Michael Martinez's video: Inside one of the most affluent communities in Miami The Village of Pinecrest Michael Martinez

When driving through Pinecrest, it is hard to miss one of Michael’s blue ONE Sotheby’s International Realty for sale signs. With over 20 plus years of experience, Michael is named the real estate agent for total sales volume in the Village of Pinecrest in 2018, 2019 and 2020 with sales exceeding $82 million in 2020. Michael had an impressive 2020, closing out the year with $147,763,750 in total sales volume for the areas of Miami, Coral Gables and Pinecrest. Pinecrest is steeped in charm and historical significance. Originally evolving as a suburb in the 1930s, Pinecrest erected as a worldwide tourist destination with the construction of Parrot Jungle and Gardens from uninhabited land filled with tropical avocados and mango groves. An area once dense with pinelands and sun-shooting summer tipped arrows, this exotic community transformed into a postcard-perfect destination to visit and live with spacious ranch homes on large lots. Today, Pinecrest embodies the idyllic place to connect with family, friends, and nature. For the past few years, we have seen a lot of re-development in Pinecrest, the highest and best use for the land is no longer the existing home, homes are being torn down and developers are designing beautiful new homes. Architectural design styles range between midcentury modern homes, new construction properties, subtropical bungalows to classic ranch homes. The homes in Pinecrest are also faceted with all the latest trends and conveniences available, with many homes equipped with smart-technology and even wellness control systems. Today, exceptional 10,000 square-foot homes are replacing historic properties to provide the highest and best use of land. Price points vary from $1 million to $8 million. Pinecrest Gardens, celebrating this vibrant antiquity with over 1,000 varieties of rare and exotic tropical plants and palm trees, lends locals and visitors a glimpse into nature’s beauty through education and community service in addition to year-round festivals, plant shows and cultural performance. One of the most eclectic and popular happenings is the Pinecrest Gardens Farmers Market, taking place every Sunday from 9am to 2pm. Pinecrest Gardens is also home to the artisanal Juan Valdez Café with a beautiful dine-in restaurant overlooking the tranquil gardens. One of two farmers markets in the area, including Wayside Market, which is home to the iconic strawberry milkshake, this namesake destination offers a selection of organic produce, fresh flowers, plants and trees, coffees, smoothies, spices, teas, local honey and prepared food items like pizza and a bounty of BBQ, each sourced from local purveyors and sustainable farms. Pinecrest is also home to some of the most prestigious public and private schools in the state, including Pinecrest Elementary School, Palmetto Elementary School, Miami Palmetto High School, Westminster Christian School, St Louis Covenant School, Gulliver Preparatory School and Palmer Trinity School. Call me today! Michael Martinez 305.979.9367 mmartinez@michaelmartinezrealtor.com Michaelmartinezrealtor.com Please like and subscribe to our YouTube channel and Follow Us on Social Media: @michaelmartinezrealtor @pinecrestluxuryhomes