55+ Community · Miami, FL
Garden Hills West Miami, FL Homes For Sale & Real Estate
Garden Hills West, Miami, FL, is a 55+ community in Miami-Dade County with 2 homes for sale right now. Garden Hills West is an age-restricted 55+ community in Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, governed under the Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA).
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Garden Hills West Market at a Glance
Live MLS · Updated Oct 14, 2026
- Active Inventory
- 2
- New Listings (30d)
- 0
- Pending Sales
- 2
- Median List Price
- $868,750
- Avg Days on Market
- 74
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Market Overview
Garden Hills West real estate market
There are 2 homes for sale in Garden Hills West right now. They are listed at $837,500 and $900,000. With so few homes on the market, these asking prices describe those homes rather than Garden Hills West as a whole, so recent closed sales are the better guide to value here. These figures update from the MLS as the market moves.
Garden Hills West Market Stats
MLS data updated October 9, 2026- Active Listings
- 2
- Median List Price
- $868,750
- Median $/Sq Ft
- $409
- Avg Days on Market
- 74
- Price Range
- $837,500 to $900,000
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many homes are for sale in Garden Hills West?
- There are 2 homes for sale in Garden Hills West 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 Garden Hills West 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 Garden Hills West listings the day they reach the market.
- What do homes in Garden Hills West cost?
- The homes for sale in Garden Hills West are listed between $837,500 and $900,000. An asking price is one seller's opinion, and with so few listings it says more about those houses than about Garden Hills West. Recent closed sales in Garden Hills West are the better measure, and we can pull them for a specific home.
About Garden Hills West
Garden Hills West, Miami, FL, is a 55+ community in Miami-Dade County with 2 homes for sale right now. Garden Hills West is an age-restricted 55+ community in Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, governed under the Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA). Homes are priced from $679,000 to $874,000. At least one resident per home must be 55 or older. Pure Equity lists homes in Garden Hills West and represents buyers. Commission is negotiable, and what we are paid is agreed with you in writing before you commit to anything.
Homes & Architecture
Homes for sale in Garden Hills West
Homes for sale in Garden Hills West offer 4 to 5 bedrooms and 3 baths. Floor plans span roughly 1,908 to 2,417 square feet. The mix here includes single family homes. Current prices run from $837,500 to $900,000. The homes on the market were built between 1998 and 2002. The 11 most recent sales in Garden Hills West had 3 to 5 bedrooms and 1,672 to 2,830 square feet, which is a fuller picture of the homes here than the current listings alone. Those homes were built between 1999 and 2002.
Schools
Schools near Garden Hills West
Homes for sale in Garden Hills West are typically zoned for the Miami public schools below, based on current MLS listings. Confirm the exact attendance zone for any specific address with the Miami-Dade County school district before you buy.
- Elementary School
- Christina M. Eve
- Middle School
- Hammocks
- High School
- Felix Varela
Map
Where Garden Hills West is in Miami
Centred on the homes listed and recently sold in Garden Hills West.
Recent Sales
Recently sold homes in Garden Hills West
These are the last 11 recorded closings in Garden Hills West, with the price each home actually sold for rather than what it was listed at. They closed at a median of $370 per square foot. The most recent closed on August 24, 2026. Closed sales are what an appraiser and a buyer's agent will look at, so they are the starting point for pricing a home here.
Sold$675,000
Sold · August 24, 2026
9837 SW 159th Court
3 bed · 2 bath · 1,672 sqft · $404/sqft
$25,000 under the asking price
Sold$775,000
Sold · July 8, 2026
15932 SW 101st Terrace
4 bed · 3 bath · 1,908 sqft · $406/sqft
$5,000 under the asking price
Sold$740,000
Sold · July 7, 2026
10138 SW 161st Avenue
4 bed · 3 bath · 1,908 sqft · $388/sqft
$19,000 under the asking price
Sold$655,000
Sold · June 24, 2026
16001 SW 103rd Lane
3 bed · 2.5 bath · 1,672 sqft · $392/sqft
$24,000 under the asking price
Sold$852,500
Sold · June 17, 2026
15965 SW 98th Street
4 bed · 3.5 bath · 2,312 sqft · $369/sqft
$21,500 under the asking price
Sold$725,000
Sold · April 6, 2026
15963 SW 99th Lane
4 bed · 2.5 bath · 1,962 sqft · $370/sqft
$24,000 under the asking price
| Address | Closed | Sold for | Beds / baths | Sq ft | $/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9777 SW 161st Place | March 26, 2026 | $850,000 | 5 / 3 | 2,830 | $300 |
| 9822 SW 161st Place | February 6, 2026 | $719,900 | 4 / 3 | 2,417 | $298 |
| 15963 SW 97th Terrace | January 9, 2026 | $695,590 | 4 / 3 | 1,945 | $358 |
| 9772 SW 159th Avenue | August 22, 2025 | $700,000 | 4 / 3 | 2,312 | $303 |
| 16002 SW 103rd Lane | July 16, 2025 | $750,000 | 4 / 3 | 1,908 | $393 |
See every recorded sale in Garden Hills West or find out what your Garden Hills West home is worth.
