Real Estate Investing in Ives Estates, Florida (33179)

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Miami-Dade County • Population: 48,275 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 33179 (Ives Estates, FL)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (65/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (57/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • Elevated vacancy: 10.4% vacancy may signal weakening demand.
  • 1-year downturn: Values declined 3.9% in the last year.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

5.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $274,207
Avg Monthly Rent $2,257
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $59,920
% Renters 43.4%

Market Analysis: 33179 Ives Estates

ZIP 33179 inside Miami-Dade County looks affordable on the surface — median value of $274K — but the discount exists for reasons that a careful buyer should understand before committing.

The 33179 ZIP can work — but only with a tight operating hand. Remote landlords and passive investors tend to struggle here more than the underwriting suggests.

Meanwhile, 33179 offers a low basis, the region around Ives Estates has moved on in ways that the ZIP itself has not fully absorbed. The result is a discount with genuine reasons.

A durable renter share of 43% in 33179 is not, on its own, a problem — but paired with below-average income and high mobility, it changes the operating playbook.

Experienced landlords with local relationships tend to find 33179 workable. Turnkey investors from out of state usually find the numbers do not hold up in practice.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Ives Estates:

B Good
Buy Confidence Score: 70/100
Affordability
10/25
Appreciation
22/25
Stability
13/20
Timing
10/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 4.6× the median income
Value Trend
Declining (-3.9%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $2,257/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
COOL
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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COOL MARKET
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL Metro Area
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
99 days
Average time to sell
Slow
5.7%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL metro data
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Property Strategy for 33179

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
1BR
11.2% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
5BR
+12.7% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
2BR
$105,978/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
1BR $140,644 $2,190 11.2% +7.4% $140,644
2BR $211,956 $2,670 9.1% +7.0% $105,978
3BR $481,587 $3,430 5.1% +9.3% $160,529
4BR $748,044 $3,960 3.8% +10.6% $187,011
5BR $1,529,829 +12.7% $305,966

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$326K$272K$219K$166K$112K$59KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

$2,448$2,216$1,984$1,753$1,521$1,290Jun 2016Jul 2021Jul 2026

📊 How Does 33179 Compare?

Metric 33179 Ives Estates Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL Florida
Home Value $274,207 $274,207 N/A $374,697
5-Year CAGR 5.4% 5.4% N/A 7.4%
Avg Rent $2,257 $2,257 N/A -
Cap Rate 6.4% 6.4% - -
💡 Why Invest in 33179? Click to expand

With a 3/5 investability rating, this ZIP shows solid fundamentals for buy-and-hold investors.

A healthy rental market with 43% renter-occupied households ensures tenant availability.

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
6.4%
Good
5yr Growth
+5.4%
Moderate

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $274,207
Monthly Rent $2,257
Price-to-Rent 10.1:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 9.9%
Cap Rate 6.4%
5-Year IRR 11.8%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year -3.9% ▼
3-Year CAGR -2.9% ▼
5-Year CAGR +5.4% ▲
10-Year CAGR +6.5% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year -2.4% ▼
3-Year CAGR -0.4% ▼
5-Year CAGR +5.5% ▲
Neutral Leverage Cap Rate: 6.4%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage is roughly neutral here.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) is close to the estimated cap rate (6.4%). Financing this market at current rates produces a cash-on-cash return near the cap rate. Appreciation and tax benefits may still support the investment.

⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
10.4%
Moderate risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+5.4%
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 33179

Population: 48,275

💰 Median Household Income
$59,920
This area
$59,920
State
$70,737
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
43.4%
This area
43.4%
State
29.9%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
4.2%
This area
4.2%
State
-18.0%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
33.0%
This area
33.0%
State
4.7%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
39.7 years
This area
39.7 years
State
16.0 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
10.4%
This area
10.4%
State
17.2%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
Black/African American 41.9%
White 36.5%
Other/Mixed 20.3%
Hispanic/Latino 18.9%
Asian 1.3%
👶 Under 18
19.4%
This area
19.4%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
16.2%
This area
16.2%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
6.6%
This area
6.6%
USA
11.5%

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🎓 Schools in 33179

C+ Avg School Grade
4 Schools
22.1:1 Avg Class Size
$13,577 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

B Good

ANDOVER MIDDLE SCHOOL

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
439 Students
👨‍🏫
18.3:1 Class Size
💰
$13,577 Per Student
B Good

MADIE IVES K-8 PREPARATORY ACADEMY

📚 Pre-K – 08 School
👥
1,019 Students
👨‍🏫
17.6:1 Class Size
💰
$13,577 Per Student
C+ Average

IPREP ACADEMY NORTH

📚 06 – 12 High School
👥
513 Students
👨‍🏫
24.4:1 Class Size
💰
$13,577 Per Student
D Needs Improvement

DR. MICHAEL M. KROP SENIOR HIGH

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
2,181 Students
👨‍🏫
28.0:1 Class Size
💰
$13,577 Per Student

Nearby Schools (5 more)

Schools in adjacent ZIP codes that may serve this area

A Very Good

NORWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
📍 19810 NW 14TH CT, MIAMI
👥
459 Students
👨‍🏫
10.7:1 Class Size
💰
$13,577 Per Student
B+ Above Average

WATKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
📍 3520 SW 52ND AVE, PEMBROKE PARK
👥
399 Students
👨‍🏫
14.9:1 Class Size
💰
$13,387 Per Student
B Good

ANNABEL C. PERRY PK-8

📚 Pre-K – 08 School
📍 6850 SW 34TH ST, MIRAMAR
👥
643 Students
👨‍🏫
16.9:1 Class Size
💰
$13,387 Per Student
B Good

FAIRWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
📍 7850 FAIRWAY BLVD, MIRAMAR
👥
527 Students
👨‍🏫
16.5:1 Class Size
💰
$13,387 Per Student
B Good

FULFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
📍 16140 NE 18TH AVE, NORTH MIAMI BEACH
👥
469 Students
👨‍🏫
17.4:1 Class Size
💰
$13,577 Per Student
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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

8 Nearby 734 Off-Campus Students
D
Larkin University
132 students · 1.7 mi
C+
Prestige Health & Beauty Sciences Academy
41 students · 3.3 mi
D
Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers
286 students · 3.8 mi
C
St. Thomas University
6,455 students · 5.2 mi
C+
Sheridan Technical College
1,469 students · 5.2 mi
C
City College-Hollywood
275 students · 5.3 mi
D
City College-Hollywood
0 students · 5.3 mi
D
Florida Career College-Pembroke Pines
156 students · 5.5 mi

Investor Insight: With 734 students living off-campus nearby, this area has strong rental demand from the college population.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do rents currently stand in Ives Estates, FL?

Rent in Ives Estates, FL is around $2,257/mo. The resulting rent-to-value relationship with $274K pricing is reasonable for most investor models.

What kind of vacancy should I budget for in Ives Estates, FL?

Expect elevated vacancy in Ives Estates, FL. Rents at $2,257/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

How should investors approach Ives Estates, FL?

Investors usually favor careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management in Ives Estates, FL. With home values at $274K and rents near $2,257/mo, other strategies can work but produce measured rather than outsized returns.

How viable is house hacking in Ives Estates, FL?

Ives Estates, FL is a a challenging market for house hackers. FHA or conventional owner-occupant buyers find the $274K price point reasonable to enter.

Is FL a landlord-friendly state?

FL ranks as a landlord-friendly state for landlord-tenant law. Ives Estates generally follows the statewide framework, so landlords face reasonable operating rules.

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