25°69′N — 80°27′W
Coral Gables Premier · ~200-Slip Yacht Club · Est. 1970s · Deering & Merrick Legacy
Cocoplum Islands of Cocoplum
Guard-Gated · On-Site Yacht Club · Coral Gables, Miami-Dade County, Florida
Total Residences
~302
ENTRY PRICE
$3.0M+
Sales / Year
~13
Security
24/7 Armed
A · The Identifier
Coral Gables' Premier
Waterfront Estate Enclave.
Established in the 1970s on a bayfront parcel historically owned by the Deering family and later acquired by George Merrick in 1925, Cocoplum stands today as the premier guard-gated estate community in Coral Gables and one of the most coveted waterfront enclaves in all of Miami-Dade County. The community is structured across three distinct sub-enclaves: Cocoplum Phase I (voluntary HOA), Cocoplum Phase II (mandatory HOA), and the ultra-private Tahiti Beach Island — the only privately gated island in Coral Gables, comprising 28 to 29 ultra-luxury estates behind a secondary internal gate.
With approximately 302 estate residences, an on-site private yacht club with nearly 200 deep-water slips, and a decade-long price appreciation of 175%, Cocoplum offers an unmatched combination of scale, security, nautical infrastructure, and proximity to Miami's cultural and financial core. Notable past and present residents have included Hilda Maria Bacardi, Marc Anthony, and Luis Fonsi.
“On-site yacht club with ~200 slips + deep-water canal access + 5 minutes to MIA + walkable distance to Ransom Everglades + 175% decade appreciation.”
B · Technical Data Sheet
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Access Type |
Terrestrial; 24/7 manned guard-gate with armed officers; continuous patrol; HOA buyer approval required. |
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Security |
Armed guard gate; CCTV; secondary internal gate for Tahiti Beach Island; HOA architectural review board. |
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Total Acreage |
~300+ acres along Gables Waterway and Biscayne Bay. |
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Total Residences |
~302 estate homes: Phase I (~130), Phase II (~172), Tahiti Beach (28 to 29 estates). |
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Waterfront Homes |
~172 of 302 homes; private dockage; no fixed bridges to Biscayne Bay. |
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Lot Sizes |
0.33 to 1.5+ acres; Tahiti Beach lots among the largest in Coral Gables. |
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Living Area Range |
~2,140 to 18,300+ sq. ft. |
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Architecture |
Mediterranean, Tuscan, transitional, and contemporary; diverse custom estates governed by HOA design standards. |
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Entry Price |
$3.0M to $36M+ (2025 to 2026 active market). |
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Avg. Sale Price |
~$8.5M (avg. closed, last 12 months as of Aug 2025; 13 MLS transactions). |
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Avg. Price / Sq. Ft. |
~$1,173/sq. ft. closed | ~$1,586/sq. ft. listing (MLS 2025). |
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List-to-Sale Ratio |
~91% (last 12 months, Aug 2025). |
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Annual Liquidity |
~13 closed transactions/year; avg. 201+ days on market. |
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10-Year Appreciation |
~175% price/sq. ft. (2016 to 2026; Cocoplum waterfront segment). |
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HOA Phase I |
Voluntary; 24/7 police patrol; tennis courts; quarterly assessment. |
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HOA Phase II / Tahiti Beach |
Mandatory; quarterly assessments; full amenity access. |
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Buyer Entry Fee |
$50,000 non-refundable (Cocoplum); additional $100,000 for Tahiti Beach Island. |
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Marina / Yacht Club |
Cocoplum Yacht Club (CPYC); ~200 slips; vessels 40 to 120 ft; dock master on staff. |
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Clubhouse |
Private residents-only clubhouse; available for private events. |
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Fitness Center |
1,000 sq. ft. gym; personal trainers available. |
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Pool |
Climatized 60-ft resort-style pool; swimming instruction available. |
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Courts / Recreation |
7 Hydro Clay tennis courts with stadium lighting; basketball court; beach volleyball. |
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Tax Jurisdiction |
City of Coral Gables / Miami-Dade County; zero Florida state income tax. |
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Zoning |
City of Coral Gables residential estate zoning; HOA design standards overlay. |
C · Nautical Specifications & Air Connectivity
South Florida's Only Gated Community
with a Full-Service Private Marina Inside.
