Coconut Grove
Lush, bohemian bayfront village
About Coconut Grove
Miami's oldest neighborhood, lush and bohemian with a bayfront village vibe.
- Dining
Sidewalk cafes and waterfront restaurants around CocoWalk.
- Entertainment
Sailing, marinas, festivals, and leafy park strolls.
- Lifestyle
Laid-back, tree-canopied living beloved by families and creatives.
Homes in Coconut Grove
$1,995,000
3 bds|2.5 ba|2,406 sqft
3151 New York St #3151, Miami, 33133
Courtesy of Levine Realty, Inc.
$1,550,000
4 bds|3 ba|1,636 sqft
2727 Calusa St, Miami, 33133
Courtesy of Douglas Elliman
$1,595,000
2 bds|2.5 ba|1,540 sqft
3400 27th Ave #605, Miami, 33133
Courtesy of Mayell Miami
$5,399,000
4 bds|3.5 ba|2,532 sqft
2821 Bayshore Dr #6B, Miami, 33133
Courtesy of EXP Realty LLC
$1,179,000
2 bds|2 ba|1,142 sqft
2843 Bayshore Dr #5A, Miami, 33133
Courtesy of Flat Fee MLS Realty
$9,295,000
5 bds|4.5 ba|4,200 sqft
2678 Tigertail Ave #1101, Miami, 33133
Courtesy of Douglas Elliman
$560,000
1 bds|1 ba|680 sqft
2951 Bayshore Dr #307, Miami, 33133
Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty
$725,000
1 bds|2 ba|761 sqft
2889 Mcfarlane Rd #1610, Miami, 33133
Courtesy of Barnes International Realty, LLC
$675,000
1 bds|2 ba|679 sqft
2889 Mcfarlane Rd #1512, Miami, 33133
Courtesy of Barnes International Realty, LLC
$420,000
0 bds|1 ba|397 sqft
2889 Mcfarlane Rd #1607, Miami, 33133
Courtesy of Barnes International Realty, LLC
$4,950,000
5 bds|4 ba|3,564 sqft
2575 Bayshore Dr #10A & 10B, Coconut Grove, 33133
Courtesy of Compass Florida, LLC.
$1,195,000
3 bds|3 ba|1,360 sqft
3158 Carter St, Miami, 33133
Courtesy of Kerdyk Real Estate, Inc.
Living in Coconut Grove
The neighborhood
Coconut Grove is the oldest continuously inhabited neighborhood in Miami, settled decades before the city was incorporated in 1896. Bahamian laborers and New England transplants built here first, and the street plan still shows it — the Grove wanders and curves where the rest of Miami runs on a grid, which is why addresses here can be genuinely hard to find. The tree canopy is what most people notice first. Live oaks and banyans close over the side streets, and the city's tree ordinance is enforced seriously enough that removing a mature specimen requires a permit. The center of the neighborhood is a low-rise village of shops and sidewalk cafes rather than a tower district, and it ends at the water: Dinner Key Marina, Peacock Park, and a sailing culture that predates most of the surrounding county. The Coconut Grove Arts Festival has run every February since the 1960s. Vizcaya and the Kampong botanical garden sit at the neighborhood's northern edge.
What you'll find on the market
The housing stock spans a century, which is why the price range here is among the widest in Miami. Nineteen-twenties and -thirties Mediterranean Revival houses and frame bungalows sit on oversized, heavily planted lots through the North Grove and the streets off Tigertail and Kirk. Mid-century ranches fill in behind them. The village center holds a generation of newer condominium construction, and Grove Isle offers island waterfront. In the same ZIP you will find a modest two-bedroom condo and a bayfront estate, so filtering by price here matters more than filtering by area. Several blocks carry local historic designation, which means exterior alterations, windows, and additions go through review before a permit issues. Older houses frequently sit on lots with protected trees that constrain where an addition or a pool can physically go.
What to know before you buy
ZIP 33133 reaches well past the Grove proper, west into West Grove and toward Coral Gables, so a listing labeled Coconut Grove can be a mile from the bay — check the actual street before assuming walkability to the village. Elevation varies more here than almost anywhere in the county. The Grove sits on the Miami Rock Ridge, and parts of it are among the highest natural ground in Miami-Dade, which shows up directly in flood insurance quotes; the bayfront blocks, by contrast, are in AE flood zones and priced accordingly. Ask for the elevation certificate rather than guessing from the address. US-1 and Bayshore Drive carry most of the through traffic, and parking in the village core is garage and meter only, which is worth knowing if a listing's charm is that it has no driveway.
Common questions about Coconut Grove
Is Coconut Grove walkable?
The village center is — the shops, marina, and waterfront parks are within a few blocks of each other, and the sidewalks are shaded. The outer streets are residential and car-dependent, and ZIP 33133 extends well beyond walking distance of the center, so walkability depends entirely on which block a property is on.
What kinds of homes are in Coconut Grove?
Everything from 1920s Mediterranean Revival and frame bungalows on large planted lots, through mid-century ranch houses, to recent condominium construction in and around the village center and waterfront buildings on Grove Isle. The range of eras is unusually wide for one Miami neighborhood.
Is Coconut Grove in a flood zone?
Parts of it, not all. The neighborhood sits on the Miami Rock Ridge and includes some of the highest natural elevation in Miami-Dade, while the bayfront blocks are in AE zones. Because the difference is street by street, the elevation certificate for the specific property is the only reliable answer.
How far is Coconut Grove from Brickell and downtown Miami?
Roughly three miles to Brickell and five to downtown along South Dixie Highway or Bayshore Drive, and the Metrorail Coconut Grove station connects to both. Travel time varies more with traffic than with distance.
Can I remove a tree on a Coconut Grove property?
Not without a permit. Miami's tree protection ordinance applies, and it is actively enforced in the Grove given the canopy. This affects where additions, pools, and driveways can physically go on a lot, so it is worth confirming before buying with a renovation in mind.
What should I check before buying a historic home in Coconut Grove?
Whether the block carries local historic designation, which puts exterior changes, window replacement, and additions through a review process before permitting. Also the survey and tree locations, the elevation certificate, and — for older frame houses — the roof, electrical, and plumbing age.
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