12970 SW 188 ST, South Miami Heights, FL 33177

Parcel: 3069020040870 · Residential - Single Family · 1 Unit · Zoning: 2100

Assessed Value (2025)
$278,388

Property Details

Beds
5
Baths
2.5
Living Sqft
3,703
Year Built
1980
Lot Sqft
15,093
Stories
1
RESIDENTIAL - SINGLE FAMILY : 1 UNIT

Sales History

1
$68,900
1980-06-01
PARK ESTATES CORP RICHARD JEROME HOWELL
2
$500-99%
2026-02-06
3
$500
2026-02-10
4
$2,000+300%
2026-02-24
5
$2,000
2026-03-02

Tax Assessment History

$278,388
Assessed (2025)
$737,997
Market Value
$227,666
Taxable Value
$4,635
Annual Tax
2024
$270,543
$743,890
2025
$278,388
$737,997
Assessed Market
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YearAssessedMarketTaxableTax
2025 $278,388 $737,997 $227,666 $4,635
2024 $270,543 $743,890 $220,543 $4,490

About 12970 SW 188 ST, South Miami Heights, FL 33177

12970 SW 188 ST, South Miami Heights, FL 33177 is a 5-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom residential - single family : 1 unit built in 1980 with 3,703 square feet of living space on a 15,093 square foot lot. The property is currently owned by DELOIS HOWELL RICHARD JEROME HOWELL EST OF, 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 2026-03-02 for $2,000. There are 5 recorded sales for this property. The 2025 assessed value is $278,388 with a market value of $737,997.

This breaks down to $301,860 for the land and $436,137 for the building. The assessed value increased 3% from $270,543 in 2024. The property has the following tax exemptions: homestead.

The median household income in this area is $140,000, and the median home value is $397,700. The population density is 3,602 people per square mile. 12970 SW 188 ST, South Miami Heights, FL 33177 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 1980 to 2026, with 5 recorded transactions in the public record. The current assessed value represents 13919% 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 $1 per square foot — a key metric for comparing value across South Miami Heights's real estate market..

Current Owner

DELOIS HOWELL RICHARD JEROME HOWELL EST OF
12970 SW 188 ST, Miami, FL, 33177
Since: 2026-04-19
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Est. Annual Insurance

$3,183 — $5,810
Flood $400 — $800
Property/Wind $2,783 — $5,010

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$140,000
Median Home Value$397,700
Pop. Density3,602/sq mi

Neighborhood 12970

100%
Owner-Occ
0%
Investor
1
Flips (4yr)
0
New Biz (3yr)
Distress Risk
MODERATE
31
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