Unit 801 at Apogee is back on the market at $8.99 million, down from the $13 million the owners were originally asking in 2015. The unit is 4,154 SF covering 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 1 half-bath with stunning views of Biscayne Bay, The Atlantic Ocean and Fisher Island throughout. The unit also features an 11-foot wraparound balcony with outdoor kitchen and over 2,200 SF of outdoor space. Currently listed for $8.99 million with Irving Padron and Luis Gonell of Engel & Voelkers Real Estate.
Ocean House has a new listing that is sure to make you drool. Located at 125 Ocean Drive, Unit #U-0301 features 4 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms and 1 half-bath over 4,344 SF. The unit also features custom Artefacto design, private elevator entry, chef's kitchen with Wolf, SubZero and Miele appliances, 2 parking spaces, wine bar and a luxurious master suite with Poliform custom closets and finely finished bathrooms. Ocean House is a high-end, boutique condo building with only 28 units, white glove concierge service, oceanfront pool and beach with full service staff, gym, spa, salon, snooker, wine room with humidor and library. Walking distance to the famous South-of-Fifth neighborhood including Prime 112, Prime Fish, Prime Italian, Joe's Stone Crab, Il Mulino, etc. Currently listed with Dora Puig of Luxe Living Realty for $12.5 Million.
The CASA Boutique Hotel recently opened at Miami Beach's 1334 Washington Avenue under the direction of developers Blue Road, led by Jorge Savloff and Marcelo Tenenbaum. Casa Boutique Hotel will feature 32 upgraded rooms at the site that housed the original, historic, Waldorf Building which was built in 1925. Blue Road kept the original exterior, Spanish style of the building while completely renovating the interior. Il Baretto, a new Italian restaurant which will offer tapas, fire-oven pizza and homemade pasta, is slated to open in March. Blue Road aims to offer affordable luxury to Miami Beach tourists that blends history and charm with modern luxury and technology.
South Beach continues to undergo a major shake-up as a new hotel is now under construction at the corner of 5th Street and Michigan Avenue in South Beach. The project will be designed by Kobi Karp and the hotel will be 27,000 SF on the 14,000 SF property. Signs on the property refer visitors to the Roca Hotel website, which is registered by RG Group. Renderings have the building as the Michigan Hotel. There has been some rumblings as of late that 5th Street may undergo a name change to Miami Beach Boulevard, though that still remains to be seen.
There can be so much confusion when it comes to renting units its. You never know if you are getting the best value for your money. Renting in Miami can go a long way with a little looking around. Here are some of South Beach's nicest rentals in all different price ranges.
1. Under $2,000 /mo.: The Fontana #113 | $2,000 /mo.
Live in one of South Beach's famous, historic, award winning condo conversion,The Fontana, which won the MIMO Award for Preservation. Trendy fully-furnished 1 Bed and 1 Bath corner unit features Brazilian teak floors, designer stainless steel kitchen, gas stove with grill and luxury bath. Walking distance to Lincoln Road & Beaches. Available for $2,000 per month, listed with Josh Stein of of Gary Hennes REALTORS. ML#A10187066
2. Under $3,000 /mo.: Mondrian South Beach #521 | $2,900 /mo.
This 1-bedroom residence in the famous Mondrian South Beach comes fully furnished and offers great value for the money in one of the hottest hotels in South Beach. It features a waterfall shower, updated furniture and access to the Mondrian South Beach amenities including pool and gym. Walking distance to Whole Foods and Starbucks. Available for $2,900 per month, listed with Demetri Demascus of Spectrum Realty Group. ML#A10118476
3. Under $5,000 /mo.: Icon South Beach 2708 | $4,100 /mo.
South-of-fifth living with amazing views of Miami Beach and Biscayne Bay at ICON South Beach. Fully-furnished 1 Bed and 1.5 Bath with marble floors, luxurious bathroom, modern kitchen with top of the line appliances. Located next to Miami Beach Marina and walking distance to Prime 112, Joe's Stone Crab, Milo's, Pura Vida, etc. 5-star amenities include state-of the-art fitness center, 2 swimming pools, library, billiards room and more. Includes cable/internet. Available for $4,100 per month listed with Mark Batievsky of Brown Harris Stevens. ML#A10177169
