Common Types of House You Will Find in Miami
Slick, high-rise condos dominate the landscape of architecture in Miami. But these aren’t the only types of housing you’ll find in this cosmopolitan city by the sea. A new study shows that it’s cheaper to buy a home in Miami than to rent it. South Floridians have a wide variety of options, from luxury condos to historic single-family homes. In this post, we feature some common types of houses in Miami.
Bungalows
Did you know that many 1930s bungalows were built from mail-order house plans? Online shopping is revolutionary, in our opinion. In Little Havana, bungalows are a charming and unassuming style that is very popular. This style is widely known because it can withstand extreme weather conditions, such as hurricanes and tropical storms.
It is due to the careful construction of the bungalows, which feature architectural details such as protruding, sloping eaves, and gabled porches. Although the term “bungalow” is often used to refer to Craftsman-style bungalows, the Mission style described below is also a type of bungalow.
Bahamian Conch and Houses
A conch house is a type of dwelling typical throughout Florida and the Bahamas. And Key West is not the place to be. Parts of Coconut Grove and Overtown still reflect Hemingway’s style. These houses are also known as Conch Houses or Bahamian Houses. They were built between 1890 and 1920. The houses feature wood siding and gabled roofs.
Mediterranean Revival Style Houses
The Mediterranean Revival style is difficult to distinguish between historic architecture and new buildings. It is popular in Miami and elsewhere in South Florida. Homebuyers looking for boldly romantic buildings that incorporate Spanish colonial and Italian Renaissance will be pleased. In Miami, there are smaller examples of Mediterranean Revival-style homes. You can find them in Little Havana or the Design District. The further you go into the Coral Gables and Miami Beach neighborhoods, the bigger they get.
Mission Style Homes
Spanish mission churches primarily inspire mission architecture. It features stucco or limestone facades, tile roofs, paved patio, and arches on the front and the interior. A mission-style church in Coconut Grove (Plymouth Congregational) is available but probably not for sale.
Not to worry: potential homebuyers are interested in Mission-style homes in Coconut Grove and parts of Little Havana. There are also some historical remnants in Edgewater.
