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Last updated: November 3, 2026, with Miami-Dade MLS data through October 27, 2026
Should I buy a townhome or a single-family home in Islands at Doral?
It depends on space and budget. In the last 12 months, Islands at Doral townhomes sold for a median of $590,000 with about 1,683 sq ft, and single-family homes for $930,000 with about 2,975 sq ft. Single-family homes cost less per square foot ($318 vs. $345) and had a lower median HOA.
Key Takeaways
- 33 Islands at Doral homes sold from November 2025 to October 2026, at a median of $640,000 (Miami-Dade MLS).
- Townhomes: median $590,000, 1,683 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, $350 monthly HOA.
- Single-family homes: median $930,000, 2,975 sq ft, 4 bedrooms, lots of about 5,676 sq ft, $245 monthly HOA.
- Townhomes sold faster: a median of 34 days and 97.5% of original list price, versus 85 days and 90.9% for single-family homes.
- 7 of the 33 sales were on the water.
Median sale prices of Islands at Doral townhomes and single-family homes, Miami-Dade MLS, November 2025 to October 2026.
How Do Islands at Doral Townhomes and Single-Family Homes Compare?
Islands at Doral is a lake-and-canal community in Doral (ZIP 33178) with townhomes and single-family homes, many single-family streets inside their own gated enclaves, and a shared clubhouse with a resort pool, fitness center, tennis, and basketball. Here is how the two home types compared over the last 12 months:
| Islands at Doral, Nov. 2025 to Oct. 2026 | Townhome | Single-family |
|---|---|---|
| Homes sold | 23 | 10 |
| Median sale price | $590,000 | $930,000 |
| Price range | $510,000 to $740,000 | $674,000 to $1,160,000 |
| Median price per sq ft | $345 | $318 |
| Median living area | 1,683 sq ft | 2,975 sq ft |
| Median bedrooms | 3 | 4 |
| Median garage spaces | 1 | 2 |
| Median lot | Not applicable | 5,676 sq ft |
| Median monthly HOA | $350 | $245 |
| Median annual property tax | $8,715 | $13,122 |
| Median days on market | 34 | 85 |
| Sale price vs. original list | 97.5% | 90.9% |
| Waterfront sales | 4 | 3 |
Source: Miami-Dade MLS, 33 Islands at Doral closings from November 1, 2025 to October 27, 2026. Medians. Browse live listings on the Islands at Doral homes for sale page.
Which Gives You More for Your Money?
Per square foot, the single-family homes: $318 versus $345 for townhomes, with about 1,300 more square feet, a yard, and a two-car garage. Townhomes cost about $340,000 less up front and sold about two and a half times faster (34 vs. 85 days), which matters if you are selling one later.
Elizabeth's Take
In Islands at Doral, the question is not only townhome or house. It is what you want your weekends to look like. A townhome gave buyers a lower price and a faster sale in this data; a house gave them about 1,300 more square feet and a yard for about $340,000 more. Price the space you will use, not the space you might.
In This Guide
Which Islands at Doral Townhome Section Fits You?
Townhome sections with at least 2 sales in the last 12 months, by the section name in the MLS subdivision field:
| Townhome section | Sold | Median price | Sq ft | Bedrooms | Monthly HOA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antilles | 12 | $597,500 | 1,683 | 3 | $352 |
| Madeira | 3 | $684,900 | 2,277 | 4 | $310 |
| Northwest | 2 | $550,000 | 1,620 | 3 | $332 |
Small samples. Antilles is recorded in the MLS under Islands at Doral 1st Addition. Compare townhome prices across Doral in How Much Does a Townhouse Cost in Doral?
How to Choose Between a Townhome and a House in Islands at Doral: Step by Step
- Decide on space. List the bedrooms, office, and outdoor space you need today.
- Set a monthly budget. Mortgage, taxes after reassessment, insurance, and HOA. Talk to a lender of your choice.
- Check the water. Ask for the Elevation Certificate and flood zone on lake and canal homes; see my Doral flood zone guide.
- Review the association. Budget, reserves, rental rules, and what the HOA covers for each section.
- Compare recent sales in the section. Use the last 12 months, not the community median.
- Tour both types. See a townhome and a house in the same week to compare.
- Negotiate with the data. Single-family homes here took longer to sell, which can mean more room to negotiate.
Read my Doral flood zones and flood insurance guide, compare the two home types across Doral in Doral Townhouse vs. Single-Family Home, and budget for buyer closing costs.
Moving to Doral or buying your first home here? See how I work with buyers: Relocation to Doral and Miami, Real Estate Specialties.
Related Doral Research
- Islands at Doral Homes for Sale
- How Much Does a Townhouse Cost in Doral?
- Doral Townhouse vs. Single-Family Home
- How Much Is a Home in Doral Isles?
- Which Doral Communities Have Lakefront Homes?
- Doral Townhomes and Townhouses for Sale
Frequently Asked Questions
Sources
- Miami-Dade MLS: 33 Islands at Doral closings, November 1, 2025 to October 27, 2026 (Elizabeth Costa, The Keyes Company)
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This article is general real estate information. Figures come from a Miami-Dade MLS sample and change over time. Section names follow the MLS subdivision field.