25°43′N — 80°14′W
Quiet Luxury · Coconut Grove · Est. 1993
Hughes Cove
Guard-Gated · Bridge-Free Bay Access · Coconut Grove, Miami-Dade County, Florida
Total Residences
~9–15
ENTRY PRICE
~$3.75M
Peak Valuation
$30M+
Security
24hr Guard
A · The Identifier
The Identifier
Developed primarily between 1993 and 2004 on land once owned by aviator and entrepreneur Howard Hughes, Hughes Cove is one of Coconut Grove's smallest and most exclusive guard-gated enclaves. Sources place total inventory at roughly 9 to 15 single-family estates, making it one of the lowest-density gated communities in Miami-Dade County. Tucked at the end of Devon Road off Main Highway in South Coconut Grove, the community sits directly on Biscayne Bay behind a 24-hour manned guard gate.
Its centerpiece is a private boat basin offering canal-to-bay access with no fixed-bridge restrictions — a feature that draws serious yacht owners who would otherwise face air-draft limits elsewhere in Miami. With so few homes changing hands (as few as four sales over a recent two-year span), Hughes Cove functions as a discreet, club-like enclave for ultra-high-net-worth owners who value privacy, walkability to the Grove's village center, and direct bay access over the larger scale of neighboring communities.
“Miami's premier bridge-free boater's enclave: extreme scarcity, direct bay access, and true Grove walkability.”
B · Technical Data Sheet
C · Nautical Specifications & Air Connectivity
Strategic Access Specifications
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Fixed Bridges
None
Direct, bridge-free canal-to-bay access to Biscayne Bay via a private boat basin. No height clearance required for masts, flybridges, or superstructures — a genuine differentiator among Coconut Grove's gated enclaves, most of which impose fixed-bridge limits.
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Private Boat Basin
Deeded docks
A private boat basin with deeded dock space on select homes; no shared marina building. Suitable for mid-size motor yachts, sportfishing vessels, sailboats, and tenders. Minutes from Coral Reef Yacht Club and the Coconut Grove Sailing Club.
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Nearby Yacht Clubs
~5 min
Coral Reef Yacht Club, the Coconut Grove Sailing Club, and Dinner Key Marina — one of the largest municipal marinas in the U.S. — all within a short radius. The Grove's storied boating culture at immediate reach.
Air connectivity is handled through four FBO-served terminals within the greater Miami network:
| Miami International Airport (MIA) |
~15–20 min (~6 miles) from Hughes Cove — Signature & Fontainebleau Aviation; 13,000+ ft runways with 24/7 Customs. Full international commercial and charter hub. |
| Miami Executive Airport (TMB) |
~20–25 min — Signature & Atlantic Aviation; 5,002 ft runway with private customs. Preferred for lower-traffic South Miami arrivals. |
| Opa-Locka Executive Airport (OPF) |
~25–30 min — Atlantic, Fontainebleau & Signature; 8,002 ft runway with 24/7 Customs. Handles large-cabin, ultra-long-range aircraft.
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The School Factor
Elite Education Proximity
Inside Coconut Grove's Private-School Corridor
| School | Distance | Profile |
| Ransom Everglades School | Walkable / ~5 min | Grades 6–12 | Elite bayfront college-preparatory campus adjacent to the neighborhood |
| Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart | ~8–10 min | Grades PK–12 | Premier all-girls Catholic college-prep with leadership focus |
| St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School | ~8–10 min | Co-educational primary academics | Small class sizes; strong parish community |
| Gulliver Preparatory School | ~15–20 min | Grades PK–12 | Premier International Baccalaureate (IB) and technology-rich curriculum |
| University of Miami | ~10 min | Prestigious private research university | Cultural and athletic hub |
Advisory Note: Hughes Cove sits within walking or short driving distance of several nationally ranked preparatory academies — a durable driver of long-term asset value for family buyers. Ransom Everglades is essentially walkable. Admission is selective; early engagement with admissions offices is advisable.
E · Lifestyle & Strategic Distances
The Influence Radius
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Coconut Grove Village Center |
Walkable / ~5 min — CocoWalk, Main Hwy dining row, Michelin-recognized dining and boutique retail |
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Coral Reef Yacht Club |
~5 min — Historic yacht club; sailing, racing, and social membership community |
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Dinner Key Marina & Sailing Club |
~5–8 min — One of the largest municipal marinas in the U.S.; renowned youth sailing programs |
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The Shops at Merrick Park |
~10 min — Open-air lifestyle district featuring Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, and fine dining |
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Mercy Hospital (Baptist Health) |
~8–10 min — Bayfront acute-care hospital with cardiovascular and surgical specialty units |
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Brickell Financial District |
~10–15 min — Miami's financial core; direct highway and surface-street access |
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Miami Design District |
~20 min — Global luxury fashion flagships, design showrooms, and Michelin-starred dining |
F · Comparative Summary
Asset Overview
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Privacy Level |
Extreme — Single 24-hour manned gate; dead-end street; very low sales turnover |
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Architectural Vibe |
Mixed Mediterranean / Contemporary — Custom bayfront and interior estates built 1993–2004 |
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Nautical Restriction |
None — Direct, bridge-free canal-to-bay access to Biscayne Bay via private basin |
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Waterfront Lots |
Select — A portion of homes front the private boat basin / Biscayne Bay directly |
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HOA |
Mandatory — ~$900–$2,077 monthly (varies by home, per current MLS data) |
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Entry Price |
~$3.75M (2026 MLS baseline); peak sales reported up to ~$30M+ |
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School Access |
Walkable to Ransom Everglades; ~8–10 min to Carrollton and St. Stephen's |
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Air Access (FBO) |
MIA ~15–20 min | TMB ~20–25 min | OPF ~25–30 min | FLL ~35–40 min |
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Tax Jurisdiction |
City of Miami, Miami-Dade County — 0% Florida state income tax |
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Key Differentiator |
Miami's premier bridge-free boater's enclave — extreme scarcity, direct bay access, rare Grove walkability |
Data sourced from MLS-fed brokerage data (ZFC Real Estate / BEX Realty, Discover Homes Miami), David Siddons Group, and Miami Luxury Homes neighborhood guides (accessed 2026). Because Hughes Cove trades so rarely, several figures are directional; buyers should verify current pricing against live MLS listings and recent closed comparables.