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Last updated: November 7, 2026, with Miami-Dade MLS data through November 5, 2026

Where do you get more lot for the price: Pinecrest or Coral Gables?
Pinecrest gives you far more land per dollar. The median Pinecrest single-family sale came with a 25,973 sq ft lot for $2,825,000, versus 9,750 sq ft for $2,211,111 in Coral Gables. On quarter- to half-acre lots, Pinecrest homes sold for a median $1,771,250, about half the $3,450,000 Coral Gables median.

Key Takeaways

  1. Pinecrest: 220 single-family sales from November 3, 2025 to November 5, 2026, at a median of $2,825,000, with a median lot of 25,973 sq ft (about 0.6 acre) and 3,501 sq ft of living area (Miami-Dade MLS).
  2. Coral Gables: 398 single-family sales in the same period, at a median of $2,211,111, with a median lot of 9,750 sq ft and 2,388 sq ft of living area.
  3. Per square foot of lot, the median sale was about $108 in Pinecrest and $245 in Coral Gables. Per square foot of living area: $802 versus $936.
  4. On quarter- to half-acre lots, Pinecrest homes sold for a median $1,771,250 (92 sales) and Coral Gables homes for $3,450,000 (101 sales).
  5. From $850,000 to $2 million, the median Coral Gables sale had a 6,250 sq ft lot and 19% had a pool; in Pinecrest, a 15,968 sq ft lot and 78% had a pool.

Pinecrest vs Coral Gables 2026: single-family homes on a quarter- to half-acre lot sold for a median $1,771,250 in Pinecrest and $3,450,000 in Coral Gables, Miami-Dade MLS

Median sale price of single-family homes on a quarter- to half-acre lot, Pinecrest vs. Coral Gables, Miami-Dade MLS, 2026.

How Do Pinecrest and Coral Gables Compare on Lot Size and Price?

Pinecrest is a village of mostly single-family homes, with its MLS sales here all in ZIP 33156, and Coral Gables is a city that spans several ZIP codes from its downtown to the bay. Here is how their single-family sales compared over the same 12 months:

Single-family sales, Nov. 2025 to Nov. 2026 Pinecrest Coral Gables
Homes sold 220 398
Median sale price $2,825,000 $2,211,111
Median lot size 25,973 sq ft (about 0.6 acre) 9,750 sq ft (about 0.22 acre)
Lots of a quarter acre or more 99% 36%
Lots of a half acre or more 57% 11%
Median living area 3,501 sq ft 2,388 sq ft
Median price per lot sq ft $108 $245
Median price per living sq ft $802 $936
Median bedrooms 5 4
Median year built 1968 1957
Homes with a pool 91% 56%
Waterfront 7% 13%
Median days on market 60 43
Sale price vs. original list 92.7% 92.7%
Paid in cash 55% 55%
Median annual property tax $21,399 $16,322

Source: Miami-Dade MLS, single-family closings from November 3, 2025 to November 5, 2026. Medians. Price per lot square foot divides the full sale price by the lot size, so it includes the house; it is not the land value. Browse live listings on the Pinecrest, FL homes for sale and Coral Gables, FL homes for sale pages.

What Does the Same Lot Size Cost in Each?

Compare homes on similar lots and the gap is clear: in every lot size where both have sales, Pinecrest sold for about half as much or less.

Lot size Pinecrest sold Pinecrest median price Pinecrest $ per lot sq ft Coral Gables sold Coral Gables median price Coral Gables $ per lot sq ft
Under 7,500 sq ft 0 n/a n/a 155 $1,300,000 $238
7,500 sq ft to 1/4 acre 2 Small sample Small sample 91 $2,300,000 $245
1/4 to 1/2 acre 92 $1,771,250 $108 101 $3,450,000 $256
1/2 to 1 acre 97 $3,700,000 $110 30 $7,677,000 $300
1 acre or more 28 $5,125,000 $103 12 $10,600,000 $201

Coral Gables sales on half-acre and larger lots include many waterfront estates, which raises those medians. Pinecrest has almost no lots under a quarter acre.

What Does $850,000 to $2 Million Buy in Pinecrest vs. Coral Gables?

In the range where many buyers start, Pinecrest delivered about two and a half times the lot and more living space, and most of those homes had a pool:

Sale price Pinecrest sold Pinecrest median lot Pinecrest median living area Pinecrest with pool Coral Gables sold Coral Gables median lot Coral Gables median living area Coral Gables with pool
Under $850,000 0 n/a n/a n/a 9 5,500 sq ft 1,338 sq ft 11%
$850,000 to $2M 69 15,968 sq ft 2,371 sq ft 78% 165 6,250 sq ft 1,699 sq ft 19%
$2M to $4M 81 31,798 sq ft 3,450 sq ft 94% 134 10,015 sq ft 2,728 sq ft 75%
Over $4M 70 38,768 sq ft 6,562 sq ft 99% 90 20,050 sq ft 5,212 sq ft 97%

Median sale price in the $850,000 to $2 million band: Pinecrest $1,600,000, Coral Gables $1,370,000. Median year built in that band: Pinecrest 1960, Coral Gables 1953. Median days on market: 33 and 37.

Elizabeth's Take

Buyers often come to me set on Coral Gables and asking for a big yard and a pool under $2 million. I put both columns of this data in front of them before we tour. In Coral Gables, that budget usually buys the address and the architecture; in Pinecrest, it usually buys the land. Neither choice is wrong, but knowing which one you are paying for saves weeks of showings.

