LeBron James’ Real Estate Portfolio is HEATING Up in Miami
According to public records, the top player for the Los Angeles Lakers and former Miami Heat purchased a luxury condo in Sunny Isles Beach at The Estates at Acqualina. James paid $9 million for the 43rd floor condo at Acqualiana.
Akron, an Ohio-based business founded by James purchased the 2-story unit at 17909 Collins Avenue from the developer. This summer saw the completion of the north tower, which rises 49 stories tall and features 154 luxury condo units.
A 45,000 square foot luxury villa with an ice rink, bowling alley, and the Avra Miami Estiatorio restaurant will be delivered as part of Estates at Acqualina later this year. The late fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld created the lobbies in both skyscrapers.
The acquisition signifies James’ return to South Florida as one of the greatest basketball players in history. James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh made up the “Big Three” while they were all members of the Heat from 2010 to 2014.
In 2015, he sold his waterfront residence in Miami’s Coconut Grove district for $13.4 million. James sold one of his Los Angeles houses in Brentwood last year for $19.6 million.
According to Forbes, the athlete became a billionaire this summer and is a co-owner of the clothing chain Unknwn, which has outlets in Wynwood and Akron, Ohio. Additionally, he has investments in businesses including Tonal, a startup home gym, and Blaze Pizza.
The Estates of Acqualina, by the Trump Group led by brothers Jules and Eddie Trump, the Estates is their third condominium development in Sunny Isles. Three single-family residences are part of the development, and prices varied from the mid $4 million range to $35 million for the penthouses.
A Developer Penthouse at Mansions at Acqualina Sold for $27 Million
Another luxury condo ranks for the third spot for the highest priced condo sale in Miami-Dade History. Developer, the Trump Group (no relation to President Donald Trump), sold a penthouse at the Mansions of Acqualina for a cool $27 million. This specific unit was originally listed for $38 million in 2019.
The penthouse unit located at 17749 Collins Avenue, PH 47 in Sunny Isles, features 4 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms, and a 2 car garage. This gorgeous unit boasts 9,103 square feet of living space with killer views of Biscayne Bay, the direct ocean, and the Miami skyline.
Two kitchens in this unit make for easy living with guests as well as family. The private 12′ glass-bottomed cantilevered pool is a private oasis above Miami. All of the units in Acqualina are fully furnished by Fendi, Baccarat, and Bentley.
Tax records for this unit show a Delaware entity listed as Kodiak Trust Company in Eagle Ridge. Records also show that Oren Shmueli, Senior VP of the Trump Group was on the Deed of Transfer.
The Mansions of Acqualina offer much more than your average amenities. Look forward to a ‘virtual’ golf outing, Hamman Spa, private cabanas, and much more!
The Mansions at Acqualina Amenities
Fitness Center with State-of-the-Art Equipment
Poolside Private Cabanas
Hammam Spa
Children’s Center
Virtual Golf
Outdoor Dining and Spa
Sunset Reflecting Pool and Fire Pit
Lavish Grand Room for Private Functions
Concierge, Security, and 24-Hour Valet
Dog Park
The Mansions at Acqualina Residence Features:
Private Jacuzzi on Terrace
2-Story Floorplans
Multiple Balconies with Ocean and Intracoastal Views
Outdoor Summer Kitchen
Balconies with Ocean and Intracoastal Views
Floor-to-Ceiling, Bronze-Tinted, Impact-Resistant Windows and Sliding Glass Doors
Intelligent Climate Controls with Digital Thermostats
Vent-Less Fireplace in the Family Room
Intrusion Alarm Monitoring Service
Imported Stone Countertops and Backsplashes
Free Standing Custom Tub with Dornbracht Plumbing Fixtures
The Trump Group is also developing a two-tower condo project next door called the Estates at Acqualina.
If you or someone you know have an interest in purchasing at the Mansions of Acqualina, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at (786)247-6332.
Construction Update -Estates of Acqualina Tops Off Construction
The Estates of Acqualina is a new ultra-luxury condo development currently under construction in Miami. Located at 17895 Collins Avenue, this two-tower condominium tower will comprise of 245 residences with 154 units in the south tower and 91 units in the north tower.
The incredible location on 5.6 acres features 502 feet of private beach access. Developer GSF Acquisition, LLC., includes Eddie, Jules and Stephanie Trump (not related to Donald Trump), also developed Acqualina and the Mansions at Acqualina in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida.
