Homes and condos that feel current, protected, and ready for everyday living in a coastal climate. Recent roof work, impact protection, concrete restoration, and refreshed interiors underscore a preference for smart building-envelope updates. From Miami Gardens and Homestead’s yard-and-patio ease to Fort Lauderdale’s ocean-view balcony and the Lower Keys’ boating access, these five properties balance lifestyle with practical advantages like parking, storage, and launch-point convenience.
2011 NW 178th St | $695,000


Carlos Martinez

Carlos Martinez
On a residential street in Miami Gardens, this well-maintained four-bedroom, three-bathroom home pairs thoughtful updates with an easy, everyday layout. A new roof (2024) and impact windows (2025) add lasting peace of mind, while fresh paint keeps the interiors feeling crisp and move-in ready. Inside, the floor plan is described as spacious and filled with natural light—an inviting backdrop for quiet mornings as well as casual entertaining. The setting places you in the heart of Miami Gardens with convenient proximity to major highways, plus nearby schools, shopping, and dining for a streamlined routine and simple weekend plans. It’s a home designed to support both comfort and momentum, with practical improvements that let you settle in and enjoy the rhythm of the neighborhood.
- Price:
- $695,000
- Size:
- 1,575 sq ft
- Contact:
- Carlos Martinez, Elite Ocean View Realty, 305-469-8695
3500 Galt Ocean Drive 616 | $685,000


Joe Shovels

Joe Shovels
Along Fort Lauderdale’s Galt Ocean Drive, this updated condo frames great northeast ocean views and an easy indoor-outdoor rhythm. Wood tile floors run through a split-bedroom floor plan, while an open, oversized balcony expands the living space with ocean and garden views. Practical touches are thoughtfully integrated, including a washer and dryer inside the condo, extra storage space, and garage parking with two tandem spaces (#421 and #422) in the North Garage.
- Size:
- 1,435 sq ft
- Contact:
- Joe Shovels, Atlantic Properties Int’l, 954-655-3990
Slice Of Paradise | $675,000


Diane Corliss

Diane Corliss
Steps from the shoreline in Summerland Key, this move-in-ready residence has been beautifully updated for easy Florida Keys living. Inside, an inviting open floor plan connects bright living and dining areas, creating a natural setting for everyday life and casual entertaining. The kitchen anchors the space with quartz countertops, modern cabinetry, and updated appliances—clean-lined and practical without feeling utilitarian. From the dining area, glass-and-sunlight days extend outdoors to a private patio, ideal for morning coffee, outdoor meals, or unwinding in the tropical breeze. That seamless link between living room, dining, and patio captures the indoor-outdoor rhythm the Keys do so well. Set within the desirable Summerland Key Airport neighborhood, the location keeps you minutes from boating, fishing, waterfront dining, and the broader recreational draw of the Lower Florida Keys.
- Price:
- $675,000
- Size:
- 960 sq ft
- Contact:
- Diane Corliss, Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co, 305.849.0934
28242 SW 163rd Court | $670,000


Lesli Burkhead

Lesli Burkhead
On a quiet street in Homestead’s Redlands Mansion Subdivision, this 3BR/2BA residence opens with a defined foyer that leads into a living room detailed with drapes and a mirrored wall. A separate family room is shaped around a large window and sliding doors, creating an easy indoor-outdoor rhythm. The kitchen keeps things crisp with white cabinetry, track lighting, a double sink, an eat-at counter, and a pantry, while the dining room adds a chandelier and French door for a more formal note. A remodeled bath (2020) includes a shower, single sink, and rear door. Bedrooms feature wall-to-wall closets; the primary offers a walk-in with built-ins, recessed lighting, and a sliding door. Outside, enjoy a covered patio with two fans, a fenced yard with coconut trees, a shed, slab, and double gates, plus a 2-car garage with auto hurricane doors, attic, accordion shutters, and a 2013 roof.
- Price:
- $670,000
- Size:
- 1,802 sq ft
- Contact:
- Lesli Burkhead, Keyes, 305.282.9603
Fisherman’s Cottage | $660,000


Sandra Tuttle

Sandra Tuttle
Along the water’s edge in Little Torch Key, this classic Keys boating cottage pairs everyday comfort with an easygoing waterfront routine. With 60 feet of seawall, it’s set up for simple departures and returns, with boating access to nearby hot spots on both the gulf and ocean side. The State Road 4A boat ramp sits just a few doors away, streamlining launch days and last-minute sunset cruises. Inside, laminate floors keep life low-fuss, while a dedicated laundry space, an on-demand hot water heater, and a large pantry storage closet add practical ease. Plenty of parking out front makes coming and going effortless, and there’s room for a pool when you’re ready to expand the outdoor experience. Days here naturally revolve around the dock, the ramp, and the water beyond.
- Price:
- $660,000
- Size:
- 1,056 sq ft
- Contact:
- Sandra Tuttle, Island Welcome Real Estate, 305.923.9161













