The larger half of the village, generally south of Killian Drive (SW 112th Street). Streets here move at the village's signature unhurried pace, a calm that's increasingly rare across the rest of South Florida, with mature canopy and lots that regularly run a half-acre to a full acre.
The housing mix is the most varied in Pinecrest: original 1960s ranches that have been beautifully maintained and updated, thoughtful mid-2000s rebuilds, and a steady pace of individual new construction. The neighborhood has a deeply established residential character: long-tenured families, weekend bike traffic, and the steady rhythm of a place where people put down roots.
Families are well-served on schools. Palmetto Senior High zoning (state-rated A) runs throughout South Pinecrest, with several of Miami's top private schools, including Gulliver Preparatory, Palmer Trinity, and Westminster Christian, all within easy reach. Public elementary zoning (Palmetto Elementary, Howard Drive Elementary) varies by block.
A short, opinionated list of streets in this area. Each has its own character; drive each one before committing to a property on it.
Consider an alternative if: If you want the village-core walking experience and Pinecrest Elementary zoning, North Pinecrest is the area to start in. If you want the largest lots and deepest canopy in Pinecrest proper, the Old Cutler Corridor is the answer.
Live listings filtered to this area. Updated daily from the MIAMI MLS via IDX.
Spend an hour in South Pinecrest before you start touring specific properties. We can put together a route, a Sunday-morning timing, and a brief on what to notice while you're driving.
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