Miami Beach Marina and Real Estate

Miami Beach Marina, which bills itself as “The Gateway to the Caribbean,” is located next to the Government Cut, offering easy accessibility to deep water. Best of all, it is rimmed by some of the most desirable South Beach real estate, making the commute from your condo to your vessel consist of a mere elevator ride and a few steps. 

The 400 slips at Miami Beach Marina offer space for boats up to 250 feet. The docks offer the following:

• Fresh water
• Telephone
• Electricity 
• Cable hookup

You’ll find Miami Beach Marina at 300 Alton Road.

Real Estate near Miami Beach Marina
The three communities closest to Miami Beach Marina are located in a neighborhood known as South of Fifth, or Sofi. These buildings include Murano Grande, Murano at Portofino and Icon South Beach. 

Murano Grande
Sitting on the marina, just north of the main entrance, the residences at Murano Grande offer the finest in luxury living. Building amenities include:

• 24-hour security and valet service 
• Concierge servicer
• Tennis courts
• Olympic-size pool with deck overlooking the bay
• Spa
• Gym

Current home prices at this coveted address range from $825,000 to $5,995,000. 

Murano Grande is located at 400 Alton Road.

Murano at Portofino
Murano at Portofino is a luxury high-rise building located directly on the Bay. With 37 floors this west-facing building is the eight tallest in Miami Beach. 

A few of the amenities you’ll enjoy at Murano at Portofino include:

• Round-the-clock security
• Valet service
• Pools
• Tennis courts
• Spa
• Fitness center
• All-purpose rooms for resident’s use
• Media room
• Private beach club

The 189 units here range in size from 1,008 square feet to 3,365 square feet and are currently offered from $725,000 to $8 million.

You will find Murano at Portofino at 1000 S. Pointe Drive.

Icon South Beach
One of the brightest of the glittering jewels in the South Beach sky is Icon South Beach. The dual towers – 35 and 40 stories in height -- act as a beacon to those looking for the ultimate in luxury living.

Icon South Beach offers one through three bedroom residences and world-class amenities. Some of these include:

• Round-the-clock valet parking
• 24-hour concierge
• Housekeeping services
• Fitness center
• Spa
• Infinity-edge pool, whirlpool and lap pool
• Bar & grill in the pool area
• Business conference room
• Café

Residences in this exclusive luxury enclave range from 851 square feet to 8,301 square feet in size and current prices run from $515,000 to $14.9 million

You will find Icon South Beach at 450 Alton Road.

The Five Most Expensive Condos in Downtown Miami

The five most expensive condos in downtown Miami have several things in common, the most noticeable of which is that they are all located on Biscayne Boulevard. There is no surprise in that, as downtown Miami condos are some of the most luxurious and amazing.

Two of our top five are located in the 900 Biscayne community and two at Marquis.

We thought it might be fun to take a look at these homes and the communities that contain them.

Number Five
Listed at $2,850,000, number five on the list of most expensive condos in downtown Miami is located at Marquis Residences, the tallest residential tower on Biscayne Boulevard. The Biscayne Beacon at the peak of the glass-sculpture-like building is just one of the impressive brainstorms of the famed architectural firm Arquitectonica.

Our number five residence is a two-floor penthouse that features 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms in 3,800 square feet of living space. It offers inspiring views of the city, the bay and the ocean. With a sleek and modern interior, this unit also boasts a European kitchen and marble in the bathrooms.

Number Four
Our next luxury condo is also located at the Marquis and is listed at $2,995,000. A two-story home, it features the same 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms and 3,800 square feet of living space as the aforementioned home and the same breathtaking views. One of the highlights of this incredible home is the media room with a 63-inch plasma screen and blu-ray. The master bedroom is located on the top floor and features two master bathrooms.

Number Three
In the middle of the list of five most expensive downtown Miami condos is a home that boasts of being the most expensive of them all on a price-per-square-footage basis. While the other four homes are priced between $700 and $788 per square foot, this home, located at 900 Biscayne Bay, is priced at $1,138 per square foot. 
It features 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms in 3,535 square feet of living space. Highlights of this penthouse home include:

• Custom design features
• Over $1 million dollars in upgrades
• Gourmet kitchen
• Private elevator
• All the amazing amenities that 900 Biscayne offers its residents

This home is being offered at $4 million.

