Calusa Forest Homes for Sale: Median $865K (2025 sales)

Calusa Forest
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As of October 2026, the MLS records 23 closed sales in Calusa Forest in Miami, FL since 2013, the most recent in August 2026. Across Miami as a whole, 7 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $570,000, 63 median days on market, with 32 homes for sale today. At that median and Miami-Dade County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.59 mills, annual property tax runs about $10,030 ($9,310 with the full homestead exemption).

Live · Calusa Forest Housing Pulse MIAMI MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
100%
Under contract
Miami-Dade: 18% (3,367 of 18,681)
0 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
2
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 2 a year
Jon Brooks, Co-Founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Read · written July 22, 2026

The most honest thing we can tell you about Calusa Forest right now is that the data set is thin. Our snapshot for this window shows a single closing, which is not enough activity to draw a reliable line on pricing, pace, or negotiating room. Anyone quoting you a confident market read on this community right now is working from the same limited sample we are.

That does not mean the community is inactive or undesirable, only that the current MLS record does not give us enough transactions to generalize. Our posture here is patience: watch for the next several closings before treating any single data point as a trend, and price a listing or an offer based on comparable homes and condition rather than a thin local average.

Figures in this note are as of July 22, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.

The 60-Second Overview

Calusa Forest sits in Miami-Dade County, and the current MLS record for this snapshot shows only one closing in the window we track, which limits what we can responsibly say about pricing or pace here. Current listings do not identify established community amenities, so any amenity claims should be verified property by property rather than assumed community-wide.

MIAMI REALTORS sales records identify 30 homes in CALUSA FOREST that have changed hands since 2006, built between 1979 and 2014 (median 1981), with a median living area of about 2,230 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 3-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: MIAMI REALTORS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.

Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.

Best for

  • Buyers who are comfortable evaluating a home primarily on its own condition and a wider set of comparables rather than a local average.
  • Buyers whose budget is flexible enough to be set by appraisal and comparable sales rather than a fixed community price point.
  • Sellers willing to have their listing priced from broader market comparables given the limited recent closing activity here.

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a confirmed list of community amenities before making an offer.
  • Buyers who need a well-documented recent price trend to feel confident in an offer strategy.
  • Sellers expecting a fast, high-confidence pricing opinion based on hyper-local recent sales.

The market around Calusa Forest

Calusa Forest is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.

In ZIP 33186, 233 homes are on the market and 29% are under contract — a steady corner of Miami.

Across Miami-Dade County, 15,314 homes are active and 3,367 pending (18% under contract).

In ZIP 33186 (Miami), 588 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $560K ($332/sq ft), down 0.7% year over year, with a median 44 days on market. Right now 166 active and 58 pending listings — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33186 housing market and the Miami-Dade County market.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Calusa Forest specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Calusa Forest

Live MLS inventory for Calusa Forest. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

Active and pending Calusa Forest listings as of 2026-08-17, priced high to low. Based on information from the Southeast Florida Multiple Listing Service (SEFMLS) or from MIAMI Association of REALTORS(R) for the period 2013 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.

If we were buying in Calusa Forest today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Calusa Forest.

Best Buy
Buyers and sellers who want a direct, unembellished read on a community with limited recent transaction history.
Biggest Risk
Pricing decisions here currently rest on a very small sample of closings.
Sweet Spot
Buyers comfortable doing extra diligence on comparables and condition rather than leaning on a community-wide average.
Avoid If
You need a well-established recent price trend or a documented amenity package before you will consider a purchase.

A market with too few data points to generalize

One closing in a tracking window is not a market, it is a data point. It tells us a transaction happened, but it cannot support a claim about typical price, typical time on market, or how competitive offers need to be. We would rather say that plainly than manufacture a trend out of a single sale.

The amenities picture is similarly undocumented from current listings, not necessarily absent. If a specific home you are considering advertises a pool, clubhouse access, or other features, treat that as a property-level fact to confirm directly rather than something we can confirm at the community level from this snapshot.

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The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Calusa Forest. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a community with this little recent transaction data, the value we bring is discipline: pulling comparable sales from a wider radius and time frame, verifying amenity and condition claims property by property, and refusing to price a listing or an offer off a single closing. That is the kind of grounded analysis this market currently calls for.

Calusa Forest in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers and sellers who want a direct, unembellished read on a community with limited recent transaction history.
Biggest advantageWorking with an analyst who will say the data is thin instead of inventing a trend to fill the gap.
Biggest riskPricing decisions here currently rest on a very small sample of closings.
Sweet spotBuyers comfortable doing extra diligence on comparables and condition rather than leaning on a community-wide average.
Avoid ifYou need a well-established recent price trend or a documented amenity package before you will consider a purchase.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Calusa Forest homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in Calusa Forest.
In short
  • HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Calusa Forest sales matched to your home.

