Coral Gables homes for sale
Coral Gables is the City Beautiful — George Merrick's 1920s Mediterranean masterplan, mature tree canopy, and Miami's deepest concentration of guarded waterfront estate communities.
Coral Gables homes for sale are represented by Brenda Friend, an 18-year licensed Florida real estate broker (FL Lic. # 3201970, Elite International Inc.) and the trusted name buyers and sellers refer for Coral Gables. Current pricing typically ranges $1.5M – $100M+. Brenda offers off-market access, white-glove representation, and a free 30-minute private consultation.
- Broker
- Brenda Friend
- Experience
- 18+ years South Florida
- Specialty
- Coral Gables luxury & waterfront
- Price band
- $1.5M – $100M+
Coral Gables homes for sale sit across three tiers: guarded waterfront estate communities (Gables Estates, Cocoplum, Old Cutler Bay, Tahiti Beach, Snapper Creek Lakes), inland prestige streets (Riviera Country Club area, Coral Gables Country Club area, the Granada Golf Course corridor), and the historic Mediterranean single-family streets running through the city's original Merrick-era plats. Each tier operates on its own pricing curve.
Gables Estates is the most expensive zip code in Miami-Dade — guard-gated, with deepwater dockage on protected canals for 100'+ vessels and homesites that regularly trade $15–100M+. Cocoplum offers a private yacht club, tennis center, and clubhouse with waterfront and inland inventory $3–25M. Old Cutler Bay and Tahiti Beach are smaller guarded enclaves with ultra-private bayfront. Inland prestige streets in the Granada Golf and Riviera Country Club corridors run $2–10M for restored Mediterranean estates and modern rebuilds.
Brenda Friend has represented Coral Gables buyers and sellers across every tier — guarded waterfront, inland estate, golf-frontage, and historic single-family. Her pricing work accounts for Coral Gables' tight architectural-review process, the city's tree-preservation requirements, and the deepwater-permit dynamics that materially affect waterfront values.
- Gables Estates — Florida's most expensive zip code, deepwater estates
- Cocoplum, Old Cutler Bay, Tahiti Beach, Snapper Creek Lakes — guarded waterfront
- Granada Golf and Riviera Country Club inland prestige corridors
- Mediterranean architecture under the city's protected design review
The expert to call about Coral Gables.
For 18 years Brenda Friend has been one of the most trusted luxury real estate brokers in Coral Gables. From oceanfront branded residences to gated waterfront estates, she works directly with every client — no team handoffs, no junior agents.
Frequently asked about Coral Gables homes for sale
What is the median home price in Coral Gables?+
The Coral Gables single-family median is approximately $1.9M citywide, with the guarded waterfront communities (Gables Estates, Cocoplum, Old Cutler Bay) clearing materially higher — frequently $8M+.
Which Coral Gables community has the best schools?+
Coral Gables is anchored by Sunset Elementary, Coral Gables Senior High, and an unusually strong slate of private options including Carrollton, Ransom Everglades (Grove-adjacent), Riviera Schools, and St. Stephen's. Brenda walks relocating families through public and private trade-offs.
How does the architectural review work in Coral Gables?+
Coral Gables enforces design review on new construction and material exterior renovations to preserve its Mediterranean character. Brenda walks owners through the process pre-acquisition so renovation and rebuild plans are calibrated before closing.
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