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+4 photosWaterfront home — 1161 NE 86th Street · Davis Harbor · Miami
$2,590,000
1161 NE 86th Street, Miami, FL 33138
Boat up to approx. 59' LOA — preliminary estimate, verify
Estimate only, not guaranteed. Verify before you buy or sell. Boat length is a preliminary estimate from the water frontage, not a stated dock length — verify the berth before relying on it.
Miami, FL, 33138
— bd · 0 ba · — sqft · 75 ft of water
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1161 NE 86th Street, Miami, FL 33138
Boat up to approx. 59' LOA — preliminary estimate, verify
Estimate only, not guaranteed. Verify before you buy or sell. Boat length is a preliminary estimate from the water frontage, not a stated dock length — verify the berth before relying on it.
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About this home
Find similar homesTPrice improvement. he property is located on a beautifully established residential street in the exclusive Davis Harbor of Miami's Upper East Side. Situated on a wide, deep canal near the mouth of the bay, it boasts 75 feet of waterfront frontage and offers direct access to Biscayne Bay with no fixed bridges.The property features a newer seawall with updated erosion protection, jet filters, and a new dock completed in 2024. It currently has a single-family home and a pool. Buyers may choose to continue renovating the existing home and pool or build a custom waterfront estate from the ground up.The possibilities for customization and expansion are endless. This prime waterfront location provides convenient access to many of Miami's top destinations, including Downtown Miami, Aventura, and Miami International Airport, all within 20 minutes, and the Design District and Wynwood, which are less than 10 minutes away.
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Boat length limit: 59 ft est. — verify · Dock: Not provided — Ask Simon
min · est.
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low tide depth
Enter draft
bridges on the route
Not provided
Run to the ocean
Saved route not provided — Ask Simon
Map © Esri · saved route, planning only
Water depth on the way out
Saved depth segments not provided — Ask Simon
Charted route depths do not confirm private dock depth, current shoaling or safe passage; verify with your captain.
Today’s tide · Eastern time
Current tide prediction not provided — Ask Simon
Route bridges & sources
Bridges on the route
No bridges on this route
Depth sources
NOAA chart (updated weekly)Tides
Tides: NOAA tide predictions, nearest station
Estimate only, not guaranteed. Verify before you buy or sell.
Why we flagged this one
A transparent review of current MLS facts—not a paid placement.
Price reduced 10%
The seller has come down from $2,890,000 to $2,590,000 — a $300,000 reduction since it came on the market.
149 days on market
Longer time on market usually means the seller is more open to negotiating on price and terms.
Price reductions and days on market come from this listing's MLS record. This is an initial market signal, not a formal appraisal or full comparable market analysis.
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1161 NE 86th Street, Miami, FL 33138 · Miami
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1161 NE 86th Street, Miami, FL 33138
Dock & Draft Match™
75 ft stated water frontage less the local Miami (incl. Coconut Grove) side-line buffers; canal and inlet length limits not provided — Ask Simon; route to the Atlantic limited by a canal on the route, about 79 ft wide (est.). Length screen only; verify beam, draft, bridges and tides
Boat length ~59 ft · preliminary
One home, every check
Dock & Draft Match™ brings this home's dock length, low-water depth, every bridge, the ocean run, frontage and yacht size together in one place. Estimate only, not guaranteed. Verify before you buy or sell.
What buyers ask about this home
What are the estimated monthly carrying costs at 1161 NE 86th Street, Miami, FL 33138?+
Property tax (after sale): $3,062/month est. Estimate only, not guaranteed. Verify before you buy or sell.
Will property taxes go up after I buy 1161 NE 86th Street, Miami, FL 33138?+
Usually yes. In Florida the assessed value resets to market value in the year after a sale, so the seller's current tax bill is rarely what a new owner pays. Budget roughly 1.8–2.0% of the purchase price annually until you file for homestead exemption and the Save Our Homes cap (or the 10% non-homestead cap) starts limiting increases.
Does 1161 NE 86th Street, Miami, FL 33138 need flood insurance, and what drives the premium?+
Most of Miami sits in a FEMA flood zone, and lenders require flood coverage in high-risk zones. Premiums are driven by elevation certificate, flood zone, roof age and shape, and whether the home has impact windows or accordion shutters. Ask for the current declarations page, the four-point inspection and wind mitigation report early — they set your real cost of ownership.
What should an inspection focus on for a home like 1161 NE 86th Street, Miami, FL 33138?+
In coastal South Florida, prioritize roof age and permit history, whether windows and doors are impact-rated, the seawall and dock condition on waterfront lots, drainage and elevation, plumbing type, and any open or expired permits with the city. These items, not cosmetics, drive both price and insurability.
What extra costs come with the waterfront at 1161 NE 86th Street, Miami, FL 33138?+
Waterfront ownership adds seawall maintenance and eventual replacement, dock and lift servicing, higher flood and wind premiums, and salt-air upkeep on exterior finishes and equipment. Confirm bridge height and water depth at low tide if you plan to keep a boat.
Is there room to negotiate on 1161 NE 86th Street, Miami, FL 33138?+
This listing has been on the market 149 days. Leverage comes from days on market, price history, comparable closed sales and the seller's motivation — not from a fixed percentage. I pull the full history and the true comps before we write, so the offer is built on what the property is actually worth today. Call or text (954) 562-1798 for that analysis.
Neighborhood & Commute
Miami. Distinct neighborhoods, local dining and shopping, with downtown, Brickell and MiamiCentral as everyday destinations.
Approximate Drive Times
Drive times are estimates based on straight-line distance at typical South Florida traffic speeds. Actual times vary with traffic and routing.
Assigned schools for this address
Phyllis R. Miller Elementary School
Elementary · 0.5 mi from this home · 840 Ne 87Th St, Miami
Zone boundaries published by Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
Other options for this address
Mater Biscayne Academy North Miami Middle School
Middle school · Charter · Grades 6–8 · North Miami
Archdiocese Of Miami Virtual Catholic School
Pre-K & Kindergarten · Private · Catholic · Grades K–12 · Miami Shores
Advance Christian Academy
Pre-K & Kindergarten · Private · Christian · Grades K–12 · North Miami
Mcdonalds Playworld Community Development Inc Dba
Pre-K & Kindergarten · Private · Grades K–12 · Miami
School assignment is set by the district and can change. Always confirm the zoned school with the district before you buy.
Simon Gedz
Realtor® since 1995
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