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Waterfront Pinecrest Home For Sale

Thu, 17 May 2012 08:33:43 -0700

13575 SW 72nd Avenue, Pinecrest, Florida 33156

Waterfront Home in Pinecrest! Leisurely enjoy your morning coffee sitting in the back patio as you watch the sunrise over Lake Sheldon! This beautifully updated 4 bedroom, 3 bath, contemporary home sits on a large waterfront lushly landscaped lot. It has an open floorplan with high ceilings and abundant glass that allows the interior to be bathed in natural light. Your family and friends will enjoy swimming, fishing, jet skiing, canoeing and small boating through the Pinecrest waterway. Just imagine how much you can have right in your own back yard!

This Pinecrest home for sale is in the Pinecrest School district. 43,370 Adj. Square Feet ~ 19,200 S.F. Lot ~ MLS A1640886 ~ $950,000

Pinecrest Florida is a city within Miami-Dade County known for its wonderful parks, restaurants and some of the best private and public schools in the county.

If you would like to see this listing or other Pinecrest homes for sale, just let me know; I’m your Pinecrest real estate specialist.

Marie Story

Broker Associate, ABR,CIPS,GRI

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate

12651 South Dixie Hwy., Pinecrest (Miami), FL 33156

(305) 776-0010

Pinecrest Florida ~ My Website ~ Pinecrest Homes For Sale

Pinecrest Real Estate Market Report - April 2012

Thu, 03 May 2012 11:33:20 -0700

Pinecrest Florida Real Estate Sales Transactions

The Village of Pinecrest Florida is a beautiful eight square mile city within Miami-Dade County.

2012

Homes Sold

Lowest Sales Price

Highest Sales Price

Median

Sold

Price

Homes For Sale

Homes Under Contract

Jan

$348,500

$1,800,000

$657,500

152

Feb

$438,950

$1,715,000

$715,000

157

Mar

$395,000

$874,000

$585,000

168

April

$267,000

$2,110,000

$1,500,000

149

For your Free Market Analysis in Pinecrest ~ give me a call.

Homes Sold in Pinecrest last month; click here for pictures and details.

Marie Story

Broker Associate, ABR,CIPS,GRI

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate

12651 South Dixie Hwy., Pinecrest (Miami), FL 33156

(305) 776-0010

Pinecrest Florida ~ My Website ~ Pinecrest Homes For Sale

Waterfront Homes in Pinecrest

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:25:23 -0700

Even though Pinecrest Florida is not by the ocean, we do have waterfront homes in Pinecrest! Waterfront homes in Pinecrest are lakeside or along the canals.

There are two lakes in Pinecrest, Rock Lake and Lake Sheldon. Rock Lake has 26 lakeside homes and Lake Sheldon has 20; there are many waterfront homes in Pinecrest along the canals.

Living in a waterfront home in Pinecrest, your family and friends will enjoy swimming, fishing, kayaking, canoeing and small boating through the Pinecrest waterways.

Just imagine how much fun you all will have right in your own back yard!

Marie Story

Broker Associate, ABR,CIPS,GRI

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate

12651 South Dixie Hwy., Pinecrest (Miami), FL 33156

(305) 776-0010

Pinecrest Florida ~ My Website ~ Pinecrest Homes For Sale

Florida Destinations For Foreign Home Buyers

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 10:27:50 -0700

According to the 2011 Profile of International Homes Buyers in Florida survey prepared for Florida Realtors by the National Association of Realtors’ research division, the top three Florida destinations for International Buyers are:

Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Miami Beach 30%

Orlando-Kissimmee 14%

Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater 11%

These Buyers primarily come from:

Canada/Mexico 41%

Europe 26%

Latin America 26%

Besides English, while walking through any of the shopping centers in Pinecrest you will very likely hear Spanish, Portuguese, Hebrew, French and Chinese. As a matter of fact, in my own Pinecrest real estate office, you will regularly hear these languages spoken!

