Melrose Heights
Homes for Sale in Miami-Dade County, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Melrose Heights doesn't come with a built-in sales pitch. There's no clubhouse, no gate, no amenity package listed in current MLS data — pricing here is driven almost entirely by the individual home, its lot, and its condition, not by a shared feature set.
That makes it a market where comparables matter more than community branding. A buyer or seller here should expect the conversation to center on the house itself — square footage, updates, lot size — rather than on pool schedules or HOA perks, because none of that is part of the current inventory picture.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside MELROSE HGTS right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Melrose Heights, in Miami-Dade County, is a Miami-market community where current MLS listings show no identified shared amenities — value here rests on the individual property rather than a community package.
MIAMI REALTORS sales records identify 123 homes in MELROSE Heights that have changed hands since 2006, built between 1924 and 2018 (median 1940), with a median living area of about 1,280 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-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.
Who Melrose Heights is best for.
Best for
- Buyers focused on the home's condition and lot rather than shared community features
- Buyers comfortable evaluating a property on its individual merits without an HOA amenity package
- Buyers targeting Miami-Dade locations without a preference for gated or resort-style communities
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a defined amenity package like a pool, clubhouse, or gated entry
- Buyers who prefer HOA-managed common areas as part of the purchase decision
- Buyers unwilling to do extra comparable-sale research in a house-by-house market
The market around Melrose Heights
Melrose Heights is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33142, 100 homes are on the market and 32% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of .
Across Miami-Dade County, 15,314 homes are active and 3,367 pending (18% under contract).
In ZIP 33142, 241 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $355K ($270/sq ft), down 8.4% year over year, with a median 44 days on market. Right now 116 active and 29 pending listings — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 33142 housing market and the Miami-Dade County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Melrose Heights specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Melrose Heights by the numbers
From county property records and closed MLS sales for the Melrose Heights subdivision: 6 homes on record; built 1937–1968; typical size about 1,346 heated sq ft; 3 bedrooms is the median. Housing mix: single-family 100%.
| Year | Recorded sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | $184,900 |
| 2009 | 1 | $175,000 |
| 2010 | 3 | $65,500 |
| 2012 | 1 | $40,000 |
Newest recorded sale: $40,000 on 2012-12-28.
Recorded data as of 2026-09-12; counts cover addresses tagged to this subdivision in the public record, not every parcel. Not an appraisal.
The Melrose Heights buying strategy.
If we were buying in Melrose Heights today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
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.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
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 Melrose Heights.
A house-first market
When a community shows no amenities in the current listing data, it usually means one of two things: either the area predates the amenity-package model of newer developments, or the properties simply sell on their own merits — lot, layout, and location — without a shared draw to lean on.
For Melrose Heights, that means due diligence should focus on the property itself. Ask what condition the roof and systems are in, what the lot offers, and how the home compares to recent nearby sales, since there's no clubhouse or gated entry doing part of the marketing work for you.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Melrose Heights. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community without a defined amenity story, pricing a home correctly takes more legwork — pulling the right comparables, understanding condition-driven price spread, and knowing which recent sales actually apply. That's where we spend our time, so you're not guessing at value on a house-by-house market.
Melrose Heights in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- 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.
Tools for a Melrose Heights buy.
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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | MIAMI MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2012 (3 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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Common questions about Melrose Heights
Where is Melrose Heights?
Melrose Heights is a community in Miami-Dade County, Florida, ZIP 33142.
How many homes are in Melrose Heights?
County property records list 6 homes in Melrose Heights, built between 1937 and 1968; the typical home is about 1,346 heated square feet.
What do homes in Melrose Heights sell for?
Melrose Heights has no MLS sales in the last 12 months. The most recent year with recorded sales on file is 2012 (1 sale, median $40,000). For context, ZIP 33142 has 100 homes on the market with 32% under contract.
Are there homes for sale in Melrose Heights right now?
No active listings inside Melrose Heights at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Melrose Heights have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Melrose Heights 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.
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