Condominiums in Bay Harbor Islands

If living in the Sunshine State is very much like living in Paradise then a small town called Bay Harbor Islands is a real treasure pearl in the crown of this paradise. Consider buying a condo in this most beautiful town which is located on two islands in the insular part of Miami and separated from the mainland by Biscayne Bay. the west is;and is mostly residential with single family homes and condos while the east island is given for commercial and administrative buildings. Not crowded at all with the population of just under six thousand people and not spoiled by loads of tourists, it is indeed one of the most magnificent beach towns of Miami-Dade connected to the mainland via the Broad Causeway. 

Why is living in Bay Harbor Islands a great idea?

Not very many touristic towns offer walking tours in the area. Bay Harbor does. Why is that so? Because pretty much everything in this wonderful small city is within a walking distance and the most popular transport here is a bicycle. That is only one among many reasons why people choose to become a resident of Bay Harbor Islands. There are more:

• Despite quite a small size Bay Harbor can offer a great range of services and facilities to make your residence comfortable here.
• There are transit options, education with a great K-8 school and day care, entertainment and very appealing property options.
• Among some highly rated schools are:

1. North Dade Center for Modern Languages Elementary School (#16 in metro)
2. Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School - South Miami (#49 in metro)
3. iPrep Academy (#2 in metro) are among 8 A+/A rated public elementary schools in the district
4. Archimedean Middle Conservatory (AMC) (#12 in metro)
5. Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy (#5 in metro)
6. Mast Academy (#2 in metro) are among 11 A+/A rated public middle schools in the district
7. Design & Architecture Senior High School (#16 in metro)
8. Terra Environmental Research Institute (#18 in metro)
9. Doral Academy Charter High School (#25 in metro) are among 19 A+/A rated public high schools in the district.

• Bay Harbor Islands is the place that can give you the sense of community that many families want. In many ways it feels like suburbs of a great megapolis where you can live the life of your dream not really far from a busy and vibrant Miami with all the career opportunities it offers. And it feels this way because that is exactly what Bay Harbor Islands is. 
• It is also a very peaceful neighborhood for a family or, in case you have a senior relative or approaching this age yourself, that would be a great place for retirement. Due to a very low amount of vehicles the noise level is also very low. And the air quality is very high for the same reason. Bay Harbor Islands keeps the walking score of 60 and cycling score of 82 which shows it as one of the cleanest and healthiest places on the coastline.

Is it expensive to live in Bay Harbor Islands?

It would not be an astonishing idea to share that living in paradise is never cheap. Just like that, living in Bay Harbor Islands is on average 21% more expensive than the national average with the housing expenses being 39% higher than anywhere nationwide.

Transport and utilities are 2% higher than average, Health care is 4% higher than national average. Having said that, it would be fair to admit that neighboring Miami gives great career opportunities bringing new residents to the area every year. The property market in the area also goes up all the time, so buying real estate here is a very good investment. With any questions that you might have on the property market of Bay Harbor, please don’t hesitate to contact our real estate experts at MyReProperty 

Places you can’t miss in Bay Harbor Islands

Officer Scott A. Winters Park is most definitely the place to visit when you are in Bay Harbor Islands and want some time to relax. If your plans are more active that that, visit Morris N. Broad Community Center to see some of the annual cultural events going on throughout the year. Or, if you feel like you want to explore, take a tour to Oleta State River Park for birdwatching and nice and quiet waterways.

For those who prefer to spend their time enjoying great food, Bay Harbor Islands offer a wonderful choice of gastronomy options including classic tapas bar, The Palm with its diverse choice of seafood and unbelievable drinks or Italian Trattoria which can satisfy the most demanding taste of pasta lovers. 

Of course you should never forget that people come to this wonderful place to visit the best beaches in the whole world. In Bay Harbor Islands the magic of paradise-looking beaches is added up with the supergreen landscapes and great variety of most beautiful wildlife. Living in Bay Harbor Islands is almost like living in the sanctuary but surrounded by all the pleasures of civilization.