This new development will feature three to six-bedroom floor plans ranging in size from 2,917 to 5,573 interior square feet plus terrace. Pricing will range from $4,750,000 to $59,000,000.
Today, construction just topped off on the entire development while hosting a ceremony to mark the special occasion. In attendance was Jules Trump and wife, Stephanie. The development is scheduled for completion in 2022.
Take a Look Inside Miami’s Most Exclusive and Expensive Penthouse For Sale at The Estates of Acqualina for $59 Million
Welcome to the Palazzo Di Paradiso in the Boutique Tower at The Estates at Acqualina! Listed at $59 Million, this unique penthouse features over 17,000 square feet of flawless architecture, remarkable 360-degree water views, and 2,500 square feet of outdoor living space. It is the most expensive penthouse/condo for sale in all of South Florida by $20 million.
This two-story penthouse boasts up to 9 bedrooms, 10.5 bathrooms, and 21-foot-high ceilings throughout, and a private 4-car air-conditioned garage. The 2 private pools, one cantilevered over 600 feet of sand. The guest suite features 1 bedroom with a full-kitchen perfect for guests!
This is truly a unique and rare listing because it is entirely customizable and full furnished by Fendi, Baccarat, Bugatti, and Trussardi.
Not only is the penthouse unique but the building amenities are exclusive and cutting-edge!
Building Amenities:
Ice-skating rink
Golf simulator
Wall Street Trader’s Clubroom
Cigar Lounge & Billiards room
Teen game area
AcquaFit Fitness & Wellness Center
Wine Room
Private poolside cabanas
Bocce court
Basketball Court
Sculptured art gardens
Outdoor pool table
Meditation areas
Bowling alley with 4 lanes
Formula One racing simulator
Movie-screening theater
Children’s play area
Relaxation lounge
Speakeasy Disco
Zero-entry, infinity-edge and adults-only pools
FlowRider® surfing simulator
Soccer field
Walking and jogging trails
Dog park
Gazebos
In the Boutique Tower, there are also 4 restaurants:
Avra
IL Mulino
Costa Gril
Ke-uH
According to Michael Goldstein, President of Sales, explains, “Our aim was to make this a total turnkey, effortlessly elegant home, and save the buyer a year of decorating.”
Estates at Acqualina In Sunny Isles Is Under Construction
The super-luxe Estates at Acqualina has officially begun construction, with the existing beach motel being demolished this week. The developers hope to have the site completely cleared by March and released a video of the beginning of the demolition (below).
To honor the occasion, the developers paired up with two local charities to hold a celebratory event and press conference that was attended by Derek Jeter and Jorge Posada. All of the furniture in the existing structures has been donated to the hurricane relief in Puerto Rico and the Florida Keys, or to victims that have relocated to Florida after the storms.
The new development is expected to be completed in 2020 and features a lobby designed by Karl Lagerfeld and a 50,000 square foot amenity area. Prices of remaining inventory range from $4.2 million to $9 million. Penthouses and single-family homes are priced upon request.
Sunny Isles Beach Development Boasts 50,000sf Oceanfront Amenity Center
Not to be outdone by anyone, the swank Estates at Acqualina in Sunny Isles will boast a 50,000 square foot amenity center dubbed “Villa Acqualina” with something for residents of all ages. Practically every development in South Florida has a state-of-the-art gym, heated pool, valet and party room, but this is next level! There’s even an ice skating rink and stock trading room!
The 5.6 acre private, gated, oceanfront development recently completed their land purchase and will begin construction by the end of the year. The neighboring Acqualina Resort has been named by US News & World Report as the #1 Hotel in Florida. Remaining residences range from $4 million to $9 million. There is also a $16.75 million penthouse dubbed “Casa d’Oro” with over 11,000 square feet.
According to a press release, the grounds and gardens will boast lush landscaped gardens, multiple infinity pools, a FlowRider® for surfers, a basketball court, a bocce court, a dog park, soccer field, a beachfront restaurant and 502 feet of Atlantic oceanfront with Five Star beach and pool services. 24-hour valet, 24-hour security services, a full service resident concierge and a house Rolls-Royce will also be available.
Check out the video and renderings below to see what else is planned:
Inside The Estates at Acqualina’s $16.675 Million Casa D’Oro
It is dubbed as the “gold standard of single-family condominium residences” and boasts 11,605 total square footage of living space (8,870 interior square feet of interior space plus 2,735 square feet of terrace area) on the top two floors of the ultra-luxury Estates at Acqualina in Sunny Isles.