Number Two
Stepping up a bit in price brings us to the second most expensive condo in downtown Miami. Located at the prestigious Ten Museum Park, this penthouse home has 5 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms on three floors in 6,000 square feet of living space. The private swimming pool and amazing views are just two of the features the interior designer/owner loves about this home. It is offered at $4,200,000.

Number One
Currently, the most expensive condo in downtown Miami is listed at $4,400,000. This 900 Biscayne Bay penthouse is the largest residence in the building, with 5,650 square feet of living space. You’ll find 5 bedrooms (all with views) and 5.5 bathrooms, on one level. There is an oversized European kitchen and a large living and dining room in this open floor plan. 

We are happy to set an appointment for you to tour any of these amazing homes.

Overview of the Village of Miami Shores

A suburb of Miami, the village of Miami Shores offers residents just about everything they need in one convenient location. Situated within the area is Village Place, a popular shopping destination and includes the highly rated Cote Gourmet French restaurant.

If you’re curious about what it’s like to live in Miami Shores, here is some interesting information about one of our favorite Miami villages.

Miami Shores Quick Facts
• According to the 2010 census, Miami Shores was home to 10,493 residents.
• Almost 82 percent of the village’s residents own their homes.
• The median household income of Miami Shores residents is significantly higher than the state’s median.
• The percentage of women-owned businesses in the village is higher than that of the State of Florida.
• The village of Miami Shores comprises 3.75 square miles, of which 2.5 square miles is land and the rest is water.

Housing in Miami Shores
Many Miami Shores homes are on the National Register of Historic Places. These homes include both Spanish Colonial and Mediterranean Revival styles. Properties for sale in Miami Shores range from $60,000 to $4 million. 

Rentals in Miami Shores 
Rent prices currently start at about $1,000 (700 sq. ft.) to about $3,000 (1,623 sq. ft.) monthly although listings are updated daily. The least expensive rental is a one bed and one bath with the most expensive being a two bedroom one bath.

Miami Shores Condos For Sale
The least expensive homes in Miami Shores are condos. Current condo prices range from $94,900 for a one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo at Shores Plaza, to $275,000 for a 2-bedroom, 2.5 bathroom unit at Harbor Club Villa.

Mid-priced condos in the village include another one of the units at Harbor Club Villa, priced at $179,000. This home features 2 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms in 1,507 square feet of living space. This is a corner unit, and the $425 per month maintenance fee includes dockage (with direct access to the bay) for an up to 35-foot boat.

Single Family Homes For Sale in Miami Shores
Currently available Miami Shores single family homes range in price from $135,000 for a 1926 charmer with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, to $3,399,000 for a remodeled home on the water. This home features 3 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms in 3,521 square feet of living space.

Transportation in Miami Shores
Funded by the Citizen’s Independent Transportation Trust, the Miami Shores Shuttle serves the residents of Miami Shores. This 25-passenger, intra-village shuttle bus system stops at various locations throughout the village, including popular specialty shops, Publix, CVS and restaurants. It also stops at Aventura Mall.

The shuttle runs from 1 pm to 6pm Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.  

Miami Shores Schools

The Miami-Dade County Public Schools system serves the children of Miami Shores. Public schools include:

• Miami Shores Elementary School
• Miami Central High School (serves the western part of Miami Shores)
• Miami Edison High School

Private schools in the area include:

• Miami Country Day School
• Miami Shores Baptist Church School
• Miami Shores Community Church School
• Miami Shores Presbyterian Church School
• St. Rose of Lima Catholic School

Barry University in Miami Shores is a private Catholic college. Barry University enrolls almost 3,000 full-time undergraduate students and over 3,700 graduate students.

Recreation in Miami Shores
The Miami Shores Country Club offers village residents tennis courts, a recently refurbished golf course, putting greens and driving range. The clubhouse features dining and banquet facilities.

