Living in Princeton, FL: A Guide Near Breezewood

Princeton, FL is an unincorporated community in south Miami-Dade County, and it is where Lennar's Breezewood townhomes are being built. The mailing address says Miami, but the U.S. Census puts the site, at SW 232nd Street and SW 112th Avenue, inside Princeton. Daily life here runs along a few long roads, a handful of county parks and a Publix on the same road as the community.

Where Is Princeton, FL?

Princeton sits in the southern part of Miami-Dade County. Goulds is its neighbor to the north. Naranja is its neighbor to the southwest.

Two big roads shape the area. US-1, also called South Dixie Highway, runs from northeast to southwest through Princeton. The Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike runs along the east side of the community.

Princeton had 39,308 people in the 2020 Census, according to U.S. Census QuickFacts.

The Census calls Princeton a census-designated place, or CDP. That is an area the Census Bureau draws a line around so it can count the people who live there. It is not a city.

What ""Unincorporated"" Means for You

Unincorporated means Princeton is not its own city or town. There is no Princeton mayor and no Princeton city hall. Miami-Dade County is the local government here.

You will see this in small ways. The parks in this guide are county parks, run by Miami-Dade County. When you have a question about a local service, you will usually be dealing with the county.

Your mail at Breezewood will say Miami, FL 33170. The Publix down the road uses a Homestead address.

Do not let that confuse you. A mailing city is set by the post office. It does not tell you which city, if any, you live in.

How Princeton Got Its Name

Princeton started as a stop on the Florida East Coast Railroad. A man named Gaston Drake named the stop after the school he went to, Princeton University.

Drake ran a sawmill and lumber company here. It closed when the local timber ran out in 1923. The name stayed long after the mill was gone.

US-1 South Dixie Highway passing through Princeton in south Miami-Dade.png

Goulds, FL: Your Neighbor to the North

Goulds, FL is the community just north of Princeton. Like Princeton, it is unincorporated. It had 11,446 people in the 2020 Census.

Goulds also got its name from the railroad. A rail siding was built there in 1903 and was first called ""Gould's Siding."" A siding is a short side track where trains can stop or pass. The old depot was near today's SW 224th Street.

US-1 is the main road through Goulds. Cauley Square, a former railway town, is also in Goulds. Cutler Bay sits to the northeast of Goulds, and South Miami Heights is to the north.

Goulds Park Has a New Name

Lots of people still search for ""Goulds Park."" The park is still there, but it has a new name. In 2020, the Miami-Dade County Commission renamed it JL (Joe) and Enid W. Demps Park.

It sits at 11350 SW 216th Street. The county's Demps Park page lists lighted ball fields, lighted basketball and tennis courts, an indoor gym, an indoor fitness room, a turf field, a year-round pool and a water splash pool. Check that page for current hours and fees before you go.

Parks Close to Breezewood

The park you will likely use most is Debbie Curtin Park, at 22821 SW 112th Avenue. That is the same road Breezewood is on. The county's Debbie Curtin Park page describes a 9.78-acre park with a half-mile walking path, a children's playground and seating areas. The county's park finder also lists basketball and pickleball courts.

For a bigger outing, head toward the water. Black Point Park and Marina, at 24775 SW 87th Avenue, has a jetty that runs 1.5 miles into Biscayne Bay for shore fishing. It also has bike paths, jogging trails, a picnic pavilion and a dockside restaurant, Black Point Ocean Grill. Restaurants change hours, so call ahead before you go.

Two of the biggest outings in south Miami-Dade sit side by side. Read our guide to Larry and Penny Thompson Park for trails, camping and the seasonal swim lake. Then see what to know about Zoo Miami, right next door.

Breezewood itself has its own amenities. Lennar lists a swimming pool with a cabana and a park inside the community. Lennar has not published opening dates for them, so call for the current status.

Walking path and playground at Debbie Curtin Park on SW 112th Avenue near Breezewood.png

Groceries, Shopping and Health Care

Your everyday grocery stop is the Publix at Promenade at Silver Palm, at 23300 SW 112th Avenue. It sits just south of SW 232nd Street, on the same road as Breezewood. It has a Publix Pharmacy. Check store hours before a late-night run.

