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$1,995,000
4 beds · 3 baths · 1,954 sq ft
0.13 acre lot · MLS reported
8819 Dickens Avenue, Surfside, FL 33154
NORMANDY BEACH 2ND AMENDE · Surfside
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Why RET noticed it
RET View
This home is not currently RET Select.
The catch
The $1.765M remodeled alternative costs less and describes a flexible extra room. Compare its actual configuration with the subject and confirm renovation scope and permits.
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What could change our view
A conflict in the fourth bedroom’s configuration, defects in the renovation, or a cheaper equivalent four-bedroom house would change this view.
Property details are based on listing/provider information and should be confirmed during normal buyer due diligence.
Source checked 2026-10-27T06:22:05ZHow RET evaluates properties
The listing facts come from the MLS; RET has not inspected the home. RET compares similar home types, sizes and waterfront settings. Check condition, measurements and any seller credits directly. Asking prices show what sellers want; completed sales show what buyers paid. RET Select also requires a clear reason to choose the home and a current review of its risks. This is not an appraisal or an offer recommendation.
Read the selection standard ↗How It Compares
This home asks about 25.76% more per square foot than the middle price of the similar recent sales. Its asking price is $1,021 per square foot, compared with $812 across 6 reviewed listing-reported sales from 2025-10-29 to 2026-09-30. Price per square foot divides the price by indoor living area; it helps compare homes of different sizes.
Comparison confidence: Moderate. Some homes differ in neighborhood, age, size or sale date. Condition, renovation and seller credits have not been priced into the difference. This is not an appraisal.
| MLS reference | Sale / date | $/sq.ft. | Indoor area / lot | Waterfront | Days listed / distance | How the homes differ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A12037706VERIFIEDALTOS DEL MAR NO 4 | $1,500,0002026-09-30 | $763 | 1,967 sq.ft. / 0.13 acres | No | 92 days / 0.41 mi | Same house type, same waterfront category; 0.41 miles away; indoor area differs 0.7%; built 1950. Different subdivision: check whether the locations are comparable.Year built 1950; Existing homeSold for less by $495,000; larger by 13 sq.ft. |
| A11872680VERIFIEDSECOND AMD PLAT OF NORMAN | $2,150,0002026-02-19 | $1,045 | 2,057 sq.ft. / 0.13 acres | No | 126 days / 0.23 mi | Same house type, same waterfront category; 0.23 miles away; indoor area differs 5.3%; built 1952. Different subdivision: check whether the locations are comparable.Year built 1952; Existing home, Updated/RemodeledSold for more by $155,000; larger by 103 sq.ft. |
| A12022655VERIFIEDALTOS DEL MAR NO 5 | $1,450,0002026-07-27 | $806 | 1,799 sq.ft. / 0.13 acres | No | 10 days / 0.47 mi | Same house type, same waterfront category; 0.47 miles away; indoor area differs 7.9%; built 1955. Different subdivision: check whether the locations are comparable.Year built 1955; Existing homeSold for less by $545,000; smaller by 155 sq.ft. |
| A11874722VERIFIEDSECOND AMD PLAT OF NORMAN | $1,300,0002025-10-29 | $699 | 1,859 sq.ft. / 0.13 acres | No | 10 days / 0.07 mi | Same house type, same waterfront category; 0.07 miles away; indoor area differs 4.9%; built 1955. Different subdivision: check whether the locations are comparable.Year built 1955; Existing homeSold for less by $695,000; smaller by 95 sq.ft. |
| A11956396VERIFIEDSEAWAY | $1,600,0002026-04-15 | $945 | 1,693 sq.ft. / 0.13 acres | No | 30 days / 0.34 mi | Same house type, same waterfront category; 0.34 miles away; indoor area differs 13.4%; built 1951. Different subdivision: check whether the locations are comparable.Year built 1951; Existing homeSold for less by $395,000; smaller by 261 sq.ft. |
| A12053709VERIFIEDALTOS DEL MAR NO 4 | $1,400,0002026-07-31 | $818 | 1,712 sq.ft. / 0.13 acres | No | 8 days / 0.23 mi | Same house type, same waterfront category; 0.23 miles away; indoor area differs 12.4%; built 1939. Different subdivision: check whether the locations are comparable.Year built 1939; Existing homeSold for less by $595,000; smaller by 242 sq.ft. |
Nearby Homes for Sale