C · Nautical Specifications & Air Connectivity
South Florida's Only Gated Community
with a Full-Service Private Marina Inside.
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On-Site Marina
~200 slips
Cocoplum Yacht Club (CPYC) — private, residents-only. Vessels 40–120 ft. Dock master and full marina staff. Slips purchasable or leasable.
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Fixed Bridges
None
No fixed bridges to Biscayne Bay (Phase II and Tahiti Beach). Open water same day. Atlantic Ocean ~20 min via Government Cut or Bear Cut.
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Nearby Marinas
Est. 1887
Dinner Key Marina (587 slips, marine services) · Coconut Grove Sailing Club (sailing calendar and bay access) — both approximately 5 minutes by car.
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Atlantic Ocean
~20 min
Via Government Cut or Bear Cut. Offshore fishing and blue-water cruising same day. Florida Keys corridor accessible by direct water route from Biscayne Bay.
Air Connectivity · FBO Operations
| Miami International AirportMIA · Global Commercial Hub | 10–15 min | Primary global commercial hub; nonstop service to 170+ destinations. Closest major international airport to any Coral Gables address — a structural advantage shared by no other gated community in South Florida. |
| Miami Executive / TamiamiTMB · Closest FBO | 12–15 min | Closest GA / FBO; US Customs on-site; preferred private jet option for Coral Gables-bound itineraries. Lower traffic volume than MIA; consistent ground-to-door timing. |
| Miami Opa-Locka ExecutiveOPF · Large-Cabin Hub | 25–30 min | 8,002-ft runway; handles virtually all aircraft types. Preferred for larger-cabin private jets requiring greater runway than TMB can provide. |
| Fort Lauderdale-HollywoodFLL · Secondary Commercial | 35–45 min | Secondary commercial hub; Delta, Southwest, international charters. Backup for northbound commercial routing. |
| Fort Lauderdale ExecutiveFXE · VVIP Large-Cabin | 45–50 min | Premier large-cabin GA hub; Signature, Galaxy, and Banyan FBOs. Preferred for VVIP ultra-long-range operations requiring full-service private terminal infrastructure. |
The School Factor
The Densest Elite Education
Cluster in Miami-Dade County.
Cocoplum's position in South Coral Gables places it within direct proximity to Miami's most academically rigorous private schools. The concentration of top-tier institutions within a 5 to 15 minute drive is unmatched by any other gated estate community in Miami-Dade County — a primary driver of long-term family demand and price stability.
| School | Distance | Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Ransom Everglades SchoolGrades 6–12 · Co-ed | 5–8 min | Two Coconut Grove campuses · Niche A+ · ~1,147 students · 7:1 ratio · Tuition $54,820 (2025–26) · 100% college matriculation · Top 10 North America |
| Carrollton School of the Sacred HeartPK3–12 · All-girls | 5–8 min | Two Main Highway campuses · Sacred Heart Network · IB, AP, and Honors tracks · Miami's premier all-girls institution |
| St. Stephen's Episcopal Day SchoolPK3–Grade 6 · Coconut Grove | ~5 min | Highly regarded early education · Small class sizes · Character-based developmental approach |
| Gulliver Preparatory SchoolPK–12 · Multiple campuses | ~15 min | AP curriculum · Architecture, biomedical, and engineering tracks · 100% college matriculation |
| University of MiamiMajor Research University | ~10 min | Top-25 research university · Coral Gables campus · Primary driver of faculty and academic household demand in the corridor |
| Coral Gables Senior High (Public)Grades 9–12 | ~10 min | Niche A- · IB Programme · Among Florida's top-ranked public high schools |
E · Lifestyle & Strategic Distances
The Influence Radius
Cocoplum's position (5 minutes from Coconut Grove, 15 minutes from Brickell, and 10 to 15 minutes from Miami International Airport) creates one of the most strategically advantaged residential addresses in South Florida. Residents access Coral Gables' commercial core, Miami's cultural and financial districts, and open water in under 20 minutes from the gate, with none of the bridge or causeway constraints typical of island or barrier communities.
