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$3,288,090$765 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $1,800,000 on Dec 12, 2016

8255 SW 78TH ST

MIAMI, FL 33143
5
Beds
5
Baths
4,300 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.93 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2011
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$3.3M
$3.1M low$3.5M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,800,000 · Dec 12, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$26,736 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,578,205 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,533,727
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$2,559,394

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.16 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.91%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMIAMI-DADE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.93
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Footing
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Concrete
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Pool W/Hot Tub/Spa
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 3,200 ft²Porch · 721 ft²

Transaction History(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Kenwood K-8 CenterB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.0 mi
M
Glades Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 mi
H
Miami Killion Senior High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi

District: Dade County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 33143These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.100
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.10

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.37,043
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,566 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$84,186
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$131,673
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.76°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.59 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.70%

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How this home compares

8255 Sw 78th St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 98% of homes in Miami-Dade County
  • Costs more per square foot than 91% of homes in Miami-Dade County
  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Miami-Dade County
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Miami-Dade County
  • Newer than 96% of homes in Sunset East

What homes are worth in Miami 33143

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$190K$10M

This home is worth more than 86% of homes in Miami 33143.

How it measures up in Miami 33143

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Miami 33143.

Estimated value$3,288,090
CheaperTypical $972,192Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$765
CheaperTypical $540Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Living area4,300 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,600 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Lot size0.93 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Year built2011
OlderTypical 1969Newer

Newer than 94% of homes nearby

How 8255 Sw 78th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSunset EastMiami 33143Miami-Dade County
Estimated valuepricier than$3,288,09096% of homes86% of homes98% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$76588% of homes71% of homes91% of homes
Living areabigger than4,300 ft²87% of homes89% of homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.93 ac78% of homes92% of homes98% of homes
Year builtnewer than201196% of homes94% of homes91% of homes

About 8255 Sw 78th St

How much is 8255 Sw 78th St, Miami, FL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8255 Sw 78th St, Miami, FL is $3,288,090 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $3,071,992 to $3,504,187. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8255 Sw 78th St, Miami, FL last sell?

8255 Sw 78th St, Miami, FL last sold on Dec 12, 2016 for $1,800,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 8255 Sw 78th St, Miami, FL?

8255 Sw 78th St, Miami, FL has 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 4,300 square feet of living space and a 0.93-acre lot.

When was 8255 Sw 78th St, Miami, FL built?

8255 Sw 78th St, Miami, FL was built in 2011, making it 15 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8255 Sw 78th St, Miami, FL?

8255 Sw 78th St, Miami, FL is assigned to Kenwood K-8 Center (elementary), rated B+; Glades Middle School (middle), rated B+; Miami Killion Senior High School (high), rated C. All sit in Dade County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8255 Sw 78th St, Miami, FL compare to other homes in Miami 33143?

Among the 11,251 homes in Miami 33143, it is worth more than 86% of them ($3,288,090 against a typical $972,192), its price per square foot is higher than 71% of them ($765 against a typical $540), it is bigger than 89% of them (4,300 ft² against a typical 1,600 ft²), its lot is bigger than 92% of them (0.93 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 94% of them (2011 against a typical 1969). Measured against all of Miami-Dade County, it is worth more than 98% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 8255 Sw 78th St, Miami, FL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8255 Sw 78th St, Miami, FL was $26,736. The county assessed it at $1,578,205.

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