| MLS reference | Asking price | $/sq.ft. | Indoor area / lot | Waterfront | Days listed / distance | How the homes differ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A12090969ALTOS DEL MAR NO 5 | $3,299,000 | $1,765 | 1,869 sq.ft. / 0.19 acres | No | 40 days / 0.48 mi | Same house type, same waterfront category; 0.48 miles away; indoor area differs 4.4%; built 1951. Different subdivision: check whether the locations are comparable.Year built 1951; condition not verifiedAsks more by $1,304,000; smaller by 85 sq.ft. |
| A12072945SECOND AMD PLAT OF NORMAN | $2,675,000 | $1,244 | 2,151 sq.ft. / 0.16 acres | No | 68 days / 0.23 mi | Same house type, same waterfront category; 0.23 miles away; indoor area differs 10.1%; built 1950. Different subdivision: check whether the locations are comparable.Year built 1950; Existing homeAsks more by $680,000; larger by 197 sq.ft. |
| A12100871SECOND AMD PLAT OF NORMAN | $2,200,000 | $1,024 | 2,148 sq.ft. / 0.13 acres | No | 21 days / 0.19 mi | Same house type, same waterfront category; 0.19 miles away; indoor area differs 9.9%; built 1954. Different subdivision: check whether the locations are comparable.Year built 1954; Existing homeAsks more by $205,000; larger by 194 sq.ft. |
| A12079122NORMANDY BEACH 2ND AMD PL | $1,900,000 | $930 | 2,042 sq.ft. / 0.13 acres | No | 56 days / 0.15 mi | Same house type, same waterfront category; 0.15 miles away; indoor area differs 4.5%; built 1938. Different subdivision: check whether the locations are comparable.Year built 1938; condition not verifiedAsks less by $95,000; larger by 88 sq.ft. |
| A11983170SECOND AMD PLAT OF NORMAN | $2,295,000 | $1,169 | 1,963 sq.ft. / 0.16 acres | No | 226 days / 0.18 mi | Same house type, same waterfront category; 0.18 miles away; indoor area differs 0.5%; built 1971. Different subdivision: check whether the locations are comparable.Year built 1971; Existing home, Updated/RemodeledAsks more by $300,000; larger by 9 sq.ft. |
What would justify choosing this home?
Of the 5 similar homes currently for sale, 1 has a lower asking price. Check what this home offers that the cheaper choices do not: condition, layout or lower ongoing costs. Compare the 1954 sq ft layout and 0.13-acre lot directly before choosing it.
What Changed
- Original asking price: $2,080,000. Current asking price: $1,995,000. Total price cut from the original ask: 4.09%.
- Time on market: 72 days on this listing; 72 days in the recorded cumulative history.
- Individual price cuts recorded in the available history: 0. The history may be incomplete, so there may have been other changes.
- The lower asking price reduces the purchase cost. It does not prove seller motivation or a discount to market value.
- Back-on-market, pending and relisting events: Requires verification.
Worth Knowing
- The 1954 sq.ft. living area is attributed to an unspecified source. Confirm the measurement and whether the space is legally permitted.
- The asking price per square foot is 25.76% above the middle price of the similar sales, before allowing for condition differences. Check what features or improvements justify paying more.
- MLS construction year 1951. Check renovation permits, roof age and maintenance records.
- Get an insurance quote and flood-risk check for MLS A12072080: Requires verification.
What It Costs to Own
- Recorded 2025 property tax: $22,461. Your tax after purchase may differ from this past bill.
- Listed association fee: Not verified Not verified.
- Additional association fee: Requires verification.
- The MLS says the fee covers: .
- Confirm club charges, extra assessments, insurance and other ongoing costs. An assessment is an extra charge to owners, often for shared building work.
The Local Comparison
Among similar homes in this comparison, 3 sold in the last 180 days and 6 are currently for sale. The middle sale took 10 days on market and sold for $806 per square foot.
Which homes are included?
Matching rules: same city/subtype, 3-mile radius, living area ±25%, matching waterfront, age ±20 years, lot 0.5–2x, bedrooms ±1. Source cycle: 2026-10-26T16:17:11Z. Only permitted, complete records that match these rules are included. This is a sample, not every home in the neighborhood or a prediction of how fast this one will sell.
Why Some Homes Are Not Compared
Why other records were excluded
- Living area differs by over 25%: 32 records
- Incomplete core comp facts: 8 records
- Bedroom mismatch or unknown: 3 records
- Missing positive living area: 9 records
- Age difference over 20 years or unknown: 5 records
- Waterfront mismatch or unknown: 3 records
- Active Internet/delayed permission failed: 3 records
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