Next to the country club you’ll find the Miami Shores Aquatic Center which features a competition-sized swimming pool. Shipwreck Cove, located within the complex is every kid’s dream-come-true, with a kiddy pool, water slides and animal-shaped water features big enough for them to play on. The Aquatic Center also holds special events, such as movie nights.

The heart of Miami Shores is the McCall Community Center, located on 96th street. Indoor activities include workshops, craft and hobby classes and fitness classes such as yoga, Pilates and gymnastics.

Outdoors, at the Abdella Field House you’ll find tennis, volleyball, basketball, soccer and baseball facilities.

Waterfront Luxury in Sunset Islands

If waterfront views are a must for you, consider purchasing a home in Sunset Islands. Here you’ll find some of the most in-demand real estate in Miami, popular for its proximity to South Beach and its location on Biscayne Bay. Locals love the islands most of all for the views: Venetian Islands, downtown and, the islands’ namesake -- incredible sunsets.

There are four islands in the Sunset Islands, with two separate entrances. Sunset Islands I and II are accessible from 20th street and 29th street will take you to Islands III and IV.

Typical of most Miami luxury enclaves, the pricier luxury estates are located on the waterfront, while more modest homes are found inland. Waterfront homes offer ocean frontage to accommodate yachts of big size. 

Current sale prices in Sunset Island range from $1.4 million to $14.5 million. Here are a few homes you may be interested in seeing:

The least expensive home on the Islands is priced at $1.4 million. It features a wide-open floor plan with wood and marble flooring. The bathrooms and the kitchen have been tastefully updated with black granite countertops in the kitchen. There is also a heated pool in the tropical backyard.

Stepping up in price, to $2.2 million, you will find a delightful two-story home with three bedrooms upstairs and two on the ground floor. There is both a formal living and dining room and an amazingly large family room with built-in bookcases and a sound system. The brick-edged swimming pool in the backyard rounds out this home’s ambiance.

There are no homes currently available in Sunset Islands in the $3 million range. The closest to that price is a recently-remodeled beauty priced at $3 million. With 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, this home offers 4,717 square feet of living space and features an office, a gym and a chef’s kitchen. Outdoors you will find lush landscaping and an infinity pool.

The lowest-price waterfront home currently being offered is priced at $4.4 million. It features 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms in 4,559 square feet of living space. You’ll find marble floors throughout much of the home and expanses of windows from which to gaze at the sunsets. This home also offers an indoor water feature, large bedrooms, a media room and chef’s kitchen. This home's outdoor area is an entertainer’s delight with an infinity pool, a bronze fountain and a 70-foot dock.

Perched at the top of the Sunset Islands housing market is Palacio del Eden, a magnificent estate with 100 feet of bay views. It also offers five bedrooms, five full bathrooms and three half bathrooms, in 9,994 square feet of living space. Enter the foyer and gaze at the backlit stained glass dome above. Enjoy the 13-seat theatre, the billiard room, and the fully-equipped gym. This estate also features a chef’s kitchen, a wine cellar, an infinity pool on the bay and a 4-car garage.

There are also rentals available in Sunset Islands ranging from $10,000 monthly with 3,325 sq. ft. to $69,000 monthly with 5,285. There is not as much variety in available options rentals as opposed to purchasing in Sunset Islands but rentals lend themselves for shorter stay period or less of a financial commitment.

Miami Beach Edition Residences by Ian Schrager

Ian Schrager is most known for his co-ownership of Studio 54. Now, Schrager is bringing to the city Miami Beach Edition, a high-end hotel that will includes units for interested buyers as part of The Residences at Miami Beach Edition. 

Set to open in early 2014, the 26 high-end homes at The Residences adjoin the Miami EDITION Hotel and are located on the site of the previous Seville Beach hotel, 2901 Collins Avenue. While Miami residents have become complacent about new complexes that feature nightclubs and eateries, Schrager goes a few steps further and offers an ice skating rink and bowling alley as well to ensure that no such complacency takes place.

When seeking a “less-is-more” design, there is no one better than architect John Pawson. The New York Times describes Pawson as harboring an unsentimental attitude toward design, “with an almost monastic austerity.” Nowhere is this austerity better demonstrated than in the new Miami Beach Edition.

