Only 40 Developer Units Remain at 900 Biscayne Bay
I was notified earlier today that only 40 developer units remain at 900 Biscayne Bay. It seems highly likely that 900 Biscayne Bay will be the first luxury condo development in Miami to sell out completely of those constructed during the recent housing boom. My guess is that the building will sell its last developer unit some time towards the end of April. The amenities and common areas at 900 Biscayne Bay are second to none which helps to explain why pricing has fared so well despite the downturn in the market. The building also has strong financials. I was recently informed that the association has $2M in reserves. It is rare to find a building in Miami that can boast such stability. Be sure to check out the video below if you wish to learn more about 900 Biscayne Bay. Feel free to call us if you have any questions or would like to tour the building.
iStar Financial Takes Ownership of South of Fifth
Earlier today, iStar Financial announced that it will now have full ownership of the luxury beachfront condominium project known as South of Fifth. iStar Financial had recently filed and won a foreclosure action against the developer of South of Fifth, BR Villa Luisa. Completed in 2008, South of Fifth is located at 125 Ocean Drive in the South of Fifth neighborhood of Miami Beach, Florida. 25 units remain unsold in the 28-unit luxury building along the picturesque beaches of South Beach.
Mint – Sales Expected to Launch at the End of This Month
Over the past three months, I’ve received a number of inquiries from people in regards to Mint. A few have inquired as to when sales are expected to begin while others have asked when they should expect rental listings to hit the market. Over the past four months, ST Residential has been working with original contract holders to get them to the closing table. According to public records, closings at Mint began on August 27, 2010. Since that time, there have been 110 recorded closings with prices ranging from$203,900 to $1.09M. Rental listings at Mint started to appear on the MLS within a few months of the first closing. There are currently 20 condos available for rent at Mint on the MLS with prices ranging from $1,575 to $1,750 per month for a one bedroom and $2,200 to $2,900 per month for a 2 bedroom. Sales are officially expected to launch at the end of this month to the general public. It’ll be interesting to see how the general public reacts to pricing once it is released. Mint is located at 92 SW 3 St, Miami, FL 33130.
First Resale at Marquis Residences
The first resale has closed at Marquis Residences. A 4 bedroom/4.5 bath, bi-level condo recently sold for $1.85M, or $487 per square foot. The unit has 3,800 square feet of interior, 428 square feet of terrace and a stunning view from the 57th floor. Also, the original owner didn’t spare any expense in building out the unit. According to the MLS listing, over $300,000 was spent on build-out improvements. Developer inventory still remains so give us a call if you have an interest in purchasing a luxury condo at Marquis Residences.
4,400 Square Foot Luxury Condominium at Acqualina in Sunny Isles Beach to be Auctioned
A remarkable 4,400 square foot 3 bedroom/2.5 bath condo at Acqualina is set to be auctioned February 12, 2011. The flow-through unit offers unobstructed views of the Atlantic Ocean to the east and of the Intracoastal Waterway to the west from the 38th floor. The unit will be sold furnished along with advanced technology features such as a Crestron system and remote controlled window treatments. The luxury condo is a private residence, not a condo-hotel unit, but is still afforded all of the building amenities such as 24-hour security, 24-hour valet parking, 3 pools, room service, housekeeping, 20,000 square foot oceanfront spa and 2 restaurants. Previously offered for over $5.4M, the property will be auctioned to the highest bidder at or above $3.3M.
Sales at Marquis Residences ended 2010 on a high note. Optibase Real Estate Miami LLC acquired 21 luxury condos at Marquis Residences on December 30, 2010. The entity paid a net purchase price of $8.6 million. It’s important to note that the 21 units represents approximately 7 percent of the 292 total units at Marquis Residences. This is under the 10 percent threshold which would prohibit Fannie Mae approval in the future.
Marquis Residences is a 67-story luxury tower located at 1100 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132.
Top 5 Luxury Condo Sales of 2010
The luxury condo sales of 2010 exceeded the expectations of many with two condos selling over $10M and another three selling within $1.3M of it. Before we kick 2011 into full gear, let’s take a look back at the top 5 luxury condo sales of 2010.
Setai – Penthouse B – 4 bedroom/4 bath (6,208 square feet) – This condo sold for $15M, or $2,416 per square foot, on June 4, 2010.
Santa Maria – Penthouse 4901 – 3 bedroom/5 bath (10,000 square feet) – This condo sold for $11M, or $1,100 per square foot, on May 21, 2010.
Fontainebleau II – Penthouse NO – 5 bedroom/5 bath (4,500 square feet) – This condo sold for $9M, or $2,000 per square foot, on May 14, 2010.
The Gables Club – Tower Suite A – 3 bedroom/6 full bath/2 half bath (10,190 square feet) – This condo sold for $9M, or $883 per square foot, on July 20, 2010.
One Bal Harbour – Penthouse 2108 – 4 bedroom/4.5 bath (5,262 square feet) – This condo sold for $8.7M, or $1,653 per square foot, on May 25, 2010.
900 Biscayne Bay Video Tour
Be sure to check out the video above if you haven’t had an opportunity to tour 900 Biscayne Bay. The high-quality, professionally shot video will help you understand why 900 Biscayne Bay is so highly regarded by foreign and domestic buyers alike. 900 Biscayne Bay offers some of the most breathtaking views in Miami along with unmatched quality and timeless elegance. The video is complete with audio narrations by Pedro Martin, the developer of 900 Biscayne Bay, and Sam Robin, the interior designer. You can find floor plans for 900 Biscayne Bay as well as additional pictures at www.900BiscayneBayMiamiCondos.com or our 900 Biscayne Bay building page. Contact us at 305-428-3860 if you are interested in learning more about 900 Biscayne Bay or inquiring about the availability. Developer inventory is running low. This could be your last opportunity to purchase a condo at 900 Biscayne Bay at reduced prices.
Santa Maria Penthouse Back on the Market – $14.9M
As you may recall, Penthouse 4901 at Santa Maria was a bank-owned foreclosure that came onto the market this past May at an asking price of $12.9M. Later that same very day, the status of the listing changed to “closed sale” and showed a purchase price of $11M, or $1100 per square foot. Earlier today, I noticed that the amazing, 10,000 square foot penthouse at Santa Maria was re-listed last month, on September 10th, at an asking price of $14.9M, or $1490 per square foot. There’s no question that Penthouse 4901 at Santa Maria is one of Miami’s most coveted luxury penthouses. It will be interesting to see how long it remains on the market before garnering the interest of another buyer. I’ll be sure to keep the penthouse on my radar and report the sales price after it closes.
View additional pictures and listing information for Santa Maria PH4901.
