Waterfront property sells at a premium, especially property that comes with dock space, and/or direct access to open water. Many of the canals and waterways in Miami open to the bay and ocean. Some are free of brigdes … Others have fixed bridges of varying heights that allow the passage of vessels ranging in size from 20 ft to 40 ft . Bridge clearances themselves vary from 7′ to 18′.
Bridge Clearances (*Elevation at M.L.W.):
Alhambra Circle 9.5′
Bird Road 10′
Blue Road (East) 11′
Blue Road (West) 10′
Cocoplum Blvd. 12′
Granada Blvd 10′
Granada 18′
Hardee Road 18′
Isla Dorarda Blvd 21′
Le Jeune Road 12′
Lugo Ave 10′
Matheson Hammock/Hammock Oaks 16′
Maynada 18′
Old Cutler Road 13′
Pisano Avenue 7′
Ponce de Leon Blvd 10′
Prado Blvd 7′
US1 / South Dixie Hwy 10′
Power boats that are equipped with t-tops or arches that have folding mechanizms enable many large vessells to navigate through the Gables Waterways and access the open water – even given that there are bridges of varying clearance heights (7′-18′).
Examples of vessels with folding t-tops that dock along the Gables Waterways and have access to the open water via 10′ and higher bridges: 32-40′ Intrepids , 35′ MarLago, 35′ Contender, 30′ Boston Whaler, 27 ‘ Donzi.
*Source: Map of Coral Gables, Florida
If you are wanting to buy or sell waterfront property and need an experienced real estate expert in the Coral Gables area to help you with either, we would be pleased to arrange a buyer or seller consultation with you at your convenience. You’re welcome to contact us here, call anytime on our direct line 305 793-1365 or drop us a note at restivo.v@ewm.com .
Vicki and Alexandra Restivo – EWM Realtors … Luxury Marketing Specialists