Top 3 penthouses in Downtown Miami

Without a doubt, once you walk through a penthouse residence in a Miami condominium, you know that you have achieved a certain status.  The prestige that comes with living in a penthouse is second to none – even more than a waterfront home. 

Living in a luxury Miami condominium is the pinnacle of luxury living.  In downtown Miami, penthouse residences are in high demand.  When one comes on the market, it is swiped up by a buyer who wants to live the “penthouse lifestyle.”   From valet parking to views from every vantage point, this real estate is something to behold.  

With that in mind, following are the top Downtown Miami penthouses on the market for sale:

FOR SALE IN OPERA TOWER CONDOMINIUM

Opera Tower is an architectural masterpiece situated between Biscayne Bay and Biscayne Boulevard.  The 56-story tower is located in the heart of one of the most exciting areas in all of Miami and features one and two-bedroom residences with amazing views of the city and the Bay.  Opera Tower is an excellent option for real estate investors interested in high demand rental properties or anyone working in Downtown Miami.

1750 Bayshore Drive North, PH #5602, List Price: $595,000

To own a penthouse residence in Downtown Miami for under $600K is a gigantic opportunity.  This two-bedroom/two-bath unit is situated within walking distance to everything from American Airlines Arena to the Performing Arts Center on the Bay.  It features high, 11-foot ceilings; panoramic water views; a nice gourmet kitchen with counter tops and stainless steel appliances, and large bedrooms and baths.   Other perks include private walled parking, valet parking, an Olympic-sized pool, and a state of the art fitness center. 

FOR SALE IN VIZCAYNE

Vizcayne is one of Downtown Miami’s most exclusive addresses.  With so much to do and everything at your fingertips, this is the ultimate in easy living with enough luxury to make it the perfect place to live.    It offers beautiful and expansive water and city views along with extraordinary amenities from the top to the bottom.  The 49-story condominium includes studios, one, two and three-bedroom residences atop a mixed-use building offering retail and parking.  Additionally, it is within walking distance to all that Downtown has to offer.

253 NE 2nd Street #PH4903, List Price: $1,925,000

This is a gorgeous, contemporarily styled penthouse for only the most discerning buyer.  It features two bedrooms, two baths and a 1,700 square foot terrace that boasts 360 degrees of Miami views. The kitchen features spacious granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, a large master suite with spa-like bathroom, a rooftop hot tub, and floor to ceiling hurricane impact windows.   

FOR SALE AT TEN MUSEUM PARK

When thinking of the ultimate condominium in Downtown Miami, the first to come to mind is Ten Museum Park.  Rising 50 stories into the Miami sky, this beautiful structure is all about clean lines and classic style.  It is comprised of a myriad of residences including one, two and three-bedroom units as well multi-story townhomes and penthouses with access to rooftop patios.  In terms of amenities, Ten Museum Park offers a beautiful 25,000 square foot sky garden and luxury services in the signature Clinique La Prairie Spa; 24-hour security and valet parking; a huge restaurant and outdoor café; a 3,000 square foot bar and more.  This is the ultimate Downtown Miami address for the most discriminating buyers.

1040 Biscayne Boulevard, #PH4602, List Price:  $4,200,000

What more could anyone ask for than a three-story penthouse at the most exclusive Downtown Miami condominium?  Along with a private swimming pool, this residence features 6,000 square feet and five bedrooms and five baths.  Additionally, only the best has been added with top of the line appointments and finishes as well as floor to ceiling windows with 360-degree views and terraces/balconies surrounding the residence.  No expense has been spared to make this the nicest penthouse in all of Downtown Miami.  Add to that the fact that it is currently under a two-year lease, it is perfect for an investor. 

Upper Echelon of Luxury Living

A Downtown Miami penthouse is, without a doubt the upper echelon of luxury living.  From panoramic views to spacious living to high-line fixtures and finishes, this type of residence is for those who can afford living at this level and those who demand the best of the best.  Welcome to luxury….welcome to a Downtown Miami penthouse residence.