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Real comps, not an automated estimate.
Buyers who are comfortable evaluating a home primarily on its own condition and a wider set of comparables rather than a local average.Excellent fit
Buyers whose budget is flexible enough to be set by appraisal and comparable sales rather than a fixed community price point.Excellent fit
Sellers willing to have their listing priced from broader market comparables given the limited recent closing activity here.Excellent fit
Buyers who want a confirmed list of community amenities before making an offer.Probably not
Buyers who need a well-documented recent price trend to feel confident in an offer strategy.Probably not
Sellers expecting a fast, high-confidence pricing opinion based on hyper-local recent sales.Probably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsMIAMI MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 17, 2026)
Under-contract sharesMIAMI MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2013 (23 transactions analyzed)

Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.

Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of MIAMI MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Recent Developments in Calusa Forest

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Calusa Forest, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.

  1. October 2026
    Retail & Dining

    Shops at Sunset Place nears demolition for mixed-use redevelopment

    The plan calls for 1,513 residences in seven towers of 12 to 33 stories, a 287-room hotel, a 1,300-seat theater, 202,462 square feet of retail and 65,892 square feet of office. Demolition is now targeted for early 2027 and a first phase around 2029. Plans estimate about $149 million in infrastructure improvements.

    What it may mean for the marketReplaces a largely vacant mall with housing, hotel and street-level retail near Dadeland and the South Dade Metrorail line. The project is about 7 miles southeast of Calusa Forest, elsewhere in Miami-Dade County.

    Source: Miami Today
  2. September 2026
    Development

    University of Miami agreement with Coral Gables would add a hospital of up to 100 beds

    A development agreement would allow construction of a hospital with up to 100 beds on the university's Coral Gables campus, offering inpatient, outpatient and emergency care. The agreement would also reshape the campus, which includes the Gables Village residential complex of 1,458 beds slated for mid-2029. Cost, size and timeline for the hospital were not stated.

    What it may mean for the marketA campus hospital would add inpatient and emergency care capacity and healthcare employment in the Coral Gables area. The site is about 7 miles southeast of Calusa Forest.

    Source: Miami Today
  3. September 2026
    Market

    Lenders file foreclosure suit over Metro Parc South in Hialeah

    Scale Lending filed suit on September 22 alleging default on $31.1 million in construction loans for MG Developer's planned 10-story, 347-unit third phase of Metro Center near East 24th and 25th streets. The project had a $105 million financing package, and the developer says it is in good-faith talks with lenders.

    What it may mean for the marketThe dispute puts the timing of 347 planned Hialeah apartments in question, which could affect near-term rental supply. The project is about 9 miles northeast of Calusa Forest, elsewhere in Miami-Dade County.

    Source: Hoodline
  4. September 2026
    Civic

    Miami-Dade commissioners adopt $14.26 billion budget with flat tax rate

    County commissioners approved the fiscal year 2026-27 budget after a meeting that ran from Thursday afternoon into Friday morning. The operating property tax rate stays flat at 4.57 mills. The county says the plan prioritizes public safety, parks and transportation amid slowing revenue growth.

    What it may mean for the marketA flat operating millage keeps the county's property tax rate steady for owners across Miami-Dade for the coming fiscal year. The site is about 11 miles east of Calusa Forest.

    Source: Local 10 News
  5. September 2026
    Infrastructure

    County committee reviews $101 million contract for MIA North Terminal baggage screening machines

    A county committee is reviewing a $101 million contract to replace 25 explosives detection machines in the North Terminal's baggage-handling system at Miami International Airport. The work would take about four and two-thirds years and be phased to limit disruption.

    What it may mean for the marketBaggage system upgrades at the airport support passenger throughput and airport-related operations over several years. The site is about 7 miles east of Calusa Forest.

    Source: Miami Today
  6. June 2026
    Development

    Grupo T&C plans 62-story 13th Edge tower near Brickell

    Grupo T&C filed a pre-application with Miami-Dade County for 13th Edge, a 62-story, 648,700-square-foot tower at 237 Southwest 13th Street with 400 apartments and 400 hotel rooms. The project, designed by Kobi Karp Architecture, would replace the 36-unit El Vedado condominium built in 1972.

    What it may mean for the marketIntroduces a large mixed-use residential and hotel tower to the area west of Brickell, adding hundreds of apartments and hotel rooms and replacing a small older condominium. The project is about 11 miles east of Calusa Forest, elsewhere in Miami-Dade County.

    Source: The Real Deal

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Common questions about Calusa Forest

Where is Calusa Forest?

Calusa Forest is a community in Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, ZIP 33186.

Are there homes for sale in Calusa Forest right now?

Yes — 0 active and 1 pending listings as of the last feed refresh (twice daily). They are listed on this page.

Does Calusa Forest have an HOA or CDD?

No HOA is on record for Calusa Forest in our data. Verify dues, what they cover, and any special assessment for a specific address before you offer.

Answers are generated from county property records, MLS feeds and the figures on this page, as of the page date; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Thinking of selling in CALUSA FOREST? 2 recorded closings (window ending 2026-09-20). See the Miami-Dade County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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The real cost & risk here

Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Miami-Dade County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$3,210/mo
Miami-Dade County typical true cost to own
$158/mo
Miami-Dade County typical home insurance
Check CDD
Confirm before you offer

County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.