Gated community home — 9979 Fairchild Way · Snapper Creek Lakes Sub · Coral Gables
$9,490,000
9979 Fairchild Way, Coral Gables, FL 33156
Coral Gables, FL, 33156
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Listed by Keller Williams Capital Realty
9979 Fairchild Way, Coral Gables, FL 33156
Listed by Keller Williams Capital Realty
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Cash to close
9979 Fairchild Way, Coral Gables, FL 33156
Estimated cash to close est.
$1,987,844.00
Down payment plus Florida taxes, title, lender and prepaid costs.
Partial estimate: unknown amounts are excluded. Ask Simon to verify them.
Estimate only. Your lender's Loan Estimate and the title company's closing disclosure are the final numbers. Not financial advice.
Estimate only, not guaranteed. Verify before you buy or sell.
Loan amount (calculated): $7,592,000.00Jumbo loan
Above the 2026 $832,750.00 limit, so the daily jumbo rate is used. Put down about $8,657,250.00 or more to stay conforming.
Current site planning rate. Rate does not change the taxes or fees below. Prepaid interest is not included.
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Assumes both policies cover identical land and dates, with loan coverage within owner coverage—even if the seller pays owner title. Minimum lender premium $25. Turn off if not eligible. Endorsement allowance defaults to one $25 endorsement; actual requirements and premiums vary (Florida 69O-186.005).
Appraisal starts at $650. Waterfront and luxury homes may require a higher fee; confirm with your lender.
Tax uses existing ZIP estimates (after sale); insurance uses existing site estimates. Edit with your quote. If HOA insurance is included, confirm separate unit-owner coverage. Missing HOA costs are excluded—not assumed zero.
Estimated cash to close est.
$1,987,844.00
- Down payment est.
- $1,898,000.00
- Mortgage note documentary stamps est.
- $26,572.00
- Mortgage intangible tax est.
- $15,184.00
- Lender’s title insurance est.
- $25.00
- Lender title endorsements est.
- $25.00
- Lender fees est.
- $1,500.00
- Appraisal est.
- $650.00
- Owner’s title insurance est.
- $25,178.00
- Title search & examination est.
- $125.00
- Municipal lien search est.
- $150.00
- Settlement / closing fee est.
- $450.00
- County recording (deed) est.
- $30.00
- County recording (mortgage) est.
- $120.00
- Inspection, wind mitigation & 4-point est.
- $900.00
- Survey est.
- $500.00
- Property tax escrow (2 months, after sale) est.
- $18,435.00
- HOA / condo contribution or transfer est.
- Not provided
Partial estimate: unknown amounts are excluded. Ask Simon to verify them.
Mortgage stamps: $0.35 per $100 or fraction. Intangible tax: 0.2% of loan. Title uses Florida 69O-186.003 base rates. Assumes 2 months of tax/insurance escrow for financed purchases plus first-year insurance; cash purchases have no lender escrow.
Before deposits and credits. Prepaid interest and other contract costs are not included. Discounts and title endorsements must be confirmed by the title company. Title search, municipal lien search, settlement and recording are pass-through title company charges for cash and financed buyers alike; the municipal lien search is priced by each city and can run higher (e.g. Boca Raton $150, Coral Gables $220).
Estimate only. Your lender's Loan Estimate and the title company's closing disclosure are the final numbers. Not financial advice.
Estimate only, not guaranteed. Verify before you buy or sell.
About This Property
Find similar homes1.75 Acre Coral Gables home in gated community with deeded access the community's marina that features ocean access to Biscayne Bay. This gorgeous property in Snapper Creek Lakes, backs directly to Matheson Hammock Park, offering exceptional privacy with no rear neighbors. Located outside the flood zone.The existing residence offers high ceilings, a functional floor plan, and the opportunity for renovation or expansion. Alternatively, the site provides an exceptional setting for a new custom estate, with ample space for a detached guest house, resort-style pool and landscaped grounds. Update and add value.Snapper Creek Lakes remains one of Coral Gables’ most established luxury gated communities. The location is within minutes of Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, leading private schools, shopping, dining and major transportation corridors.Whether renovating the existing home or creating a new estate, this is an exceptional opportunity to acquire one of the community’s largest homesites with privacy, marina privileges and deeded ocean access.
Why we flagged this one
A transparent review of current MLS facts—not a paid placement.
122 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.
Property Details
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9979 Fairchild Way, Coral Gables, FL 33156 · Coral Gables
Location
9979 Fairchild Way, Coral Gables, FL 33156
Dock & Draft Match™
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Boat fit not verified. Confirm dock length, depth, bridges and ocean access before buying.
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 9979 Fairchild Way, Coral Gables, FL 33156?+
Property tax (after sale): $9,218/month est. Estimate only, not guaranteed. Verify before you buy or sell.
Will property taxes go up after I buy 9979 Fairchild Way, Coral Gables, FL 33156?+
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 9979 Fairchild Way, Coral Gables, FL 33156 need flood insurance, and what drives the premium?+
Most of Coral Gables 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 9979 Fairchild Way, Coral Gables, FL 33156?+
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 9979 Fairchild Way, Coral Gables, FL 33156?+
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 9979 Fairchild Way, Coral Gables, FL 33156?+
This listing has been on the market 122 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
Located in Coral Gables, this property offers the South Florida lifestyle — warm-weather living year-round with easy access to the Atlantic coast, A-rated schools, and major business centers.
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
Miami Palmetto Senior High School
High school · 2.8 mi from this home · 7431 Sw 120Th St, Miami
Zone boundaries published by Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
Other options for this address
ST. Thomas Episcopal Parish School
Elementary · Private · Catholic · Grades PK–5 · Coral Gables
Somerset Academy Elementary School (South Miami Campus)
Elementary · Charter · Grades PK–5 · South Miami
Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Miami Campus)
Middle school · Charter · Grades 6–8 · South Miami
Carrollton School-Sacred Heart
Pre-K & Kindergarten · Private · Catholic · Grades PK–12 · Miami
Westminster Christian Private School, Inc.
Pre-K & Kindergarten · Private · Christian · Grades PK–12 · Palmetto Bay
School assignment is set by the district and can change. Always confirm the zoned school with the district before you buy.
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