The layout offers a dramatic entry from a private elevator to the 50th floor and a dramatic foyer with 10 foot double doors leading into the living areas. All of the entertaining areas and two guest bedrooms are on the main level with the main family living quarters on the upper level including four additional bedrooms.
On the ground level terrace, you will find a private pool, sauna and garden area overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The massive entertaining area features an open kitchen, living, dining and breakfast area with sweeping ocean views. The buyer will have a choice of marble or wood floors throughout, including on the terraces and the master baths are cloaked in onyx walls. The his and her’s dressing rooms are finished with suede or leather finishes.
Here is a preview of the $16,675,000 floor plan and renderings of the finished product, that is expected to break ground later this year and be completed in 2019.
The Estates At Acqualina Prepares To Begin Construction
Using the same strategy that they used to acquire the land for Sunny Isles’ Mansions at Acqualina, developer Jules Trump (no relation to Donald) has initiated the auction process on the development site for The Estates at Acqualina, according to an update from their sales office.
On June 1, the process was initiated to acquire the final parcel of the development site, which is already 96% owned. The process should be complete by the end of the summer, making way for demolition of existing structures and construction commencement late in 2017.
The Estates at Acqualina is the latest of the ultra-luxury Acqualina projects including The Mansions at Acqualina and their debut property, Acqualina in Sunny Isles. The Estates at Acqualina will boast an elegant lobby designed by Karl Lagerfeld and a four story amenity plaza dubbed “Circus Maximus”. The amenities will include everything imaginable including a restaurant, cinema, bowling alley, golf and racing simulators and even an ice skating rink… in Miami. Beachgoers will enjoy a 500 linear foot private beach with cabanas and service from the onsite restaurant.
The 154 residences in the South Tower range in size from 2,910 to 6,500 square feet and are priced between $4 million – $39 million. The South Tower is set for completion in 2020, with the North Tower commencing at a later date. Check out this video that details all of the amenities. They really spare nothing.
The Estates at Acqualina’s Model Unit Sales Center is Huge, and Fully Functional
Photo by Sean McCaughan
The Estates at Acqualina, which is bringing two more gigantic towers to the lavish and rambling Acqualina Resort & Spa complex in Sunny Isles Beach, just took the cake top off of its extremely at new sales center and model unit which closely duplicates a typical end unit in either building to almost every detail.
To achieve that, it had to be big, considering the typical end unit at the Estates is from approximately 3,500 to over 5,000, in just interior square footage. As icing on the cake, unlike many sales center set ups, and model unit interiors, this place is fully functional. The lights, of course, work, but so do the toilets in the model bathrooms, and the kitchen sink that can be activated by a foot sensor. The host tub gets hot, and the sauna gets hot too.
Connected by a multilevel amenities complex called ‘The Villa’ (which looks, you guessed it, like a villa) the towers are not actually perfectly symmetrical. The north tower has four units per floor, and the south tower has just two, a system that works more efficiently for private elevator access than two matching towers of 3-unit floors. Units come standard with little tricks treats like fountain-fed hot tubs, outdoor saunas accessed via wrap-around balcony, midnight kitchens in the master suite, gas fireplaces, hi-end wine dispensing/preserving appliances, and more marble than at a cemetery in a place called Carrera in Italy. Oh, and the penthouse will have hanging glass pools, just like the one over at the Mansions at Acqualina.
Karl Lagerfeld Designing Lobbies at Estates at Acqualina, Although He Probably Thinks its Gauche
When Karl Lagerfeld comes to Miami, he stays at tres chic hotels like the Raleigh, the Delano, or the Standard. The Russian oligarchs who buy all his clothes, however, stay at the massive and tragically opulant Acqualina. So it makes absolute sense, on an economic level, that Mr. Lagerfeld, the famed creative director at Chanel, would be hired to create the lobbies of the two newest editions to the Acqualina Resort itself, the towering Estates at Acqualina. Of course Lagerfeld gave an appropriately gushy quote to the Acqualina people for their press release as reprinted in the Real Deal, (“I am excited by the opportunity to design the lobbies of The Estates at Acqualina and take great pride in knowing that the spaces I create will be such important spaces in the building,” etc. etc. said Mr. Lagerfeld) because that’s just what one does, but the quote doesn’t actually say what he thinks of Acqualina itself. Maybe he thinks its gauche? Coco would definitely think its gauche.
