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Miami-Dade County Real Estate - Miami Beach

Miami Beach is a resort city located on a series of barrier islands located between Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.  The city's main economic driver is tourism and it has a population of approximately 88,000.  The city's origins lie in the 1870 purchase of the land by Henry and Charles Lum.  The land was purchased for 25 cents an acre and its development continued in the following decades with the planting of coconut, avocado, and various other fruit plantations.  Chartered in March 1915, Miami Beach became a city in 1917.

Miami Beach exists in four different zip codes 33139, 33140, and 33141.  The main three neighborhoods in Miami Beach are South Beach, Mid Beach, and North Beach.  South Beach covers most of the 33139 zip code, Mid-Beach exists in both 33140 and parts of 33139, and North beach covers both the 33140 and 33141 zip codes.

South beach is the biggest and most populous neighborhood in Miami beach.  It has a population of approximately 39,000.  South Beach is known for its status as a popular entertainment destination, as it is home to many upmarket restaurants, hotels, and nightclubs.  South Beach's major thoroughfare, Ocean Drive, is the center of the famous Miami Art Deco district.  The road starts at Miami Beach's southernmost point, South Pointe Park, and runs north through the city stopping at 15th street.

Mid-Beach is Miami Beach's smallest and least populous section, home to about 10,000 people.  The area is mostly residential, and its most notable neighborhoods include Oceanfront, Bayshore, and Nautilus.  Mid-Beach is known for being home to a series of high-end houses known as millionaire's row.

The northernmost section of Miami Beach, North Beach, is home to approximately 28,000 residents.  North Beach's most populous neighborhood, Isles of Normandy, is located on the eastern shore of Biscayne Bay.  It has a population of approximately 9,000.  Other neighborhoods located in this section of the city include Biscayne Pointe and La Gorce.

Miami Beach is among the fastest growing cities in the US.  Its location and residents have created a subculture unique to Miami Beach and distinct from that of Miami.  Spanish is a first language for more than half of Miami Beach's citizens, as 53% of the city's population is made up of Latin American immigrants and their descendants.  Non-hispanic caucasians account for about 40% of the population and the remaining 7% of the population is made up of African and Aisian Americans, as well as mixed raced citizens.

Miami Beach links:

• Wikipedia
• Miami Beach City Website

Links

• Miami Beach Real Estate Market Data
• Miami-Dade County Real Estate Market Data
• Walkscore for Zipcode 33139
• Miami Beach, FL Property Values on Trulia

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

Address	Type	Sq Ft	Class
1620 Alton Rd	Vacant Commercial	4,745	L
1614 Alton Rd	Store, one story	11,624	B
1624 Alton Rd	Store, one story	4,027	B
1628 Alton Rd	Parking lot (commercial or patron) or mobile home park	0	L
1600 Alton Rd	Store, one story	6,043	B
1625 West Ave	Government Undefined	0	L
1634 Alton Rd	Financial institution (bank, saving and loan company, mortgage company, credit services)	18,105	B
1250 Lincoln Rd	Vacant Residential	0	L
1609 Alton Rd	Mixed use - store and office or store and residential or residential combination	7,448	B
1620 West Ave 201	Condominium	667	B
1620 West Ave 606	Condominium	667	B
1620 West Ave 605	Condominium	667	B
1620 West Ave 604	Condominium	667	B
1620 West Ave 603	Condominium	667	B
1620 West Ave 602	Condominium	667	B
1620 West Ave 601	Condominium	667	B
1620 West Ave 506	Condominium	667	B
1620 West Ave 505	Condominium	667	B
1620 West Ave 504	Condominium	667	B
1620 West Ave 202	Condominium	667	B
1620 West Ave 203	Condominium	667	B
1620 West Ave 204	Condominium	667	B
1620 West Ave 205	Condominium	667	B
1620 West Ave 206	Condominium	667	B
1620 West Ave 301	Condominium	667	B
1620 West Ave 302	Condominium	667	B
1620 West Ave 303n	Condominium	667	B
1620 West Ave 304	Condominium	667	B
1620 West Ave 305	Condominium	667	B
1620 West Ave 306	Condominium	667	B
1620 West Ave 401	Condominium	667	B
1620 West Ave 402	Condominium	667	B
1620 West Ave 403	Condominium	667	B
1620 West Ave 404	Condominium	667	B
1620 West Ave 405	Condominium	667	B
1620 West Ave 406	Condominium	667	B
1620 West Ave 501	Condominium	667	B
1620 West Ave 502n	Condominium	667	B
1620 West Ave 503	Condominium	667	B
1615 West Ave 201	Condominium	700	B
1615 West Ave 202	Condominium	384	B
1615 West Ave 203	Condominium	670	B
1614 West Ave 406	Condominium	667	B
1614 West Ave 504	Condominium	667	B
1615 West Ave 205	Condominium	700	B
1615 West Ave 301	Condominium	700	B
1614 West Ave 405	Condominium	667	B
1614 West Ave 502	Condominium	667	B
1615 West Ave 204	Condominium	670	B