Is Southwest 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 Southwest Spanish Trace Condominums as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Southwest Spanish Trace Condominums
“Go. Southwest Spanish Trace is a tranquil, well-kept residential condominium community in suburban Kendall with very low violent crime. Visitors will find a safe and predictable environment conveniently situated adjacent to major shopping plazas and suburban amenities.”
About the area
Southwest Spanish Trace is an established condominium enclave characterized by mature landscaping, community swimming pools, tennis courts, and quiet residential lanes. Situated just off North Kendall Drive, it provides immediate proximity to abundant suburban retail centers while maintaining a peaceful neighborhood atmosphere.
- Suburban Residential
- Tree-Lined
- Quiet
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Southwest Spanish Trace Condominums
Walk score: 58/100 · Bike score: 52/100
There is no municipal bike-share system here; biking is best suited for internal residential streets or the bike lanes along SW 107th Avenue.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Substantially lower violent and property crime rates compared to the greater Miami metropolitan average
- Solid economic base with median household incomes exceeding $80,000 and low poverty rates in the surrounding Kendall area
- Immediate access to extensive shopping, dining, and medical facilities along Kendall Drive
- Well-maintained private grounds with active association oversight and community amenities
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle burglaries common to large open-air suburban parking lots
- Heavy vehicular traffic and bottlenecking during rush hours along SW 88th Street and SW 107th Avenue
- Strict HOA guest parking rules and restricted permit policies for visitors
Homelessness: Homelessness is negligible within the private condominium property, with only rare panhandling seen at major intersections along Kendall Drive.
What Southwest Spanish Trace Condominums is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents jogging, walking pets, and beginning their morning commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe with steady but orderly residential and delivery vehicle movements.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Well-lit and quiet as residents return from work and gather around community amenities.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low activity and quiet; completely secure with standard suburban personal awareness.
Transit, parking and getting around
Miami-Dade Transit serves the area via Metrobus Route 88 on Kendall Drive and Route 107 on SW 107th Avenue, providing direct connections to the Dadeland North and Dadeland South Metrorail stations located four miles east.
Within the complex, visitor parking requires following strict HOA rules and utilizing designated guest spaces; neighboring commercial plazas offer abundant free surface lot parking.
Things to do in Southwest Spanish Trace Condominums
- Dine and shop at the adjacent Palms at Town & Country outdoor lifestyle center.
- Enjoy the lake, nature trails, and disc golf courses at nearby Kendall Indian Hammocks Park.
- Use the community recreational facilities including tennis courts and swimming pools.
Local favorites
- Finka Table & Tap · Gastropub · 4.6★ (5100)Renowned local gastropub serving innovative Cuban-Peruvian-Korean fusion dishes and craft cocktails.
- Chef Adrianne's Vineyard Restaurant and Bar · Fine Dining · 4.6★ (3400)Napa Valley-inspired venue delivering creative American cuisine and an extensive wine selection.
- Casavana Cuban Cuisine · Cuban Restaurant · 4.3★ (2600)Popular casual spot serving traditional Cuban staples, cafecito, and classic breakfast plates.
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.