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Property Description
Beautifully renovated Homestead retreat set on nearly half an acre, blending high-end finishes with a lush, private tropical landscape. This home has been thoughtfully updated from top to bottom, with no detail overlooked. Beautifully renovated Homestead retreat set on nearly half an acre, blending high-end finishes with a lush, private tropical landscape. This home has been thoughtfully updated from top to bottom, with no detail overlooked. INTERIOR HIGHLIGHTS Solid wood doors, 4 custom molding, and porcelain flooring flow throughout the home. The kitchen features solid wood cabinetry, single-piece Corian countertops, a custom $7,000 designer window, and a custom sink with glass wash station, hot water dispenser, cascade mode, and bottom sink rack. Appliances are top-of-the-line LG: French door refrigerator, electric range, dishwasher, and full-capacity microwave. Both bathrooms have been fully renovated with Japanese toilets and a U by Moen smart shower system (app-controlled, Apple Home compatible). A handmade fireplace built with reclaimed Old Chicago brick anchors the living space beneath cedar-bolted ceilings, and a large projector screen sets up the TV room for a true home theater experience. The primary suite includes custom California Closets. COMFORT & EFFICIENCY High-efficiency tankless water heater, whole-home water softener, new LG top-capacity washer and dryer, LED lighting throughout, and hurricane-impact windows and doors with built-in mini-blinds. Smart-home features include a Nest thermostat, Nest security cameras covering the front, back, and side yards, a Nest doorbell, and a Nest/Yale smart front door lock. OUTDOOR LIVING Step outside to a resort-style backyard: a newly restored pool deck, resurfaced pool with heater, and a poolside wall-mounted TV. Additional structures include a closed solarium and an air-conditioned shed. Garden lovers will appreciate 47 gardenia bushes in the backyard plus more at the front entry, along with two mango trees, two papaya trees, and two banana trees. The property is fully enclosed with a white metal fence and an underground Invisible Fence pet containment system, plus retractable Frontgate hose reels for easy maintenance. A garage storage rack adds extra organization. Well irrigation keeps the grounds lush, with city water for household consumption and a septic system on-site. A rare combination of craftsmanship, smart-home technology, and tropical privacy - move-in ready and unlike anything else on the market
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 16761 SW 278th St
General
- Price: $810,000
- Taxes: $6,010 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Regional
- MLS ID: B26070240
- Updated: Today (8/31/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 1
- Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Bedroom on Main Level, Breakfast Area, Closet Cabinetry, Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Living/Dining Room, Pantry, Tub Shower, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Wood Burning
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Gas Range, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned, Water Softener, Tankless Water Heater, Water Heater, Washer
- Furnishings: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Other, Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Main: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Private Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: Fenced, Electric Heat, Heated, In Ground, Pool Equipment, Private
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Garden, Outdoor Living Area, Storage
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Patio, Porch
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Covered Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Attached, Driveway, Garage
Location
- County: Miami-Dade
- Subdivision: THE REDLANDS SEC 1
- Direction Faces: Southeast
School Information
- Elementary School: Redland
- Middle School: Redland
- High School: South Dade
Community
- Community Name: 2690
- Pets Allowed: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
- Heating Type: Central, Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public, Well
- Well: Yes
- Utility Description: Electricity Available, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Structure Type: House
- Construction: Block, Concrete, Stucco
- Roof: Shingle
- Windows: Blinds, Sliding, Storm Window(s)
- Doors: French Doors
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Building Size: 3807
- Square Feet: 2,408
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Living Area: 2,408 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1985
- Property Condition: Resale
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s), Storage
Lot Features
- Property View: Garden, Pool
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.39
- Lot Dimensions: 17, 040 Sq.Ft
- Road Maintenance: Public Maintained Road
- Irrigation System: Well
- Lot Features: Fruit Trees, Landscaped, 1/4 to 1/2 Acre Lot, Sprinkler System
- Zoning: 2100
- Fencing (Description): Back Yard, Fenced, Full
Water Features
- Water Front View: None
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $6,010
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Legal Description: THE REDLANDS SEC 1 PB 99-84 LOT 4 BLK 5 LOT SIZE 17040 SQ FT OR 12250-69 0884 1
- Disclosures/Rstr.: Owner Is Listing Agent
- Property ID: 6931
Listed by Zoom Realty Group LLC
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Schools
Schools serving 16761 SW 278th St
School District:Dade County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Redland Elementary School, Homestead, FL 24501 Southwest 162nd Avenue, Homestead, FL 33031 | PK-5 | 2.2 mi |
Redland Middle School 16001 Southwest 248th Street, Homestead, FL 33031 | 6-8 | 2 mi |
South Dade Senior High School 28401 Southwest 167th Avenue, Homestead, FL 33030 | 9-12 | 0.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 16761 SW 278th St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/31/2026
Listed
$810,000
97.56%
MLS
12/14/2018
Sold
$410,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 16761 SW 278th St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$6,354
3%
$374,467
3%
2024
$6,182
5%
$363,914
3%
2023
$5,887
4%
$353,315
6%
2021
$5,642
—
$333,034
-3%
2022
$5,668
—
$343,025
4%
2021
$5,642
3%
$328,436
2%
2019
$5,462
60%
$321,052
52%
2018
$3,413
1%
$211,062
2%
2017
$3,383
1%
$206,721
2%
2016
$3,350
-1%
$202,470
1%
2015
$3,387
-1%
$201,063
1%
2014
$3,427
2%
$199,468
1%
2013
$3,365
—
$196,521
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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16761 SW 278th Street, Homestead, FL 33031 (MLS# B26070240) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 16761 SW 278th Street is currently listed for $810,000 and was received on August 31, 2026. Want to learn more about 16761 SW 278th Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Homestead? You can browse all Homestead real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

