Explore Richmond Heights

Born from a post-war dream in the late 1940s and rooted in gratitude and hope, the historic enclave of Richmond Heights is a promise of legacy, pride, and resilience.

Envisioned as a sanctuary for African American veterans returning from World War II, Richmond Heights served as a place the country's unsung heroes could call their own beneath the shade of royal poincianas and oaks, where modest mid-century retreats carry stories of triumph and transformation.

It covers roughly 1.6 square miles in southwest Miami-Dade County, sitting comfortably between Kendall to the north and east, Palmetto Estates to the south, and Three Lakes to the west.

Richmond Heights is home to approximately 8,944 residents as of the latest US Census.

Far from the buzz of high-rises and beach traffic, life in Richmond Heights isn't what you'd expect from a typical city in Miami, yet it's the perfect portrait of the suburbs that hide behind its glow.

Here, you'll actually hear the wind through the trees and kids laughing from the park a few streets over, as your weekends start with a walk along its green stretches amidst gorgeous views that come from your front porch or a shaded bench under the oaks.

Speaking of nature, Richmond Heights has no shortage of open space within its modest borders.

At its heart stands Sgt. Joseph Delancy Park, a local favorite for basketball games, family picnics, and neighborhood events, while Walter A. White Park and Ferguson Park, a few blocks away, offer quieter leafy pockets alongside playgrounds and ball fields.

For dog owners, Deerwood Bonita Lakes Park and Perrine Wayside Dog Park are your nearest invitations to wide open trails and lakes, making for easy weekend walks with furry friends.

As for your daily errands, well, don't bother risking the rush hour!

At Richmond Heights, you're only minutes from Deerwood Town Center, which covers essentials like your groceries, home supplies, a quick bite, or that inevitable Home Depot run.

There's also Coral Reef Shopping Center to add a more local mix of eateries, health and beauty stops, and convenient retail favorites to your trip, while The Falls and Southland Mall are best for larger hauls or weekend retail therapy, each with its own blend of shopping, dining, and entertainment that gives you the city experience without the chaos.

Need more reasons to go out and explore (you know, other than shopping and grabbing take-out)? Thanks to Richmond Heights' easy access to some of Miami's top attractions, you don't even have to find a destination!

Just pick a direction, do "eenie, miney, moe," and drive!

At the top of our list are Zoo Miami and the Gold Coast Railroad Museum, which offer fun and nostalgia for families and locals alike, and for a touch of history and bayfront elegance, the Deering Estate. 

Golfers will also love Richmond Heights' proximity to Palmetto Golf Course, a long-running local favorite for anyone seeking a quiet round under the palms.

All this, and still, you're only a few turns from major routes like Coral Reef Drive, U.S. 1, and the Florida Turnpike, keeping Downtown Miami, Pinecrest, and Cutler Bay within easy reach. 

Not too bad for a neighborhood most people only drive past, agree?

We know most of you probably need an introduction to Richmond Heights, since it's not the kind of Miami neighborhood that shows up in glossy travel spreads or real estate headlines.

But you know what? It's what makes it worth talking about. 

Born in the late 1940s for returning African American veterans, Richmond Heights served as home for people who wanted stability and affordability — and somehow, decades later, it still is.

Mainly residential, with wide streets, mature trees, and rows of practical single-family homes built between the 1950s and 1980s, often in ranch or mid-century styles, Richmond Heights properties feature concrete-block construction, low-pitched roofs, carports, and expansive lawns that are larger than in denser parts of Miami. 

Some homes have been modernized with new interiors and additions, but many still keep their original layouts and charm.

Here, the typical lots offer 7,000 to 10,000 square feet, with plenty of yard space, and it's not unusual to find fruit trees, sheds, or backyard patios.

And get this— home prices in Richmond Heights generally sit below nearby Kendall or Palmetto Bay averages, making it one of the few remaining Miami neighborhoods where homeownership is still attainable. 

That said, Richmond Heights boasts a high ownership rate, steady turnover, and a strong sense of continuity, especially among families.

As for education, public schools serve as community anchors, since Richmond Heights Middle School is within the neighborhood, as is Coral Reef Elementary, Colonial Drive Elementary, and several magnet and charter options only minutes away. 

For higher education, Miami Dade College Kendall Campus and Florida International University are within a short drive. 

Healthcare access is equally convenient, with Jackson South Medical Center and Baptist Hospital a short drive away, along with local clinics and urgent care centers that line the main corridors.

And don't worry; getting around Richmond Heights is simple, as Coral Reef Drive (SW 152nd Street) and U.S. 1 connect residents to major destinations, while the Florida Turnpike keeps Downtown, Doral, and Homestead within easy reach. 

Metrobus routes also pass through the area, and the Dadeland South Metrorail Station is the nearest rail option for commuters heading north. 

Most residents drive, but transit access makes it manageable for students and workers who don't.

Richmond Heights is what it's always been — a solid, tight-knit Miami suburb that proves you don't need a skyline view to have roots worth keeping.

Allow yourself to slow down and rediscover what everyday Miami living used to feel like amidst quiet streets, long-time neighbors, and homes built to last.

Richmond Heights is a reminder of how community and history can coexist without losing momentum.

Here, you can indulge in space, comfort, and connection, in a place where the pace is measured not by noise but by familiarity.

It is Miami without the rush, still close to everything, yet grounded in its own story.

Richmond Heights — where roots run deep, and life moves at the right speed.

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