8401 SW 78 ST, South Miami, FL 33143

Parcel: 3040340260010 · Residential - Single Family · 1 Unit · Zoning: 2100

Assessed Value (2025)
$940,369

Property Details

Beds
5
Baths
5
Living Sqft
4,560
Year Built
1994
Lot Sqft
34,848
Stories
1
RESIDENTIAL - SINGLE FAMILY : 1 UNIT

Sales History

1
$565,000
2001-05-01
2
$655,000+16%
2001-06-01

Tax Assessment History

$940,369
Assessed (2025)
$1,572,843
Market Value
$889,647
Taxable Value
$18,113
Annual Tax
2024
$913,867
$1,488,262
2025
$940,369
$1,572,843
Assessed Market
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YearAssessedMarketTaxableTax
2025 $940,369 $1,572,843 $889,647 $18,113
2024 $913,867 $1,488,262 $863,867 $17,588

About 8401 SW 78 ST, South Miami, FL 33143

8401 SW 78 ST, South Miami, FL 33143 is a 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom residential - single family : 1 unit built in 1994 with 4,560 square feet of living space on a 34,848 square foot lot. The property is currently owned by JOHN C ROBERTSON &W NIDIA P, 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 2001-06-01 for $655,000. The property has appreciated $90,000 (16%) since the prior sale of $565,000 on 2001-05-01. The 2025 assessed value is $940,369 with a market value of $1,572,843.

This breaks down to $853,632 for the land and $719,211 for the building. The assessed value increased 3% from $913,867 in 2024. The property has the following tax exemptions: homestead.

The median household income in this area is $71,597, and the median home value is $488,300. The population density is 6,657 people per square mile. 8401 SW 78 ST, South Miami, FL 33143 is located in South Miami, Florida.

Property records, tax assessments, sales history, and ownership information for this South Miami property are sourced from miami_dade County public records. The complete ownership history of this property spans from 2001 to 2001, with 2 recorded transactions in the public record. The current assessed value represents 144% 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 $144 per square foot — a key metric for comparing value across South Miami's real estate market..

Building Permits (2)

Permit #TypeStatusCost
C1994163744 plumbing expired $500
K1994020385 plumbing expired

Current Owner

JOHN C ROBERTSON &W NIDIA P
8401 SW 78 ST, MIAMI, FL, 33143-3735
Since: 2026-03-29
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Est. Annual Insurance

$7,922 — $13,965
Flood $400 — $800
Property/Wind $7,522 — $13,165

Estimate based on FEMA flood zone, property value, and year built. Actual premiums vary based on elevation, mitigation features, roof condition, and insurer. Not a quote.

Neighborhood

Median Income$71,597
Median Home Value$488,300
Pop. Density6,657/sq mi

Neighborhood 33143

46.7%
Owner-Occ
53.3%
Investor
206
Flips (4yr)
5,250
New Biz (3yr)
Distress Risk
MODERATE
39
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