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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 links:

• Wikipedia
• Opa-Locka City Website
• Opa-locka Executive Airport (OPF)

Links

• Opa Locka Real Estate Market Data
• Miami-Dade County Real Estate Market Data
• Walkscore for Zipcode 33168
• Unincorporated County, 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
13610 Nw 7 Ave	Store, one story	2,200	B
715 Nw 136 St	Single Family	1,366	C
13500 Nw 7 Ave	Service station	6,288	B
13640 Nw 7 Ave	Auto sales, auto repair and storage or auto service shop	5,012	B
725 Nw 136 St	Single Family	1,337	C
752 Opa Locka Blvd	Vacant Residential	0	L
715 Nw 135 St	Parking lot (commercial or patron) or mobile home park	0	L
13621 Nw 7 Ave	Store, one story	20,156	B
13505 Nw 7 Ave	Store, one story	2,391	B
13695 Nw 7 Ave	Store, one story	2,044	B
754 Opa Locka Blvd	Church	7,791	B
13490 Nw 7 Ave	Financial institution (bank, saving and loan company, mortgage company, credit services)	11,687	B
655 Nw 136 St	Vacant Commercial	0	L
710 Nw 135 St	Parking lot (commercial or patron) or mobile home park	0	L
735 Nw 136 St	Vacant Residential	0	L
715 Opa Locka Blvd	Service station	3,106	B
13550 Nw 6 Ct	Florist or greenhouse	793	B
735 Opa Locka Blvd	Single Family	1,096	C
720 Nw 135 St	Multi-family - less than 10 units	2,575	C
13510 Nw 6 Ct	Parking lot (commercial or patron) or mobile home park	0	L
711 Opa Locka Blvd	Service station	0	L
743 Opa Locka Blvd	Single Family	1,065	C
650 Nw 137 St	Service station	5,195	B
780 Opa Locka Blvd	Single Family	995	C
732 Nw 135 St	Single Family	1,739	C
13495 Nw 7 Ave	Restaurant, cafeteria	716	B
13705 Nw 7 Ave	Service station	4,727	B
745 Opa Locka Blvd	Single Family	1,540	C
13690 Nw 7 Ave	Nightclub, cocktail lounge or bar	1,824	B