Miami-Dade Residential Village

About Biscayne Park, FL

Welcome to Biscayne Park, a small Miami-Dade village north of downtown Miami — a quiet residential enclave of tree-lined streets.

Biscayne Park is a village in Miami-Dade County, Florida, situated about nine miles north of downtown Miami within the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. Its 2020 population was 3,117. The village is one of the region's smallest and most distinctive municipalities, known for its quiet residential streets and its carefully maintained small-town character amid the larger urban landscape. The area that became Biscayne Park was, in 1921, largely unincorporated and undeveloped — fields of tomatoes belonging to Arthur Mertlow Griffing as Miami prepared for its great real-estate boom. The village was formally created on June 16, 1933, when the Florida Legislature passed a bill establishing Biscayne Park, making it a product of the same era of South Florida development that produced neighboring Miami Shores and North Miami. Biscayne Park is bordered by North Miami to the north and Miami Shores to the south, placing it in the heart of the county's older northeastern corridor. Its layout was deliberately designed to be residential, with a street pattern that avoids the cut-through traffic that affects much of Miami. That design, unusual for the region, contributes to the village's calm, park-like atmosphere. Housing is overwhelmingly single-family, with homes spanning nearly a century of South Florida styles — from a 1922 Spanish Mission-style house to more recent contemporary construction. The village's government offices are housed in a historic log cabin, a reminder of its early character. Today Biscayne Park functions as a compact, residential enclave within Miami-Dade, offering a small-village feel and tree-lined streets while remaining minutes from the county's employment, cultural, and commercial centers. For residents, the village offers a distinctly quieter alternative within one of the region's busiest urban corridors.

Population 3,117
County Miami-Dade County
Active Listings 54

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is Biscayne Park in?

Biscayne Park is a village in Miami-Dade County, Florida, about nine miles north of downtown Miami in the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. Its 2020 population was 3,117, and the village was created in 1933.

What is Biscayne Park known for?

Biscayne Park is known for its quiet, mostly single-family residential character and its low-traffic street layout, unusual in Miami. The village's government offices are housed in a historic log cabin, a reminder of its early character.

When was Biscayne Park incorporated?

Biscayne Park was created on June 16, 1933, when the Florida Legislature passed a bill establishing the village. The area had earlier been undeveloped tomato fields before Miami's real-estate boom of the 1920s.

City Guide

About Biscayne Park

Real Estate & Housing

Biscayne Park's housing stock is almost entirely single-family, reflecting the village's residential zoning and design. Homes span the community's history, from a 1922 Spanish Mission-style house and other early South Florida styles to mid-century ranches and newer contemporary construction. Lots are generally compact, and the tree-lined streets give the village a cohesive, park-like feel. The market is small, and its limited supply, central location, and quiet residential character distinguish it from denser nearby municipalities.

Neighborhoods

Biscayne Park functions as a single, cohesive neighborhood rather than a collection of districts. Its street layout was designed to keep through-traffic out, creating a calm, self-contained residential environment. Homes line shaded streets, and the village's small land area keeps everything within a short walk or bike ride. It is bordered by North Miami to the north and Miami Shores to the south, and its boundaries give it a distinct, clearly defined identity within the county.

Lifestyle in Biscayne Park

Life in Biscayne Park is quiet and village-like, a contrast to the density of much of Miami-Dade County. Residents value the tree-lined streets, the low-traffic layout, and the sense of community that comes with a small municipality. The village's central location keeps Miami's beaches, downtown, and cultural institutions within easy reach, while the village itself offers a calmer, more residential pace. It is a lifestyle built around neighborhood, greenery, and proximity to the broader Miami area.

Schools & Education

Biscayne Park is served by Miami-Dade County Public Schools, the district covering the county, with students attending nearby elementary, middle, and high schools in the northeastern Miami area. The village's small size means no schools sit within its boundaries, so students travel to neighboring campuses. Private and charter options are also available across the surrounding area. The village's central location places a wide range of educational choices within a short drive.

Getting Around

Biscayne Park sits just north of downtown Miami, bounded by North Miami and Miami Shores, with direct access to the county's principal road network. Its street layout intentionally discourages cut-through traffic, but major corridors and Interstate 95 are nearby, placing downtown Miami, the beaches, and the airport within easy reach. Personal vehicles dominate, and the village's walkable, low-traffic streets are a defining feature. Regional transit options are available in the surrounding area.

Parks & Recreation

Biscayne Park's recreation is anchored by its own green, walkable streets and small parks, with the village's park-like character serving as a daily amenity. The surrounding Miami area offers beaches, waterfront parks, and cultural institutions within a short drive, and neighboring Miami Shores and North Miami provide additional parks and recreation facilities. The village's calm residential setting itself is part of its recreational appeal, supporting walking, biking, and neighborhood gatherings.

MARKET SNAPSHOT

The Market at a Glance

How homes have been selling here over the last 90 days.

home_work New This Week 4
Went Under Contract 0
trending_down Price Reductions 0
payments Median Sale Price $1,153,500 +34.1%
square_foot Price per Sq Ft $609
schedule Avg Days on Market 99
sell Homes Sold 6
percent Sale-to-List Ratio 93.0%
inventory_2 Months of Inventory 15.8

Price & Sales History

Market data reflects closed sales over the last 90 days and is provided for informational purposes.

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