Miami Real Estate Market Update - Brickell - January 2013

In the following table you can see all closings in the Brickell area (zipcode 33131) for the month of January of 2013. There were a total of 50 closings. The main statistics are:

• Average price per square foot: $387
• Lowest price per square foot: $142 (Four Ambassadors unit 751)
• Highest price per square foot: $712 (Epic unit 5102)
• Number of studios sold: 2
• Number of 1 bedrooms sold: 18
• Number of 2 bedrooms sold: 24
• Number of 3 bedrooms sold: 6
• Average discount: 5.18%

A unit at Brickell on the River was the quickest one to go pending sale in just seven days.

Address	Community	Bed/Bath	Living Area	Days on Market	List Price	Sale Price	Price per sq ft
825 BRICKELL BAY DR # 751	THE FOUR AMBASSADORS	2/2	990	32	$155,900	$140,750	$142
801 BRICKELL BAY DR # 769	FOUR AMBASSADOR	0/1	580	175	$160,000	$140,000	$241
825 BRICKELL BAY DR # 2051	The Four Ambassadors	2/2	1060	68	$210,000	$155,000	$146
1408 SE BAYSHORE DR # 1414	Brickell Bay Tower Condo	1/1	787	65	$225,000	$207,500	$264
31 SE 5 ST # 2501	BRICKELL ON THE RIVER N	2/2	1117	7	$235,000	$260,000	$233
300 S BISCAYNE BL # T-1811	Met 1 Condo	1/1	540	345	$239,750	$237,500	$440
1050 BRICKELL AV # 3022	1060 BRICKELL CONDO	0/1	604	74	$240,000	$230,000	$381
950 BRICKELL BAY DR # 2600	The Plaza	1/1	774	15	$243,000	$278,000	$359
540 BRICKELL KEY DR # 1403	BRICKELL KEY II CONDO	1/1.5	600	56	$247,799	$220,000	$367
335 S BISCAYNE BL # 903	ONE MIAMI	1/1	868	61	$285,000	$230,000	$265
951 Brickell Av # 300	Plaza on Brickell	1/  .5	774	146	$289,900	$285,000	$368
1050 BRICKELL AV # 2304	1060 Brickell	1/1	731	21	$297,000	$290,000	$397
335 S BISCAYNE BL # 3502	ONE MIAMI EAST CONDO	1/1	850	84	$299,000	$287,500	$338
31 SE 5 ST # 2701	Brickell on the River	2/2	1117	15	$300,000	$300,000	$269
325 S BISCAYNE BL # 4116	ONE MIAMI CONDO	1/1	846	11	$300,000	$305,000	$361
1050 BRICKELL AV # 2302	1060 BRICKELL	1/1	843	101	$322,900	$309,000	$367
1450 BRICKELL BAY DR # 1210	COSTA BELLA	2/2	1009	56	$329,900	$320,000	$317
1060 BRICKELL AV # 3515	1060 Brickell	1/1	945	56	$330,000	$300,000	$317
300 S BISCAYNE BL # L-1014	MET 1	1/1.5	958	162	$340,000	$340,000	$355
1060 BRICKELL AV # 3002	1060 BRICKELL	1/1	843	22	$349,000	$322,000	$382
808 BRICKELL KEY DR # 707	TWO TEQUESTA POINT	1/1.5	907	78	$349,000	$330,000	$364
951 BRICKELL AV # 1003	THE PLAZA 901 BRICKELL	1/1	702	81	$349,900	$285,000	$406
90 SW 3 ST # 2509	The Ivy	2/2	1079	299	$355,000	$350,000	$324
950 BRICKELL BAY DR # 4709	The Plaza on Brickell	1/1	628	33	$374,900	$355,000	$565
1200 BRICKELL BAY DR # 3101	THE CLUB AT BRICKELL BAY	2/2	1105	139	$379,900	$360,000	$326
