By Elizabeth Costa, Top Real Estate Agent in Doral, Florida | The Keyes Company
15+ years of experience | 300+ closed transactions | Bilingual: English and Spanish

Welcome to one of the most underrated communities in Doral, Florida. Doral Glen is a private gated section inside Doral Park that offers something increasingly hard to find in Miami: balance. This luxury home tour walks through the property and shows why this part of Doral feels completely different from newer developments, with a spacious split layout, canal and golf-course views, and a setting designed for both everyday comfort and hosting.

I have lived in Doral for more than 20 years, helped over 300 families buy and sell here, and watched Doral Park hold its value across multiple market cycles thanks to its mature streets, country club lifestyle, and limited new-construction land. In this home tour you will see the full property walkthrough, the room-by-room details, the community amenities anchored by Doral Park Country Club, the most frequent questions buyers ask before writing an offer, and how this specific property compares to other gated communities in Doral. If you want to learn more about my background and experience, you can visit my Doral and Miami real estate profile here.

Watch the Full Doral Glen Home Tour

Walk through the property with me, from the cul-de-sac arrival and the formal and casual living wings, to the kitchen, the downstairs ensuite bedrooms, the primary suite with its balcony and sitting area, and the backyard overlooking the canal. You will see exactly how this Doral Park home lives, inside and out, and why this kind of property keeps holding value in the Doral real estate market.

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Continue reading → (Property quick facts, the Doral Glen and Doral Park community, the room-by-room walkthrough, why buyers choose this area, pros and cons of two-story luxury homes, how to evaluate this property, and the FAQ buyers ask before writing an offer.)

Would You Choose Doral Park Over Downtown Doral?

Yes, for many buyers Doral Park is the smarter long-term choice. This is one of those communities not everyone knows about: quiet, established, and not overbuilt. You do not have constant traffic, and that is exactly why areas like this continue to hold their value over time. Living here is not just buying a home, it is buying a lifestyle that combines privacy, accessibility, and long-term stability in the Doral real estate market.

Key Takeaways

  • Layout: Flexible split design with formal and casual living areas, plus upstairs and downstairs bedrooms for privacy.
  • Primary suite: Private balcony, sitting area, and spa-style bathroom.
  • Kitchen: Spacious, with wood cabinetry, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances.
  • Outdoor: Large fenced backyard with covered patio, canal frontage, and direct golf-course views.
  • Position: Quiet no-through street inside a private gated section.
  • Community: Doral Glen, a gated section inside the master community of Doral Park.
  • Lifestyle: Walking distance to Doral Park Country Club (clubhouse, resort-style pool, lakeside gym, golf, dining).

Property Quick Facts

The essentials, at a glance:

  • Community: Doral Glen at Doral Park (gated, card and electric gate)
  • City: Doral, Florida (Miami-Dade County, ZIP 33178)
  • Property type: Single-family, two-story
  • Layout: Split design with bedrooms on both floors for privacy. Primary suite upstairs with balcony, sitting area, and spa-style bathroom.
  • Position: No-through street (cul-de-sac) for less traffic and added privacy
  • View: Canal front with Doral Park Country Club golf-course view
  • Construction: Concrete block with barrel (S-tile) roof
  • Interior features: First-floor entry, formal and casual living wings, walk-in closets, closet cabinetry
  • Outdoor: Large fenced backyard, covered patio, canal and golf-course frontage
  • HOA: Yes (association approval required, OK to lease)
  • Pets: Allowed
  • Schools: John I. Smith K-8 Center, Ruben Dario Middle School, J.C. Bermudez Doral Senior High School

Pricing and availability are available on request. Contact Elizabeth Costa for current terms.

About Doral Glen at Doral Park

Doral Glen is a small, private, gated residential section that sits within the master community of Doral Park, one of the most established neighborhoods in the City of Doral, Miami-Dade County. Unlike the newer, denser sectors of Doral, Doral Park feels mature: tree-lined streets, respectable lot sizes, and none of the constant traffic typical of areas still under expansion. It is one of those communities not everyone knows about, but once you see it, it makes sense why it consistently holds its value in the Doral real estate market.

What makes Doral Park aspirational is the lifestyle anchored by the Doral Park Country Club (locally known as the Silver Course). Living in Doral Glen places residents within walking distance of the country club's amenities and access to the surrounding canal and golf-course views.

Doral Park Country Club Amenities

  • Clubhouse with social and event spaces
  • Giant resort-style swimming pool
  • Indoor and outdoor dining and cocktails
  • Lakeside gym (fitness with a lake view)
  • Golf course adjacent to the community
  • Professional event hosting for weddings, corporate events, and family celebrations

Location Within Doral

Doral Glen is minutes from Downtown Doral, with quick access to the Palmetto Expressway (SR-826), Florida's Turnpike, and the Dolphin Expressway (SR-836). Residents are within 10 minutes of CityPlace Doral, Downtown Doral, Dolphin Mall, and IKEA, and roughly 15 minutes from Miami International Airport (MIA).

