16820 SW 278 ST, Miami-Dade County, FL 33031

16820 SW 278 ST, Miami-Dade County, FL 33031 is a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom residential - single family : 1 unit built in 1988 with 3,102 square feet of living space on a 38,632 square foot lot. The property is currently owned by GEORGE SIMMONS IV SAUDIA SIMMONS, 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 2016-08-18 for $419,000, when JOE DAVID WEST sold to GEORGE SIMMONS IV. The property has appreciated $315,000 (303%) since the prior sale of $104,000 on 2013-06-06. There are 3 recorded sales for this property.

The 2025 assessed value is $279,437 with a market value of $591,236. This breaks down to $257,712 for the land and $333,524 for the building. The assessed value increased 3% from $271,774 in 2024.

The property has the following tax exemptions: homestead. 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. The complete ownership history of this property spans from 2010 to 2016, with 3 recorded transactions in the public record.

The current assessed value represents 67% 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 $135 per square foot — a key metric for comparing value across the area's real estate market..