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Zip Code 12460
Code Violations & Unpermitted Work in 12460
7 open violations across 3 properties — cross-referenced with 25 building permits, recent sales, and tax assessments.
7
Total Violations
4
Expired Permits
1
Unsafe Structures
3
Properties
25
Building Permits
Permit Cross-Reference
Properties with violations + permits 1
Properties with violations, no permits 2
Total permits in zip 25
Issued (active) 0
Final (completed) 0
Expired / voided 8
Total permit value $113,442
Property Value Impact
Avg assessed (properties with violations) $1,242,509
Avg assessed (violation-free properties) $367,715
238% higher
assessment gap for violated properties
Properties with violations 3
Violation-free properties 51
Ownership of Violated Properties
Corporate-owned 6
Individual-owned 1
Recent Sales on Properties with Violations
Transactions since 2023 on properties that currently have open code violations
| Address | Sale Price |
|---|---|
| 12460 SW 188 TER, South Miami Heights, FL 33177-0000 | $565,000 |
All Other Code Violations (1)
General building code, zoning, and property maintenance violations.
| Case # | Address | Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 20260247737 | 12460 SW 188 TER, South Miami Heigh | $407,887 |
Boilers (1)
Boiler inspection violations — typically commercial properties.
| Case # | Address | Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 20250234739 | 12460 SW 128 ST 1, Kendall West, FL | $419,050 |
Expired Permit (4)
Building permits that were pulled but never received final inspection — work may not meet code.
| Case # | Address | Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 20210208102 | 12460 SW 128 ST 1, Kendall West, FL | $419,050 |
| A2017002808 | 12460 SW 8 ST, Kendall West, FL 331 | $3,315,000 |
| A2010001123 | 12460 SW 128 ST 1, Kendall West, FL | $419,050 |
| 20070103518 | 12460 SW 128 ST 1, Kendall West, FL | $419,050 |
Unsafe Structure (1)
Properties formally designated unsafe by Miami-Dade County — may be condemned or require demolition.
| Case # | Address | Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 20220216714 | 12460 SW 128 ST 1, Kendall West, FL | $419,050 |
What Do These Violations Mean for 12460?
12460 has 7 open code violations across 3 properties. Of these, 4 are expired building permits — meaning someone pulled a permit to do construction work but never completed the final inspection required to close the permit. The work may or may not meet current building codes.
2 properties in this zip have code violations but no building permits on record at all — a strong signal that work was done entirely without permits. This is a significant risk factor for buyers, as unpermitted work can affect insurance coverage, financing eligibility, and resale value.
Of the 3 properties with violations, 1 are individually owned and 6 are corporate-owned (LLC, trust, or corp). The higher corporate ownership rate suggests many of these may be investment or rental properties where maintenance has been deferred.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I buy a property with an expired permit in 12460?
Under Florida law, code violations and open permits transfer with the property. You become responsible for bringing the work into compliance, which may require hiring a licensed contractor, scheduling inspections, and potentially undoing or redoing work that doesn't meet code. Always request a permit search before closing.
Can I get a mortgage on a property with code violations?
It depends on the violation type. FHA and VA loans typically require all open violations to be resolved before closing. Conventional loans may allow some minor violations but not "unsafe structure" designations. Cash buyers have no such restrictions, which is why investors often target these properties.
How do I resolve an expired permit in Miami-Dade County?
Contact the Miami-Dade Building Department to request a re-inspection. If the original work meets current code, you may be able to close the permit with a single inspection visit. If the work doesn't meet code, you'll need to hire a licensed contractor to bring it into compliance before re-inspection.