Marie Story

Broker Associate, ABR,CIPS,GRI

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate

12651 South Dixie Hwy., Pinecrest (Miami), FL 33156

(305) 776-0010

Pinecrest Florida ~ My Website ~ Pinecrest Homes For Sale

Pinecrest Citizens Academy

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 07:29:53 -0700

Last night was the Graduation Party for the inaugural class of the Pinecrest Citizens Academy. There were 11 members of this inaugural class, we met every Tuesday evening for 5 sessions; we all felt our time was very well spent. I personally enjoyed and learned something new in each and every session. It was very interesting to learn how the revenue is collected and disbursed, how the village council operates, the processes in the building, planning and public works departments, all the activities going on in the parks and gardens, and getting a very up close and personal behinds the scene tour of the police department. Each department head did a great job in presenting their information and in answering questions during the class discussion times.

Councilmembers joined Mayor Cindy Lerner, Village Manager Yocelyn Galiano Gomez and Village Clerk Guido Inguanzo in congratulating the inaugural class of the Pinecrest Citizens Academy at last nights’ party; certificates and pins were presented.

I would highly recommend this program to Pinecrest residents interested in learning more about how the Village of Pinecrest functions. This was a wonderful opportunity to meet, ask questions and speak with department heads and also to get to know some of your neighbors.

If you would like to participate in the next Pinecrest Citizens Academy, contact Guido Inguanzo, Village Clerk, by emailing him at clerk@pinecrest-fl.gov or you may call him at 305-234-2121.

Marie Story

Broker Associate, ABR,CIPS,GRI

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate

12651 South Dixie Hwy., Pinecrest (Miami), FL 33156

(305) 776-0010

Pinecrest Florida ~ My Website ~ Pinecrest Homes For Sale

Earth Day Festival in Pinecrest

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 06:55:54 -0700

Earth Day Festival at Pinecrest Gardens

Sunday, April 15^th ~ 10:30 am - 6:00 pm

This is a FREE event open to all!

Native plants workshops and kids planting activities ~ “Green” puppet shows ~ food demos ~ eco-arts and crafts ~ eco-fashion show ~ green vendors ~ wild life shows ~ live bands and so much more.

The Earth Day Festival comes to a wonderful conclusion with a very special performance by the Greater Miami Youth Symphony & Jazz Band at 5:00 p.m. in the Banyan Bowl.

Marie Story

Broker Associate, ABR,CIPS,GRI

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate

12651 South Dixie Hwy., Pinecrest (Miami), FL 33156

(305) 776-0010

Pinecrest Florida ~ My Website ~ Pinecrest Homes For Sale

Pinecrest FL Real Estate Market Report - March 2012

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:35:41 -0700

Pinecrest Florida Real Estate Sales Transactions

The Village of Pinecrest Florida is a beautiful eight square mile city within Miami-Dade County.

2012

Homes Sold

Lowest Sales Price

Highest Sales Price

Homes For Sale

Homes Under Contract

Jan

$348,500

$1,800,000

152

Feb

$438,950

$1,715,000

157

Mar

$395,000

$874,000

168

For your Free Market Analysis in Pinecrest ~ give me a call.

Marie Story

Broker Associate, ABR,CIPS,GRI

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate

12651 South Dixie Hwy., Pinecrest (Miami), FL 33156

(305) 776-0010

Pinecrest Florida ~ My Website ~ Pinecrest Homes For Sale

It's All In The Millage Rate!

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 08:20:58 -0700

What you pay for your property taxes is based on the area’s millage rate. The property tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value of the property by the area’s millage rate.

Every once in a while I’ll hear someone say they can’t buy in Pinecrest Florida because the taxes are too high. In reality, the millage rate in Pinecrest is one of the lowest around.