The building features 11 stories with 250 hotel rooms. The residences take up the top two floors. Units feature floor-to-ceiling windows and wide terraces. According to Schrager, quoted in the Miami Herald, homes will have from one to four bedrooms and be priced around $3,000 per square foot. Schrager is setting one aside for himself.

There are currently three units available: 

Unit 901

  - Rooms: Three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a powder rooom 

- Interior Square Footage: 3,002 sq. ft.

- Exterior Square Footage: 516 sq. ft.

- Exposure: North, East

Unit 1208

  - Rooms: Two bedrooms and two bathrooms

- Interior Square Footage: 1,487 sq. ft.

- Exterior Square Footage: 73 sq. ft.

- Exposure: North

       Unit 1201

  - Rooms: Two bedrooms, three bathrooms and a powder room

- Interior Square Footage: 2,233 sq. ft.

- Exterior Square Footage: 292 sq. ft.

- Exposure: East

Prices range between $4 million to $8.5 million. Residents will receive priority to hotel amenities, facilities and housekeeping.

Units feature a John Pawson custom designed kitchen and bathrooms as well as Vola fixtures, and Miele kitchen units. 

Other renderings:

Photos courtesy of The Residences at Miami Beach Edition

Miami Real Estate Market Update - Brickell - October 2012

In the following table you can see all closings in the Brickell area (zipcode 33131) for the month of October of 2012. There were a total of 75 closings. The main statistics are:

• Average price per square foot: $379
• Lowest price per square foot: $153 (Four Ambassadors unit 343)
• Highest price per square foot: $678 (Four Seasons Brickell 45A)
• Average discount: 4.36%
• Number of studios sold: 4
• Number of 1 bedrooms sold: 25
• Number of 2 bedrooms sold: 40
• Number of 3 bedrooms sold: 6

Unit 1709 at Jade Brickell was the quickest one to go pending sale in just one day.

