Miami-Dade County property record for 8918 Garland Ave, Surfside, FL 33154
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,642 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.129 acres (5,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,553,000 (Nov 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $23,125 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Mortgage Apr 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 14-2235-005-3310 |
| Primary APN | 14-2235-005-3310 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,642 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,956 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,642 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block/Hollow Tile/Frame |
| Construction Type | Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 5,600 sqft (0.129 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 112 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 132 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 17 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Street Address | 8918 GARLAND AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SURFSIDE |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33154-3328 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 0800 |
| Legal Description | NORMANDY BEACH 2ND AMD PL PB 16-44 LOT 12BLK 21 LOT SIZE 50.000 X 112 COC 25225-3348 12 2006 1 |
| Legal Range | 42E |
| Legal Township | 52S |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORMANDY BEACH 2ND AMD PL |
| Legal Block | 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | DADE FL |
| Township / Civil Division | MIAMI BEACH |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5008 |
| Census Tract | 3804 |
8918 Garland Ave is owned by a company that bought it in November 2024.
Source: Miami-Dade County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5950 SW 29TH ST, MIAMI, FL 33155-4005 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FM HOME LOANS LLC |
| Apr 21, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage FM HOME LOANS LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 13, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 13, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 21, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024855778 |
| Deed Book / Page | 34489 / 4083 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 4, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000930387 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DADE FL |
| Property Address | 8918 GARLAND AVE, SURFSIDE, FL 33154-3328 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 19, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 866 EASTERN PKWY 68, 68, BROOKLYN, NY 11213-3510 |
| Document Number | 0000089715 |
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| Date | Feb 2, 2024 |
| Book Page | 34079/330 |
| Instrument | 2024R0089715 |
| Name | FM HOME LOANS LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BROOKLYN, NY 11210 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DADE FL |
| Recording Date | Apr 21, 2022 |
| Property Address | 8918 GARLAND AVE, SURFSIDE, FL 33154-3328 |
| Document Number | 0000327772 |
| Book / Page | 33143 / 3829 |
| Map Reference | MB 16 PG 44 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 6, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022R0327772 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 16, 2022 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $8,160.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1221 SW 18TH ST, 1221, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33315-1946 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3126 PINE TREE DR, MIAMI BEACH, FL 33140-3929 |
| Document Number | 0000003831 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 33143/3831 |
| Name | FM HOME LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 13 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2023 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8918 Garland Ave was $23,125, down 4.6% from the year before.
Source: Miami-Dade County assessment roll, as of October 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Miami-Dade County |
| Municipality | Surfside Town |
| Unified School District | Dade County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,125.00 (-4.64%) | $1,220,183 Land $980,000 Building $240,183 | $1,220,183 Land $980,000 Building $240,183 |
| 2024 | $24,250.00 (+9.61%) | ||
| 2023 | $22,124.00 (+244.77%) | $1,149,190 (+218.53%) Land $772,838 Building $376,352 | $1,149,190 (+50.07%) Land $772,838 Building $376,352 |
| 2022 | $6,417.00 Homeowner's exemption | $360,775 | $765,744 Land $560,088 Building $205,656 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 8918 Garland Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 8.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 201 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 294 units insured incl. 93 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (2017–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 8918 Garland Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF SURFSIDE serves 5,744 people · EPA ID FL4131424 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from MDWASA - MAIN SYSTEM |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 7 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 620 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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