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$1,572,833$1,094 / 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 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

8950 EMERSON AVE

SURFSIDE, FL 33154
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,438 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1949
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$1.6M
$1.5M low$1.7M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,253 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$196,941 (2024)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$191,205
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,019,246

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.53 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.99%
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.0.13
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 167 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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
Ruth K. Broad/Bay Harbor K-8 CenterA+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Nautilus Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.2 mi
H
Miami Beach Senior High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.2 mi

District: Dade County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 33154These 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.158
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 100.12

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.62%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.16,735
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,931 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$81,445
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$137,391
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.76°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.57 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

8950 Emerson Ave 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 93% of homes in Miami-Dade County
  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Miami-Dade County
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Surfside
  • Older than 94% of homes in Miami Beach 33154

What homes are worth in Miami Beach 33154

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

This home
$279K$10M

This home is worth more than 62% of homes in Miami Beach 33154.

How it measures up in Miami Beach 33154

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Miami Beach 33154.

Estimated value$1,572,833
CheaperTypical $1,112,020Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$1094
CheaperTypical $785Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Living area1,438 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,500 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built1949
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 8950 Emerson Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSurfsideMiami Beach 33154Miami-Dade County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,572,83360% of homes62% of homes93% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$109476% of homes73% of homes96% of homes
Living areabigger than1,438 ft²40% of homes47% of homes51% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac2% of homes3% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than194915% of homes6% of homes8% of homes

About 8950 Emerson Ave

How much is 8950 Emerson Ave, Surfside, FL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8950 Emerson Ave, Surfside, FL is $1,572,833 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $1,451,106 to $1,694,560. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 8950 Emerson Ave, Surfside, FL?

8950 Emerson Ave, Surfside, FL has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,438 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 8950 Emerson Ave, Surfside, FL built?

8950 Emerson Ave, Surfside, FL was built in 1949, making it 77 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8950 Emerson Ave, Surfside, FL?

8950 Emerson Ave, Surfside, FL is assigned to Ruth K. Broad/Bay Harbor K-8 Center (elementary), rated A+; Nautilus Middle School (middle), rated C+; Miami Beach 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 8950 Emerson Ave, Surfside, FL compare to other homes in Miami Beach 33154?

Among the 9,826 homes in Miami Beach 33154, it is worth more than 62% of them ($1,572,833 against a typical $1,112,020), its price per square foot is higher than 73% of them ($1094 against a typical $785), it is bigger than 47% of them (1,438 ft² against a typical 1,500 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1949 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Miami-Dade County, it is worth more than 93% 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 8950 Emerson Ave, Surfside, FL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 8950 Emerson Ave, Surfside, FL was $3,253. The county assessed it at $196,941.

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