8261 SW 142nd St

Palmetto Bay, FL 33158

$1,179,000

$507/ft²

3Beds

2Baths

2,324Sq ft

1959Year built

Single-family homeType

About this home

Welcome to this beautifully renovated single-family home located on a peaceful street in desirable Palmetto Bay. Designed with a bright and inviting open-concept layout, this 4-bedroom, 2-bath residence offers a wonderful combination of comfort, style, and indoor-outdoor living. The spacious primary suite includes a private bathroom, while the living areas flow naturally toward an impressive, covered patio finished with tumbled marble tile and a sophisticated swimming pool—perfect for entertaining or enjoying South Florida living year-round. Situated on an expansive 17,856-square-foot lot, the property is surrounded by mature landscaping and includes a beautiful mango tree. Conveniently located near The Falls, Downtown Dadeland, major roadways, and with easy access toward the Florida Keys. The property is also located near highly regarded schools, including Howard Drive Elementary, Palmetto Middle School, and Miami Palmetto Senior High School.

Property details

Listing

MLS #: A12073920
Status: For sale
Listed on: Aug 19, 2026
Days on market: 8 days
Listing data updated: Aug 19, 2026

Interior

Beds: 3
Baths: 2
Living area: 2,324 ft²
Price per ft²: $507/ft²

Building & community

Type: Single-family home
Year built: 1959
County: Miami-Dade

Lot & exterior

Lot size: 17,856 ft²

Days on market, price per ft² and the monthly HOA amount are calculated by this site from the MLS data shown; the association fee is normalized to a monthly figure.

What's nearby

Elementary school: HOWARD DRIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL · 0.6 mi away
Middle school: SOUTHWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL · 1.4 mi away
High school: MIAMI PALMETTO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL · 1.6 mi away
Transit: TRANSITWAY & HOWARD DR STATION · 0.6 mi away
Supermarket: Publix · 0.6 mi away
Park: Coral Reef Park · 0.7 mi away
Pharmacy: Publix · 1 mi away

Straight-line distances · Sources: NCES/FL DOE, GTFS Miami-Dade and Broward, OpenStreetMap

True monthly cost

Mortgage (principal & interest): $5,962
Property taxes (est.): $1,081
Home insurance (est.): $884
Flood insurance (est.): —

Estimated total$7,927*/mo

* Some cost lines aren't available yet for this listing; the total shown is incomplete.

Based on 20% down, a 6.5% rate and a 30-year loan, plus this home's estimated Florida carrying costs. All figures are illustrative estimates — not quotes, not financial or insurance advice.

Sources: flood zone — FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer; mortgage, taxes and insurance figures — this site's own estimates; HOA / CDD — as reported for this listing.

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