Houses for Sale in Miami-Dade County: A Buyer's Guide to Verdana Grove
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If you are looking at houses for sale in Miami-Dade County, Verdana Grove is one of the newer single-family options in the south end of the county. Lennar builds four plans here, from a one-story four-bedroom home to a two-story home with six bedrooms. Every home has a two-car garage. Prices start in the high $600,000s. Call 561-704-0091 for today's numbers.
This guide covers where Verdana Grove sits, what you get, and the checks to run before you sign.
Houses for Sale in Miami-Dade County: Where Verdana Grove Fits
Most houses for sale in Miami-Dade County are resales. Some are decades old. A new home is a different kind of purchase. You pick a plan, and the builder's list of included features is the same for each home.
Verdana Grove is at SW 127th Ave and SW 212th St. Lennar lists the address as Miami, FL 33177.
Here is the part many buyers miss. A ""Miami"" mailing address does not always mean the City of Miami. We checked the point on the Miami-Dade County map. The county's municipal layer puts Verdana Grove in unincorporated Miami-Dade. That means the county, not a city, runs local services like zoning and permits there.
Why does that matter? It tells you which government office to call. If you want to look up a parcel, you use the Miami-Dade Property Appraiser. If you want to know about permits, you use the county's building and permits page.
We wrote about this same address question for a nearby townhome community. Read how a ""South Miami"" address differs from South Miami-Dade if you want the longer version.
What Kind of Homes Are at Verdana Grove?
All four plans are single-family homes. Lennar's page gives these ranges for the community:
What | Range |
|---|---|
Size | 1,824 to 3,041 sq ft |
Bedrooms | 4 to 6 |
Bathrooms | 2 to 3 |
Stories | 1 to 2 |
Garage | 2-car on every plan |
The four plans are the Celeste, Eclipse, Honor and Nova. Only the Celeste is one story. The other three are two stories, and each of those has a loft upstairs.
If you want to see the plans side by side, read all four Lennar plans at Verdana Grove compared. It groups them by the trade-off that matters most, not just by size.
How Prices Work Here
Lennar shows a starting price for each plan. We do not post exact prices because they change. Here is the rough picture:
The Celeste starts in the high $600,000s.
The Eclipse starts in the low $700,000s.
The Honor starts in the mid $700,000s.
The Nova starts in the high $700,000s.
From the smallest plan to the largest, the gap is roughly ninety-six thousand dollars. Call 561-704-0091 for today's numbers. Prices, homes ready now and offers can change any week.
Your monthly cost is more than the loan. Property tax is a big piece in Florida. Our plain-English guide to Miami-Dade property tax explains the homestead exemption and how the bill is built.
What Comes Standard
Lennar calls its approach ""Everything's included."" That means the features on its list come with the home. You do not pick them off an upgrade menu.
A few items from the Verdana Grove list:
Impact-resistant windows and sliding glass doors
Impact-rated garage doors and an impact-rated fiberglass entry door
Porcelain kitchen countertops and a stainless steel appliance package
A washer and dryer
A Ring video doorbell and a Schlage Encode smart deadbolt
A Wi-Fi garage door opener with a built-in camera
The outside of the homes has its own list, including stone and shutters on some front elevations. Read what decorative shutters are and the rest of the included list for the full details and the warranty.
Things to Do Near Verdana Grove
Lennar's page names three places near the community: Zoo Miami, Black Point Marina and Larry and Penny Thompson Memorial Park.
The county describes Larry and Penny Thompson Park as 270 acres of natural South Florida woodland. It has bike trails, hiking paths and a freshwater lake with its own beach that opens by season. It also has a campground. Our local's guide to Larry and Penny Thompson Park covers what to do there.
Zoo Miami sits next to that park. The zoo says it covers almost 750 acres with 4 miles of walkways. Check the Zoo Miami website for hours and tickets before you go.
Black Point Park and Marina is on Biscayne Bay. The county says its jetty reaches 1.5 miles into the bay. It also has a boat ramp, bikeways and a dockside restaurant. See the county's Black Point page for current hours. Confirm the restaurant is open before you go.
Getting Around
Lennar's page says Verdana Grove is close to a TransitWay bus stop, US-1 and Florida's Turnpike. Those are the main ways people move north and south through this part of the county. We do not quote drive times, because traffic in Miami-Dade changes by the hour. The best test is to drive your own route at the time you would really leave for work or school.
Who Verdana Grove Fits
Verdana Grove makes the most sense for a few kinds of buyers:
Growing households who need four, five or six bedrooms.
Buyers who want a new home instead of a resale that may need updates.
Buyers who want every plan to come with the same included list, so the choice is about layout, not upgrades.
It may not fit if you want a townhome or a condo price point. All four plans here are single-family homes.
Schools
Lennar's page lists nearby schools. We do not repeat school names, because school zones can change. Use the Miami-Dade County Public Schools website and its school locator. Enter the exact home address you are looking at.
How Verdana Grove Compares to Other New Homes in the County
Verdana Grove is one of several new communities in the south part of the county. If you are weighing more than one, our guide to new homes in Miami-Dade County walks through how to compare them by location and plan type.
A good way to compare is to ask three questions:
Is it a city or the county? That changes who you call for services.
Do the plans fit your household? Count bedrooms, and look at where they sit.
What is on the included list? Compare it line by line, not by the brochure headline.
Checks to Run Before You Buy
Before you sign, do these five things:
Look up the parcel with the Property Appraiser once you have a homesite.
Check the school zone with the district's locator.
Ask for the current price sheet and any written offer.
Read the warranty Lennar gives you in writing.
Walk at least two plans in person. Plans look different on a screen.
Common Questions
Is Verdana Grove in the City of Miami?
No. The mailing address says Miami, FL 33177, but the Miami-Dade County map puts the community in unincorporated Miami-Dade. The county handles local services there.
What kind of homes are at Verdana Grove?
All four plans are single-family homes built by Lennar. They range from 1,824 to 3,041 square feet with 4 to 6 bedrooms and a two-car garage.
How much do homes at Verdana Grove cost?
Plans start in the high $600,000s and go up to the high $700,000s. Prices change often, so call 561-704-0091 for today's numbers.
Are there one-story homes at Verdana Grove?
Yes, one. The Celeste is a one-story home with four bedrooms and two baths. The other three plans are two stories.
What parks are near Verdana Grove?
Lennar names Larry and Penny Thompson Memorial Park, Zoo Miami and Black Point Marina. All three are run by or listed with Miami-Dade County. Check each one's website for hours.
Which schools serve Verdana Grove?
School zones can change, so use the Miami-Dade County Public Schools locator with the exact home address.
See Verdana Grove in Person
The best way to judge a home is to stand in it. Call 561-704-0091 or schedule a visit to Verdana Grove. You can also see the Verdana Grove community page for the plans and photos.
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