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Miami-Dade County · Florida
Homestead offers the most affordable entry point in Miami-Dade County, with newer communities, proximity to Everglades National Park and Biscayne Bay, and strong rental demand.
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Communities in Homestead
Silver Palm Residential H
New Construction
Keys Gate Residential
New Construction
Coco Palm Estates
55+ Community
Keys-Gate No
Community
Keys Garden
Community
Pine Isle
New Construction
Villas At Carmel Condo No
55+ Community
Redland
Community
Shoma Condo At Keys Cove
Community
Acreage
55+ Community
Shoma Townhomes At Keysco
Community
Towns At Seascape
New Construction
Cedar Pointe
New Construction
Naranja Lakes Condo
Community
Venetia Gardens South Con
Community
Coco Palm Villas
Community
Kendall Assemblage South
New Construction
Lakeshore Condo
Community
Mandarin Lakes
Community
Towngate North
55+ Community
Cedar At Keys Gate
New Construction
Fiji Condo No 1
Community
Altamira
New Construction
Caribbean Isles Villas Co
Community
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About Homestead Real Estate
Browse Homestead homes for sale across every neighborhood and price point in Miami-Dade. Available homes span single-family, townhome, and condo segments throughout the city. Homestead includes gated golf communities, 55+ active adult neighborhoods, waterfront estates, and newer master-planned subdivisions. HOA fees vary by community type, from modest maintenance fees in non-gated subdivisions to higher dues in full-amenity country clubs. The city sits within Miami-Dade, offering access to South Florida beaches, major employment centers, and healthcare hubs. For current Miami-Dade market data, see Florida Realtors' monthly statistics. Browse the latest Homestead listings below. Then connect with a Pure Equity Realty agent to schedule a private showing.
Homestead offers strong value for first-time buyers and move-up buyers in Miami-Dade County. FHA financing with 3.5% down, VA loans, and Florida Housing Bond programs are all available here. Pure Equity Realty lists homes in Homestead for 1% and represents buyers at no cost.
There are 1,491 active listings for sale in Homestead right now. The median list price is $440,000, or about $266 per square foot. Listings span $49,000 to $6,999,000, so there is inventory across most budgets. Homes are averaging 121 days on market. These figures update from the MLS as the market moves.
Homestead real estate is among the most affordable in Miami-Dade County, built largely on single-family homes and newer master-planned communities. As the southernmost city in the metro before the Keys and the Everglades, it has absorbed much of the county's new-construction growth, so buyers find a heavy volume of recently built homes and townhomes alongside older stock that was rebuilt after Hurricane Andrew leveled much of the area in 1992. Gated communities and large planned developments are a defining feature, and the price ladder runs from attainable starter homes and townhomes up to larger new estates and agricultural properties on the rural fringe. Condo and dedicated 55-plus product exists but is a smaller share than detached housing. The city draws first-time buyers, families, and agricultural-area residents priced out of the rest of the county, making it one of the last true entry points into Miami-Dade homeownership.
Homestead's layout mixes a historic core with sprawling newer subdivisions. Downtown along Krome Avenue and the Cyber City and Losner Park area has seen revitalization around the historic district and the Seminole Theatre. Large master-planned communities such as Keys Gate, with its own golf course and gated villages, and the developments around Malibu Bay and the Oasis anchor much of the residential market. The areas near Homestead-Miami Speedway and the Homestead Air Reserve Base add their own character, while the surrounding Redland and agricultural districts hold nurseries, groves, and rural homesteads on acreage. Florida City sits just to the south as a gateway to the Keys and Everglades. Newer growth has pushed toward the SW 312th Street corridor and the communities near the Homestead Hospital and the turnpike extension.
Practical factors are central to buying in Homestead. The area's hurricane history makes roof age, construction standards, and wind mitigation important, and much of the housing stock built or rebuilt after 1992 meets stronger codes that can help with insurance. Parts of the city and the agricultural fringe sit in flood zones, so flood insurance and elevation review matter, especially given the low elevation near the Everglades and the bay. The commute is a real consideration, since Homestead is roughly an hour from downtown Miami in traffic, with the Florida Turnpike extension and US-1 as the main arteries, though local and South Dade employment, plus the busway, ease the picture for those who work nearby. Lifestyle leans rural and outdoors-oriented: gateway access to Biscayne and Everglades National Parks, the Redland farms and fruit stands, the Speedway, and a slower pace than the urban core. Schools and services are expanding with the population. A local agent helps buyers compare gated planned communities, older in-town homes, and agricultural parcels.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Buying in Homestead
The buying process in Homestead is the one used across Miami-Dade County. Getting a mortgage pre-approval first tells you your real budget and lets you move quickly when the right home comes up. Property taxes factor into the monthly payment: the median annual property tax in Miami-Dade County is about $3,516. Florida's homestead exemption lowers the taxable value of a primary residence, and the Save Our Homes cap limits how fast that assessed value can rise from year to year. Budget for homeowners insurance as well. Rates in Florida reflect wind and flood exposure, so gather quotes early and check whether a specific address sits in a FEMA flood zone. Once you are under contract, plan for a home inspection and, if you are financing, a lender appraisal, both of which fall inside the inspection period. Working with an agent who knows Homestead means you see new listings here the day they reach the market.
Selling in Homestead
Selling a home in Homestead starts with pricing it correctly for current conditions. List prices in Homestead currently center around $440,000, which is a starting reference for where a comparable home might be positioned. Homes that are decluttered, professionally photographed, and priced to recent comparable sales tend to draw the most interest in the first two weeks, when a listing is newest and gets the most views. Florida sellers usually pay the documentary stamp tax on the deed, currently $0.70 per $100 of the sale price in most counties, along with prorated property taxes and, by local custom in many areas, the owner's title insurance policy. We provide a no-obligation home valuation for Homestead owners, so you can see what your property could sell for before you commit to listing.