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Historic Miami -Dade Courthouse to be auctioned on surplus website
By Miami Today
· June 10, 2026
· 1 min read
Miami-Dade, which long failed to sell the historic Miami-Dade County Courthouse for more than $50 million, has put it up for auction on a government surplus website where the most expensive U.S. property’s reserve price is $50,000. This story is premium content for our subscribers only. Unlock the f
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The decision to auction the historic Miami-Dade County Courthouse on a government surplus website raises questions about the county's approach to preserving its architectural heritage. Given the building's significance and the county's previous attempts to sell it for over $50 million, the reserve price of $50,000 seems unusually low. This discrepancy may spark concerns among local preservationists and community groups who have been invested in the building's fate. As the auction proceeds, it will be worth watching how the county balances its goal of disposing of the property with the need to ensure that the building's historic character is protected. The outcome of this auction could have implications for the redevelopment of the surrounding area, particularly in neighborhoods like Little Havana and Brickell, where historic buildings are a key part of the community's identity.
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Category: real-estate ·
Published: June 10, 2026 ·
Source: Miami Today ·
Reading time: 1 min
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