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Sylvania Heights West Miami, FL Homes For Sale & Real Estate
Sylvania Heights, West Miami, FL, is a community in Miami-Dade County with 1 home for sale right now. Homes here were built starting in 1928.
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Sylvania Heights Market at a Glance
Live MLS · Updated Oct 14, 2026
- Active Inventory
- 1
- New Listings (30d)
- 0
- Pending Sales
- 1
- Median List Price
- $1,399,000
- Avg Days on Market
- 61
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Market Overview
Sylvania Heights real estate market
There is 1 home for sale in Sylvania Heights right now. It is listed at $1,399,000, about $719 per square foot. With so few homes on the market, these asking prices describe that home rather than Sylvania Heights as a whole, so recent closed sales are the better guide to value here. These figures update from the MLS as the market moves.
Sylvania Heights Market Stats
MLS data updated September 3, 2026- Active Listings
- 1
- Median List Price
- $1,399,000
- Median $/Sq Ft
- $719
- Avg Days on Market
- 61
- Price Range
- $1,399,000 to $1,399,000
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many homes are for sale in Sylvania Heights?
- There is 1 home for sale in Sylvania Heights 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 Sylvania Heights 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 Sylvania Heights listings the day they reach the market.
- What do homes in Sylvania Heights cost?
- The one home for sale in Sylvania Heights is listed at $1,399,000, about $719 per square foot. An asking price is one seller's opinion, and with so few listings it says more about that house than about Sylvania Heights. Recent closed sales in Sylvania Heights are the better measure, and we can pull them for a specific home.
About Sylvania Heights
Sylvania Heights, West Miami, FL, is a community in Miami-Dade County with 1 home for sale right now. Homes here were built starting in 1928. Listings update from the MLS nightly.
Homes & Architecture
Homes for sale in Sylvania Heights
Homes for sale in Sylvania Heights offer 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. Living areas are around 1,947 square feet. The mix here includes single family homes. The 4 most recent sales in Sylvania Heights had 3 to 4 bedrooms and 990 to 1,688 square feet, which is a fuller picture of the homes here than the current listings alone. Those homes were built between 1946 and 1948.
Schools
Schools near Sylvania Heights
Homes for sale in Sylvania Heights are typically zoned for the West 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
- Sylvania Heights
- Middle School
- West Miami
- High School
- South Miami
Map
Where Sylvania Heights is in West Miami
Centred on the homes listed and recently sold in Sylvania Heights.
Recent Sales
Recently sold homes in Sylvania Heights
These are the last 4 recorded closings in Sylvania Heights, with the price each home actually sold for rather than what it was listed at. They closed at a median of $606 per square foot. The most recent closed on June 9, 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$785,000
Sold · June 9, 2026
5851 SW 15th Street
3 bed · 2 bath · 1,091 sqft · $720/sqft
$29,999 under the asking price
Sold$650,000
Sold · April 30, 2026
5850 SW 13th Terrace
3 bed · 2 bath · 1,688 sqft · $385/sqft
$39,000 under the asking price
Sold$600,000
Sold · December 18, 2025
5860 SW 14th Street
3 bed · 2 bath · 990 sqft · $606/sqft
$70,000 under the asking price
Sold$875,500
Sold · July 14, 2025
5930 SW 13th Terrace
4 bed · 2 bath
$500 over the asking price
See every recorded sale in Sylvania Heights or find out what your Sylvania Heights home is worth.
Under Contract
Homes under contract in Sylvania Heights
One home in Sylvania Heights is 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 Sylvania Heights, this is what buyers are committing to today.
See what your Sylvania Heights home would sell for in this market, or track every pending sale in Sylvania Heights.
Market & Value
Sylvania Heights market and home values
The Sylvania Heights real estate market reads best through the community's own recent activity, not a county-wide average. Only one home is for sale in Sylvania Heights right now, listed at $1,399,000 or about $719 per square foot, so there is no meaningful asking median to compare with the Miami-Dade County figure. Recorded closings are the better guide, because they show what buyers in Sylvania Heights actually paid. For pricing an offer or a listing, comparable sales within Sylvania Heights 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 Sylvania Heights so you work from real numbers, not an estimate.
How It Compares
Sylvania Heights compared to nearby West Miami communities
Sylvania Heights has only 1 home for sale, so its row reflects that listing 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvania Heights this page | 1 | $1,399,000 | $719 | 61 |
| Alameda | 1 | $959,900 | $529 | 6 |
| Ivywild | 1 | $815,000 | $495 | 85 |
| Fleeman Grove | 1 | $699,900 | $418 | 2 |
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 Sylvania Heights right for you?
It helps to know who Sylvania Heights tends to suit before you tour. Sylvania Heights suits a range of buyers, from first-time owners to move-up families, who want a home in West Miami with the everyday conveniences of the area close by. Whether Sylvania Heights 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 Sylvania Heights
Sylvania Heights is a residential neighborhood, and its homeowners association maintains the shared areas and community standards.
Location
Sylvania Heights location
Sylvania Heights is located in West Miami, part of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The West Miami area's shopping, dining, schools, and parks are all nearby, and the region's job centers, beaches, and airports are within driving distance.
Buying in Sylvania Heights
Buying a home in Sylvania Heights
The buying process in Sylvania Heights 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 West Miami means you see new listings in Sylvania Heights the day they reach the market.
Selling in Sylvania Heights
Selling a home in Sylvania Heights
Selling a home in Sylvania Heights 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. 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 Sylvania Heights owners in West Miami, so you can see what your property could sell for before you commit to listing.
Thinking of Selling?
What is your Sylvania Heights 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 Sylvania Heights.
Listing agents and seller representation in Sylvania Heights
Thinking about selling in Sylvania Heights? 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 Sylvania Heights 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 Sylvania Heights. 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: understanding your listing agreement · selling a house with an HOA violation
Realtors and real estate agents serving Sylvania Heights
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 Sylvania Heights 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 an HOA affects your home value · how a special assessment affects your sale · Florida seller disclosures and inspections
Buyer's agents in Sylvania Heights
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 Sylvania Heights, 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 · timing a listing in the Florida market · buying and selling at the same time
Buying Instead?
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We will tell you which listings are worth your time, what comparable homes actually closed for, and how to structure an offer that holds up through inspection and financing.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find a listing agent in Sylvania Heights?
Ask any listing agent you interview two questions. Which homes have they closed near Sylvania Heights, 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 Sylvania Heights?
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 Sylvania Heights, 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 Sylvania Heights?
You are not legally required to use one, but most buyers in Sylvania Heights 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 Sylvania Heights 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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