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 
18782 Nw 53 Ave Single Family 2,285 B
5310 Nw 188 St Single Family 1,905 B
18742 Nw 53 Ave Single Family 1,974 B
5316 Nw 188 St Single Family 1,735 B
5266 Nw 188 St Single Family 1,295 B
18732 Nw 53 Ave Single Family 2,181 B
5274 Nw 188 St Single Family 1,295 B
5258 Nw 188 St Single Family 1,694 B
18812 Nw 53 Ave Single Family 2,054 B
5322 Nw 188 St Single Family 1,905 B
5259 Nw 187 Ter Single Family 1,694 B
5267 Nw 187 Ter Single Family 1,414 B
5311 Nw 188 St Single Family 2,181 B
5317 Nw 187 St Single Family 1,837 B
5250 Nw 188 St Single Family 1,295 B
18852 Nw 53 Ave Single Family 2,181 B
5309 Nw 187 St Single Family 2,181 B
5301 Nw 187 St Single Family 2,181 B
5317 Nw 188 St Single Family 1,905 B
5275 Nw 187 Ter Single Family 1,295 B
5328 Nw 188 St Single Family 2,054 B
5251 Nw 187 Ter Single Family 1,414 B
18731 Nw 53 Ave Single Family 1,613 B
5323 Nw 188 St Single Family 1,905 B
5325 Nw 187 St Single Family 2,181 B
18723 Nw 53 Ave Single Family 1,974 B
5266 Nw 187 Ter Single Family 1,694 B
5285 Nw 188 St Single Family 1,295 B
5329 Nw 188 St Single Family 2,285 B
5334 Nw 188 St Single Family 1,905 B
5300 Nw 189 St Single Family 1,857 B
5306 Nw 189 St Single Family 1,905 B
18715 Nw 53 Ave Single Family 1,613 B
5312 Nw 189 St Single Family 1,735 B
5253 Nw 188 St Single Family 1,414 B
5277 Nw 188 St Single Family 1,414 B
5258 Nw 187 Ter Single Family 1,414 B
5318 Nw 189 St Single Family 2,181 B
5335 Nw 188 St Single Family 2,181 B
5340 Nw 188 St Single Family 1,735 B
5261 Nw 188 St Single Family 1,295 B
5324 Nw 189 St Single Family 1,905 B
18707 Nw 53 Ave Single Family 1,414 B
5239 Nw 187 Ln Single Family 1,414 B
5250 Nw 187 Ter Single Family 1,295 B
5275 Nw 186 Ln Single Family 1,414 B
18858 Nw 52 Pl Condominium 1,502 B
5232 Nw 187 Ln Single Family 1,694 B

Local Household Income

The median household income in this part of Florida is $48,512. The bottom 10% of the population earn less than $13,887 per year. The top 10% earn more than $108,734 per year. The top 1% earn more than $232,289 per year. Most renters earn between $24,972 (20th percentile) and $45,648 (80th percentile) per year. Someone earning the median household income in this area is likely to qualify for a mortgage between $97,024 and $121,280.

The tax assessed value of this property places it in percentile 91 of all properties in this area. This suggests it would appeal to someone earning around $111,803 per year who should qualify for a mortgage between $223,606 and $279,508.

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 $1,077. Most renters earn between $2,081 and $3,804 per month. They typically spend 41% of their monthly income on rent. Most rents fall in the $771 (20th percentile) to $1,498 (80th percentile) range. The residential vacancy rate is 7%.

This property falls in percentile 91 of all properties in this area. This corresponds to a rent of $1,664 per month and a monthly household income of $4,254 ($51,048 per year)

Nearby Companies

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Sea Of Trust LLC
5310 Nw 188 St
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5313 Nw 189th St
Scarpe Shoes Corp
18707 Nw 53 Ave
Noon By De Barrio LLC
18732 Nw 53rd Ave
Aval Drywall, LLC
5300 Nw 189th St
Sensation Paints LLC
18812 Nw 53rd Ave
Helios Transportation LLC
5277 Nw 188th St
Awesome Showers, Inc.
5250 Nw 186 Lane
Globalpha Inc
18867 Nw 52 Pl
Alex Performance, LLC
5266 Nw 187 Terr
Robe Publishing Company Inc
5201 Nw 187 Lane
Pachi Pet Grooming Corp
5209 Nw 187th Ln
Blue And White Logistics Inc
5235 Nw 187 Street
Barzaga Care Services Inc
18646 Nw 53rd Ave
Ycr Therapy Service Inc
18646 Nw 53rd Ave
Inheritance Consulting, LLC
5335 Nw 188th St
Rheal Cosmetics LLC
5337 Nw 189th St
L & S Bbq. Inc
18809 Nw 52 Ct
Fast Instalation LLC
18715 Nw 53rd Ave
Traditional Express Corp
18674 Nw 52 Path
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