Historic Miami-Dade Courthouse | 73 W. Flagler St. Miami, FL
The Miami-Dade County Courthouse is a full-block, historic civic property located within the core of Downtown Miami’s Central Business District. Positioned along West Flagler Street—Miami’s original commercial corridor—the property benefits from long-standing prominence within one of the city’s most active and evolving urban environments.
Originally constructed as one of Miami’s earliest high-rise structures, the building remains a defining component of the city’s skyline and civic identity.
Miami-Dade County is offering the historically significant Miami-Dade County Courthouse for public online auction on GovDeals.com. The courthouse, famous for hosting the infamous Al Capone trial, has been a landmark asset that has served as a central hub of government since its completion in 1928.
This property auction is currently open for bidding with a $100,000 bid deposit required to bid. Auction closes 8/26/2026; view at the links provided.
• 73 W. Flagler Street | Miami, Florida
• Folio Number: 01-0111-050-1060
• Site Area: ±1.66 Acres (Full City Block)
• Building Size: ±265,000 SF
• Stories: 28
Location & Urban Connectivity
The property is centrally located within Downtown Miami and is surrounded by a concentration of government facilities, commercial office buildings, and institutional uses.
Flagler Street serves as a primary east-west corridor through the central business district and continues to support substantial pedestrian and vehicular activity.
The site offers proximity to:
Metrorail, Metromover, and major bus routes
Miami-Dade government offices and judicial buildings
Retail, hospitality, and mixed-use developments within the CBD
Major arterial roadways providing access throughout Miami-Dade County
Visibility & Presence
The courthouse occupies a highly visible full-block footprint, providing multiple street frontages and uninterrupted sightlines along surrounding corridors.
At 28 stories, the structure maintains a strong vertical presence within the downtown skyline and continues to function as a recognizable landmark within the city’s historic core.
Its scale, positioning, and architectural character contribute to its prominence as one of Miami’s most identifiable civic buildings.
Historic Significance
The property is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places (1989) and is situated within the broader Downtown Miami / Flagler District, an area associated with the city’s early 20th-century growth.
As a contributing historic structure, the courthouse reflects the architectural and civic development of Miami during the 1920s expansion period. Ownership and redevelopment of the property are subject to applicable federal, state, and local historic preservation guidelines.
Buyers are encouraged to review all historical designations and regulatory considerations as part of their due diligence.
Please see auction page for additional information and place your bids on this property!
This commercial real estate auction is being held online on GovDeals.
Auction #17256-8, ending 8/26/2026.
To see full details, additional photos and current bid, please use the links provided or search '17256-8' on GovDeals.com.
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