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Beautifully renovated Homestead retreat set on nearly half an acre, blending high-end finishes with a lush, private tropical landscape. This home has been thoughtfully updated from top to bottom, with no detail overlooked. Beautifully renovated Homestead retreat set on nearly half an acre, blending high-end finishes with a lush, private tropical landscape, Pictures don't justify how this home really looks. Charming air-conditioned Casita/Man cave. This home has been thoughtfully updated from top to bottom, with no detail overlooked. INTERIOR HIGHLIGHTS Solid wood doors, 4 custom molding, and porcelain flooring flow throughout the home. The kitchen features solid wood cabinetry, single-piece Corian countertops, a custom $7,000 designer window, and a custom sink with glass wash station, hot water dispenser, cascade mode, and bottom sink rack. Appliances are top-of-the-line LG: French door refrigerator, electric range, dishwasher, and full-capacity microwave. Both bathrooms have been fully renovated with Japanese toilets and a U by Moen smart shower system (app-controlled, Apple Home compatible). A handmade fireplace built with reclaimed Old Chicago brick anchors the living space beneath cedar-bolted ceilings, and a large projector screen sets up the TV room for a true home theater experience. The primary suite includes custom California Closets. COMFORT & EFFICIENCY High-efficiency tankless water heater, whole-home water softener, new LG top-capacity washer and dryer, LED lighting throughout, and hurricane-impact windows and doors with built-in mini-blinds. Smart-home features include a Nest thermostat, Nest security cameras covering the front, back, and side yards, a Nest doorbell, and a Nest/Yale smart front door lock. OUTDOOR LIVING Step outside to a resort-style backyard: a newly restored pool deck, resurfaced pool with heater, and a poolside wall-mounted TV. Additional structures include a closed solarium and an air-conditioned shed. Garden lovers will appreciate 47 gardenia bushes in the backyard plus more at the front entry, along with two mango trees, two papaya trees, and two banana trees. The property is fully enclosed with a white metal fence and an underground Invisible Fence pet containment system, plus retractable frontgate hose reels for easy maintenance. A garage storage rack adds extra organization. Well irrigation keeps the grounds lush, with city water for household consumption and a septic system on-site. A rare combination of craftsmanship, smart-home technology, and tropical privacy — move-in ready and unlike anything else on the market

Property Highlights

Roof

  • Shingle

View

  • Garden
  • Pool

Sewer

  • Septic Tank

Levels

  • One

Cooling

  • Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Central Air
  • Electric

Fencing

  • Back Yard
  • Fenced
  • Full

Heating

  • Central
  • Electric

Flooring

  • Tile
  • Other

Utilities

  • Electricity Available
  • Water Connected

Appliances

  • Dishwasher
  • Dryer
  • Electric Range
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Water Heater
  • Water Softener
  • Range
  • Water Softener Owned
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Electric Water Heater

Possession

  • Close Of Escrow

Room Types

  • Family Room

Dining Area

  • Breakfast Area
  • DiningLiving Room
  • Formal Dining
  • Snack BarCounter

LotFeatures

  • Fruit Tree(s)
  • Landscaped

WaterSource

  • Public
  • Well

Lot Features

  • Fruit Tree(s)
  • Landscaped

Pets Allowed

  • No Restrictions

PoolFeatures

  • Child Gate
  • Electric Heat
  • Equipment Included
  • Fenced
  • Heated
  • In Ground
  • Private

Restrictions

  • No Restrictions

Water Access

  • None

Water Source

  • Public
  • Well

Listing Terms

  • Cash
  • Conventional

Patio Details

  • Patio - Covered
  • Patio - Open

Pool Features

  • Child Gate
  • Electric Heat
  • Equipment Included
  • Fenced
  • Heated
  • In Ground
  • Private

Porch Details

  • Porch - Open

Structure Type

  • House

OtherStructures

  • Outbuilding
  • Shed(s)
  • Storage

ParkingFeatures

  • Asphalt
  • Attached
  • Attached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Garage

Pets Allowed YN

  • Yes

Tax Information

  • CityCounty
  • Homestead Exemption

Window Features

  • Blinds
  • Sliding
  • Storm Window(s)

ExteriorFeatures

  • Garden
  • Storage

InteriorFeatures

  • Closet Cabinetry
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Pantry
  • Walk-In Closet(s)

Laundry Features

  • Laundry Room

Main Living Area

  • Entry Level

Other Structures

  • Outbuilding
  • Shed(s)
  • Storage

Parking Features

  • Asphalt
  • Driveway
  • Attached
  • Attached Garage
  • Garage

Exterior Features

  • Garden
  • Storage

Interior Features

  • Closet Cabinetry
  • Entrance Foyer
  • French Doors
  • Pantry
  • Walk-In Closet(s)

Road Surface Type

  • Asphalt
  • Paved

Fireplace Features

  • Wood Burning

Master BedroomBath

  • Bedroom On Entry Level
  • Combo TubShower

Property Condition

  • Resale

WaterfrontFeatures

  • None

Acreage Description

  • 14 To Less Than 12 Acre Lot
  • Less Than 1 Acre Lot

Road Responsibility

  • Public Maintained Road

Showing Requirements

  • Appointment Only
  • Call Listing Agent
  • Occupied

Water Heater Details

  • Electric Water Heater
  • Tankless Water Heater

Outdoor Living Spaces

  • Patio
  • Porch

PatioAndPorchFeatures

  • Porch - Open
  • Patio - Open
  • Patio - Covered
  • Porch
  • Patio

Sprinkler Description

  • Well Sprinkler

Construction Materials

  • CBS
  • Concrete
  • Stucco

Water Softener Details

  • Water Softener Owned

SpecialListingConditions

  • Standard

Leasing Permitted Details

  • Okay To Lease

Special Listing Conditions

  • Standard

Property Details

Property TypeResidential
StyleSingle Family Residence
Year Built1985
CountyMiami-Dade
SubdivisionTHE REDLANDS SEC 1
Living Area2,408 sq ft
Bedrooms3
Baths2
Half Baths0
Private PoolYes
Annual Tax$6,010 (2025)
Special AssessmentNo
Pets AllowedNo Restrictions, Yes
Listing OfficeZoom Realty Group LLC
Listing AgentOrlando Heras
Office Phone954-777-6336

16761 SW 278th Street, Homestead, FL 33031, Homestead, FL 33031