55 SE 6 ST # 2410	500 BRICKELL	2/2	1200	538	$397,030	$370,000	$308
1050 BRICKELL AV # 1414	1060 Brickell Condo	2/2.5	1278	113	$399,900	$399,900	$313
1060 BRICKELL AV # 3411	AVENUE ON BRICKELL	2/2	1407	138	$415,000	$400,000	$284
520 BRICKELL KEY DR # A1816	BRICKELL KEY ONE	2/2	1552	421	$450,000	$435,000	$280
300 S BISCAYNE BL # T-1712	MET 1 CONDOUNIT	2/2	1134	63	$452,200	$452,170	$399
901 BRICKELL KEY BL # 2802	CARBONELL	1/1.5	1076	513	$459,000	$425,000	$395
500 BRICKELL AV # 3102	500 BRICKELL EAST	2/2	1146	30	$499,900	$470,000	$410
950 BRICKELL BAY DR # 3705	The Plaza 851	2/2	1101	58	$499,900	$490,000	$445
701 BRICKELL KEY BL # 1810	COURVOISIER COURTS	2/2.5	1257	29	$549,000	$522,375	$416
485 BRICKELL AV # 4104	ICON BRICKELL	2/2	1286	110	$570,000	$555,000	$432
540 BRICKELL KEY DR # 1213	BRICKELL KEY II CONDO	3/3	1560	188	$619,000	$540,000	$346
485 BRICKELL AV # 2108	ICON BRICKELL VICEROY	2/2	1459	115	$629,000	$605,000	$415
335 S BISCAYNE BL # UPH-12	ONE MIAMI EAST	3/2	1416	79	$647,000	$615,000	$434
848 BRICKELL KEY DR # 3702	THREE TEQUESTA POINT	1/1.5	1440	53	$649,000	$640,000	$444
485 BRICKELL AV # 2402	ICON	2/2	1386	15	$660,000	$640,000	$462
901 BRICKELL KEY BL # 408	CARBONELL CONDO	2/2	1301	145	$680,000	$665,000	$511
950 BRICKELL BAY DR # 4611	THE PLAZA 851 BRICKELL	2/2.5	1278	57	$695,000	$650,000	$509
485 BRICKELL AV # 3010	icon brickell	2/2	1347	34	$700,000	$670,000	$497
500 BRICKELL AV # 1901	500 BRICKELL EAST	3/3	1616	139	$725,000	$680,000	$421
495 BRICKELL AV # 3504	ICON BRICKELL TOWER 2	2/2	1500	136	$759,000	$710,000	$473
801 Brickell Key Blvd # 1909	Courts Brickell Key	3/  .5	1488	70	$775,000	$718,000	$483
901 BRICKELL KEY BL # 607	CARBONELL	2/2.5	1784	25	$925,000	$900,000	$504
1331 BRICKELL BAY DR # 1201	JADE	2/2.5	1878	34	$1,190,000	$1,100,000	$586
808 BRICKELL KEY DR # 3301	TWO TEQUESTA POINT	3/2.5	2273	95	$1,400,000	$1,290,000	$568
200 BISCAYNE BLVD WY # 5102	Epic	3/3.5	2457	350	$1,990,000	$1,750,000	$712

Miami Real Estate Market Update - Brickell - December 2012

In the following table you can see all closings in the Brickell area (zipcode 33131) for the month of December of 2012. There were a total of 91 closings. The main statistics are:

• Average price per square foot: $403
• Lowest price per square foot: $111 (Four Ambassadors unit 2042)
• Highest price per square foot: $923 (Carbonell Brickell Key PH unit 3705)
• Number of studios sold: 9
• Number of 1 bedrooms sold: 30
• Number of 2 bedrooms sold: 40
• Number of 3 bedrooms sold: 10
• Number of 4 bedrooms sold: 2
• Average discount: 3.56%

Units at The Club at Brickell, Solaris at Brickell and One Miami were the quickest ones to go pending sale in just three days.

