Is North Spanish Trace Condominums safe?
Kendall, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates North Spanish Trace Condominums as “Go”.
Gogo's take on North Spanish Trace Condominums
“Go. North Spanish Trace is a well-established, gated residential condominium community in Kendall that offers a safe and quiet environment for residents and visitors. While standard suburban vigilance regarding vehicle break-ins is advised, violent crime is exceedingly rare.”
About the area
North Spanish Trace is a landscaped condominium complex nestled in the suburban core of Kendall in southwest Miami-Dade County. The area features Spanish-style architecture, lush foliage, community amenities, and convenient access to the bustling Kendall Drive commercial corridor.
- Suburban Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined
- Residential Enclave
Walking and biking in North Spanish Trace Condominums
Walk score: 62/100 · Bike score: 55/100
Municipal bike-share programs are not available in this suburban pocket. Cycling is best kept to internal complex roads or local residential side streets due to high-speed vehicular traffic on Kendall Drive.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rate compared to Miami-Dade County averages
- Stable middle-to-upper-middle-class economic base with low neighborhood poverty rates
- Gated access and community management provide consistent oversight and maintenance
- Close proximity to major healthcare facilities like Baptist Hospital of Miami
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle burglaries and package thefts in open parking bays
- Heavy commuter traffic and aggressive driving along surrounding major thoroughfares like SW 88th Street (Kendall Drive)
- Strict HOA parking enforcement can complicate guest and visitor access
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within this private condominium community, with only occasional individuals observed near major commercial shopping center plazas along Kendall Drive.
What North Spanish Trace Condominums is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents walking dogs, jogging along internal loops, and commuting.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and sunlit within the complex, with light residential foot traffic around community amenities.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and safe with residents returning home and walking around the grounds under street lighting.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet and deserted; safe within the complex boundaries, though caution is standard in dimly lit parking rows.
Transit, parking and getting around
Miami-Dade Transit serves the area via Metrobus Route 88 along Kendall Drive and Route 107 on SW 107th Avenue. The nearest Metrorail hub is Dadeland North Station, roughly a 10-to-15-minute bus ride or drive to the east.
Guest parking is available inside the complex but requires visitor registration or designated space parking to avoid towing. Strip centers along Kendall Drive offer abundant free surface lot parking.
Things to do in North Spanish Trace Condominums
- Relax or stroll around the community courtyards, swimming pools, and tennis courts
- Explore the nature trails, skate park, and disc golf course at nearby Kendall Indian Hammocks Park
- Catch a movie or dine at the open-air Kendall Village Center nearby
Local favorites
- Shorty's BBQ · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.4★ (4650)Long-running local institution serving classic pit-smoked ribs, chicken, and corn on the cob in a rustic setting.
- Roasters 'N Toasters · Deli / Bagel Shop · 4.3★ (1150)Traditional New York-style Jewish deli known for stacked pastrami sandwiches, corned beef, and fresh bagels.
- SpecialTea Lounge & Cafe · Tea House & Cafe · 4.6★ (890)Cozy neighborhood gathering spot offering an extensive menu of loose-leaf teas, boba, and light bites.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.