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Lake Lucerne

Lake Lucerne

Neighborhood in Miami Gardens, Florida

Miami/Dade County

$480,338 Average Value
$367 Average Price per Sq Ft
2 Homes For Sale

Highway accessible

Sixteen miles north of Miami is the City of Miami Gardens, primarily known as the home of Hard Rock Stadium, where the NFL’s Miami Dolphins and college football’s Miami Hurricanes play. Just to the north of the stadium is the Lake Lucerne neighborhood. “People love the neighborhood's location for that, as well as the access to major highways,” says Eddie Blanco, a broker with Stratwell LLC who has been selling in the Miami area for 25 years. “The Golden Glades Interchange is five miles south, and that’s the intersection of six major highways that allow access to locations in Broward and Miami-Dade counties.” The neighborhood is also in the shadow of a large casino.

The magnificent Hard Rock Stadium home of the Miami Dolphins.
The magnificent Hard Rock Stadium home of the Miami Dolphins.
You can see the spacious front yards in Lake Lucern neighborhood.
You can see the spacious front yards in Lake Lucern neighborhood.
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100,000 square feet of entertainment

Calder Casino opened its doors in 2010, and includes slots, electronic table games and bingo. The 100,000-square-foot building has over 1,000 slot machines, including video poker. For those who don’t want to press their luck, there’s weekly live entertainment and a place to gather to watch the game at Lucky’s, the casino sports bar. In addition, there’s The Kitchen at Calder’s for those who want a bite to eat without the sports atmosphere.

For a fun nigh out, head to the Calder Casino and Race Course
For a fun nigh out, head to the Calder Casino and Race Course
Try your luck to win big at one of the many slots inside the Calder Casino in Miami Gardens, FL.
Try your luck to win big at one of the many slots inside the Calder Casino in Miami Gardens, FL.
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Some renovations among the collection of houses

For the most part, Lake Lucerne's single-family homes were built in the 1960s and are ranch-style houses with some front yards that are fenced in. Some homes have been completely renovated as of about 20 years ago. Other styles of homes include Mediterranean-influenced bungalows. Homes generally have three to four bedrooms and between 1,000 and 1,500 square feet of living space. A collection of Spanish-style townhouses and condominiums was built in the 1970s. Single-family homes list between $400,000 and $550,000, and condos and townhouses range from $250,000 to $400,000. “The trend is that many buyers today want the convenience of living close to major highways while enjoying a lower cost of living,” Blanco says. About 70% of the people in Lake Lucerne rent their homes.

One-story, colorful homes align the streets in the Lake Lucerne region in Miami Gardens, FL.
One-story, colorful homes align the streets in the Lake Lucerne region in Miami Gardens, FL.
The Lake Lucerne neighborhood is where you'll find homes, shops, and stadiums along the lake.
The Lake Lucerne neighborhood is where you'll find homes, shops, and stadiums along the lake.
Mediterranean homes have a Spanish-influence in the Lake Lucerne neighborhood.
Mediterranean homes have a Spanish-influence in the Lake Lucerne neighborhood.
Condominiums offer waterfront views of Lake Lucerne from the Miami Gardens region in Florida.
Condominiums offer waterfront views of Lake Lucerne from the Miami Gardens region in Florida.
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Grocery options by Hard Rock Stadium

Heading south on 27th Avenue past 203rd Street is the area of Hard Rock Stadium, where there is a grocery option at Walmart Supercenter and ALDI. In addition to the restaurant options at Calder’s Casino, Lorna’s Caribbean and American Grill on 27th Avenue features Caribbean favorites like jerk chicken and staples like coconut shrimp.

