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Upper Riviera blends quiet residential setting, college town energy
Upper Riviera is a Coral Gables neighborhood that combines an attractive residential setting featuring high-value homes with the energy of its featured attraction, the University of Miami. The area is known for its lush greenery, among which residents can walk safe streets lined with mature trees. The university adds a contemporary vibe, where academics, art and sports converge. The school’s presence also means residents have enviable access to public transportation that connects them to the economic and employment centers of nearby Miami.
The streets of Upper Riviera are lined with mature trees.
The UM campus is known for its medical facilities.
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Classic Coral Gables architecture for "fairly affordable" prices
Coral Gables architecture is a distinct blend of Spanish Colonial Revival and midcentury architecture. Single-story, ranch-style homes are prominent. Elements of the Spanish Revival style are common, with decorative white stucco facades and terra cotta roofs seen throughout the neighborhood. “You have older homes that are fairly affordable compared to other areas of the Gables,” says Linda Maria Erice of Keller Williams Realty, who has sold homes in the neighborhood. Prices start around $1 million and can reach as high as $4 million-plus. Large pool homes along canals are among the neighborhood’s most expensive properties. Upper Riviera’s median sales price of $1.7 million is equivalent to that of nearby Southwest Coconut Grove, but it is significantly lower than that of its neighbors, Lower Riviera ($2.2M) and Country Club Section ($2.57M). Homeownership in the neighborhood exceeds 80 percent, but Erice adds that rental properties -- be they homes, condos, townhouses or duplexes -- are attractive options for “older law students and medical students who like to be in the area.” Upper Riviera’s Cap Index Crime Score of 2-out-of-10 is lower than the national average of 4. Prospective homebuyers should be aware that insurance rates are likely to be affected by the risks of flooding and wind damage during hurricane season.
Upper Riviera is a walkable neighborhood.
The neighborhood offers its share of architectural diversity.
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University Station provides convenient access to Downtown Miami
University Station is a transit hub conveniently located on the neighborhood’s southern edge. While many area residents do not need to travel for jobs at the university, Erice says, “the ones who work downtown can take advantage of the Metrorail.” Commuters can take a single train directly into the heart of Miami without a transfer. The neighborhood is served by the Orange Line and the Green Line, which connect residents to a variety of Miami-area destinations. Featured stops include:
Brickell Financial District (Orange/Green)
Government Center/Downtown (Orange/Green)
Miami International Airport (Orange)
Dadeland South (Orange/Green)
Healthcare is a major regional employer, and a related perk of living in Upper Riviera is that Jackson Memorial Hospital is on the university campus. University Station also makes it easy to travel to local points of interest via bus. For those who prefer to drive, Downtown Miami is only 8 miles away; however, traffic is an issue throughout the region. Residents can hop on U.S. Route 1 – the dividing line between the upper and lower Riviera neighborhoods -- and take it directly to Interstate 95 for regional travel.
A transit hub is conveniently located on the University of Miami Campus.
University Station offers direct Metrorail commutes to Downtown Miami.
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Henry S. West Laboratory School is a distinguished neighborhood school
Coral Gables public schools are a major draw, and Henry S. West Laboratory School is a top-rated K-8 magnet institution on the university campus. “It’s almost like a private school,” Erice says. Coral Gables Senior High is another top-rated school in the neighborhood. Younger students can attend a pair of schools just outside of the neighborhood: George W. Carver Elementary, also a top-rated school that features an international language magnet program; and Ponce de Leon Middle, a highly rated school that offers the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme. All four schools operate under the direction of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, a top-rated district that allows students to transfer outside of their geographic zones.
Henry S. West Laboratory School is a K-8 magnet institution on the UM campus.
Coral Gables High School is located in Upper Riviera.
While residents enjoy a secluded residential setting, they are also conveniently located to recreational and commercial attractions. Riviera Country Club is adjacent to the neighborhood, but the prestigious private club typically has a waiting list for those seeking membership. Riviera’s 18-hole layout was originally designed by famed course architect Donald Ross in 1924. Also nearby is a public golf course at the Biltmore Hotel Resort. Tennis is another popular sport in the Gables, Erice says. South Florida living is also defined by waterfront recreation, and Biscayne Bay is just minutes away. For more passive recreation, residents can attend Hurricanes athletic events on campus. The Shops at Merrick Park, a Coral Gables institution, is also adjacent to the neighborhood. “It is a super nice outdoor mall with a bunch of restaurants and high-end retail such as Louis Vitton, Gucci, Tiffany, Nordstrom and Neiman-Marcus,” Erice says. Featured dining destinations include Perry’s Steakhouse & Grill, Sawa Restaurant & Lounge and Yard House.
The Shops at Merrick Park is a well-known luxury mall adjacent to Upper Riviera.
Riviera Country Club is an exclusive destination adjacent to Upper Riviera.
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Several popular cultural attractions on campus
Residents can get their fix of culture and history on campus. The university is home to:
Lowe Art Museum, which features exhibits spanning 5,000 years of world history
Otto G. Richter Library, responsible for curation of the Cuban Heritage Collection
Gifford Arboretum, a Coral Gables attraction whose botanical roots date to 1947
Watsco Center, which hosts concerts, comedy acts, specialty shows and more
The University of Miami is home to the John C. Gifford Arboretum.
The university's Watsco Center hosts robotics competitions when it is not being used for concerts or basketball games.
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Upper Riviera Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Upper Riviera, Miami sell after 100 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Upper Riviera, Miami over the last 12 months is $1,791,250, down 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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