Under Contract
Homes under contract in Garden Hills West
2 homes in Garden Hills West are under contract right now. A buyer and seller have agreed to terms and the sale has not closed yet. Pending homes are a read on demand rather than on asking prices, and because they have not closed they show it earlier than sold comps do. If you are deciding what to list for in Garden Hills West, this is what buyers are committing to today.
Under Contract$699,999
Asking · 40 days to contract
16050 SW 101st Terrace
3 bed · 2 bath · 1,582 sqft · $442/sqft asking
Cut $25,001 from the original asking price
Under Contract$650,000
Asking · 10 days to contract
10000 SW 159th Avenue
3 bed · 2 bath · 1,728 sqft · $376/sqft asking
See what your Garden Hills West home would sell for in this market, or track every pending sale in Garden Hills West.
Market & Value
Garden Hills West market and home values
The Garden Hills West real estate market reads best through the community's own recent activity, not a county-wide average. Only 2 homes are for sale in Garden Hills West right now, too few for an asking median to say much about the community or to compare fairly with the Miami-Dade County figure. Recorded closings are the better guide, because they show what buyers in Garden Hills West actually paid. For pricing an offer or a listing, comparable sales within Garden Hills West carry more weight than any headline number, since homes of the same type and size set the real range. Pure Equity can pull the active and recently sold homes in Garden Hills West so you work from real numbers, not an estimate.
How It Compares
Garden Hills West compared to nearby Miami communities
Garden Hills West has only 2 homes for sale, so its row reflects those listings rather than a community median. Price per square foot is the fairer comparison between communities, because it adjusts for the fact that one neighborhood builds bigger homes than another. Days on market shows how quickly each one is actually selling.
| Community | Homes | Median | $/Sq Ft | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Martin Residences | 48 | $3,225,000 | $1,586 | 229 |
| Paramount Miami Worldcent | 66 | $960,100 | $673 | 263 |
| Garden Hills West this page | 2 | $868,750 | $409 | 74 |
| Icon Brickell | 61 | $770,000 | $761 | 193 |
| Icon Brickell | 45 | $765,000 | $821 | 165 |
| Vizcayne | 61 | $459,000 | $498 | 168 |
| Opera Tower | 46 | $340,000 | $478 | 186 |
Medians come from active listings in each community and move as inventory turns over. They describe the homes currently for sale, not what any one home is worth.
Who It Suits
Is Garden Hills West right for you?
It helps to know who Garden Hills West tends to suit before you tour. As an age-restricted community, Garden Hills West fits active adults, downsizers, and seasonal residents who want a lock-and-leave home and a full social calendar. At least one resident usually needs to meet the age requirement, so confirm the specific age rule and any younger-spouse provision before you buy. Whether Garden Hills West is right for you depends on how you plan to use the home, full time or seasonally, and Pure Equity can walk you through the tradeoffs before you commit.
Amenities & Lifestyle
Living in Garden Hills West
As an age-restricted community, Garden Hills West centers on an active adult lifestyle, with amenities and a social calendar built for residents 55 and over.
Location
Garden Hills West location
Garden Hills West is located in Miami, part of Miami-Dade County, Florida. Residents are close to the shopping, dining, schools, and parks of the Miami area, with the wider job centers, beaches, and airports of the region within driving distance.
Buying in Garden Hills West
Buying a home in Garden Hills West
The buying process in Garden Hills West 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. Ask for the association's governing documents, budget, and reserve study before you write an offer. Association fees, any club or membership costs, and rules on rentals, pets, and leasing vary by community and materially affect the true cost of ownership. 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 Miami means you see new listings in Garden Hills West the day they reach the market.
Selling in Garden Hills West
Selling a home in Garden Hills West
Selling a home in Garden Hills West starts with pricing it correctly for current conditions. 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. Buyers in an association community also want to see the HOA or condo docs, the reserve study, and any pending or special assessments up front, so having those ready before you list avoids delays once you are under contract. 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 Garden Hills West owners in Miami, so you can see what your property could sell for before you commit to listing.
Thinking of Selling?
What is your Garden Hills West home worth?
Online estimates miss what makes a home different. Tell us about yours and a licensed listing agent will send you a pricing opinion based on what has actually closed near you in Garden Hills West.
Listing agents and seller representation in Garden Hills West
Thinking about selling in Garden Hills West? The agent you pick shapes two numbers: what your home closes for, and how long it takes. A listing agent, also called a seller's agent, prices the property against what has actually closed nearby. They also prepare and market it, screen the offers that arrive, and negotiate the terms rather than just the price.
Conditions in Garden Hills West sit close to balanced, which rewards sellers who price against real closed sales instead of neighboring asking prices.
Community-level detail matters most here. Association rules, what the fees cover, and which buildings sell fastest all affect your outcome. So does whether a buyer needs board approval before closing. None of it appears in a listing description. All of it decides whether a sale closes on time.
