Top Five Coral Gables Real Estate Sales

It is clear that the real estate market has turned the corner and rebounded in a positive direction.  Over the past 90 days, almost 220 properties have sold with a broad spectrum of sale prices ranging from about $200K to well over $3 million.  Coral Gables has some of the most beautiful properties in all of South Florida that offer a perfect combination of old Florida character, updated remodeling, and high-end fixtures and finishes that create elegant homes for those have a strong desire to live the Coral Gables lifestyle.  Following are the top five Coral Gables real estate sales:

190 Edgewater Drive, Baker Homestead, Sale Price:  $3,250,000

This large home, remodeled in 2010, has a contemporary architectural feel to it and is unbelievable.  With over 5,700-square feet, this privately-gated home has everything that a home in this neighborhood is expected to have.  It features walls of impact-resistant glass that showcase beautiful views and mature tropical landscaping.  The recent updates include energy efficient smart home wiring.  There are also private guest quarters, a home office and staff quarters.  From the enormous and incredible chef’s kitchen with Calacatta and Bizazza to the beautiful pool with a private cabana, this is a truly spectacular home.  It took a little over eight months for this home to sell.  Baker Homestead real estate has a great mix of property of condominium units, small bungalow-style homes and large estate homes. 

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1329 Alhambra Circle, Granada, Sale Price:  $3,200,000

Built in 1925 and remodeled in 2008, this estate home in the heart of Coral Gables features a Spanish-Mediterranean architectural style. With over 8,500 square feet, six bedrooms and six and a half all marble baths, it offers the buyers a true sense of luxury living.  It has a gorgeous large foyer along with a huge and fantastic French Country style kitchen with high-end stainless steel appliances, an office, media and playroom, in-law suite, and large living areas.  High-end fixtures and finishes include Italian impact windows and doors, intricate details like coffered ceilings, marble and wood floors, state of the art alarm system with security cameras, central vac, and more.  Sold in about four months, this home is a true showcase.  Granada is a very popular Coral Gables neighborhood that exudes the essence of old Florida with older homes that have so much character.  Currently, home prices in Granada range from the mid-$300s to almost $2 million.  Granada is close to some of the top golf courses and the Miracle Mile as well as just a short drive to the Miami beaches and Brickell.

231 Costanera Road, Cocoplum, Sale Price:  $2,800,000

This spectacular 5,700-square foot home is reminiscent of a Spanish estate.  With six bedrooms and five and a half baths, this privately gated and features a beautiful foyer with circular staircase as well as formals, a large family room, gourmet kitchen and so much more.  The master bedroom showcases a private sitting area, large custom closets and a spacious master bath.  It sits on a wide and deep canal with a large dock that accommodates a 65-foot vessel.  Offered as an approved short sale, this home was listed and sold within less than two months.   Cocoplum is a neighborhood of multi-million homes many of which are waterfront homes.  It also includes a private yacht club and offers easy access into Biscayne Bay. 

285 Las Brisas Court, Cocoplum, Sale Price:  $2,750,000

Located in exclusive Cocoplum, this 4,865-square foot home features four bedrooms and five and a half baths along with both formals, a wide open family room, eat-in kitchen and more.  Marble and wood floors, impact-resistant windows contemporary fixtures and a brick paver driveway are just some of the extras that make this home spectacular.  It is also situated on a wide canal with a new 56-foot boat dock that adds to its draw.  Listed and sold within about five months, the new owners paid just over 85 percent of the list price.  Cocoplum is a gated community of multi-million dollar homes and has its own yacht club.  Canal front homes have the advantage of easy access to Biscayne Bay. 

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6840 Sunrise Place, Sunrise Harbour, Sale Price:  $2,650,000

Listed and sold within three months, this contemporary waterfront home is the epitome of luxury Florida living.  Originally built in 1958, this home, located in guard-gated Sunrise Harbour, has been completely renovated and features an open floor plan with beautiful gourmet chef’s kitchen with high-end stainless steel appliance, a Calacatta backsplash and tons of work space for preparing gourmet meals.  Additionally, the details offer a very modern finish with beautiful floors, recessed lighting and tons of windows to let in the natural light.  The back patio area is perfect for the location with a large pool, outdoor living and dining area and a 100-foot seawall and 60-foot dock on a large canal with no bridges to Biscayne Bay. 

Luxury Abounds

In Coral Gables, luxury abounds with some of the most beautiful homes in well-sought after neighborhoods.  The Coral Gables real estate market’s strong comeback is evident by the increase in sale prices for high-end homes as well as the short amount of time from listing to selling upscale homes.  There are over 180 properties listed for sale giving interested buyers lots of opportunities to find exactly what they want.