Historic Charles Graham House

No longer on the market is Miami-Dade’s Historic Charles Graham House, which recently exchanged ownership for $450,000. Formally recognized by the Miami-Dade Historic Preservation board in 1985, the 107 year-old authentic and historic landmark has retained nearly all of its “frame vernacular” architecture utilized by Miami’s early settlers.

Located at 16525 SW 232 St. (in Redland’s Silver Palm community), the home is noted for its original homesteading claim being signed by then-President Theodore Roosevelt in 1903.

The proud new homeowners of the pristine, five-bedroom, four-bathroom home listed by RE/MAX Advance Realty’s Richard Abreu are Carmen and Enrique Dominguez (along with two of their children, Natalie and Joe). The seller, Pamela Rosen, is a North Carolina resident who owned it for nearly eight years.

“The seller was delighted that this notable home would be occupied by a local family, who would appreciate it for its historic and aesthetic value,” said Abreu. “The Dominguez family will enjoy a newly-renovated kitchen (with top-of-the-line appliances), wrap-around porch and balcony, updated fencing, and lovely landscaping.”

In 1904, Charles Graham purchased the land from the previous owner, and three years later built the large home for his new wife, Emma Lindgren. Years later, the property offer 4,500 sq. ft. of living area (consisting of a main house and detached cottage) and still retains its original oak floors, banister and stairs. While alterations and additions have been made by previous owners, including a second-story porch, widened windows and a new chimney, the home has firmly retained its original character.