Kasim St
Leon 7 LLC
1215 Kasim St
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