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Village of Merrick Park |
~10 to 15 min. Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, boutique retail; Coral Gables' primary luxury retail anchor. |
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Miracle Mile, Coral Gables |
~10 to 15 min. Upscale dining, boutiques, Aragon corridor; Coral Gables cultural center. |
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Coconut Grove |
~5 min. CocoWalk, Regatta Harbour, outdoor dining; premier bayside lifestyle district. |
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Brickell / Downtown Miami |
~15 min. Miami's financial hub; Brickell City Centre (Saks Fifth Avenue); access to Miami Worldcenter. |
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Miami Beach / South Beach |
~20 to 25 min via Rickenbacker or MacArthur Causeway; Art Basel; Collins Avenue hotels. |
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Wynwood / Design District |
~20 to 25 min. Miami's primary art and high-design corridor; Hermes, Louis Vuitton flagship. |
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Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden |
~10 min. World-class botanical institution; cultural anchor of South Coral Gables. |
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Vizcaya Museum & Gardens |
~10 min. Gilded Age bayfront estate; Miami's pre-eminent historic monument. |
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The Biltmore Hotel |
~10 min. Historic landmark; golf course; spa; social center of Coral Gables establishment life. |
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Key Biscayne |
~20 min. Crandon Park Beach; Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park; barrier island lifestyle. |
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Baptist Health South Florida |
~10 min. South Florida's largest private health system; Level I Trauma Center equivalent. |
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University of Miami / UHealth Tower |
~10 min. Academic medical center; executive health programs; specialized surgical and oncology. |
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Cleveland Clinic Florida (Weston) |
~40 min. Premier academic medical center; executive health and complex case management. |
F · Comparative Summary
Asset Overview
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Privacy Level |
Extreme: 24/7 armed guard gate; CCTV; secondary internal gate for Tahiti Beach Island; mandatory HOA buyer approval ($50K / $100K for Tahiti Beach). |
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Architectural Vibe |
Diverse: Mediterranean and Tuscan dominant; significant contemporary and transitional new construction; each estate individually designed. |
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Nautical Infrastructure |
Best-in-class: on-site CPYC with ~200 slips; 40 to 120 ft vessels; deep-water canal access; no bridges to Biscayne Bay (Phase II and Tahiti Beach). |
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Marina Access |
Residents purchase or lease slips directly at CPYC; private and exclusive to community. |
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HOA |
Phase I: Voluntary | Phase II and Tahiti Beach: Mandatory. Entry fee: $50K (Cocoplum) / $100K additional (Tahiti Beach). |
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Entry Price |
$3.0M to $36M+ (2025 to 2026 market). |
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Avg. Sale Price |
~$8.5M closed | ~$9.3M asking (last 12 months, Aug 2025; 13 MLS transactions). |
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Price / Sq. Ft. |
~$1,173/sq. ft. closed | ~$1,586/sq. ft. listing (MLS 2025). |
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10-Year Appreciation |
~175% (2016 to 2026; Cocoplum waterfront segment). |
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School Access |
Ransom Everglades ~5 to 8 min | Carrollton ~5 to 8 min | Gulliver ~15 min. |
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Air Access |
MIA ~10 to 15 min | Tamiami TMB ~12 to 15 min | Opa-Locka OPF ~25 to 30 min. |
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Tax Jurisdiction |
City of Coral Gables / Miami-Dade County; zero Florida state income tax. |
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Key Differentiator |
On-site yacht club with ~200 slips + deep-water canal access + 5 minutes to MIA + walkable distance to Ransom Everglades and Carrollton + 175% decade appreciation. |
This document is prepared for internal microsite development purposes. All market data derived from MLS records, Miami-Dade public records, and industry sources as of Q2 2026. Prices, assessments, and fees are subject to change; verification with listing agents and HOA management is recommended prior to client presentation.