Walking Through the Home, Room by Room

Exterior and Curb Appeal

The home occupies one of the most coveted positions on the street: a quiet no-through street. That means less traffic, more parking for guests, a wider front elevation, and significantly more privacy than an interior lot. The architecture is Mediterranean, with arched entry details, a warm-toned facade, and a generous paver driveway. The arrival feels like an established country-club home, because it is one.

Entrance, Living and Dining (Formal plus Casual Wings)

Inside, the floor plan is designed for two lifestyles at the same time: a formal wing with living and dining rooms ideal for dinners, business meetings, and celebrations, and a casual wing with a family room that opens to the kitchen and the backyard. High ceilings, first-floor entry, and the flow between spaces make the home feel spacious and balanced. The flexibility of this layout is one of the reasons buyers consistently come back to this kind of home in Doral Park.

Kitchen with Granite, Rich Wood and Stainless Steel

The kitchen is one of the standout spaces in the tour. Key features include:

  • Rich wood cabinetry with extensive storage
  • Granite countertops with generous prep space
  • Stainless steel appliances
  • Breakfast area and eat-in kitchen, in addition to a separate formal dining room
  • Direct connection to the family room and the covered backyard patio

Downstairs Bedrooms

One of this home's most valuable layout features is its split bedroom design with bedrooms on both floors. This setup is ideal for multi-generational families (parents or grandparents who prefer not to climb stairs), guest rooms with full privacy, in-law or staff quarters, or a flexible home office plus gym configuration. It is also one of the most asked-for floor plans by relocation buyers in Doral today.

Primary Suite with Balcony and Sitting Area

The primary suite sits on the second floor and is the most memorable space in the home:

  • Private balcony overlooking the canal and the Doral Park Country Club
  • Sitting area inside the suite for reading, working, or unwinding
  • Walk-in closet with built-in closet cabinetry
  • Spa-style primary bathroom with dual sinks and separate tub and shower

Additional Upstairs Bedrooms

Beyond the primary suite, the second floor offers additional bedrooms and a shared bathroom. All are well-sized, with generous closets and natural light. This wing functions naturally as a kids' or teens' wing, kept separate from the downstairs guest quarters. That kind of separation is what keeps a multi-bedroom home livable rather than chaotic.

Backyard with Canal and Golf-Course Views

The exterior closes the tour with the home's signature feature: the view. Highlights include:

  • Covered patio for year-round outdoor living and hosting
  • Fully fenced yard, safe for kids and pets
  • Canal frontage with a direct view of the Doral Park Country Club fairway

Finding a home with this view, this layout, and this cul-de-sac position is one of the strongest arguments you can make when comparing options at this level in Doral.

Why Live in Doral, Florida

Doral is one of the most dynamic cities in South Florida, a business, educational, and residential hub inside Miami-Dade County. A few reasons families continue to choose Doral, and Doral Park in particular:

  • Highly rated schools: John I. Smith K-8 Center, Ruben Dario Middle, and J.C. Bermudez Doral Senior High, all inside the City of Doral, plus top charter options like Doral Academy and several private schools.
  • Above-average safety, supported by the City's own Doral Police Department.
  • Mature, established community: less new construction, more trees, less traffic, more value stability than newer Doral submarkets.
  • Country club lifestyle: Doral Park Country Club access without committing to a high-rise.
  • Shopping and dining: CityPlace Doral, Downtown Doral, Dolphin Mall, Trump National Doral, and a deep bench of Latin American restaurants.
  • Strategic location: approximately 15 minutes to Miami International Airport (MIA). Immediate access to SR-826, SR-836, and Florida's Turnpike.
  • Corporate presence: headquarters for Univision, Carnival Cruise Line, Ryder System, and many multinational companies, a major driver of sustained housing demand.
  • Strong long-term appreciation: Doral has shown consistent residential value growth over the past decade, making it an attractive long-term investment market.

Pros and Cons of a Two-Story Luxury Home in Doral Glen

Pros

  • Split layout with bedrooms on both floors works exceptionally well for multigenerational families and live-in guests.
  • Cul-de-sac position adds privacy and reduces through-traffic noise.
  • Country club lifestyle without committing to a high-rise condo.
  • Mature, established neighborhood with limited turnover and strong long-term appreciation.
  • Flexible layout allows multiple uses (home office, gym, in-law suite, kids' wing).
  • Canal and golf-course frontage rarely found at this level in Doral.

Cons

  • Two-story homes have stair maintenance and accessibility considerations as residents age.
  • Premium pricing on golf-course and canal-front properties.
  • The community is small and private, so off-market knowledge often beats MLS listings.

How to Evaluate a Two-Story Luxury Home in Doral Glen

Luxury homes in Doral Glen rarely come to market, and when they do, they tend to draw immediate attention. Here is how I recommend buyers evaluate them.

  1. Watch the video tour first to understand the split layout, the formal versus casual wings, and the room flow before scheduling a showing.
  2. Verify the age of major systems: roof, AC units, water heater, and especially impact windows and doors. These four items drive insurance premiums and resale value.
  3. Get a homeowners insurance quote for the specific address, verifying flood zone and confirming any impact-window discount applies.
  4. Tour the home at different times to assess natural light through the day, golf-course activity, and the sound profile of the canal-front backyard.
  5. Review HOA financials and any pending special assessments for the gated section before submitting an offer. Confirm pet rules and lease policies if relevant.

