Is Northeast 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 Northeast Spanish Trace Condominums as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Northeast Spanish Trace Condominums
“Go. Northeast Spanish Trace Condominiums and the surrounding Kendall area offer a stable, comfortable, and very safe suburban setting with low violent crime rates. Visitors will experience a quiet residential community adjacent to convenient shopping plazas, with only basic precautions against petty vehicle property crime required.”
About the area
Northeast Spanish Trace is an established, tree-lined condominium and townhouse enclave situated just north of North Kendall Drive (SW 88th Street). The area blends tranquil residential courts with instant access to suburban strip malls, grocery stores, and casual dining hubs in southwest Miami-Dade.
- Suburban Enclave
- Residential Condos
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Northeast Spanish Trace Condominums
Walk score: 62/100 · Bike score: 50/100
Public bike-share docking is not available; cycling is best restricted to interior residential roads as high-speed traffic on SW 107th Ave and Kendall Drive lacks protected bike infrastructure.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than Miami-Dade County and national averages
- Economically stable middle-to-upper-middle income area with high occupancy rates
- Convenient proximity to major commercial retail and dining plazas along SW 88th Street
- Strong infrastructure with reliable municipal services and high health insurance coverage
Cons
- Isolated incidents of opportunistic vehicle theft or break-ins in open condo parking lots
- High traffic volume and congestion along North Kendall Drive during peak hours
- Car-oriented design requires crossing busy multi-lane arterial roads to reach retail
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the condo complex, with occasional individuals panhandling near major commercial intersections along SW 88th Street. There are no homeless encampments or shelter facilities in the immediate area.
What Northeast Spanish Trace Condominums is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and quiet, with residents walking dogs and commuting out of the complex as morning traffic builds on Kendall Drive.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential atmosphere within the property, with high activity at adjacent commercial strip malls.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and safe for strolling inside the complex grounds, with active dining crowds at nearby restaurants.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic and generally secure, though visitors should lock vehicles to deter opportunistic theft.
Transit, parking and getting around
Miami-Dade Transit serves the area via Route 88 and Route 107 buses along SW 88th Street and SW 107th Avenue, providing connections east to the Dadeland North and Dadeland South Metrorail stations roughly 4 miles away.
Parking is managed through assigned and visitor parking spots within the condominium property; surrounding shopping plazas offer extensive free surface parking.
Things to do in Northeast Spanish Trace Condominums
- Dine and shop lakeside at The Palms at Town & Country outdoor retail center just down Kendall Drive
- Visit nearby Indian Hammocks Park for disc golf courses, skate parks, and paved walking trails through hardwood hammocks
- Sample authentic Cuban pastries, cafecito, and Latin American dining along the Kendall commercial corridor
Local favorites
- Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar · Peruvian Restaurant · 4.7★ (4250)A vibrant eatery serving modern Peruvian ceviche, classic entrees, and pisco cocktails in a sleek setting.
- Sergio's Restaurant · Cuban Restaurant · 4.4★ (3120)A popular local staple serving traditional Cuban breakfasts, croquetas, and hearty Latin classics.
- Hole in the Wall Pub · Pub / Grill · 4.4★ (920)A relaxed neighborhood pub known for chicken wings, draft beers, and casual sports bar atmosphere.
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.