The Village of Pinecrest Florida is a beautiful eight square mile city within Miami-Dade County. It's general borders are 88th Street on the north, 136th Street on the south, US 1 on the west and 57th Avenue/Old Cutler Road/Ingraham Highway on the east.
During the early 1900s the area that we know today as Pinecrest Florida was nothing more than a staging area for Henry Flagler´s construction of the Overseas Railroad; a rail line going all the way down to Key West.
After the rail line was finished US 1 was laid down using rock from what used to be a quarry at the corner of US 1 and 112th Street. At that time there were just a handful of settlers and a few businesses at that time.
In the 1936 Parrot Jungle opened on the corner of 57th Avenue and 112th Street. This is now the site of Pinecrest Gardens, the crown jewel of the Pinecrest park system. The old Parrot Jungle moved to Watson Island. Another tourist attraction was the Miami Serpentarium on US 1; it closed in the mid 1980´s. I remember as a kid I would always get a chill when we drove by the serpentarium.
Pinecrest Florida didn´t really start to take shape until the 1950s and 1960s when ranch style homes were being built on large parcels of land. Today, many of these homes have been updated or are being replaced with gorgeous mansions and lovely gardens. There is a wide range of home prices here in Pinecrest, from the $400,000 to over four million. We also have a few condominium and townhome developments such as Swan Lake, French Village and The Reserve.
The Village of Pinecrest Florida was officially incorporated in 1996. Pinecrest has its own governing council, police department and newspaper. There are approximately 20,000 residents in Pinecrest Florida; we have a wonderful mix of ages and cultures here. Since its incorporation Pinecrest has taken great strides in the beautification and modernization of the city. Parks have been built, thousands of trees have been planted, street signs have been replaced, streets have been repaved and in 2008 the Pinecrest library and the Pinecrest Community Center opened their doors.
Besides the beautiful homes, estates, gardens, lifestyle and spectacular shopping close by; families and celebrities are drawn to Pinecrest because of the top rated public and private schools system; the best in Miami-Dade County! We are close to all the conveniences and amenities of Miami, yet we maintain a wonderful community atmosphere. It´s an easy place to get to know people and enjoy the south Florida lifestyle. That small town feeling can be found at one of our parks, shopping centers or at the popular Pinecrest Gardens.
Location, location, location...Pinecrest Florida is adjacent to Coral Gables and north of Palmetto Bay Florida. Though no major roads run through Pinecrest, we are very conveniently located close to the expressways and the turnpike. The metro rail system is also a wonderful option we Pinecrest residents have to go downtown or to bayside. We´re just minutes from hospitals, the University of Miami, downtown Miami, the Miami International Airport and the beaches!
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Villas of Pinecrest in Pinecrest Florida is at the very north western corner of Pinecrest at the intersection of 67th Avenue and 88th Street. Conveniently close to Dadeland Mall, the University of Miami and the Dadeland Metro Rail Station. It is also in the Pinecrest Elementary, Palmetto Middle and Palmetto Senior High school district. 
The Villas of Pinecrest were built in 1966 and were updated and converted into condos and townhouses in the 1990's; there are 206 units in this development. Just to clarify, in my mind a condo is a one-floor unit and a townhouse has two or more floors; here we have both. This is one of the most affordable developments in Pinecrest Florida.
The Villas of Pinecrest features a clubhouse, tennis courts, a gym, a children's playground, pool, 24-hour manned security and plenty of guest parking. Other townhouse developments in Pinecrest Fl are Swan Lake, The Reserve and French Village. If you are interested in condos click here, Condos in Pinecrest Florida - we have something for everyone.
The most recent listed closed sale in Villas of Pinecrest was in March 2007. It was for a 1 bedroom 1 bath unit which sold for $187,000. Currently there are several units on the market; if you would like to search for Pinecrest Florida real estate click here, Live MLS Search.
If you have any questions or you would like for me to help you look for a property, please feel free to give me a call at 305-776-0010 or visit my website, www.MarieStory.com
The Reserve in Pinecrest Fl is a gated townhome community with a handful of condos. Just for the sake of clarification; I think of a condo as a one floor unit and a unit with two or more floors is a townhouse.
The Reserve in Pinecrest Fl has sixty-eight units and was built in 2003 with a charming Old Florida / Key West style of architecture. The Reserve is on 102nd Street, just east of Dixie Highway (US 1) and right across the street from the French Village. The Reserve backs up to the newest park in Pinecrest Florida.
The townhomes at The Reserve in Pinecrest Fl are very nice; they have upscale kitchens with wood cabinets and granite countertops, elegant baths, balconies, impact glass windows, and elevators from the secured underground covered parking garage. There is an on site gym and in the center of the community is a beautiful sparkling pool and clubhouse.
The Reserve in Pinecrest Fl is in the coveted Pinecrest Elementary, Palmetto Middle and Palmetto High school district.
The latest listed unit to sell in The Reserve in Pinecrest Fl closed on July 14, 2009. It was a 3 bedroom 2 ½ bath unit that sold for $470,000. If you would like to search for properties in Pinecrest Fl, click here, Pinecrest Fl Listings.
If you have any questions, please feel free to give me a call at 305-776-0010 or visit my website MarieStory.com
French Village in Pinecrest Fl is the newest upscale townhome community built in Pinecrest Fl. French 
Village, as the name implies, is a French inspired designed community featuring 12 luxury townhomes built by GC Homes in 2007. French Village is off of 102ndStreet just east of Dixie Highway (US 1), with very convenient access to the Palmetto Expressway. French Villageis in the Pinecrest Elementary, Palmetto Middle and Palmetto High school district.
As you enter French Villagethrough its cobble-stoned paved main street you will see the beautiful center fountain and the flame gas street lights. These elegant spacious townhomes feature many amenities such as designer kitchens, whirlpool tubs and marble, travertine and or wood floors. Each townhome is individually gated, has a two car garage and most have their own private pool!
There are a few units listed for sale. The last listed closed sale took place in June 2009. It was a 4 bedroom 3 1/2 bath that sold for $620,000.
Other townhome communities in Pinecrest Floridaare the Villas of Pinecrest, Swan Lake and The Reserve.
If you would like to search for properties click here, Live MLS Search, of course you can always give me a call at 305-776-0010. Also, feel free to visit my website at www.MarieStory.com "Your Pinecrest Specialist".
Swan Lake in Pinecrest FL is a luxury townhouse development built by the Breakstone Group in the early 90's. The Breakstone Group is a south Florida company well known for their upscale developments. Swan Lake received the Building Industry Association of South Florida award for Best of Show in 1993. Swan Lake in Pinecrest Fl is at the corner of Ludlam Road (67th Avenue) and Kendall Drive (88th Street). It is in the much sought after Pinecrest Elementary school district. Swan Lake is close to the Dadeland Mall area where it is stores and restaurants galore!
When you drive through the 24 hour manned guard gate you enter into one of the most beautiful community in the area; beautiful water features and very lush landscaping.
Most all the townhomes in Swan Lake in Pinecrest Fl have elevators, high ceilings, marble floors, wonderful kitchens, balconies and garages. There is a community pool, library and gym.
Properties don't go on the market too often in Swan Lake in Pinecrest FL. The last sale on the MLS took place in April 2006. It was a 4 bedroom 3 bath townhome that sold for $790,000.
Villas of Pinecrest, French Village and The Reserve are other townhome communities in Pinecrest Florida.
If you would like to search for properties click here, Live MLS Search, of course you can always give me a call at 305-776-0010. Also, feel free to visit my website at www.MarieStory.com "Your Pinecrest Specialist".
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