New Homes in South Miami, FL

Located a short ways from downtown Miami is the city of South Miami, which is sometimes affectionately referred to as SoMi. The South Miami is home for several historic residential areas dating back to the 1800s. Coconut Grove in particular is the oldest among these in Miami-Dade county, though Coral Way and The Roads are also contenders. Though old these areas have well maintained communities known for their characteristic narrow, winding roads and heavy canopy tree-lined streets. More modern communities around South Miami include but are not limited to Bonterra Estates, Grand Lakes Estates and Villas. The homes here generally range from single-story houses, condos, as well as old bungalows and some two-story houses.

South Miami has also a plethora of notable cultural landmarks and attractions like the Lowe Art Museum, Coconut Gove Marina, Biscayne Yatch Club, National Hurricane Center, Ring Theater, and Vizcaya Museum and much more.

If you're looking to get away from the urban environment for a little while you may find respite in one of South Miami's many verdant parks and gardens. To name a few, there is Historic State Park, Villa Vizcaya, the Kampong, Parrot Jungle and Gifford Arboretum. The area is also surrounded by accessible lakes like Galloway Lake, Hammock Lake and University Lake. Wherever you are in South Miami you're always within reach of a little slice of the great outdoors.

When it comes to the commercial side of things, South Miami has shopping centers galore. From Kendale Lakes Plaza or Coco Walk to Devonnaire Shopping Center or The Shops at Sunset Place, you're guaranteed to find anything you could hope for. And after you've finished your shopping you can take a break at many of the eateries located within these shopping centers, many of which also include cinemas.

South Miami is right within close proximity to the University of Miami and other smaller colleges and universities. If you are a parent hoping to raise children in the area rest assured that there are plenty of quality institutions to send your child to. Just a few of these excellent schools are Village Montessori Preschool, Brito Miami Private School and Ransom Everglades School.

If South Miami sounds like the kind of city you'd enjoy living, working and playing in be sure to browse listings of the many homes and communities at NewHomeSource.com. Not only can we find the perfect home for you, we can also help you find some of the best home builders in the area if you'd rather build an house to your specifications.