Let’s say you move to Florida and buy a $500,000 home and you apply for your Homestead Exemption. Using the Dade County Tax Estimator, your property taxes would be in:

Pinecrest $8,709

Coral Gables $9,252

Palmetto Bay $8,820

Miami Beach $9,515

Unincorporated Miami-Dade County $8,622

When you are buying a property, it is important to compare millage rates in the areas you are considering. But, as we have always known about real estate, the truly important variable is, location, location, location.

What you can buy for $500,000 in unincorporated Miami-Dade County will be much different than what you would be able to buy in Pinecrest!

Marie Story

Broker Associate, ABR,CIPS,GRI

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate

12651 South Dixie Hwy., Pinecrest (Miami), FL 33156

(305) 776-0010

Pinecrest Florida ~ My Website ~ Pinecrest Homes For Sale

Pinecrest FL Real Estate Market Report - February 2012

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 12:15:32 -0800

Pinecrest Florida Real Estate Sales Transactions

The Village of Pinecrest Florida is a beautiful eight square mile city within Miami-Dade County.

2012

Homes Sold

Lowest Sales Price

Highest Sales Price

Homes For Sale

Homes Under Contract

Jan

$348,500

$1,800,000

152

Feb

$450,000

$1,715,000

157

For your Free Market Analysis in Pinecrest ~ give me a call.

Marie Story

Broker Associate, ABR,CIPS,GRI

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate

12651 South Dixie Hwy., Pinecrest (Miami), FL 33156

(305) 776-0010

Pinecrest Florida ~ My Website ~ Pinecrest Homes For Sale

2012 Pinecrest Citizen Academy

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:08:12 -0800

The Pinecrest Citizen Academy is a great way for Pinecrest Florida residents to learn more about their municipal government and how municipal operations affect the quality of life in the Village of Pinecrest. The academy will be held from March 13^th – April 17^th, every Tuesday from 7:00pm – 8:30pm. Applications are considered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Session 1 – Orientation / Budget / Finance

Session 2 – Village Council / Administration / Legal

Session 3 – Building / Planning / Zoning / Code Compliance / Public Works

Session 4 – Parks / Recreation / Pinecrest Gardens

Session 5 – Police

Session 6 – Graduation

For more information call the Village of Pinecrest office at 305-234-2121.

Marie Story

Broker Associate, ABR,CIPS,GRI

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate

12651 South Dixie Hwy., Pinecrest (Miami), FL 33156

(305) 776-0010

Pinecrest Florida ~ My Website ~ Pinecrest Homes For Sale

Pinecrest FL Real Estate Market Report - January 2012

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:56:33 -0800

Pinecrest Florida Real Estate Sales Transactions

The Village of Pinecrest Florida is a beautiful eight square mile city within Miami-Dade County.

2012

Homes Sold

Lowest Sales Price

Highest Sales Price

Pinecrest Homes For Sale

Homes Under Contract

Jan

$348,500

$1,800,000

152

For your Free Market Analysis in Pinecrest ~ give me a call.

Marie Story

Broker Associate, ABR,CIPS,GRI

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate

12651 South Dixie Hwy., Pinecrest (Miami), FL 33156

(305) 776-0010

Pinecrest Florida ~ My Website ~ Pinecrest Homes For Sale

Pinecrest FL Real Estate 2011 Year End Market Report

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:57:57 -0800

As you can see from this six-year history of key real estate statistics, the Pinecrest Florida real estate market, the market in which I specialize in, was pretty stable 2011.

Sold Price Range

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

<599,999

600,000 – 650,999

651,000 – 699,999

700,000 – 750,999

751,000 – 799,999

800,000 – 850,999

851,000 – 899,999

900,000 – 950,999

951,000 – 999,999

1M – 1.5M

1,500,001 – 1,999,999

2M – 2.5M

2,500,001 – 2, 999,999

3M – 3.5M

3,500,001 – 3,999,999

4M - 4.5M

4.500,001 – 4,999,999

Over 5M

Total Number of Sales

167

150

136

182

189

187

Average Sales Price

$1,333,104

$1,454,808

$1,116,094

$976,315

$1,039,938

$936,586

Median Sales Price

$1,060,000

$1,100,000

$ 877,500

$723,325

$ 750,000

$675,000

People are buying; 187 listed single family homes sold in Pinecrest in 2011. Homes are selling - they just have to be priced right for the location and condition.

