Essex Village, Miami, FL

Discover Essex Village: Miami’s Hidden Mid-Century Enclave

Where butterfly-roofed homes rise above tranquil canals and original 1950s mailboxes still line the sidewalks, Essex Village stands as one of Miami’s most perfectly preserved Atomic Age residential enclaves. This tiny waterfront community—home to just 68 residences—attracts mid-century design lovers, aviation professionals, and families seeking authentic Old Florida character minutes from Miami International Airport and Coral Gables.

Learn more about Miami neighborhoods:
www.miami.gov
www.miamiandbeaches.com

Mid-Century Architectural Gems

Essex Village features:

• 1957–1962 Florida Modern homes with original architectural details

• Canal-front properties with private docks

• Iconic butterfly and folded-plate rooflines

• Preserved interiors with terrazzo floors and clerestory windows

Explore Florida mid-century design history:
www.modernsmiami.org

Neighborhood Treasures

✔ Private Essex Village canals with access toward Biscayne Bay
✔ Original developer signage still standing
✔ Approximately 10 minutes to Miami International Airport and Coral Gables
✔ One of Miami’s most intact mid-century residential plans

Nearby outdoor destinations:
www.miamidade.gov/parks
www.mathesonhammockpark.com

The Essex Village Lifestyle

Living here means:

Morning: Coffee in a sunken conversation pit flooded with natural light
Afternoon: Kayaking the canals toward Matheson Hammock
Evening: Martinis on a cantilevered deck overlooking the water
Weekends: Architectural tours stopping to photograph your home

Why Essex Village Shines

• Fully intact 1950s community with strong preservation standards

• Originally developed for Pan Am aviation professionals

• Roughly 15 minutes to downtown Miami and beaches

• Active neighborhood association hosting retro-themed events

Historic preservation resources:
www.miamidade.gov/historic

For those who dream of living inside a perfectly preserved chapter of Florida modernism—where your home is both a design icon and a waterfront retreat—Essex Village delivers rare Atomic Age charm with modern-day convenience.

Ready to own a piece of Miami design history? Our mid-century specialists know every original property and preservation detail in Essex Village.