McDowell Housing Partners (MHP), a leading development and investment firm specializing in the development of affordable multifamily housing communities, has completed construction of Southpointe Vista Phase I and closed financing on the second phase of the transformative multiphase community in Miami-Dade County near Cutler Bay.
Southpointe Vista is strategically located at SW 117th Court and SW 214th Street. Phase I the newly completed 10-story building, was partly funded through Miami-Dade County’s Housing and Community Development Department with $2.5 million in local surtax funds. REPRTWÄR Architecture and Design served as the architect, bringing the modern and functional design to life. A joint venture between MHP Builders and ANF Group served as the general contractor.
Phase I features 91 one-bedroom, 25 two-bedroom, and 8 three-bedroom units, reserved for households at various income levels between 30%, 60%, and 70% of the area median income (AMI). Top-tier amenities, including a community room, laundry facilities, cybercafé, fitness center, rooftop terrace, and on-site management offices. A two-story parking garage, connected via skybridge, offering 196 parking spaces and 18 electric vehicle charging stations.
“I am incredibly proud to celebrate the completion of the first phase of Southpointe Vista. Although I have personally developed multiple affordable communities in Miami-Dade County, this is McDowell Housing Partner’s first project in Miami-Dade. Phase I is nearly 100% pre-leased, signifying the overwhelming demand for safe and affordable housing options, especially in locations that are near places of employment, services and amenities that families use daily. We remain committed to addressing the housing crisis in Miami-Dade County as we roll right into the construction of Phase II” said Chris Shear, COO of McDowell Housing Partners.
“This project embodies our commitment to delivering high-quality, affordable housing in South Florida,” added Al Fernandez, CEO of ANF. “Southpointe Vista offers modern amenities and thoughtfully designed residences without sacrificing affordability.”
The next phase of development, Southpointe Vista Phase II, closed financing and commenced construction on January 30, 2025. Phase II incorporates 208 additional units within a 12-story building. A pedestrian paseo connecting both buildings and their respective parking garages will introduce a cohesive community, while further expanding affordable housing options in Miami-Dade County.
Well-appointed one- and two-bedroom apartments, featuring spacious kitchens with granite countertops, tile backsplashes, upgraded LVP flooring, walk-in closets, and in-unit washer/dryers.
Enhanced community amenities, including a fully equipped fitness center, game room, media center, cybercafé, and bocce ball court adjacent to Phase I.
McDowell Housing Partners (MHP) is a preeminent and rapidly expanding investor and developer of affordable housing in the nation with offices in Miami, FL and Dallas, TX. Founded in 2019, MHP has already secured competitive funding on twenty-two transactions comprising over 3,100 units across Florida and Texas. The MHP team is dedicated to working closely with local governments and community stakeholders to tackle the shortage of high-quality housing options for families and seniors, ensuring access for individuals of all socioeconomic backgrounds.