Doral Glen vs. Other Doral Communities

  • Choose Doral Glen at Doral Park if: you want a mature neighborhood with country club access, golf-course or canal views, and significantly less traffic than newer Doral submarkets.
  • Choose Doral Isles Mediterranea if: you want a guard-gated, lake-front community with full resort-style amenities, more single-story options, and a tighter family-oriented social scene. See the Doral Isles Mediterranea home tour here.
  • Choose Modern Doral if: you want brand-new Lennar or CC Homes construction with contemporary architecture, smart-home features, and the latest building standards.
  • Choose Downtown Doral if: you want a walkable condo or townhome lifestyle, with restaurants and parks at your doorstep instead of a single-family golf-course home.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Doral Glen located?

Doral Glen is a private, gated residential section located inside the master community of Doral Park, in the City of Doral, Miami-Dade County, Florida (ZIP 33178). It sits in northwestern Miami-Dade, minutes from Downtown Doral, Dolphin Mall, and Miami International Airport, and adjacent to the Doral Park Country Club.

What kind of layout does this home offer?

The home features a flexible two-story split design with bedrooms on both floors, a formal wing for entertaining, a casual wing connected to the kitchen and backyard, and a primary suite upstairs with private balcony, sitting area, and spa-style bathroom.

Why is Doral Park considered an "underrated" community?

Doral Park is one of the most established neighborhoods in the City of Doral, with mature streets, country club access, and limited new-construction land. Unlike newer Doral submarkets, it does not have constant traffic and consistently holds its value, but it is less visible than Downtown Doral or Doral Isles, which is why local buyers often call it underrated.

Are pets allowed?

Yes, pets are allowed under the community guidelines. Specific restrictions and any applicable fees can be confirmed during a private tour.

What amenities are available through Doral Park Country Club?

Residents have access to the Doral Park Country Club, which includes a clubhouse, a giant resort-style pool, indoor and outdoor dining, a lakeside gym, the Doral Park golf course, and professional event hosting.

Is this a good home for multigenerational families?

Yes. The split design with bedrooms on both floors allows parents, grandparents, or guests to stay with full privacy, without climbing stairs and without disrupting the upstairs flow where the nuclear family lives in the upstairs bedrooms.

Is Doral a good long-term choice to live or invest?

Yes. Doral is one of the fastest-growing cities in Miami-Dade County, with top-rated schools, strong corporate presence, and consistent residential appreciation over the past decade, making it attractive for both primary residence and long-term investment. Mature neighborhoods like Doral Park, with country club access and limited new-construction land, tend to hold value particularly well across market cycles.

What schools is this address zoned for?

The property is zoned for Miami-Dade County Public Schools, with John I. Smith K-8 Center as the elementary, Ruben Dario Middle School as the middle school, and J.C. Bermudez Doral Senior High School as the high school. The area also has strong charter options, including Doral Academy.

How can I schedule a private tour of this home?

To schedule a private tour or request current availability and pricing, contact Elizabeth Costa directly at (786) 949-3971 or elizabethcosta@keyes.com. You can also book a private consultation directly on the calendar.

What Clients Say About Working With Elizabeth

Rated 5.0 out of 5 across 82+ verified reviews. Here is what a few recent clients have shared.

"Elizabeth helped me to buy my first home, some may relate as a very exciting yet exhausting treasure hunt. Elizabeth's endless patience, sweetness and compassion, sometimes realtor, sometimes friend and even psychologist, definitely made the difference and I bought my dream house. I chose her again, when the time came to downsize, to help me sell the house. I recommend her all the way as a trustworthy, patient and diligent agent that will do all in her reach to give you what you need."

Susana Maldonado, Zillow review (5/5)

"I'm an out-of-state landlord based in NYC, and working with Elizabeth Costa was exceptional. She handled the entire rental process for my home in Doral with professionalism, clear communication, and deep local market knowledge. Elizabeth made everything easy from start to finish, managed the property as if it were her own, and secured a great tenant quickly. If you're looking for a trustworthy Realtor in Doral or the Miami area, especially if you live out of state, I highly recommend Elizabeth Costa."

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"Working with Elizabeth Costa was an amazing experience from start to finish. She really knows the Miami market and guided us through every step with confidence and honesty. She sold our home in Doral smoothly, and at great price despite the competitive market and everything went exactly as planned, no surprises or stressful moments. If you're looking for someone who truly understands real estate in Miami and goes above and beyond for her clients, Elizabeth Costa is the one to call."

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Underrated communities like Doral Park rarely come to market with this layout, this view, and this lot positioning. When a home like this becomes available, it tends to draw attention quickly, especially from buyers who have already toured comparable homes elsewhere in Doral and noticed the difference.

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About the Author

Elizabeth Costa is a Doral and Miami real estate expert with more than 15 years of experience and 300+ closed transactions. Bilingual in English and Spanish, Elizabeth has lived in Doral for over 20 years and built her business serving the community she calls home.

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