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$629,101$385 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

8978 SW 38TH ST

MIAMI, FL 33165
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,632 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1941
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$629K
$591K low$667K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,853 (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.$406,434 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$215,250
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$191,184
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$351,264
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$406,434

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.12 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.minimal

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
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1985
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
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.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 560 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
Banyan Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Rockway Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Southwest Miami Senior High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi

District: Dade County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 33165These 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.38
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.5%
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.57,839
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,142 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,053
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$101,873
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.75°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.60 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

8978 Sw 38th 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 66% of homes in Miami-Dade County
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Miami 33165
  • Among the oldest homes in Miami 33165

What homes are worth in Miami 33165

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

This home
$256K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 40% of homes in Miami 33165.

How it measures up in Miami 33165

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Miami 33165.

Estimated value$629,101
CheaperTypical $657,036Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$385
CheaperTypical $390Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Living area1,632 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,686 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Year built1941
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 8978 Sw 38th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMiami 33165Miami-Dade County
Estimated valuepricier than$629,10140% of homes66% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$38548% of homes58% of homes
Living areabigger than1,632 ft²47% of homes63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac9% of homes30% of homes
Year builtnewer than1941almost no homes4% of homes

About 8978 Sw 38th St

How much is 8978 Sw 38th St, Miami, FL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8978 Sw 38th St, Miami, FL is $629,101 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $590,971 to $667,231. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 8978 Sw 38th St, Miami, FL?

8978 Sw 38th St, Miami, FL has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,632 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 8978 Sw 38th St, Miami, FL built?

8978 Sw 38th St, Miami, FL was built in 1941, making it 85 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8978 Sw 38th St, Miami, FL?

8978 Sw 38th St, Miami, FL is assigned to Banyan Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Rockway Middle School (middle), rated B-; Southwest Miami 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 8978 Sw 38th St, Miami, FL compare to other homes in Miami 33165?

Among the 15,409 homes in Miami 33165, it is worth more than 40% of them ($629,101 against a typical $657,036), its price per square foot is higher than 48% of them ($385 against a typical $390), it is bigger than 47% of them (1,632 ft² against a typical 1,686 ft²), its lot is bigger than 9% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1941 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Miami-Dade County, it is worth more than 66% 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 8978 Sw 38th St, Miami, FL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 8978 Sw 38th St, Miami, FL was $6,853. The county assessed it at $406,434.

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