16891 SW 278 ST, Miami-Dade County, FL 33031

Parcel: 3069310020390 · Residential - Single Family · 1 Unit · Zoning: 2100

Assessed Value (2025)
$513,234

Property Details

Beds
3
Baths
2
Living Sqft
1,980
Year Built
1980
Lot Sqft
17,017
Stories
1
RESIDENTIAL - SINGLE FAMILY : 1 UNIT

Sales History

1
$100non-market transfer
2014-03-11
BRUCE ROBIN LEESUZANNE RUTH LEE
2
$100non-market transfer
2019-09-25
SUZANNE RUTH LEESUZANNE RUTH LEE LE
3
$540,000
2021-08-25
SUZANNE RUTH LEE LEJOHN JOSEPH MAHER III

Tax Assessment History

$513,234
Assessed (2025)
$513,234
Market Value
$513,234
Taxable Value
$10,449
Annual Tax
2024
$533,911
2025
$513,234
Assessed Market
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YearAssessedMarketTaxableTax
2025 $513,234 $513,234 $513,234 $10,449
2024 $533,911 $533,911 $533,911 $10,870

About 16891 SW 278 ST, Miami-Dade County, FL 33031

16891 SW 278 ST, Miami-Dade County, FL 33031 is a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom residential - single family : 1 unit built in 1980 with 1,980 square feet of living space on a 17,017 square foot lot. The property is currently owned by JOHN JOSEPH MAHER III WHITNEY PARIS MAHER, 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 2021-08-25 for $540,000, when SUZANNE RUTH LEE LE sold to JOHN JOSEPH MAHER III. The property has appreciated $539,900 (539900%) since the prior sale of $100 on 2019-09-25. There are 3 recorded sales for this property.

The 2025 assessed value is $513,234 with a market value of $513,234. This breaks down to $240,128 for the land and $273,106 for the building. The assessed value decreased 4% from $533,911 in 2024.

This property is located in FEMA Flood Zone AH, indicating shallow flooding areas with ponding potential. Flood insurance is typically required. The median household income in this area is $129,808, and the median home value is $493,800.

The population density is 2,220 people per square mile. There are active mortgage liens totaling $528,537 recorded against this property. The complete ownership history of this property spans from 2014 to 2021, with 3 recorded transactions in the public record.

The current assessed value represents 95% of the most recent sale price. Based on the most recent sale, this property traded at $273 per square foot — a key metric for comparing value across the area's real estate market..

Current Owner

JOHN JOSEPH MAHER III WHITNEY PARIS MAHER
16891 SW 278 ST, HOMESTEAD, FL, 33031
Since: 2026-04-19
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Flood Zone

Zone AH
Special Flood Hazard Area

Est. Annual Insurance

$5,532 — $10,038
Flood $400 — $800
Property/Wind $5,132 — $9,238

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$129,808
Median Home Value$493,800
Pop. Density2,220/sq mi

Neighborhood 16891

100%
Owner-Occ
0%
Investor
0
Flips (4yr)
0
New Biz (3yr)
Distress Risk
LOW
16
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Mortgages

ACTIVE
$559,440
~$528,537 bal.
ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC · 2021-09-08
Est. Total Balance $528,537
* Estimated assuming 30-year fixed mortgage at prevailing rate at origination. Actual terms may differ.
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