Caribe Lakes in Miami

Caribe Lakes
Homes for Sale in Miami, FL

Community in Miami · Miami-Dade County · ZIP 33185
Median sale $539K
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As of September 2026, Caribe Lakes in FL has 4 homes for sale, asking from $389,900 to $459,900 (median $447,000). Over the 12 months ending 2026-07-20, 4 recorded sales closed at a median of $539,000, $358 per square foot, a median 121 days on market, sellers accepting 96% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1997–1998; 4 of 4 report an HOA (median $135/mo). At the median price and Miami-Dade County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.59 mills, annual property tax runs about $9,480 ($8,770 with the full homestead exemption).

Live · Caribe Lakes Housing Pulse MIAMI MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$539K
Median sold · 12 mo
$358/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $358 in 2026
95.6%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
121days
Median DOM · closed
5 days at the 2024 low
4
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 3 a year
Ownership and context
50%
Cash buyers · Caribe Lakes
2 of 4 sales, 12 mo ending July 2026
Track record · 14 years of records
1,682sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales

Homes For Sale Right Now in Caribe Lakes

Live MLS inventory for Caribe Lakes. 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 Caribe Lakes listings as of 2026-09-02, 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 2012 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.

Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Caribe Lakes is pricing around $539,000 on a median basis, with per-square-foot value near $358 — but the read here has to come with a caveat: only 4 closings are behind that number, so it is a thin sample rather than a settled trend line. Treat the median as a directional marker, not a hard benchmark, until more sales print.

A median 121 days on market is the more telling figure. That is a slow-moving pace, which usually means pricing discipline matters more than urgency. Sellers who price to the market tend to close; sellers testing the ceiling can sit for months. Buyers here have room to negotiate on terms and timeline rather than racing another offer.

The 60-Second Overview

Caribe Lakes market snapshot (as of July 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $539K ($358 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 121 days on market for closed sales.

Caribe Lakes sits in Miami-Dade County with a limited but current MLS footprint — pricing and pace data reflect a small handful of recent closings rather than a high-volume market.

Best for

  • Buyers comfortable doing extra diligence in a market with limited recent sales data
  • Buyers with flexible timelines who can negotiate given the slower days-on-market pace
  • Sellers willing to price conservatively against a small, current comp set rather than an ambitious ask

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need a large comparable-sales pool to validate a price before making an offer
  • Sellers expecting a fast sale in line with high-turnover markets
  • Buyers specifically seeking a listed set of community amenities, since none are currently identified in MLS data

Windows contain 0 to 6 sales each (4 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on information from the Southeast Florida Multiple Listing Service (SEFMLS) or from MIAMI Association of REALTORS(R) for the period 2012 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$300K$400K$500K20122014201620182020202220242026
Every sale since 2012 · price vs size
$0$200K$400K$600K2k2k2k
38 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$250$300$35020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $221 in 2012 to a $358 peak in 2026; $358 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
05010020122014201620182020202220242026
5 days at the 2024 low; 121 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
96%98%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
95.6% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
024620122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 6 a year; 4 in the current window.

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.

$3,142/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.

CARIBE LAKES Market Scorecard

Thin data

CARIBE LAKES is currently a thin data market. Limited supply, a median asking price of $447,000, and homes go under contract in about 108 days.

n/a
Months supply
$447,000
Median list
n/a
Median sold
$332
Per sqft
108
Days on mkt
4/0/0
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 33185 ZIP is $677,356, about 26.7% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

If we were buying in Caribe Lakes 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 Caribe Lakes.

Best Buy
Buyers and sellers comfortable working from a thin data set and confirming specifics directly before committing.
Biggest Risk
Only 4 closings back the current median, so pricing conclusions should be treated as provisional.
Sweet Spot
Best approached with an agent pulling current, hyperlocal comps rather than relying on the posted median alone.
Avoid If
Avoid if you need a fast, high-certainty comp-based valuation — the sample size here won't support one yet.

A market defined by low volume

With just 4 closings feeding the current snapshot, Caribe Lakes is not a market where you can lean hard on comps. The $539,000 median and $358.31 per-square-foot figure are real, but they represent a small window of activity, and the next few sales could move both numbers meaningfully. Anyone pricing a listing or structuring an offer here should pull the most current comparables directly rather than relying on trailing averages alone.

The 121-day median days-on-market points to a deliberate pace rather than a fast-turnover environment. No community amenities are identified from current MLS listings, so buyers evaluating lifestyle draws should confirm directly what, if anything, is included with HOA dues or shared with the surrounding area — this snapshot does not capture that layer.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Caribe Lakes. 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 low-volume market like this, the pricing model matters more than the marketing. We pull live comparables at the time of your transaction — not a stale median — and we tell clients plainly when a listing's ask is out of step with what the last handful of closings actually support.

Caribe Lakes in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers and sellers comfortable working from a thin data set and confirming specifics directly before committing.
Biggest advantageA slower 121-day pace gives buyers negotiating room that faster markets don't allow.
Biggest riskOnly 4 closings back the current median, so pricing conclusions should be treated as provisional.
Sweet spotBest approached with an agent pulling current, hyperlocal comps rather than relying on the posted median alone.
Avoid ifAvoid if you need a fast, high-certainty comp-based valuation — the sample size here won't support one yet.

HOA, CDD & Fees

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 Caribe Lakes sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Caribe Lakes?
The median sale price in Caribe Lakes was $539K over the 12 months ending July 20, 2026 (4 closed sales, MIAMI MLS).
How long do homes in Caribe Lakes take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending July 20, 2026 took a median 121 days on market (4 sales, MIAMI MLS).
Do cash buyers compete in Caribe Lakes?
Cash buyers took 50% of Caribe Lakes sales in the 12 months ending July 2026 (2 of 4 closings, MIAMI MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Caribe Lakes?
The best agent for Caribe Lakes is one who actively works Miami and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Caribe Lakes.
How do I find a top Miami real estate agent who knows Caribe Lakes?
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Buyers comfortable doing extra diligence in a market with limited recent sales dataExcellent fit
Buyers with flexible timelines who can negotiate given the slower days-on-market paceExcellent fit
Sellers willing to price conservatively against a small, current comp set rather than an ambitious askExcellent fit
Buyers who need a large comparable-sales pool to validate a price before making an offerProbably not
Sellers expecting a fast sale in line with high-turnover marketsProbably not
Buyers specifically seeking a listed set of community amenities, since none are currently identified in MLS dataProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Community market statsMIAMI MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 20, 2026
Under-contract sharesMIAMI MLS records, as of 2026-07-18
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2012 (38 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.

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Thinking of selling in CARIBE LAKES? 4 recorded closings; median 121 days on market (window ending 2026-07-20). 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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