Pure Equity is a licensed Florida brokerage serving Garden Hills West. Onias Derilus is the broker of record, Florida Real Estate Broker license BK3276618. A broker holds a higher license than an agent working under one. In practice that means the person advising you on price is also the one legally responsible for the file. That matters most when a deal gets complicated.
More on this: listing agents in Miami · how listing agent commission works · selling a home in a 55 and over community
Realtors and real estate agents serving Garden Hills West
People search for realtors, real estate agents, and real estate brokers more or less interchangeably. For most purposes the job title matters less than licensing and representation. Every licensed agent in Florida works under a broker. That broker carries final responsibility for the transaction.
What separates real estate professionals in Garden Hills West is specificity. Can they answer questions about your street, not just your city? Ask what they have closed nearby and how they arrived at a price. A grounded answer cites particular recent sales. It also explains why those homes compare to yours. Vague reassurance is the warning sign.
More on this: how a special assessment affects your sale · how a flood zone affects your home value · selling and buying at the same time
Buyer's agents in Garden Hills West
A buyer's agent represents the purchaser rather than the owner. They identify properties that actually fit and research what comparable homes sold for, not what they asked. They also advise on offer strategy. Finally, they manage inspection and financing deadlines through to closing.
Where buyers have room to negotiate, as they do in Garden Hills West, the leverage is only worth something if you know where it exists and what to ask for. If you are buying and selling at the same time, which is common for people moving within Miami-Dade County, sequencing the two is its own skill: contingencies, timing, and what happens if one closing slips all need planning before either home goes on the market.
What representation costs
Real estate commissions are negotiable. No law, multiple listing service, or association sets them. If an agent tells you there is a standard rate, they are misinforming you. What you pay is agreed between you and the brokerage you hire. Get it in writing before the work begins.
Industry rules changed in 2024. Now a buyer and their agent must put compensation in a written buyer agreement before touring homes together. Sellers may still offer to contribute toward the buyer's side. However, that is negotiated rather than assumed. It is worth thinking through with your listing agent before you go live.
More on this: how commission is actually structured · what you actually walk away with · seller concessions, and when to offer them
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Frequently asked questions
How do I find a listing agent in Garden Hills West?
Ask any listing agent you interview two questions. Which homes have they closed near Garden Hills West, and how did they arrive at their suggested price? A grounded answer names recent closed sales. It also explains why those homes compare to yours. Optimistic pricing costs sellers more than almost any other decision. Verify the license too. Florida licenses are public and searchable through the state's DBPR portal. Pure Equity is a licensed brokerage serving Miami-Dade County. You can reach the broker directly at (561) 835-5400.
What does a seller's agent actually do?
A seller's agent prices the home against comparable closed sales. Before it goes live, they advise on repairs and presentation. Then they handle photography and marketing, and put the home in front of buyers and other agents. When offers arrive, they screen them and negotiate both price and terms. Terms matter as much as the number, because inspection windows, financing contingencies, and closing dates all affect whether an offer reaches the closing table.
How much does a real estate agent cost in Garden Hills West?
Commissions are fully negotiable. No law or real estate board sets them. What you pay is whatever you and your brokerage agree to in writing before work begins. Since the 2024 rule changes, buyers and their agents must agree compensation in a written buyer agreement before touring homes. Any seller contribution toward the buyer's side is negotiated rather than automatic. Ask any agent you interview to put their fee in writing.
What is the difference between a realtor, a real estate agent, and a broker?
A real estate agent holds a state license to represent buyers and sellers. A broker holds a higher-level license and can operate a brokerage. That broker also carries final legal responsibility for the office's transactions. Realtor is a membership term for agents belonging to the National Association of Realtors. For someone buying or selling in Garden Hills West, three practical questions matter. Is the person licensed, who do they represent in your transaction, and what can they actually tell you about your local market?
Do I need an agent to buy a home in Garden Hills West?
You are not legally required to use one, but most buyers in Garden Hills West do. A buyer's agent handles the parts that are easy to get wrong. That means identifying what comparable homes actually closed for, spotting condition or association issues early, and managing inspection and financing deadlines. Even in a slower market, negotiating room is only useful if you know where it exists.
Can one agent help me sell my current home and buy the next one?
Yes. For people moving within Miami-Dade County it is often the more practical route, because one person coordinates both timelines. Sequencing is the hard part. Should your purchase be contingent on your sale? How would you cover a gap if the closings do not line up? What happens if one side is delayed? Plan all of that before either home is listed, rather than after an offer arrives.
Public Records
Look up Garden Hills West property records
Anything on this page that affects what a home costs to own, assessed value, exemptions, flood zone, is published by a public agency. These are the official sources, not our summaries of them.
Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser
Assessed value, homestead exemption status, and recorded sales history for any parcel.
FEMA Flood Map Service Center
Look up the official flood zone for an address before you budget for insurance.
Florida Department of Revenue, property taxes
How Florida assesses property, and which exemptions you can claim.
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