Building	Unit#	Bed/Bath	Living Area	Days on Market	List Price	Sale Price	Price per sq ft
the four ambassadors	343	0/1	580	189	85,000	89,000	153
Flagler First Condominium	1310	1/1	650	34	149,000	140,000	215
The Four Ambassador	1425	1/1.5	990	59	195,000	176,000	178
The Club at Brickell Bay	2606	1/1	825	81	220,000	220,000	267
The Emerald	2304	1/1	820	2	225,000	220,000	268
THE CLUB AT BRICKELL	2720	1/1	825	12	225,000	215,000	261
THE MARK ON BRICKELL	1407	1/1	750	17	229,900	220,000	293
THE PLAZA ON BRICKELL	503	1/1	739	141	230,452	228,000	309
1060 Brickell	1906	0/1	613	197	235,000	213,000	347
THE CLUB AT BRICKELL	1506	1/1	825	62	235,000	220,000	267
THE CLUB AT BRICKELL BAY	3620	1/1.5	825	32	235,000	225,000	273
ISOLA	PH-20	2/2	968	5	250,000	245,000	253
FORTUNE HOUSE	2110	2/2	930	483	260,000	255,000	274
The Club at Brickell Bay	3504	1/1	825	67	268,000	257,500	312
COURVOISIER COURTS	1508	1/1.5	806	1002	279,000	265,000	329
ONE MIAMI EAST CONDO	4203	1/1	868	6	280,000	290,000	334
THE VUE AT BRICKELL	1015	2/2	1116	606	285,000	275,000	246
500 Brickell	3108	1/1	738	94	285,000	275,000	373
BRICKELL ON THE RIVER	1804	1/1.5	987	110	285,000	265,000	268
THE PLAZA ON BRICKELL	3509	1/1	680	96	298,900	278,000	409
THE PLAZA ON BRICKELL	2508	1/1	639	195	299,000	295,000	462
ST LOUIS CONDO	2003	2/2	960	183	299,000	302,000	315
ICON BRICKELL	4005	0/1	495	76	299,000	290,000	586
MAYFIELD CONDO	3104	0/1	481	21	299,900	299,900	623
Brickell on the River N T	1104	2/2	1051	164	319,000	305,000	290
QUANTUM	612	2/2.5	1104	6	319,000	323,675	293
ONE MIAMI EAST	4208	2/2	1169	227	320,000	317,485	272
THE PLAZA ON BRICKELL	3909	1/1	674	95	320,452	312,000	463
AVENUE	2502	1/1	843	78	324,900	315,000	374
THE PLAZA	1901	1/1	774	20	325,000	315,000	407
BRICKELL ON THE RIVER S	1517	2/2	1267	16	329,900	310,000	245
THE PLAZA ON BRICKELL	4208	1/1	674	52	333,452	330,000	490
One Miami	1622	2/2	1169	130	349,000	345,000	295
Brickell on The River	501	2/2	1267	65	355,000	325,000	257
The IVY Riverfront	3302	2/2	1129	9	360,000	360,000	319
Brickell Key One Condo	A1402	2/2	1229	104	365,000	331,000	269
Brickell on The River	1610	2/2	1110	14	370,000	367,900	331
Icon Brickell III	1607	1/1	842	72	379,900	350,000	416
MET 1	T-2012	2/2	1005	8	385,000	385,000	383
MET 1 CONDO	T-1914	2/2	1119	14	392,000	392,000	350
THE IVY CONDO	1804	2/2.5	1274	286	399,000	385,000	302
Brickell on the River	2604	2/2	1051	37	399,900	345,000	328
1060 brickell	2114	2/2.5	1278	131	425,000	413,000	323
BRICKELL KEY ONE	A813	2/2	1555	96	429,900	416,000	268
COURVOISIER COURTS	1004	2/2.5	1230	40	430,000	421,500	343
CARBONELL CONDO	2501	1/1.5	1031	79	439,000	415,000	403
ICON BRICKELL	5708	1/1	732	168	440,000	400,000	546
CARBONELL	2301	1/1.5	1031	195	445,000	405,000	393
EMERALD AT BRICKELL	1603	2/2.5	1298	35	449,000	420,000	324
1060 BRICKELL	3407	2/2	1407	38	449,000	420,000	299
ST. LOUIS	2303	2/2	960	38	450,000	410,000	427
THE PLAZA ON BRICKELL	3506	2/2	1054	19	455,000	430,000	408
Icon Brickell Tower 2	1907	1/1	984	190	470,000	470,000	478
THE PLAZA ON BRICKELL	1511	2/2.5	1395	23	479,900	455,000	326
500 BRICKELL EAST	4107	2/2	1289	105	485,000	450,000	349
ONE MIAMI	1712	3/2	1416	90	539,900	515,000	364
BAYSHORE PLACE	603A	3/2	1433	77	596,000	492,000	343
Mayfield Condo, CONRAD	2708	2/2	1300	20	599,000	599,000	461
ONE TEQUESTA POINT	2512	2/2.5	1400	18	619,000	595,000	425
ONE MIAMI CONDO	723	3/2	1792	39	625,000	530,000	296
ICON BRICKELL	3210	2/2	1347	73	680,000	635,000	471
ICON BRICKELL  Tower 2	3205	2/2	1450	175	695,000	670,000	462
Icon Brickell	3605	2/2	1503	130	699,000	685,000	456
ICON BRICKELL	5711	2/2	1255	175	715,000	640,000	510
CARBONELL	1503	2/2.5	1558	203	749,000	740,000	475
Icon Brickell Tower 1	802	2/2	1433	248	760,000	725,000	506
CARBONELL	1009	2/2.5	1418	341	779,000	735,000	518
ICON BRICKELL	5305	2/2	1503	91	850,000	815,000	542
THE CARBONELL	2905	2/2.5	1505	133	895,000	865,000	575
THREE TEQUESTA POINT	904	2/2.5	1919	59	930,000	900,000	469
FOUR SEASONS	45A	2/2	1690	497	1,175,000	1,145,000	678
CARBONELL CONDO	2806	3/2.5	1944	129	1,180,000	1,020,000	525
JADE RESIDENCES	1709	2/3	1730	1	1,199,000	1,100,000	636
TWO TEQUESTA POINT	1204	3/3.5	2520	262	1,259,000	1,200,000	476
Jade Residences	4107	3/3	2130	420	1,390,000	1,390,000	653