4. Over $5,000 /mo.: W South Beach Unit #1714 | $14,500 /mo.
A beautiful 1-bedroom + Den option in W South Beach comes with all the stylish furnishings, 5-star amenities and prime location the modern Jetsetter needs. Match that with a massive balcony, marble bathroom, luxurious kitchen and views of both Miami Beach and Downtown Miami for fine luxury-living at Mondrian South Beach. Available for $14,500 per month listed with Kristine Hall of Luxury Rentals Miami Beach. ML#A10123600
Monad Terrace, Miami Beach's newest luxury residential waterfront haven, expects to break ground by the end of January. The development by JDS Development Group is designed by Jean Nouvel with architecture by Kobi Karp. The project will feature 59 residences that range from 2 to 5 bedrooms and start at $1.7 million. The project will also feature an infinity edge waterfront pool and hot-tub located directly on Biscayne Bay with lush landscaping throughout by Jean Nouvel. The design of the development will keep climate change and rising sea levels in mind. Amenities also include a 24 hour concierge, valet parking, pool service, cafe and juice bar, resident's lounge, waterspouts storage and bicycles and paddle boards for the residents. Monad Terrace will be located just south of the Waverly at the intersection of Monad Terrace and West Avenue on Miami Beach. Douglas Elliman will handle sales for the project.
The Penthouse of 321 Ocean Drive has taken a price chop of $13.5 million, down to $39.5 million from the original list price of $53 million. The unit originally closed for $20 million in 2015 as a pre-construciton reservation. The beachfront unit is 6,807 SF in addition to 6,000 SF of outdoor space. It is located on the 9th and 10th floors and includes 4 bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms and 2 half-baths. Finishes include marble bathrooms and kitchen along with views of the Atlantic Ocean and Miami Beach. The outdoor space includes a rooftop terrace with a 36-foot infinity pool, summer kitchen and bar. 321 Ocean was designed by Enrique Norten. Listing and Photos by Jorge Uribe and Sotheby's International Realty.
UPH2 at W South Beach is a true South Beach luxury party pad. This penthouse features over 2,647 SF of indoor space matched with 2,700 SF of outdoor space. The 3 bedroom layout includes 3.5 bathrooms along with marble floors, floor-to-ceiling windows and smart-home technology. The outdoor space is what sets this listing apart, with 5 balconies and an enormous rooftop terrace with an outdoor entertainment area including private rooftop pool, pool table, outdoor theater, summer kitchen and beautiful views of Miami Beach. Currently listed for $9.95 million. Listing and photos by Luis Gonnel of Engel & Voelkers.
Crescent Heights proposed project at 600 Alton Road will officially be called "Made in South Beach." The project includes 501 rental units with 70,000 SF of amenities and 60,000 SF of indoor/outdoor retail space with beautifully landscaped courtyards. Units will come in 1 and 2 bedroom layouts. Currently no construction permits have been applied for but Crescent Heights has been focusing on designing, branding and building the concept for the project. They're goal is to transform the entrance to Miami Beach as 600 Alton Road is the first residential and commercial lot seen when entering South Beach. The project was originally called "The Waves" and was to include 485 rental units before before Crescent Heights expanded their plans. The footprint will envelope the 500, 600 and 700 blocks of Alton Road.
William Duker has listed his 3-story Apogee penthouse unit for an astounding $65 million, matching mega-listing 46 Star Island. Outdoor space not included, the price tag is essential asking $7,859 SF. Located in the exclusive South of Fifth neighborhood, the unit features 5 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms over 8,271 SF along with an additional 13,149 SF of outdoor space. It also features a private rooftop pool deck, spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean, Biscayne Bay, Key Biscayne, Miami Skyline, Miami Beach and Coconut Grove along with a glass staircase, stone floors, and furniture from PH Design Studio. Duker is planning on sailing the world on his new 230-foot yacht Sybaris upon selling. The former Manhattan lawyer who served 33 months in prison in 1997 for overfilling the FDIC, was a co-founder of Amici, an electronic document discovery company that sold as a part of an all-cash deal to Xerox for $174 million in 2006.