In 2011 closed sale prices ranged from $240,000 to $4,000,000. The average sales price of a Pinecrest single family home in 2011 was $936,586.00; that is down approximately 10% form 2010. 70% of the Pinecrest single family homes sold for under one million dollars, 30% for over.

Of the 187 properties sold, 16 were short sales, selling from $240,000 to $1,922,000; 15 were foreclosed properties selling from $270,299 - $1,850,000. 17% of the Pinecrest sales were distressed sales (short sale/foreclosure); in Miami-Dade County approximately 58% of the single family home sales were distressed sales.

We still have a significant number of homes being sold for under $599,999. So if you thought Pinecrest Florida real estate was out of your range – maybe not. If you want me to send you property listings, just let me know by visiting PinecrestListings.com.

As always, if you have any questions, just feel free to give me a call.

Marie Story

Broker Associate, ABR,CIPS,GRI

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate

12651 South Dixie Hwy., Pinecrest (Miami), FL 33156

(305) 776-0010

Pinecrest Florida ~ My Website ~ Pinecrest Homes For Sale

Pinecrest FL Real Estate Market Report - December 2011

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:50:09 -0800

Pinecrest FL Real Estate Sales Transactions – December 2011

10 homes sold in Pinecrest in December.

The lowest closed sale price was $451,050 and the highest was $2,300,000.

As of December 31st there were 151 Pinecrest FL homes for sale with 35 homes under contract pending sale.

For your Free Market Analysis in Pinecrest ~ give me a call.

Marie Story

Broker Associate, ABR,CIPS,GRI

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate

12651 South Dixie Hwy., Pinecrest (Miami), FL 33156

(305) 776-0010

Pinecrest Florida ~ My Website ~ Pinecrest Homes For Sale

Pinecrest Is Best In South Florida For Quality Of Life

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 09:14:34 -0800

Pinecrest is best in South Florida for quality of life.

South Florida Business Journal by Kevin Gale, Editor in Chief

Date: Tuesday, December 6, 2011, 2:38pm EST

Pinecrest, Key Biscayne, Parkland, Coral Gables and Weston are among the 10 best places in Florida when it comes to quality of life, according to a new On Numbers analysis by The Business Journals.

The 20-part rating formula includes strong economic bases, housing stocks and effective educational systems.

No major city factored in the top 10 of the index for Florida. Weston, with a population of 64,148, was the largest city.

Pinecrest, which ranked second statewide behind Central Florida's Lake Butler, has a median household income of $107,756 and a 2.34 percent unemployment rate for those ages 25 to 64. The median housing value is $827,200.

Nearly all of the adults in the city (97.13 percent) have a high school degree, while more than two-thirds (67.04 percent) have a bachelor's degree and a one-third (33.59 percent) have an advanced degree.

Marie Story

Broker Associate, ABR,CIPS,GRI

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate

12651 South Dixie Hwy., Pinecrest (Miami), FL 33156

(305) 776-0010

Pinecrest Florida ~ My Website ~ Pinecrest Homes For Sale

Pinecrest FL Foreclosures

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:10:54 -0800

In 2009 there were 25 listed foreclosed properties sold in Pinecrest FL.

If you are interested in a Pinecrest FL foreclosure, just let me know - I can help you with that!

Marie Story

Broker Associate, ABR,CIPS,GRI

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate

12651 South Dixie Hwy., Pinecrest (Miami), FL 33156

(305) 776-0010

Pinecrest Florida ~ My Website ~ Pinecrest Homes For Sale