You may recall my “agent snapshot” in Miami Agent Magazine earlier this month. Well, I’m excited to share that I am back on the site today with a new blog post! The post is titled “3 Reasons Why Follow-Up is Critical,” and I share some of the ways that follow-up can assist real estate agents in bettering their business. Click here to read the full post, and be sure to check back from time to time – you may be seeing me more often! 😉
Under $5ook: Remodeled Gem in Shenandoah/Coral Way Neighborhood
1831 SW 16 Ave., Miami, FL 33145
3 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms | 1,895 sf | 8,100 sf lot | Built in 1938 | Offered at $450,000
Listed by Betsy Alvarez of Sterling One Realty, Inc.
Anddddd I’m back! Last week was rough, as I picked up a miserable germ while traveling over Thanksgiving weekend. Unfortunately, that meant no Art Basel for me this year. Oh well, there’s always next year, right? At least I got to avoid the nightmare traffic that ensued…
Luckily, I’m feeling much better this week and am happy to show you this gorgeous, remodeled gem in the Shenandoah/Coral Way neighborhood.
I found this description of Shenandoah on Metro Atlantic, which perfectly describes the neighborhood: “Shenandoah is a beautiful, historically-rich neighborhood located just south of Little Havana and west of Downtown Miami. The neighborhood roughly spans from SW 8th Street (Calle Ocho) to the north to Coral Way to the south, between SW 27th Avenue and SW 12th Avenue. The neighborhood is made up almost entirely of historic single-family homes and duplexes. Aside from the (surprisingly) well maintained historic homes in the neighborhood, the neighborhood is also conveniently located between two major commercial centers – Miracle Mile and Downtown/Brickell…The neighborhood is safe and walkable. Despite being in the center of the city, is very quiet and peaceful. Walking around Shenandoah you’ll notice a lot of historic architectural gems…The neighborhood also has a strong feeling of community. The public schools, parks and library in the neighborhood are easily walkable from the homes in the area. Walking around really is pleasant.”
The home I’m featuring is located at 1831 SW 16 Avenue and is offered at $450,000. It has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and almost 1,900 square feet of living space. The home was originally built in 1938, but was recently given a complete face-lift. According to the listing, the updates include: a new kitchen with new appliances (although the appliances are not pictured in the photograph, above), new A/Cs, new bathrooms, re-stained hardwood floors, and hurricane-impact windows and doors throughout. Additionally, the home features a covered patio perfect for entertaining, a large lot with mature trees, and great curb appeal with a brick-paved path and palm trees fanning the front of the home.
I’m loving the modern kitchen and the stained hardwood floors. The bathrooms are sleek and polished, and it looks like there might be enough room to put in a pool in the backyard. Not bad for $450k!
Check out the rest of the photos below, and as always, contact me for more info or to set up a private showing. Stay healthy, all! 🙂

Around Town: Stunning Sunset Over Brickell
Featured: Miami Agent Magazine’s “Agent Snapshot”
Miami Agent Magazine runs a column called “Agent Snapshot” featuring real estate agents in the Miami area. I am excited to have been selected as one of the agents featured today! You can read the full article here (and learn a little bit more about me).
In other news, the Wall Street Journal published an interesting article yesterday on the latest Miami condo boom and the influx of foreign investors. It’s definitely worth a read – check it out here.
From My Home to Yours… Happy Thanksgiving!
Whether you’re enjoying the beautiful weather down here in sunny Miami or bundling up in the north (I hear it’s cold up there!), I hope you are surrounded by loved ones and are enjoying this wonderful holiday together. May your Thanksgiving and all the days ahead be filled with happiness, peace, and prosperity.
Warm wishes for a happy and healthy season,
Lindsay Rubens








