Coconut Grove

The neighborhood of Coconut Grove in Miami, Florida, is the oldest community in Miami-Dade County. Though some people mistakenly spell it "Cocoanut Grove," it was spelled “Coconut Grove” when Miami was incorporated in 1919. Coconut Grove is bound by North Prospect to the south, LeJeune Road to the west, South Dixie Highway, and Rickenbacker Causeway to the north, and Biscayne Bay to the east. Considered one of the greenest communities in Miami, this neighborhood is often referred to only as "The Grove." It was formed in 1925 when city leaders decided to annex the old city of Coconut Grove with the town of Silver Bluff. The neighborhood sits in the 33133 ZIP Code with parts of Coral Gables and Coral Way. It's also the host of numerous outdoor festivals and events, such as the annual Coconut Grove Arts Festival. Another well-known event held here is the King Mango Strut, a parody of the Orange Bowl Parade. In addition to that, residents and tourist enjoy the Great Taste of the Grove Food & Wine Festival, which takes place on Grand Avenue, and celebrates Bahamian culture by providing Caribbean Junkanoo music and Bahamian food. 

Residents of Coconut Grove have a lot to love about living in the Miami-Dade County area. From walks on the beach, great shopping and dining options, vibrant arts and culture, and, of course, the hopping nightlife, there is never a dull moment in the Magic City. One great place to mention is the Lowe Art Museum located at 1301 Stanford Drive in Coral Gables. The museum was established by philanthropists Joe and Emily Lowe and is operated by the University of Miami. It features an extensive collection of art pieces, permanent collections in Greco-Roman antiquities, Renaissance and Baroque artifacts, 17th- and 19th-century European art, 19th-century American art, and modern art. In addition to that, it showcases works of art from Latin America, Africa, Asia, Native America, Ancient Americas, and the Pacific Islands. Another great place is the Venetian Pool, located at 2701 De Soto Boulevard, offers guests a spring-water-filled pool and waterfalls. The main pool was completed in 1924 and designed by Phineas Paist with Denman Fink, an American artist, and magazine illustrator. Occupying a shallow quarry, the pool displaces around 820,000 US gallons of fresh water every day from nearby artesian wells and is considered to be the largest natural freshwater pool in the country. When it comes to shopping, you have places such as Bayside Marketplace is located in Downtown Miami at 401 Biscayne Blvd R106 wraps along the banks of the bay wall. It features anchor stores such as Baby Gap, Brookstone, Gap, Foot Locker, GameStop, and the Disney Store.

Miami Florida in Dade County is a city that features a large variety of home styles. This is because builders throughout Miami’s history have been influenced by the multivarious architecture brought to the region by architects from around the world. Real estate in Coconut Grove includes Ranch, Art Deco, Classical American, Modern, Italianate, Colonial, Mission-Revival, Cottage, Tudor, Craftsman, Spanish-Mediterranean, Spanish-Ranch, and many others. Single-family homes for sale in Coconut Grove range in size from two bedrooms, two baths, and 1,648 square feet to 10 bedrooms, 13 bathrooms, and 8,000 square feet. Furthermore, Coconut Grove features many condominiums, apartments, and townhomes of varying sizes. In addition to that, you can find a great selection of newly constructed homes offering all sorts of advanced features. If you’re interested in learning more about real estate options in Coconut Grove, please contact us today for further details.