Address	Community	Bed/Bath	Living Area	Days on Market	List Price	Sale Price	Price per sq ft
185 SE 14 TE # 2611	FORTUNE HOUSE CONDO	1/1	640	94	$120,000	$160,000	$250
1200 BRICKELL BAY DR # 2721	THE CLUB AT BRICKEL BAY	1/1	818	0	$135,000	$160,000	$196
1200 BRICKELL BAY DR # 2110	THE CLUB AT BRICKELL	0/1	425	44	$159,900	$159,900	$376
801 BRICKELL BAY DR # 765	Four Ambassador	1/2	990	12	$159,900	$165,000	$167
1200 BRICKELL BAY DR # 2510	The Club at  Brickell Bay	0/1	425	70	$169,000	$155,000	$365
185 SE 14 TE # 1901	Fortune House	1/1	640	280	$175,000	$155,000	$242
825 BRICKELL BAY DR # 2042	THE FOUR AMBASSADORES	2/2	1570	14	$175,000	$175,000	$111
905 BRICKELL BAY DR # 1921	FOUR AMBASSADORS	2/1.5	990	11	$200,000	$185,000	$187
186 SE 12 TE # 801	SOLARIS AT BRICKELL BAY	2/2	1145	0	$213,800	$213,800	$187
1050 BRICKELL AV # 2106	1060 Brickell	0/1	613	204	$223,440	$220,000	$359
170 SE 14 ST # 1908	THE SAIL CONDO	2/2	1090	3	$226,000	$194,250	$178
1200 BRICKELL BAY DR # 1605	THE CLUB AT BRICKELL	1/1	740	73	$229,000	$215,000	$291
1050 BRICKELL AVE # 3302	1060 Avenue	1/1	842	8	$230,000	$254,500	$302
1050 BRICKELL AV # 1406	1060 BRICKELL	0/1	613	123	$235,000	$225,000	$367
1200 BRICKELL BAY DR # 2714	The Club at Brickell Bay	1/1	818	19	$235,000	$232,500	$284
540 BRICKELL KEY DR # 801	BRICKELL KEY II CONDO	1/1.5	700	31	$240,000	$230,000	$329
950 BRICKELL BAY DRIVE # 400	THE PLAZA ON BRICKELL	1/1	776	157	$245,452	$241,000	$311
950 BRICKELL BAY DRIVE # 602	THE PLAZA ON BRICKELL	1/1	739	26	$249,452	$245,000	$332
1060 BRICKELL AVENUE # 3909	1060 BRICKELL AVENUE	0/1.5	536	981	$259,000	$239,500	$447
185 SE 14 TE # 1508	FORTUNE HOUSE CONDO	2/2	930	16	$260,500	$265,000	$285
1408 SE BAYSHORE DR # 201	BRICKELL BAY TOWERS	2/2	1117	10	$266,000	$245,000	$219
170 SE 14 ST # 1405	The Sail	2/2	942	23	$269,000	$250,000	$265
951 BRICKELL AV # 1908	THE PLAZA 901 BRICKELL	1/1	639	84	$270,000	$255,000	$399
475 BRICKELL AV # 610	ICON BRICKELL CONDO	0/1	546	74	$275,000	$260,000	$476
475 BRICKELL AV # 2308	ICON BRICKELL	0/1	640	670	$285,000	$272,000	$425
335 S BISCAYNE BL # 3302	one miami	1/1	846	168	$288,888	$280,000	$331
335 S BISCAYNE BL # 2302	One Miami East Condo	1/1	846	79	$289,000	$272,000	$322
55 SE 6 ST # 1808	500 BRICKELL WEST	1/1	738	25	$290,000	$282,000	$382
41 SE 5 ST # 2112	BRICKELL ON THE RIVE	1/1.5	1058	82	$295,000	$290,000	$274
951 BRICKELL AV # 2409	THE PLAZA ON BRICKELL	1/1	639	49	$296,777	$297,000	$465
