Luxury NeighborhoodsGlenvar Heights
General Overview
Easy-going Glenvar Heights is a census-designated place located west of Miami. Tree-lined streets, abundant green spaces, and some waterfront homes make this neighborhood a great place to set down roots with some distance from the hustle and bustle of the big city. Given that the community is just six minutes away from South Miami and 20 minutes away from Downtown Miami, you’re just a stone’s throw away from jumping back into a rich urban experience.
Highlights
- Glenvar Heights’s public parks
In Tropical Park you’ll find biking and hiking pathsfrequented by joggers and cyclists. There’s also a sizable sports complex where you can play tennis, soccer, baseball, and run track. Visitors can also go fishing in any of the park's four small lakes. The adjacent Bark Park Dog Park is popular among pet owners who love bringing their furry friends out for a walk or to introduce them to other pets in the area.
- Café Catula
Book a table in this elegant Spanish and Italian fusion restaurant. Café Catula is also famous in the area for its extensive art collection (paintings and sculptures) and its soothing live music.
- Shinju Japanese Buffet
This local restaurant along Southwest 72nd street has some of the best and largest assortment of sushi in the area.
The housing stock in Glenvar Heights is composed of single-family homes, townhomes, and a few affordable condos. Home prices range anywhere between $270,000 to $3 million. Some of the most sought-after properties are situated near or right in front of Lake Catalina and Twin Island Lake.
Schools
Glenvar Heights is popular among families of various sizes due to a handful of excellent schools in the vicinity, such as South Miami (K-8, Middle School, and Senior High) and St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School.