Aldi is a new addition to the grocery store list in Lake Lucern neighborhood.
Aldi is a new addition to the grocery store list in Lake Lucern neighborhood.
Walmart Supercentre is a popular shopping option in Lake Lucern neighborhood.
Walmart Supercentre is a popular shopping option in Lake Lucern neighborhood.
Lorna`s Caribbean Grill Restaurant.
Lorna`s Caribbean Grill Restaurant.
Lorna`s Caribbean Grill Restaurant has a delicious coconut shrimp dish on the menu.
Lorna`s Caribbean Grill Restaurant has a delicious coconut shrimp dish on the menu.
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Home of the Miami Dolphins

Residents who live in Lake Lucerne experience some unique background noise during parts of the year. If Tyreek Hill scores a touchdown on an autumn Sunday, they may hear the cheers from Hard Rock Stadium, which opened in 1987 as Joe Robbie Stadium. The multi-purpose facility also hosts the Orange Bowl, Formula 1 racing and the Miami Open tennis tournament. The stadium will host multiple matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

For Sunday games, head to the  Hard Rock Stadium, home to the NFL's Miami Dolphins.
For Sunday games, head to the Hard Rock Stadium, home to the NFL's Miami Dolphins.
Lake Lucern neighborhood is well know to the proximity of the Hard Rock Stadium.
Lake Lucern neighborhood is well know to the proximity of the Hard Rock Stadium.
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Third largest school district in the country

The Miami-Dade County Public School District has over 350,000 students enrolled. The schools in Miami Gardens where Lake Lucerne kids could attend include the North County K-8 Center, with nearly 400 students attending through eighth grade. The school has a C overall grade on Niche. Some may opt to attend sixth through eighth grade at Lake Stevens Middle School, with a student-teacher ratio of 16-to-1. There’s a history of elite football at Miami Carol Senior High School. The Chiefs won three football state championships between 1996 and 2003 and produced the likes of former NFL receiver Santana Moss. Rapper Flo Rida is also a graduate.

North County K-8 Center is a popular school in the community.
North County K-8 Center is a popular school in the community.
Lake Stevens Middle School is a public school serving grades 6-8.
Lake Stevens Middle School is a public school serving grades 6-8.
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Recently renovated parks

In 2022, improvements were made to Bennett Lifter Park, which included a facelift for the basketball court, picnic pavilion, playground and recreation building. The park is also located near a large lake surrounded by apartment buildings. The Florida heat can be intense throughout the year, and that’s why there’s a splash pad at Buccaneer Park. That space got a makeover in 2018 to feature a recreation building, walking trail and tennis courts.

Tennis courts, walking paths, and picnic areas are additional features found in Buccaneer Park.
Tennis courts, walking paths, and picnic areas are additional features found in Buccaneer Park.
Kids love the Buccaneer Park's splash pad all within a short drive from the Lake Lucerne region.
Kids love the Buccaneer Park's splash pad all within a short drive from the Lake Lucerne region.
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“Express” buses

The Miami Gardens Express bus service is the prime public transportation in the area. Plenty of bus stops are along 207th Street, 27th Avenue, 211th Street and 215th Street. Memorial Regional Hospital is the closest major facility, eight miles to the northeast. It’ll take a half hour to drive south to Miami International Airport. The smaller Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport is only six miles away. North Perry Airport is a private facility four miles to the north.

Buses are frequent in Lake Lucern neighborhood.
Buses are frequent in Lake Lucern neighborhood.
Public transportation is offered in Lake Lucern neighborhood.
Public transportation is offered in Lake Lucern neighborhood.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International

22 min drive

Bus

NW 215 St & NW 27 Av

Bus

1932 NW 207th St & Emerald Dunes Apartments

Bus

20702 NW 22nd Ave & Bennet Lifter Park

Bus

NW 207th St & NW 26th Ct

Bus

2202 NW 207th St & Robert Rennick Educational Center

Bus

NW 27 Av & NW 207 St

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Lake Lucerne US
Homicide 6 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 5 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$485,000
Median Single Family Price
$515,000
Median Townhouse Price
$407,499
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$367
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
15
Months of Supply
1.60
Median List Price
$505,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-2%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
478
Median Year Built
1962
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,336
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,287
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
3,866
Median Age
32
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
31.7%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
8.6%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$41,024
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$43,868

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
82.9%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
13.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.8%
% Population in Labor Force
69.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
63''
Average Winter Low Temperature
59°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

31 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

21 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

38 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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NEIGHBORHOOD
Lake Lucerne
Yuri Saenz
RDS Realty, LLC
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