Is the Price Gap Between Pinecrest and Coral Gables Changing?

Comparing the first and second halves of the period, Coral Gables prices per lot square foot rose faster, so the gap widened. Pinecrest homes also started selling faster.

Single-family Nov. 2025 to Apr. 2026 May to Oct. 2026 Change
Pinecrest median sale price $2,725,000 (99 sales) $2,900,000 (119 sales) +6%
Pinecrest median $ per lot sq ft $105 $108 +3%
Pinecrest median days on market 78 47 31 days faster
Coral Gables median sale price $2,100,000 (199 sales) $2,375,000 (197 sales) +13%
Coral Gables median $ per lot sq ft $227 $262 +15%
Coral Gables median days on market 42 43 About the same

Source: Miami-Dade MLS closings by half. This is not a year-over-year comparison: medians can shift with the season and with the mix of homes that sold. Active listings in early November 2026: 112 in Pinecrest (median list price $6,100,000, median lot 34,848 sq ft) and 132 in Coral Gables ($3,200,000, 11,000 sq ft).

Why Does Coral Gables Cost More per Square Foot of Lot?

  • Smaller lots: 64% of Coral Gables sales were on less than a quarter acre, while Pinecrest's market is built almost entirely on larger lots, so the same budget spreads over less land.
  • Older homes: the median Coral Gables sale was built in 1957, versus 1968 in Pinecrest, and many Gables buyers pay for location and historic architecture more than for land.
  • More waterfront at the top: 42% of Coral Gables sales over $4 million were on the water, versus 6% in Pinecrest.
  • Different design rules: new homes, additions, and pools in Coral Gables go through the Board of Architects, so plan any project with the city's standards in mind. Pinecrest has its own village building and zoning rules.

Looking for larger lots inside Coral Gables? See Which Coral Gables Section Is Best for Larger Lots? and the Gables Estates, Riviera, and Country Club area pages.

How to Compare Pinecrest and Coral Gables: Step by Step

  1. Decide what the lot is for. Pool, yard, room to add on, privacy, or a future rebuild. That tells you the minimum lot size to search.
  2. Compare by price per lot square foot and per living square foot. A larger lot can hide a smaller or older house. Look at both numbers for every home.
  3. Check the survey and setbacks. The lot's usable area depends on setbacks, easements, and the house footprint, not just the total square footage.
  4. Review the local rules for your plans. Coral Gables reviews new homes, additions, and pools through its Board of Architects. In Pinecrest, check the Village's building and zoning rules before planning work.
  5. Check the flood zone and elevation. Look up each address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center and get an insurance quote early, especially for waterfront homes.
  6. Budget the property tax after reassessment. Both medians were above $16,000 a year, and a buyer's bill usually resets higher after purchase.
  7. Get preapproved and sign your buyer agreement. Talk to a lender of your choice, or prepare proof of funds, since 55% of sales in both markets were cash. Sign a written buyer agreement before touring.

Budget for buyer closing costs in Miami-Dade, see how cash buyers compete in Coral Gables, and review the Florida buyer agreement.

Buying in Pinecrest or Coral Gables? See how I work with buyers: Luxury Real Estate in Doral and Miami, Relocation to Doral and Miami, Real Estate Specialties.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do you get more lot for the price: Pinecrest or Coral Gables?

Pinecrest gives you far more land per dollar. The median Pinecrest single-family sale came with a 25,973 sq ft lot for $2,825,000, versus 9,750 sq ft for $2,211,111 in Coral Gables. On quarter- to half-acre lots, Pinecrest homes sold for a median $1,771,250, about half the $3,450,000 Coral Gables median.

How big are lots in Pinecrest?

The median Pinecrest single-family sale from November 2025 to November 2026 had a 25,973 sq ft lot, about 0.6 acre. 99% of the 220 sales were on a quarter acre or more, and 57% on a half acre or more.

How big are lots in Coral Gables?

The median Coral Gables single-family sale had a 9,750 sq ft lot, about 0.22 acre. 36% of the 398 sales were on a quarter acre or more, and 11% on a half acre or more, mostly at higher price points.

Is Pinecrest more expensive than Coral Gables?

By median sale price, yes: $2,825,000 in Pinecrest versus $2,211,111 in Coral Gables. But Pinecrest homes were larger and on much bigger lots, so the price per lot square foot was less than half: $108 versus $245.

What does $1.5 million buy in Pinecrest or Coral Gables?

From $850,000 to $2 million, the median Pinecrest sale was $1,600,000 with a 15,968 sq ft lot and 2,371 sq ft home, and 78% had a pool. The median Coral Gables sale was $1,370,000 with a 6,250 sq ft lot and 1,699 sq ft home, and 19% had a pool.

Do homes sell faster in Coral Gables or Pinecrest?

Coral Gables homes had a median of 43 days on market and Pinecrest homes 60. Pinecrest sped up in the second half of the period, from 78 days (November 2025 to April 2026) to 47 days (May to October 2026).

Which has more waterfront homes, Pinecrest or Coral Gables?

Coral Gables: 13% of its single-family sales were waterfront, versus 7% in Pinecrest. In Coral Gables, 42% of sales over $4 million were on the water.

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This article is general real estate information. Figures are medians from Miami-Dade MLS sales and change over time. Price per lot square foot includes the house and is not an appraisal of land value.