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South Florida’s top deals: Davie school building sells for $16M
By Veronica Udell, Mary Diduch at The Real Deal
· July 6, 2026
· 1 min read
🏆 Residential: The top home sale to hit records was in Pinecrest, where a home at 5865 Southwest 96th Street changed hands for $7.8 million. The sellers were Luis and Liz Messianu, who purchased the 7,800-square-foot property in 2024 for $7.3 million. The buyer was Bunny S Sunshine Haven LLC. The h
Key takeaway The sellers were Luis and Liz Messianu, who purchased the 7,800-square-foot property in 2024 for $7.
Why this matters in The Miami
The recent sale of a Davie school building for $16 million and a Pinecrest home for $7.8 million reflect the ongoing demand for high-end properties in South Florida. These transactions also highlight the diversity of investments in the region, ranging from residential homes in affluent neighborhoods like Pinecrest to commercial properties like the school building in Davie. As Miami -Dade County continues to attract investors and homebuyers, the impact of these sales will be felt in local communities, potentially influencing property values and development patterns in areas like Little Havana, Wynwood, and Brickell. The fact that the Pinecrest home sold for nearly its original purchase price just a year after being bought suggests that the luxury market in Miami-Dade County remains strong, with buyers willing to pay top dollar for prime properties. This trend will be worth watching as the county's population and economy continue to grow.
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Category: arts ·
Published: July 6, 2026 ·
Source: The Real Deal ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? 🏆 Residential: The top home sale to hit records was in Pinecrest, where a home at 5865 Southwest 96th Street changed hands for $7.8 million. The sellers were Luis and Liz Messianu, who purchased the 7,800-square-foot property in 2024 for $7.3 million. The buyer was Bunny S Sunshine Haven LLC. The h
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