14840 SW 159 ST, South Miami Heights, FL 33187

Parcel: 3059280012600 · Residential - Single Family · Residential · Zoning: 2100

Assessed Value (2025)
$225,677

Property Details

Beds
4
Baths
2
Living Sqft
1,938
Year Built
1985
Lot Sqft
12,500
Stories
1
RESIDENTIAL - SINGLE FAMILY : RESIDENTIAL - TOTAL VALUE

Sales History

1
$175,100
2010-09-28
MIRIAM CORDOVA → DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TR CO TRS
2
$157,000-10%
2010-11-19
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TR CO TRS → RICHARD D CASO
3
$370,000+136%
2015-09-28
RICHARD D CASO → DAVID J ORTIZ

Tax Assessment History

$225,677
Assessed (2025)
$537,198
Market Value
$174,955
Taxable Value
$3,562
Annual Tax
2024
$219,317
$539,021
2025
$225,677
$537,198
Assessed Market
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YearAssessedMarketTaxableTax
2025 $225,677 $537,198 $174,955 $3,562
2024 $219,317 $539,021 $169,317 $3,447

About 14840 SW 159 ST, South Miami Heights, FL 33187

14840 SW 159 ST, South Miami Heights, FL 33187 is a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom residential - single family : residential - total value built in 1985 with 1,938 square feet of living space on a 12,500 square foot lot. The property is currently owned by DAVID J ORTIZ DAMARIS A ORTIZ, recorded as of 2026-04-19. The owner appears to be owner-occupied based on the mailing address matching the property address.

The most recent sale was on 2015-09-28 for $370,000, when RICHARD D CASO sold to DAVID J ORTIZ. The property has appreciated $213,000 (136%) since the prior sale of $157,000 on 2010-11-19. There are 3 recorded sales for this property.

The 2025 assessed value is $225,677 with a market value of $537,198. This breaks down to $300,000 for the land and $237,198 for the building. The assessed value increased 3% from $219,317 in 2024.

The property has the following tax exemptions: homestead. This property is located in FEMA Flood Zone X, which indicates minimal flood risk. Flood insurance is typically not required for properties in Zone X.

The median household income in this area is $92,981, and the median home value is $587,000. The population density is 1,313 people per square mile. There are active mortgage liens totaling $203,165 recorded against this property.

14840 SW 159 ST, South Miami Heights, FL 33187 is located in South Miami Heights, Florida. Property records, tax assessments, sales history, and ownership information for this South Miami Heights property are sourced from miami_dade County public records. The complete ownership history of this property spans from 2010 to 2015, with 3 recorded transactions in the public record.

The current assessed value represents 61% of the most recent sale price. This low ratio may suggest the property is under-assessed relative to market value, common after recent improvements or a competitive purchase. Based on the most recent sale, this property traded at $191 per square foot — a key metric for comparing value across South Miami Heights's real estate market..

Building Permits (4)

Permit #TypeStatusCost
C2024043978 electrical F $1,000
C1993113721 mechanical expired —
C1993102786 electrical expired —
C1993062925 building expired —

Current Owner

DAVID J ORTIZ DAMARIS A ORTIZ
14840 SW 159 ST, MIAMI, FL, 33187
Since: 2026-04-19
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Flood Zone

Zone X
Minimal risk

Est. Annual Insurance

$2,656 — $4,862
Flood $400 — $800
Property/Wind $2,256 — $4,062

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$92,981
Median Home Value$587,000
Pop. Density1,313/sq mi

Neighborhood 14840

100%
Owner-Occ
0%
Investor
5
Flips (4yr)
0
New Biz (3yr)
Distress Risk
MODERATE
34
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Mortgages

ACTIVE
$256,000
~$203,165 bal.
CAPITAL PARTNERS MORTGAGE LLC · 2021-10-25
Est. Total Balance $203,165
* Estimated assuming 30-year fixed mortgage at prevailing rate at origination. Actual terms may differ.
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