La Gorce Island Homes
Population Insight
631
Total Population
53
Median Age
2,728
Population Density (People/sq mile)
15.44%
Population Change (Since 2000)
6.31%
Population Change (Since 2010)
About La Gorce Island Homes

La Gorce Island is an exclusive island in Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County. It is located on the beautiful waters of the Biscayne Bay, south of Normandy Isles, and west of Allison Island. It was named after John Oliver La Gorce, a pioneer in the development of Miami Beach. La Gorce Island is home to over 3000 residents.
It is one of the premier neighborhoods in the city. Many celebrities choose to live in La Gorce Island for its extraordinary waterfront views and its expansive, upscale homes.
Saturated with profuse greenery, the island is a well-guarded tropical retreat away from the city’s hustle. It boasts a collection of upscale waterfront homes with lush landscaping and spectacular interior and exterior design. In La Gorce Island homes for sale, you can find pools, indoor gyms, spacious garages, open floor plans, and modern kitchens with the latest appliances. Additionally, many homes have their private docks with incredible views of Biscayne Bay and the gorgeous Miami skyline. Homes styles range from the Mediterranean to Contemporary and Art Deco.
From the beginning, the island was developed to provide a secluded lifestyle.
Besides its upscale residences, La Gorce Island is only a short drive away from the center of Bal Harbour, Miami Beach, and the 79th Street Causeway. It is within proximity to beaches, restaurants, bars, entertainment points, shopping centers, and all the luxurious amenities of Miami Beach and Miami.
To the south of the island is Surprise Lake, a natural water body that enhances the neighborhood’s aesthetic appeal. At the center, you’ll find La Gorce Country Club that stretches almost as long as the island itself. It’s one of the most prestigious clubs in South Florida and was initially founded in 1927. It features a swimming pool, tennis courts, fitness centers, spas with saunas and steam rooms, in addition to a collection of fine and casual restaurants.
Bal Harbour Schools
Schools
Bennett Elementary School
Sunrise Middle School
Fort Lauderdale High School
Saint Mark’s Episcopal School
Pine Crest School
Saint Jerome Catholic School
Cardinal Gibbons High School
Saint Thomas Aquinas High School
Type
Public
Public
Public
Private
Private
Private
Private
Private
Grades
PK-5
6-8
9-12
PK-8
PK-12
PK-12
PK-12
9-12
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