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Homestead, FL Real Estate Guide

Homestead is South Dade's growth engine — new-construction communities priced below anything nearer the core, with the Speedway, an Air Force base and the gateway to both national parks. The rental market runs deep and the commuter bus now links the busway south.

Homestead Market Snapshot

Every figure below is computed from closed MLS transactions in Homestead over the trailing twelve months — what buyers and tenants actually paid, not asking prices — and refreshes continuously.

1,974
Homes sold, last 12 months
$471K
Median sale price
$265
Median price per sqft
51 days
Median time on market
2,311
Leases signed, last 12 months
$2,450/mo
Median rent achieved
$2
Median rent per sqft
52 days
Median time to lease
Homes Sold per Month
155Sep177Oct161Nov167Dec113Jan117Feb176Mar202Apr182May194Jun176Jul90Aug
Median Sale Price per Month
$490K$440KSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAug
Median Sale Price by Bedrooms
BedroomsSalesMedian price
1 bd10$161,000
2 bd170$254,250
3 bd905$420,000
4 bd688$550,000
5+ bd201$640,000
Sales by Property Type
TypeSalesMedian price
Single Family Residence1,291$545,000
Townhouse530$374,318
Condominium128$199,950
Mobile Home17$200,000
Villa7$320,000
12-Month Sales Trend
MonthHomes soldMedian price
Sep 2025155$470,000
Oct 2025177$490,000
Nov 2025161$440,000
Dec 2025167$472,500
Jan 2026113$459,000
Feb 2026117$450,000
Mar 2026176$470,000
Apr 2026202$472,695
May 2026182$475,500
Jun 2026194$488,000
Jul 2026176$480,000
Aug 202690$480,000
Median Rent by Bedrooms
BedroomsLeasesMedian rent
Studio11$1,000/mo
1 bd122$1,500/mo
2 bd442$1,875/mo
3 bd1,264$2,500/mo
4 bd403$3,000/mo
5+ bd69$3,900/mo

Buying a Home in Homestead

Buying in Homestead starts with understanding what drives its market: South Dade's new-construction and first-home capital. Benchmark the segment you're shopping with the bedroom and property-type tables above, then open the live map search to see everything currently available — every listing links straight to full photos, details and an inquiry line to a licensed Florida broker.

Financed purchases in South Florida typically close in 30–45 days, while cash can close in as little as two weeks. Condo purchases usually add an association-approval step, and properties near the water carry insurance considerations worth pricing before you offer — both are routine in Homestead transactions when planned early.

Renting in Homestead

Rentals move faster than sales — well-priced Homestead units are often signed within weeks, and most annual leases require first month, last month and a security deposit up front. The rent tables above show what tenants actually committed to by bedroom count over the last year; the live rental search shows every home and condo currently offered.

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Homestead Real Estate FAQ

Is Homestead a good place to buy a home?

Homestead is known for South Dade's new-construction and first-home capital, and that identity anchors long-term demand. Judge the market by the numbers on this page — actual closed sales, the median sale price, and how long homes took to sell over the trailing twelve months.

What is the median home price in Homestead?

The market snapshot above shows the current 12-month median sale price for Homestead, along with price per square foot and medians broken out by bedroom count and property type — all computed from closed MLS sales, refreshed continuously rather than quoted from stale reports.

Should I buy a condo or a house in Homestead?

The property-type table above shows how Homestead sales split between condos, single-family homes and townhomes, and what each segment's median ran over the last year. Condos add monthly association dues and a board-approval step; houses carry their own insurance and maintenance. Every property type has its own live search page linked below.

How do I see every home for sale in Homestead?

Use the Homestead map search — every active MLS listing in the city, updated continuously, with the city boundary drawn on the map and filters for property type, bedrooms and price.

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