Opa Locka
Homes for Sale in Miami-Dade County, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Opa Locka 03 is not a community with a clean, published price story right now. The current MLS snapshot for this area does not surface a reliable median or a pattern of active listings we can point to, which is itself the finding: pricing here has to be built listing by listing, not read off an area chart.
For a buyer or seller, that means the usual shortcuts do not apply. You cannot lean on a neighborhood-wide median or a days-on-market figure to set expectations. Positioning a home, or evaluating one, requires pulling comparable closings directly rather than trusting an area-level number that does not currently exist in the data.
Figures in this note are as of July 22, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside opa locka 03 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
This is a Miami-Dade County submarket where the current MLS feed does not show a distinct set of community amenities or a stable pricing pattern, so any read on value here has to come from individual comparable sales rather than area-wide statistics.
MIAMI REALTORS sales records identify 242 homes in opa locka that have changed hands since 2006, built between 1920 and 2021 (median 1949), with a median living area of about 1,145 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 1-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 Opa Locka is best for.
Best for
- A buyer comfortable evaluating a home strictly on its own comparables rather than an area median.
- A seller prepared to support a list price with a custom comp pull instead of a published area statistic.
- An investor or renovator focused on the specific property rather than a broader neighborhood pricing trend.
Probably not for
- A buyer who wants a documented median price or day-on-market figure before writing an offer.
- A buyer specifically shopping for a community with a defined amenity package.
- A seller expecting an area-wide comp report to set pricing without additional analysis.
The market around Opa Locka
Opa Locka is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33054, 91 homes are on the market and 38% 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 33054, 132 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $442K ($419/sq ft), up 2.9% year over year, with a median 46 days on market. Right now 46 active and 24 pending listings — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 33054 housing market and the Miami-Dade County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Opa Locka specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Opa Locka buying strategy.
If we were buying in Opa Locka 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 Opa Locka.
A market with no headline numbers
Some communities have enough listing volume and turnover to generate a clean median price and a typical time-to-contract. Opa Locka 03, as of this snapshot, does not. That is not a value judgment on the area, it is a statement about how thin or inconsistent the current MLS data is for this specific market segment.
The practical effect is that a buyer cannot walk in assuming a price band, and a seller cannot lean on an area comp sheet to justify a list price. Both sides need a direct pull of recent closed and active comparables in this specific pocket, checked against condition, lot, and location, rather than an area-wide figure that the data does not currently support.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Opa Locka. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
When an area's MLS data does not hand you a clean median or a documented amenity set, the work shifts to manual comparable analysis. That is what we do before we advise a number on either side of a deal in Opa Locka 03, rather than defaulting to an area-level statistic that is not there.
Opa Locka 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.
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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Opa Locka sales matched to your home.
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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 (4 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 Opa Locka 03
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Opa Locka 03, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- September 2026Infrastructure
Unsolicited bid to build a North Dade rail line is under county study
The county is reviewing an unsolicited proposal for a 10-mile rapid transit line along NW 27th Avenue from the NW 62nd Street Metrorail station to NW 215th Street, near the Broward line. State estimates for heavy rail on the corridor reached $4.2 billion in April, and the line is unfunded. FDOT is waiting for the county to accept or reject the proposal.
What it may mean for the marketIf advanced, the line would extend rail access along the NW 27th Avenue corridor, but funding and mode remain undecided. The site is about 2 miles east of Opa Locka 03.
Source: Miami Today - September 2026Market
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 5 miles south of Opa Locka 03, elsewhere in Miami-Dade County.
Source: Hoodline - September 2026Civic
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 southeast of Opa Locka 03.
Source: Local 10 News - September 2026Infrastructure
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 8 miles south of Opa Locka 03.
Source: Miami Today - August 2026Market
Lakeview at NoMi opens pre-leasing with 342 units in North Miami
Integra Investments' seven-story project at 13855 NW 17th Avenue includes 342 units, 34 income-restricted and 308 workforce-priced, plus a 528-foot public linear park and about 3,160 square feet of ground-floor commercial space. The roughly $100 million build has a $65 million construction loan, with initial move-ins expected as soon as November.
What it may mean for the marketAdds 342 rental units and a public park to North Miami, expanding rental inventory at workforce price points. The site is about 3 miles east of Opa Locka 03.
Source: Hoodline - July 2026Development
Serenity Gardens senior housing set to break ground in Miami Gardens
Serenity Grove Venture, LLC prepared to break ground July 31 on Serenity Gardens, an eight-story building with 153 units next to Miami Gardens' Senior Family Center. Financing includes up to $45 million in multifamily mortgage revenue bonds plus $3.75 million in documentary stamp surtax funds, with amenities such as a fitness center, library, walking trails, and a pool.
What it may mean for the marketAdds an eight-story senior housing building to Miami Gardens with recreation amenities, increasing the local supply of income-restricted apartments on a long-term leased site. The site is about 2 miles northeast of Opa Locka 03.
Source: Hoodline
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
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Common questions about Opa Locka
Where is Opa Locka?
Opa Locka is a community in Miami-Dade County, Florida, ZIP 33054.
Are there homes for sale in Opa Locka right now?
No active listings inside Opa Locka at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Opa Locka have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Opa Locka 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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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.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Miami-Dade County scorecard.
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.