For bigger shopping trips, Southland Mall is up US-1 in Cutler Bay. Our guide to Southland Mall in Cutler Bay covers the stores there and the town's long-term plans for the site.

Two hospitals serve this part of the county. Jackson South Medical Center is at 9333 SW 152nd Street in Miami. Baptist Health Homestead Hospital is at 975 Baptist Way in Homestead.

Getting Around Princeton

You will learn a few roads fast. Here is what each one does for you.

Road	What it does for you
SW 112th Avenue (Allapattah Road)	Runs past Breezewood, north to US-1 and south to the Turnpike
SW 232nd Street	Runs past Breezewood and west to US-1
US-1 (South Dixie Highway)	The main road through Princeton and Goulds, north toward Cutler Bay
Florida's Turnpike, Homestead Extension	Reached from SW 112th Avenue at the Allapattah Road interchange, signed Exit 9A southbound

We never give drive times. Traffic in south Miami-Dade changes a lot by the hour, and one number is never right for everyone.

If you would rather ride than drive, the county's Metro Express electric buses run on the South Dade TransitWay next to US-1. The closest stations to Breezewood are SW 112 Ave and SW 244 St. The line ends at the south end of Metrorail. Our Dadeland South Station guide explains how it all connects.

Schools in Princeton

School assignments depend on your exact address, and the lines can change. So we never name a school for a home. Use Miami-Dade County Public Schools' Find Your School search and type in the address you are looking at.

Is Princeton the Right Fit for You?

Breezewood offers nine floor plans. Every one is a three-bedroom, two-story townhome. The Lennox Collection has four plans, each with a two-car garage at the back. The Ashton Collection has five plans with no garage.

See every plan side by side in our Breezewood floor plans guide.

Homes at Breezewood have recently started in the low $400,000s — call 561-704-0091 for today's numbers.

We are not tied to one builder, so here is the honest picture:

Want more space? Lennar's Terra Sol and Aria Park in Homestead have larger townhomes, about 1,650 to 1,800 square feet, mostly with one-car garages.
Want a lower starting point? D.R. Horton's Palm Cay and Hadley Place in Florida City have recently started in the high $300,000s.
Want a single-family home instead? Capistrano is a single-family option up US-1 in Cutler Bay.

Not sure which one fits? Call 561-704-0091 and we will walk through it with you.

Front of a two-story Breezewood townhome in Princeton with the front door and covered entry.png

Common Questions

Is Princeton, FL a city?

No. Princeton is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Miami-Dade County. It has no mayor or city hall of its own. Miami-Dade County is the local government, and the parks nearby are county parks.

Why does Breezewood have a Miami address if it is in Princeton?

The mailing city comes from the post office, not from city lines. Breezewood's address reads Miami, FL 33170, but the U.S. Census places the site inside Princeton. Even the Publix down the road uses a Homestead address.

What is Goulds Park called now?

In 2020, Miami-Dade County renamed Goulds Park as JL (Joe) and Enid W. Demps Park. It is at 11350 SW 216th Street. Check the county park page for hours and fees.

What park is closest to Breezewood?

Debbie Curtin Park is on SW 112th Avenue, the same road as Breezewood. It has a half-mile walking path, a playground and seating areas, and the county's park finder lists basketball and pickleball courts.

Where do people near Breezewood buy groceries?

The Publix at Promenade at Silver Palm is at 23300 SW 112th Avenue, just south of SW 232nd Street. It has a pharmacy. Check the store hours before you go, since hours can change.

How do I find which school serves a Breezewood address?

Use Miami-Dade County Public Schools' Find Your School search and enter the exact address. Assignments depend on the address and can change, so we never name a school for a home.

Does Breezewood have a pool?

Lennar lists a swimming pool with a cabana and a park at Breezewood. Lennar has not published opening dates for them. Call 561-704-0091 for the current status before you visit.

How do I get from Princeton to the Turnpike?

From Breezewood, take SW 112th Avenue, also called Allapattah Road, south to the Turnpike interchange. Southbound, it is signed Exit 9A. We do not give drive times, because traffic changes by the hour.

Ready to see the area for yourself? Call 561-704-0091 or Tour Breezewood in Princeton — Schedule a Visit.