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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
• 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
7723 Fisher Island Dr 7723	Condominium	2,630	B
7727 Fisher Island Dr 7727	Condominium	3,580	B
7726 Fisher Island Dr 7726	Condominium	2,760	B
7725 Fisher Island Dr 7725	Condominium	2,630	B
7722 Fisher Island Dr 7722	Condominium	2,760	B
7712 Fisher Island Dr 7712	Condominium	5,100	B
7717 Fisher Island Dr 7717	Condominium	3,580	B
7731 Fisher Island Dr 7731	Condominium	3,580	B
7733 Fisher Island Dr 7733	Condominium	2,630	B
7714 Fisher Island Dr 7714	Condominium	6,260	B
7716 Fisher Island Dr 7716	Condominium	5,100	B
7732 Fisher Island Dr 7732	Condominium	2,760	B
7711 Fisher Island Dr 7711	Condominium	3,580	B
7724 Fisher Island Dr 7724	Condominium	6,820	B
7721 Fisher Island Dr 7721	Condominium	3,580	B
7744 Fisher Island Dr 7744	Condominium	6,820	B
7764 Fisher Island Dr 7764	Condominium	6,820	B
7736 Fisher Island Dr 7736	Condominium	2,760	B
7771 Fisher Island Dr 7771	Condominium	3,140	B
7774 Fisher Island Dr 7774	Condominium	6,820	B
7734 Fisher Island Dr 7734	Condominium	6,820	B
7772 Fisher Island Dr 7772	Condominium	4,590	B
7755 Fisher Island Dr 7755	Condominium	4,590	B
7785 Fisher Island Dr 7785	Condominium	6,170	B
7735 Fisher Island Dr 7735	Condominium	2,630	B
7767 Fisher Island Dr 7767	Condominium	3,140	B
7737 Fisher Island Dr 7737	Condominium	3,580	B
7765 Fisher Island Dr 7765	Condominium	4,590	B
7782 Fisher Island Dr 7782	Condominium	6,170	B
7762 Fisher Island Dr 7762	Condominium	4,590	B
7742 Fisher Island Dr 7742	Condominium	2,760	B
7761 Fisher Island Dr 7761	Condominium	3,140	B
7741 Fisher Island Dr 7741	Condominium	3,140	B
7747 Fisher Island Dr 7747	Condominium	3,140	B
7776 Fisher Island Dr 7776	Condominium	4,590	B
7746 Fisher Island Dr 7746	Condominium	2,760	B
7743 Fisher Island Dr 7743	Condominium	2,630	B
7754 Fisher Island Dr 7754	Condominium	6,820	B
7777 Fisher Island Dr 7777	Condominium	3,140	B
7752 Fisher Island Dr 7752	Condominium	4,590	B
7745 Fisher Island Dr 7745	Condominium	2,630	B
7757 Fisher Island Dr 7757	Condominium	3,140	B
7751 Fisher Island Dr 7751	Condominium	3,140	B
7813 Fisher Island Dr 7813	Condominium	4,390	B
7833 Fisher Island Dr 7833	Condominium	3,580	B
7832 Fisher Island Dr 7832	Condominium	4,590	B
7831 Fisher Island Dr 7831	Condominium	3,580	B
7822 Fisher Island Dr 7822	Condominium	4,590	B