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Pinecrest

Pinecrest, Florida · Miami-Dade County · Median $5,800,000

Pinecrest

A lushly landscaped village south of Coral Gables known for acre-plus estate lots, mature tree canopies, top-rated schools, and a quiet, family-oriented luxury lifestyle.

Pinecrest is an incorporated village south of Coral Gables rather than a single gated community, and that distinction is part of its appeal. Incorporated in 1996, it covers about seven and a half square miles of low-density, heavily landscaped streets, with a 2020 population near 18,400 and one of the highest median household incomes in Florida.

The housing character traces to the 1950s and 1960s, when the area developed as ranch homes on roughly one-acre lots. That large-lot, mature-canopy pattern persists, and many of those acre-plus parcels now hold modern estates. Pinecrest is inland rather than a boating community, so its draw is space, privacy, and greenery rather than dock access.

Two things anchor Pinecrest's reputation: highly regarded public schools, including Palmetto Middle and Miami Palmetto Senior High, and Pinecrest Gardens, a village park on the former Parrot Jungle site with an extensive botanical collection. As a municipality, Pinecrest has its own government and police rather than a single HOA, though individual subdivisions within it may have their own associations.

Median Price

Median $5,800,000

City

Pinecrest

County

Miami-Dade County

Pinecrest real estate market

There is 1 home for sale in Pinecrest right now. It is listed at $595,000, about $234 per square foot. With so few homes on the market, these asking prices describe that home rather than Pinecrest as a whole, so recent closed sales are the better guide to value here. These figures update from the MLS as the market moves.

MLS data updated October 14, 2026
Active Listings
1
Median List Price
$595,000
Median $/Sq Ft
$234
Avg Days on Market
84
Price Range
$595,000 to $595,000

Homes in Pinecrest

This luxury collection's current listings in Pinecrest offer 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Living areas are around 2,538 square feet. The mix here includes single family homes.

Pinecrest prices

Active homes in Pinecrest carry a median list price of $5,800,000. A representative listing offers 3 bedrooms with around 2,538 square feet of living space, and the largest estates in Pinecrest run well beyond that. Values in a community like Pinecrest rest on scarcity: a limited number of homes, strong amenities, and a location buyers actively compete for.

Acre-plus estate lots
Top-rated schools
Mature canopy
Family-oriented

Living in Pinecrest

Pinecrest pairs a prime Florida location with the space, finishes, and privacy that define the high end of the market.

Pinecrest location

Pinecrest, a luxury community in Pinecrest, sits within Miami-Dade County, Florida. Residents are close to the shopping, dining, schools, and parks of the Pinecrest area, with the wider job centers, beaches, and airports of the region within driving distance.

How to buy in Pinecrest

Buying in Pinecrest is a different process from the broader market. A meaningful share of luxury inventory in Pinecrest trades quietly, off-market, so the most relevant homes are not always the ones on a public search. Representation matters at this level. A buyer's agent who knows the community can surface private listings, arrange showings, and guide the due diligence high-value homes require, from surveys and elevation certificates to seawall, dock, and club-membership review. Financing is available even on eight-figure homes through jumbo and portfolio lenders, though many purchases here close in cash. Either way, having proof of funds or a lender letter ready keeps you competitive when the right property comes up. Come prepared to move: the best homes in Pinecrest draw more than one qualified buyer, and a clean, well-documented offer often wins over a higher but shakier one.

Selling a home in Pinecrest

A sale in Pinecrest depends on reaching a small, discerning group of qualified buyers. Rare homes do not price themselves off a simple comparable pull. Recent sales inside Pinecrest and comparable Pinecrest communities set the range, while condition, water frontage, golf exposure, and finish level move a home up or down within it. Presentation is the differentiator: professional photography and video, and in many cases discreet, invitation-only marketing that protects a seller's privacy while still reaching qualified buyers and their agents. We also advise on timing and staging, and on whether a quiet pre-market launch or a full public debut is likely to net more for your specific home. We represent Pinecrest sellers with a valuation grounded in real local sales and a plan matched to the individual home.

How many homes are for sale in Pinecrest?
There is 1 home for sale in Pinecrest right now, and the count updates from the MLS nightly as homes come on the market and go under contract. Inventory this thin means a buyer who wants to live in Pinecrest is usually waiting for the next listing rather than choosing between several, so it pays to be ready before one appears. Ask us to set up a search alert and you will see new Pinecrest listings the day they reach the market.
What do homes in Pinecrest cost?
The one home for sale in Pinecrest is listed at $595,000, about $234 per square foot. An asking price is one seller's opinion, and with so few listings it says more about that house than about Pinecrest. Recent closed sales in Pinecrest are the better measure, and we can pull them for a specific home.
How much do homes in Pinecrest cost?
Active listings in Pinecrest carry a median list price of $5,800,000. Pricing turns on the home's size, its location within the community, water or golf frontage, and finish level. Ask us for current active listings and recent closed sales.
Is Pinecrest a gated community?
Pinecrest is a private luxury community. Access and security details vary, so ask us for specifics before you visit.
Does buying in Pinecrest require a club membership?
Many luxury communities pair the home purchase with a separate club or equity membership. Terms and fees vary, so confirm the current requirement for Pinecrest before you make an offer.
Are there off-market homes in Pinecrest?
Often, yes. A share of Pinecrest inventory sells privately, without ever reaching the public MLS. We track these through the local agent network, so ask what is available beyond the public listings.
What are the carrying costs of a home in Pinecrest?
Beyond the purchase price, owners budget for property taxes, homeowners and often flood and windstorm insurance, and any HOA or club dues. On high-value Florida homes these add up, so factor them into your monthly cost before you buy.
Are homes in Pinecrest a good investment?
Homes in established, amenity-rich communities like Pinecrest tend to hold value well, because supply is limited and demand for the location stays strong. As with any purchase, the outcome depends on the price paid, the specific home, and how long you hold it.
Where is Pinecrest located?
Pinecrest is in Pinecrest, Miami-Dade County, Florida.

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