325 S BISCAYNE BL # 3315	One Miami	2/2	1145	0	$299,900	$250,000	$218
950 BRICKELL BAY DR # 1708	The Plaza On Brickell	1/1	628	39	$300,000	$295,000	$470
475 BRICKELL AV # 4410	ICON BRICKELL	0/1	546	7	$300,000	$280,000	$513
1435 BRICKELL AV # 3405	Four Seasons Hotel	0/1	611	39	$310,000	$290,000	$475
701 BRICKELL KEY BL # 1106	COURVOISIER COURTS	2/2	1288	244	$319,000	$319,000	$248
218 SE 14 ST # 1207	THE EMERALD	1/1	811	74	$325,000	$285,000	$351
1200 BRICKELL BAY DR # 4209	CLUB AT BRICKELL BAY	2/2	1183	95	$329,000	$323,000	$273
300 S BISCAYNE BL # L-808	MET 1	1/1.5	857	29	$329,000	$310,000	$362
325 S BISCAYNE BL # 1114	One Miami	2/2	1105	64	$335,000	$320,000	$290
1200 BRICKELL BAY DR # 3701	THE CLUB AT BRICKELL	2/2	1105	23	$355,000	$345,000	$312
1155 BRICKELL BAY DR # 2903	THE MARK ON BRICKELL	2/2	1140	35	$359,000	$380,000	$333
500 BRICKELL AV # 3500	500 Brickell	1/1	806	159	$360,000	$350,000	$434
950 BRICKELL BAY DRIVE # 5308	THE PLAZA ON BRICKELL	1/1	674	19	$366,452	$365,000	$542
950 BRICKELL BAY DR # 4909	THE PLAZA ON BRICKELL	1/1	628	551	$369,000	$360,000	$573
485 BRICKELL AV # 2706	Icon Brickell Viceroy	1/1	842	29	$369,900	$340,000	$404
808 BRICKELL KEY DR # 1103	TWO TEQUESTA	1/1.5	954	128	$375,000	$355,000	$372
325 S BISCAYNE BL # 2022	One Miami West Condo	2/2	1169	77	$375,000	$364,750	$312
335 S BISCAYNE BL # 908	ONE MIAMI EAST	2/2	1169	59	$380,000	$360,000	$308
1435 BRICKELL AV # 3409	FOUR SEASONS	1/1.5	983	273	$395,000	$365,000	$371
808 BRICKELL KEY DR # 1603	TWO TEQUESTA	1/1.5	954	280	$399,000	$376,500	$395
325 S BISCAYNE BL # 4214	One Miami West	2/2	1105	54	$399,000	$375,000	$339
485 BRICKELL AV # 3103	ICON BRICKELL	1/1	790	56	$400,000	$375,000	$475
1200 BRICKELL BAY DR # 3602	THE CLUB AT BRICKELL	3/2	1232	90	$418,000	$390,000	$317
950 BRICKELL BAY DR # 2006	THE PLAZA ON BRICKELL	2/2	986	105	$430,000	$423,000	$429
335 S BISCAYNE BL # 4005	ONE MIAMI	2/2	1227	25	$430,000	$425,000	$346
950 BRICKELL BAY DRIVE # 2806	THE PLAZA ON BRICKELL	2/2	1054	26	$439,000	$425,000	$403
300 S BISCAYNE BL # T-1416	MET !	2/2	1268	342	$440,000	$427,500	$337
1050 BRICKELL AV # 2520	1060 Brickell Condo	2/2.5	1288	57	$450,000	$420,000	$326
701 BRICKELL KEY BL # 505	COURVOISIER COURTS	2/2	1236	191	$475,000	$425,000	$344
50 BISCAYNE BL # 5201	50 BISCAYNE	2/2	1256	463	$480,000	$440,000	$350
