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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 33109
• 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
40309 Fisher Island Dr 40309	Condominium	465	B
40108 Fisher Island Dr 40108	Condominium	99	B
40305 Fisher Island Dr 40305	Condominium	517	B
40123 Fisher Island Dr 40123	Condominium	948	B
40304 Fisher Island Dr 40304	Condominium	893	B
40107 Fisher Island Dr 40107	Condominium	99	B
40311 Fisher Island Dr 40311	Condominium	928	B
40201 Fisher Island Dr 40201	Condominium	928	B
40209 Fisher Island Dr 40209	Condominium	465	B
40211 Fisher Island Dr 40211	Condominium	928	B
40301 Fisher Island Dr 40301	Condominium	928	B
40110 Fisher Island Dr 40110	Condominium	101	B
40111 Fisher Island Dr 40111	Condominium	83	B
40122 Fisher Island Dr 40122	Condominium	962	B
40102 Fisher Island Dr 40102	Condominium	165	B
40104 Fisher Island Dr 40104	Condominium	138	B
40308 Fisher Island Dr 40308	Condominium	450	B
40101 Fisher Island Dr 40101	Condominium	225	B
40103 Fisher Island Dr 40103	Condominium	180	B
40113 Fisher Island Dr 40113	Condominium	143	B
40115 Fisher Island Dr 40115	Condominium	184	B
40117 Fisher Island Dr 40117	Condominium	184	B
40119 Fisher Island Dr 40119	Condominium	180	B
40204 Fisher Island Dr 40204	Condominium	443	B
40303 Fisher Island Dr 40303	Condominium	465	B
40121 Fisher Island Dr 40121	Condominium	180	B
40105 Fisher Island Dr 40105	Condominium	85	B
40118 Fisher Island Dr 40118	Condominium	150	B
40210 Fisher Island Dr 40210	Condominium	443	B
40207 Fisher Island Dr 40207	Condominium	517	B
40310 Fisher Island Dr 40310	Condominium	443	B
40116 Fisher Island Dr 40116	Condominium	131	B
40205 Fisher Island Dr 40205	Condominium	517	B
40208 Fisher Island Dr 40208	Condominium	450	B
40307 Fisher Island Dr 40307	Condominium	517	B
40203 Fisher Island Dr 40203	Condominium	465	B
40109 Fisher Island Dr 40109	Condominium	95	B
40114 Fisher Island Dr 40114	Condominium	198	B
40120 Fisher Island Dr 40120	Condominium	225	B
40206 Fisher Island Dr 40206	Condominium	450	B
40106 Fisher Island Dr 40106	Condominium	95	B
41113 Fisher Island Dr C41113	Condominium	253	B
41108 Fisher Island Dr C41108	Condominium	253	B
41115 Fisher Island Dr C41115	Condominium	902	B
41114 Fisher Island Dr C41114	Condominium	253	B
41102 Fisher Island Dr C41102	Condominium	244	B
41106 Fisher Island Dr C41106	Condominium	252	B
41112 Fisher Island Dr C41112	Condominium	253	B
41109 Fisher Island Dr C41109	Condominium	253	B