Sweetwater Homes for Sale

Sweetwater, a small suburban neighborhood in West Miami, has a rich history dating back to the 1920s Florida land boom. Initially developed by the Miami-Pittsburgh Land Company, the area saw significant growth in the late 1930s when Clyde Andrews marketed it to a unique group of Russian circus performers seeking retirement homes. The neighborhood evolved from a sleepy town into a bustling suburb in the 1970s with the establishment of a major state university and the construction of two expressways. Today, Sweetwater features a mix of condominium units, townhouses, and Mediterranean-influenced ranch-style homes. Local attractions include Carlow Park, which offers a playground, tennis, basketball, and racquetball courts, and Dominos Park, known for its lively domino games and cigar smoke. The Women's Park, located just north of Sweetwater, features a large lake, walking path, and the Roxcy O'Neal Bolton Women's History Gallery, which honors a prominent women's rights activist. The gallery hosts the Girls Empowerment and Mentoring (G.E.M) Summer Arts Camp and includes a butterfly garden. Dining options in Sweetwater are diverse, with Don Pan Flagler's Latin-inspired pastries, Good Chef Restaurant's Japanese cuisine, and Charles & Larry's Venezuelan comfort food. The neighborhood's crime rate is lower than the national average, making it a safer place to live.