Pinecrest, once a tucked away village largely known only to a privileged few is today one of the most in demand areas in Miami-Dade County. Schools like Pinecrest Elementary, Palmetto Senior High and Vineland Elementary have been consistently distinguished as the best public and private schools in the county located in what’s already known as a stunning neighborhood full of friendly denizens and beautiful tree-lined streets.
While popular neighborhoods usually mean you’ll have to pay a princely sum in order to actually live there, Pinecrest is one of the few exceptions to the rule, containing a vast assortment of properties catering to those with modest budgets as well as those with deep pockets. Opt for a home priced a little over $500,000 and you’ll enjoy a property with three bedrooms and two bedrooms which also has its own swimming pool, a great option for growing families. If you really want to live like royalty, choose a $1.2 million home with five bedrooms and four bathrooms situated on a lot spanning more than 37,000 square feet.
Besides the great schools, another of Pinecrest’s standout features is the verdant, sprawling twenty acre commons known as Pinecrest Gardens, an area once recognized as the former home of what is now Parrot Jungle Island. Visit the park these days and you’ll discover a petting zoo, beautiful botanical gardens, and even a butterfly exhibit for you to admire.