5440 NW 172 ST, Opa-locka, FL 33055

5440 NW 172 ST, Opa-locka, FL 33055 is a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom residential - single family : 1 unit built in 1961 with 1,616 square feet of living space on a 8,423 square foot lot. The property is currently owned by ARIEL DIAZ, recorded as of 2026-03-29. The owner appears to be owner-occupied based on the mailing address matching the property address.

The most recent sale was on 2018-06-28 for $265,000, when BARBARA P MEDINA sold to ARIEL DIAZ. The property has appreciated $264,900 (264900%) since the prior sale of $100 on 2012-06-19. There are 3 recorded sales for this property.

The 2025 assessed value is $359,769 with a market value of $459,894. This breaks down to $193,729 for the land and $266,165 for the building. The assessed value increased 3% from $349,630 in 2024.

The property has the following tax exemptions: homestead. This property is located in FEMA Flood Zone AE, a Special Flood Hazard Area with a 1% annual chance of flooding (100-year floodplain). Flood insurance is typically required by lenders for properties in this zone.

The median household income in this area is $60,345, and the median home value is $338,100. The population density is 6,234 people per square mile. The complete ownership history of this property spans from 1991 to 2018, with 3 recorded transactions in the public record.

The current assessed value represents 136% of the most recent sale price. This high ratio could indicate the property was purchased below market value — a potential sign of a distressed sale or off-market deal. Based on the most recent sale, this property traded at $164 per square foot — a key metric for comparing value across the area's real estate market..