Welcome to The Falls

One of South Florida's best-kept secrets, The Falls is an exclusive and family-friendly oasis near Dadeland Mall. Located in the southern part of Kendall within Miami-Dade County's 33176 zip code, The Falls occupies a unique position in the Miami area — close enough to everything the city offers, yet removed enough to feel like a genuine neighborhood where it's not uncommon to see neighborhood kids playing on the streets — an exclusive little oasis located within Miami.

The Falls is an affluent community ideal for families and professionals, providing a mixture of spacious single-family estates, condominiums, and townhomes. Real estate in The Falls is highly sought-after because of the low taxes and proximity to Pinecrest and Coral Gables. For buyers who want genuine South Florida suburban life — with A-rated schools, lush landscaping, excellent shopping immediately adjacent, and quick expressway access to Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, and downtown Miami — The Falls delivers it without compromise.

History of The Falls

The history of the Kendall/Falls area begins in 1883, when much of the land was purchased from the State of Florida by the Florida Land and Mortgage Company. The first post office did not open until 1914 and the first school opened in 1929. Development was slow until the 1926 land boom, and Seminoles continued to live on the land into the 1940s.

As Kendall became a center for urban sprawl in South Florida post-World War II, development began in earnest in 1960 with the completion of the Palmetto Expressway and Dadeland Mall. Rapid transit service from Dadeland into Downtown Miami commenced with the completion of the Miami Metrorail in 1984. The Falls shopping center — the anchor around which the residential neighborhood takes its name — opened in 1980 as an upscale, open-air plaza designed around a lushly landscaped man-made lagoon featuring numerous pools, waterfalls, and bridges accented with modern sculpture and decorative lighting. The residential community that surrounds it developed its reputation for affluent suburban living alongside the shopping center's growth, creating a neighborhood identity built around the combination of family-oriented streets, excellent schools, and premium retail access.

Location & Lifestyle

With easy access to the expressways and everything else you'll need on a daily basis, The Falls is a fantastic place to live and provides variety in home types and pricing. The neighborhood sits at the intersection of US-1 and SW 136th Street, with the Palmetto Expressway (Florida 826), Florida's Turnpike, and the Snapper Creek Expressway all within minutes — connecting residents to Coral Gables and downtown Miami to the north, and to the affluent communities of Pinecrest and Palmetto Bay immediately adjacent.

The Dadeland South Metrorail station, located about 4 miles away, offers a direct connection to downtown Miami and other key areas of the metropolitan region, while Miami International Airport is typically a 25-minute drive covering about 14 miles. Despite this connectivity, even though The Falls is close to Dadeland Mall and other popular retailers, it's still enough out of the way to give residents a quiet, kid-friendly slice of suburban life. The neighborhood's tree-lined streets, well-maintained properties, and low through-traffic character create a residential setting that stands apart from the denser, faster-paced corridors immediately surrounding it.

Real Estate in The Falls, FL

The Falls is an affluent community providing a mixture of spacious single-family estates, condominiums, and townhomes. Active listings in The Falls range from approximately $260,000 to $2,700,000 — a breadth that reflects the neighborhood's range from competitively priced condominium units to expansive Mediterranean-style estate homes on generous lots. Most homes in The Falls feature pools and lushly landscaped properties reflecting the South Florida residential standard that buyers in this price range expect.

The Falls Miami real estate is highly sought after because of the low taxes and proximity to Pinecrest and Coral Gables. It offers great location, variety, and price. The neighborhood benefits from being within the Miami-Dade County unincorporated Kendall area, which carries lower municipal tax rates than incorporated cities — a meaningful financial advantage that experienced local buyers specifically seek out when evaluating comparable properties in Pinecrest or Palmetto Bay.

FAQs About The Falls, FL

What makes The Falls unique among Miami neighborhoods?

The Falls is one of South Florida's best-kept secrets — a family-oriented community located close to several gorgeous parks, top-ranked schools, great shopping, and excellent dining options. Not many people know about this nook of easy-going suburban living, making it an idyllic escape from the hustle and bustle of more prominent neighborhoods. The combination of Kendall's lower tax structure, Pinecrest-adjacent school quality, and premium retail immediately outside the front gate creates a value proposition that is difficult to replicate anywhere else in Miami-Dade.

What types of homes are available in The Falls?

The Falls Miami real estate features single-family homes, condos, and townhomes — ranging from entry-level condominium units in buildings like Village at The Falls and Residences at The Falls to spacious single-family estates with private pools and Mediterranean-inspired architecture on the neighborhood's residential streets. Most homes feature pools and lushly landscaped properties.

What is the price range for homes in The Falls?

Active listings in The Falls currently range from approximately $260,000 to $2,700,000, with condominium units representing the most accessible entry points and spacious single-family estates commanding the upper end. The neighborhood's range of property types accommodates first-time buyers, growing families, and buyers seeking larger estate residences within the same community fabric.

Is The Falls a good neighborhood for families?

The Falls is a peaceful and family-friendly neighborhood in Miami, known for its cleanliness and safety. Neighbors appreciate the community spirit and the area's reputation for being dog-friendly. Education is well-served in the area, with several highly-rated schools nearby, including Vineland K-8 Center with a 9/10 GreatSchools rating. Felix Varela High School and John A. Ferguson High School serve the area's older students, and the neighborhood's proximity to Pinecrest's school options adds additional educational optionality for families.

What amenities are nearby?

The Falls shopping center — a 55-acre premier open-air dining, shopping, and entertainment complex — features over 100 specialty stores, restaurants, and cafés, with brands including Apple, Macy's, lululemon, Coach, and Sephora alongside dining destinations like True Food Kitchen, Bulla Gastrobar, BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse, and Shake Shack. A Life Time luxury fitness center provides over 3,000 daily members a resort-style country club experience within the complex. Dadeland Mall, Coral Reef Park, the South Dade YMCA Family Center, and Briar Bay Golf Course are all within a short drive.

How are the commuting options from The Falls?

The Dadeland South Metrorail station, approximately 4 miles away, provides a direct connection to downtown Miami via the Green Line. Miami International Airport is typically a 25-minute drive. The Palmetto Expressway, Florida's Turnpike, and US-1 provide straightforward highway access in multiple directions — connecting residents to Coral Gables and Brickell to the north, and to Pinecrest, Palmetto Bay, and Cutler Bay to the south.

Is The Falls walkable?

The Falls is considered a walkable neighborhood. Residents can walk directly to The Falls shopping center and its more than 100 stores, restaurants, and the Life Time fitness facility — making everyday errands, dining, and recreation genuinely accessible on foot in a way that most Miami-area suburban neighborhoods cannot claim.

Is The Falls a good real estate investment?

Real estate in The Falls is highly sought-after because of the low taxes and proximity to Pinecrest and Coral Gables. The neighborhood's combination of Kendall's favorable tax structure, Miami-Dade's continued population growth, excellent school access, immediate proximity to one of South Florida's premier open-air retail destinations, and the quiet, established residential character that the surrounding areas cannot replicate all support long-term demand and value. Buyers who discover The Falls tend to stay — and the ones who don't wish they had bought sooner.

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