Frequently Asked Questions about The Waterways
What is it like to live in The Waterways, Aventura, FL?
The Waterways is a primarily residential, canal-front neighborhood in Aventura with single-family homes, townhouses and many properties offering private boat docks and direct water access. It has a suburban, family-oriented feel while being a short drive to Aventura Mall, medical facilities, restaurants and major corridors (US‑1/Biscayne Boulevard and I‑95). Housing and HOA costs are higher than national averages due to waterfront locations, and the area faces typical South Florida risks such as hurricanes, storm surge and localized flooding.
Is The Waterways, Aventura, FL expensive?
Generally, housing in The Waterways is expensive, featuring waterfront single-family homes, townhouses, and gated communities that command premium prices. Properties there typically sell for above Aventura and Miami‑Dade County medians due to waterfront lots and private amenities. Exact prices fluctuate with market conditions; consult current MLS listings or local real estate reports for up-to-date values.
What is the weather of The Waterways, Aventura, FL?
The Waterways has a tropical climate with hot, humid summers and warm, mild winters. A distinct wet season runs May–October, producing frequent afternoon thunderstorms and roughly 60–65 inches (1,520–1,650 mm) of annual rainfall concentrated in that period. The dry season is November–April with lower humidity and average winter highs around 75–77°F (24–25°C) and summer highs about 88–91°F (31–33°C). The area is subject to Atlantic tropical storm and hurricane risk during the official season (June 1–November 30), peaking in August–October.
How safe is The Waterways, Aventura, FL?
The Waterways is a gated waterfront community with private security and controlled access, and general policing is provided by the Aventura Police Department. Aventura as a city reports lower violent-crime rates compared with many parts of Miami-Dade County, though property crime still occurs. Specific, current crime statistics for The Waterways are not published separately; consult Aventura PD crime maps or recent police reports for up-to-date, address-level information.