Old Cutler Road
Introduction
General Overview
Old Cutler Road is a 14.9-mile stretch of main northeast-southwest road that offers a scenic route to Coral Gables, Pinecrest, Palmetto Bay, and Cutler Bay. This road is more than just a passageway to these affluent communities; it is also dotted with single-family homes that are equally stunning, making Old Cutler Road a highly sought after residential destination.
Location
The coastal route of Old Cutler Road starts at Cartagena Plaza in Coral Gables, intersects with Red Road, divides Coral Gables and Pinecrest, runs through Palmetto Bay, crosses Ludlam Road, enters Cutler Bay, continues to West Old Cutler Road, and finally shares its name with South 220th Street. It is an off-grid plan that was inaugurated in 1895.
Real Estate Community in Old Cutler Road
Average Land Area/House Square Feet
Square footages and lot areas vary, but homes usually measure from 3,000 square feet to over 13,800 square feet. Lot sizes range from just under an acre to over 2.8 acres
Common Property Types or House Styles
Residences along Old Cutler Road are typically expansive homes and mansions with 4 to 10 or more bedrooms. Most homes were built from 2000 up to the recent years, but there are also older constructions built from the 1960s to the 1990s.
Average Market Pricing
Old Cutler Road homes for sale have prices that range from around $400,000 to over $29 million. Houses here are about 71.4% more expensive than other neighborhoods in Florida.
Common Design, Construction, or Architectural Types
Home styles vary in Old Cutler Road. There are farmhouse style homes, Spanish and Meditteranean inspired architecture, contemporary homes, and more..
Living in Old Cutler Road
General Cost of Living
Coral Gables scores 165 on the cost of living index while Pinecrest scores 202.6. The national index is 100. Housing costs in Coral Gables and Pinecrest are more than 200% higher than the national average.
Employment/Job Opportunities
The neighborhood in Old Cutler Road is within the upper-middle income bracket. 44.9% of the working population work executive, management, and professional jobs. Those involved in sales and service jobs comprise 24.5% of the population.
Average household income in Coral Gables is $96,887 while the median household income in Pinecrest is $153,417. Some of the most profitable career sectors are in finance and insurance, management, health care, legal, architecture, engineering, and arts and entertainment.
Weather
Warmest months are July and August, with an average temperature of 91°F. Meanwhile, January is the coldest month, with temperatures ranging from 60.1°F to 75.9 °F.
Restaurants
Boutiques, wine shops, and cafes line Miracle Mile while Miami’s best restaurants are on Ponce de Leon Boulevard and Giralda Avenue. There are a few bars on Giralda serving craft cocktails.
Schools
Schools serving the Old Cutler Road area include Alexander Montessori School and Old Cutler Academy Learning.
Transportation
Most residents own a vehicle and drive through Old Cutler Road to access nearby neighborhoods.
One of the easiest ways to get around in Coral Gables is to ride the free Coral Gables trolley, which stops at different points of interest in the city. There are Metrorail and Metrobus stations in Coral Gables connecting the city to the rest of Miami.
Parks, Recreational Activities, and Attractions
The Old Cutler Trail has one of Coral Gables’ picturesque landscapes, perfect for bikers and joggers. Matheson Hammock Park is recommended for those who would like to go fishing, hiking, or take photographs.
Popular landmarks in Coral Gables are the award-winning Biltmore Hotel and Venetian Pool, the city’s historic public pool. University of Miami is also situated in Coral Gables.
Coral Gables Museum in the downtown is a must-visit for those who want to learn more about the city. This isn’t a tiny gallery; rather, the grounds are wide and can be explored by foot, on two wheels, or while canoeing. Books & Books is another site not to be missed. It is an independent bookshop containing classic and contemporary collections.
Other attractions in Coral Gables include Actors’ Playhouse at Miracle Theatre, Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, Coral Gables Art Cinema, and Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden.
Pinecrest Gardens features over 1,000 varieties of exotic tropical plants and trees, natural streams, sinkholes, and caves. Wine tasting and jazz concerts are also held at the amphitheater.
Own a home in one of the most scenic roads not only in Miami but in the entire state of Florida, Old Cutler Road. Get in touch with The Jills Zeder Group at 305.722.5721 or 305.341.7447 to get started with your search for the perfect home in Miami.