Miami-Dade County · Village of Large Estates
Pinecrest
Big lots, deep shade, and one of Florida's most sought-after addresses.
Neighborhood overview
What it's like to live in Pinecrest
Pinecrest is an unincorporated village southeast of Coral Gables known for its quarter-acre-plus lots, mature oaks, and deep, quiet streets. It is consistently one of the most desirable family addresses in Miami-Dade, with a blend of original Mediterranean homes, custom estates, and modern rebuilds.
People move to Pinecrest for space and community: room for a pool and a playset, neighbors who know each other, and an environment that still feels like residential Florida rather than a condo skyline.
The daily rhythm
Suburban in the best sense. Weekend soccer games, block parties, and long bike rides on shaded streets. The pace is slow, the lawns are big, and the schools are a driving reason for many moves.
Lifestyle: what day to day feels like
Suburban in the best sense. Weekend soccer games, block parties, and long bike rides on shaded streets. The pace is slow, the lawns are big, and the schools are a driving reason for many moves.
Waterfront & outdoor access
Pinecrest Gardens and the village's numerous parks anchor outdoor life. The nearby bayfront offers sailing, kayaking, and the same boating culture that defines South Dade.
Getting around South Florida
Pinecrest sits between US-1 and Old Cutler Road, with the Palmetto Expressway and the Turnpike nearby. Downtown Miami is roughly 25 minutes north, and the airport about the same.
The local real estate reality
Buying and selling Pinecrest: what it's actually like
Buying here
Pinecrest is about the lot as much as the house: quarter-acre-plus lots, big oak canopies, and space for a pool and a playset. Buyers here often choose between a move-in-ready estate and a ranch or rebuild project, and the land underneath is the real asset, so Russell helps you compare what the dirt is worth in each pocket.
Start a Pinecrest searchSelling here
Pinecrest sellers enjoy steady demand from families who value the schools and the space, but the buyer pool is discerning about condition and price. Russell prepares homes with an inspector's eye and prices against recent Pinecrest closings, which keeps your days on market low.
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Search Homes in Pinecrest
When the brokerage's IDX feed connects, every active Pinecrest listing will appear right here, updated straight from the MLS. Until then, the search below is fully functional today: tell Russell the criteria, and he personally runs the current Pinecrest inventory for you, homes, condos, waterfront, and new construction included.
No invented listing counts here. Russell quotes the real number for your area when you ask.
Filters that will power this feed
Once the IDX feed is live, this section will let you filter active Pinecrest listings the same way a professional does.
- Price range and bedrooms
- Condo, townhome, or single-family
- Waterfront, new construction, and investment
- Miami-Dade, Broward, and beyond
Prefer hands-on help right now? Call or text (786) 319-3425 and Russell will run your Pinecrest search for you personally.
Watch & follow
See Pinecrest on camera with Russell
Russell posts neighborhood tours, new listings, and market updates from the streets of Pinecrest and across Miami-Dade and Broward. The good stuff lands on Instagram first.
Real South Florida content, straight from Russell
Follow @Yourrealtorrussell26 for Pinecrest tours, waterfront walks, market updates, and the behind-the-scenes of buying and selling across South Florida. New video tours of Pinecrest and the surrounding area land there as Russell films them.
- Neighborhood walking tours
- New listing walkthroughs
- Market updates
- Waterfront and beach content
Local favorites
Where Pinecrest locals actually go
A starting point for your neighborhood tour: real businesses with real addresses in and around Pinecrest. Russell knows plenty more, so ask.
11415 S Dixie Hwy, Pinecrest
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Local chain favorite: ribs, seafood, and cold drinks.
Why Pinecrest
Why people choose to live here
Every neighborhood makes a promise. These are the reasons Pinecrest keeps winning with the buyers and sellers Russell works with across Miami-Dade and South Florida.
- Among the largest average lots in Miami-Dade, rare close to the city
- A school reputation that draws families from across the county
- Quiet, shaded streets with genuine community character
- Custom estates, ranches, and rebuilds across a wide price range
- Historic stability in property values through every cycle
Questions buyers ask
Frequently asked questions about Pinecrest
01 Why is Pinecrest so popular with families?
The combination of large lots, quiet streets, a strong school reputation, and consistent property values is rare this close to the city. That is the classic reason families move to the village and stay.
02 Can I tear down and rebuild in Pinecrest?
Rebuilds are common in the village, subject to zoning and setback rules. Russell can walk you through what the rules mean for a lot you are considering, and connect you with the right local expertise.
Have a different question about Pinecrest? Ask Russell directly, or call or text (786) 319-3425.
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Talk to a local
Looking for a home in Pinecrest?
Ask Russell anything about Pinecrest: current inventory, school lines, condo boards, insurance, or what your home here is worth today. He answers personally and returns calls and texts, usually the same day.
Tell Russell what you need and he'll pull the current inventory, the honest neighborhood answers, and the connections that make a move happen. Or, if you already own in Pinecrest, find out what your property is worth today.
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