Palmetto Bay Real Estate Local Area Guide

To say that Palmetto Bay is ideally located just west of Biscayne Bay would be an understatement. The location of this vibrant community of 25,000 residents lends itself to easily taking in the very best of South Florida. From outstanding recreation options to a wide selection of restaurants and excellent school options - you?ll definitely feel at home in this village in no-time.

As your Palmetto Bay realtor can attest, there is a deep mix of housing options available to you. Choose to live on quite tree-lined street, within walking distance of your office and the many restaurants and shops or in a condo that overlooks the brilliant blue water.

This community features a well-planned and comprehensive park system that includes six park facilities that offer you a long list of opportunities including recreation, arts, water sports, and community-based events. When looking at houses for sale in Palmetto Bay, ask your realtor to show these outstanding parks: Coral Reef Park is a 50-acre park that is a prime spot for walking, reading and picnics; Palmetto Bay Park is a 25-acre park with an outstanding skate pavilion, a full-featured softball complex and a beautiful path for walking and jogging; Ludovici Park features an ideal spot for music fans and those of you looking for a quiet escape.

For those of you who want to take a break from touring this vibrant community and consider the houses for sale that you?ve visited, take a detour to South Dixie Highway where you?ll find lots of restaurants, shops and markets in which to relax and refuel. You?ll be able to take in the full spirit of the community while relaxing under the warm Florida sun.

It is interesting to note that Palmetto Bay was only recently incorporated in 2002 and that it is the 33rd municipality in Miami-Dade County. The community borders include the centerline of S.W. 136th Street, south to the centerline of S.W. 184th Street and reaching west to South Dixie Highway - this includes the center island and east to Biscayne Bay.

This year in 2012, the community will celebrate its 10th anniversary as an incorporated municipality. The community council is busy planning many celebrations to show off the advancements and improvements made in this dual incorporated municipality in 10 short years.

As a suburban city of Miami, the public schools in Palmetto Bay are managed by the Miami-Dade County Public Schools system. There is a wide selection of public schools for you and children to choose from as well as three private schools in the community.

When it comes to the houses for sale in Palmetto Bay, your realtor will be able to show you whatever type of home you?re looking for. Be it a single-family home, a townhouse, a condo, or a vacation home - there is a Palmetto Bay home for sale that is perfect for you!

During your visit to Palmetto Bay, don?t miss out on these nearby attractions - everyone in your family will enjoy taking a break and taking in the Everglades National Park, Fairchild Tropical Gardens and Parrot Jungle Island. Yes, there is no shortage of entertainment and recreation options for you in Palmetto Bay. You can also be confident that this community has a robust and vibrant business community - ensuring that your investment in this community is one that will pay dividends.