495 BRICKELL AV # 2609	ICON BRICKELL	1/1	1035	67	$485,000	$480,000	$464
540 BRICKELL KEY DR # 727	BRICKELL KEY II	2/2	1200	241	$485,000	$480,000	$400
951 BRICKELL AV # 3206	Plaza on Brickell	2/2	1113	99	$499,000	$485,000	$436
485 BRICKELL AV # 4609	ICON BRICKELL	2/1	953	133	$499,950	$490,000	$514
950 BRICKELL BAY DRIVE # 5307	THE PLAZA ON BRICKELL	2/2	1054	61	$506,452	$500,000	$474
1331 BRICKELL BAY DR # 905	Jade at Brickell	1/1.5	1135	26	$525,000	$500,000	$441
950 BRICKELL BAY DRIVE # 5304	THE PLAZA ON BRICKELL	2/2	1192	16	$548,452	$540,000	$453
1425 BRICKELL AV # 42D	FOUR SEASONS	1/1.5	1114	269	$575,000	$575,000	$516
335 S BISCAYNE BL # 2109	ONE MIAMI EAST	3/2	1792	18	$575,000	$600,300	$335
475 BRICKELL AV # 4909	ICON BRICKELL	2/2	1312	272	$630,000	$610,000	$465
495 BRICKELL AV # 3010	ICON BRICKELL	2/2	1327	16	$640,000	$630,000	$475
335 S BISCAYNE BL # 2309	One Miami East	3/2	1792	29	$640,000	$620,000	$346
495 BRICKELL AV # 2611	ICON BRIKELL TOWER 2	2/2	1255	60	$648,000	$630,000	$502
495 BRICKELL AV # 2510	Icon Brickell	2/2	1327	44	$649,000	$630,000	$475
475 BRICKELL AV # 4915	ICON BRICKELL	2/2	1168	76	$695,000	$625,000	$535
465 BRICKELL AV # 4202	ICON BRICKELL	2/2	1433	75	$699,000	$677,000	$472
801 BRICKELL KEY BL # 1804	COURTS BRICKELL KEY	3/3	1493	151	$699,000	$685,000	$459
465 BRICKELL AV # 3402	ICON BRICKELL	2/2	1433	52	$710,000	$690,000	$482
485 BRICKELL AV # 4108	ICON BRICKELL VICEROY	2/2	1459	34	$715,000	$680,000	$466
1450 BRICKELL BAY DR # 1907	COSTA BELLA	3/3	2059	37	$775,000	$730,000	$355
495 BRICKELL AV # 4402	Icon Brickell Tower 2	2/2	1654	120	$949,000	$925,000	$559
200 BISCAYNE BLVD WY # 3607	Epic West	2/2.5	1500	160	$1,150,000	$1,080,000	$720
901 BRICKELL KEY BL # 2706	CARBONELL CONDO	3/2.5	1944	166	$1,185,000	$1,050,000	$540
848 BRICKELL KEY DR # 2906	Three Tequesta Point	3/3.5	2293	105	$1,195,000	$1,100,000	$480
200 BISCAYNE BLVD WY # 4107	Epic Residence	2/2.5	1500	53	$1,200,000	$1,025,000	$683
1331 BRICKELL BAY DR # 3107	Jade Residences	3/3	2130	70	$1,425,000	$1,400,000	$657
1425 BRICKELL AV # 53C	Four Seasons	2/2.5	2139	68	$1,450,000	$1,392,500	$651
900 BRICKELL KEY BL # 2504	ASIA	4/4.5	2959	152	$2,100,000	$1,950,000	$659
495 BRICKELL AV # 3201	Icon Brickell Tower 2	4/4	3524	59	$2,450,000	$2,400,000	$681
901 BRICKELL KEY BL # PH3705	CARBONELL	3/3.5	2818	538	$2,900,000	$2,600,000	$923
1425 BRICKELL # 47F	FOUR SEASONS	3/4.5	4164	133	$3,399,900	$3,000,000	$720