Pinecrest, FL has recently been named one of the top 10 best cities to live in the United States and this contemporary mansion located at 8870 SW 63 Court is the perfect place to kick back and enjoy the neighborhoods tropical tranquility.
Read MoreTour A Luxurious New Construction Pinecrest Contemporary Which Just Sold For $4.15 Million
A new construction, contemporary mansion in Pinecrest has sold for the highest price per square foot for homes over $4 million in the neighborhood over the past year. The sale, which closed for $4.15 million, was represented by Hilda Jacobson and Barbara Estela of Douglas Elliman. The estate, which is located at 6801 SW 92 St. in Pinecrest, was completed in 2017.
Read MoreSouth Miami Becomes First City in Florida to Mandate Solar Panels on New Homes
South Miami has become the first city in Florida to mandate solar panels on new homes, joining 3 cities in California including San Francisco as the only cities in the U.S. to implement the legislation. The mandate also applies to those seeing to increase the square footage of their home by 75% or more. The legislation states that there must be 2.75 kW for every 1,000 SF of roof space.
“This is about my children and my grandchildren and your children and grandchildren. We are running out of time. It benefits everybody except auto companies and the utilities,” said South Miami Mayor Phillip Stoddard.
The mandate has been met with opposition from residents, developers and city officials alike, as some feel that it is another case of government overreach. Others argue that the new mandates push the cost of living higher, hurting affordable housing and development in the city.
“All over South Miami, houses are being torn down,”said South Miami City Commissioner Josh Liebman. “This is government bureaucracy on the most micro-level. We must protect freedom of choice.”
Stoddard has advocated for implementing renewable energy solutions and reducing carbon emissions to help combat environmental factors such as global warming and rising sea levels. The final vote is on July 18, 2017 and is expected to pass after city commissioners approved the legislation 4-1 in early July 2017. Tesla's sister company, Solarcity, headed by Elon Musk has made major inroads bringing renewable energy to consumers offering solar panels, an integrated "Solar Roof" that is blended into the roof shingles, and a Powerwall that acts as a generator. Images via Solarcity.
Carlos Boozer's Pinecrest Mansion Listed for $3.95
Former NBA star Carlos Boozer has listed his Pinecrest mansion for $3.95 million. The home is a 7,250 SF Mediterranean covering 7 bedrooms and 8.5 bathrooms. It also features a media room, guest house, marble floors in the foyer and dining room, chef's kitchen with waterfall edge stone countertop, full-sized basketball court and an outdoor entertainment area with outdoor kitchen, bar and fire pit. Boozer originally purchased the property for $1.8 million in 2012. Listing and photos by the Katrina Campins Group.
Miami Heat's Tyler Johnson Purchases Pinecrest Mansion for $4.85 Million
The Miami Heat's 24 year old Tyler Johnson purchased a mansion in Pinecrest for $4.85 million, as reported by The Miami Herald. The 6 bedroom 10 bathroom residence was listed with Douglas Elliman and is close to 12,000 SF. It features a beautiful pool, 2 kitchens, media room, basketball court, elevator, multiple living rooms and outdoor entertainment area with summer kitchen. Johnson signed a $50 million deal with the Heat earlier this year. Photos by Douglas Elliman.