Brickell Construction Update – October 22, 2014 [video]

Brickell condos construction update

Development throughout Brickell is happening at such a rapid pace.  Despite living in the area, and showing condos in Brickell on a regular basis, I am still in awe by all of the construction when making my way around the neighborhood.  I realize that many of the people who visit my website are not local to Miami and, therefore, are not able to see Brickell’s amazing transformation with their own eyes.  It is for this reason that I decided yesterday afternoon to produce a guided video tour of the construction that is taking place throughout the central part of Brickell – primarily around Brickell City Centre and Mary Brickell Village.  Included in the video are the following condo developments which are currently either under construction or are in their pre-construction phase: Brickell City Centre (Rise and Reach towers), SLS Lux, The Bond at 1080 Brickell, Brickell Flatiron, and 1100 Millecento.

Circuit Layout for Formula E Miami ePrix

Formula E Miami ePrix Race Course

 

Earlier today, Mayor of Miami Tomas Regalado formally announced that Miami will host “the first electric single-seater race in America”.  The Miami ePrix will take place in Downtown Miami on an eight turn, 1.35-mile circuit down Biscayne Boulevard and looping the American Airlines Arena, home to the Miami Heat.  The course will also run along the newly opened Museum Park, offering plenty of space for spectators to watch the race from street-level, as well as in front of Downtown Miami condo high-rises Marinablue, 900 Biscayne Bay, Ten Museum Park, and Marquis Residences.  The race is set for March 14, 2015.

Just Sold – Ten Museum Park Units 1802 and 1708

Ten Museum Park Unit 1802 Just Sold

Units 1802 and 1708 at Ten Museum Park are now officially closed.  Unit 1802 (pictured above) – a 2 bedroom, bi-level loft with 1,802 interior square feet – sold in just 7 days for $900,000 while unit 1708 (pictured below) – an 808 square foot 1 bedroom condo – sold in just 16 days for $338,000.  It came as no surprise since both units showed beautifully and were attractively priced.  The $900,000 price paid for unit 1802 was the highest price ever paid for a 2 bedroom, non-corner unit at Ten Museum Park.  I represented the seller in the sale of unit 1802 and represented both the seller and buyer in the sale of unit 1708.  I now have unit 1708 listed for rent with an asking price of $2,450 per month.  If you or someone you know may have an interest in renting it, please contact me for additional details and/or to request a showing.  See bottom of this post for a video of unit 1708.

Ten Museum Park Unit 1708 Just Sold

Video of Ten Museum Park #1708:

Just Listed – Unit 1708 at Ten Museum Park – Asking $355,000

Ten Museum Park unit 1708

Unit 1708, pictured above, is the second of two condos I recently listed at Ten Museum Park.  It shows beautifully and has already grabbed the attention of several interested buyers.  The 1 bedroom, 1.5 bath residence has 808 livable square feet, 143 square feet of balcony, a custom glass divider to separate the living room from the bedroom, wood flooring throughout, full-size washer and dryer, and stainless steel appliances by Sub-Zero, Miele, and Bosch.  It also features 10-foot ceilings with floor-to-ceiling glass windows, a full glass-enclosed shower with rainfall shower head, built-out closets, and captivating views of Biscayne Bay.  Priced at $355,000, unit 1708 is currently the second best priced property in the building.

If you or someone you know have an interest in viewing this unit in person, please contact me via email at [email protected] or on my cell phone at 786-247-6332.

Below, you will find additional photographs of unit 1708 at Ten Museum Park:

living room and kitchen

view from living room

 

bedroom

 

Ten Museum Park unit 1708

 

bedroom

 

balcony

Ten Museum Park Unit 1802 Under Contract in 7 Days

Ten Museum Park 1802 under contract in 7 days

Well, that didn’t take long.  Unit 1802 at Ten Museum Park is now officially under contract.  I received multiple offers within 3 days and got it under contract in just 7 days.  It goes to show that in today’s market a property will sell quickly provided that it is priced correctly and well presented.  This property showed beautifully, and I’m sure a month from now the buyers will be very happy in their new home.

Just Listed – Unit 1802 at Ten Museum Park – Asking $915,000

Ten Museum Park unit 1802

I am happy to announce that I recently got the listing on two beautiful units at Ten Museum Park.  The first unit, which is pictured above, is a stunning 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath, bi-level loft with over 1,800 interior square feet and a deep, spacious balcony overlooking the newly opened Museum Park.  The ultra-modern unit features a clean, chic design; soaring 20-foot ceilings with floor-to-ceiling glass windows; stainless steel appliances by Sub-Zero, Miele, and Bosch; full-size washer and dryer; a full glass-enclosed shower with rainfall shower head; and direct, unobstructed views of Biscayne Bay and the Miami Beach skyline.  Priced at $915,000, unit 1802 is currently the best priced unit in the building among those that offer a direct water view.  If you or someone you know have an interest in viewing this unit in person, please contact me by email at [email protected] or on my cell phone at 786-247-6332.

Below you will find additional photographs of unit 1802 at Ten Museum Park.  Later this week, I will post information and pictures of my second listing at Ten Museum Park – a beautiful 1 bedroom, 1.5 bath loft.

Ten Museum Park unit 1802 View from master bedroom Master bedroom Second bedroom

Miami Heat Point Guard Mario Chalmers Lists 5 Bedroom Condo at Marquis Residences for $4M

Mario Chalmers Lists 5 Bedroom condo at Marquis Residences for $4M

Yesterday, the Los Angeles Times reported that Miami Heat point guard Mario Chalmers recently listed his 5 bedroom condo at Marquis Residences for $4M.  The combined floor plan is situated on the 49th and 50th floors of the northeast corner of the building and offers a direct view of Biscayne Bay, the Atlantic Ocean, and Miami Beach skyline.  Consisting of 5,475 interior square feet, the bi-level condo includes 5 bedrooms, 5 baths, a game room, wet bar, state-of-the-art kitchen, and 2 laundry rooms.  Also, included in the sale are 4 assigned parking spaces.

In March 2012, Chalmers purchased the luxury condo from hip-hop/rap artist Drake for $2.6M.  Drake had purchased the side-by-side units in 2011 then later combined them.

Marquis Residences is a luxury condo development located in Downtown Miami.

Museum Park Opening Ceremony

Miami residents showing support and appreciation at Museum Park opening ceremony

After 14 years and around $40M, Museum Park officially opened this morning.  The people of Miami were in attendance to show their support and appreciation.  City of Miami Mayor, Tomas Regalado; City of Miami Commissioner, Marc Sarnoff; and Superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Alberto Carvalho; each spoke at the opening ceremony which was marked by the arrival of the iconic United States Coast Guard Cutter Eagle.

Museum Park opening ceremony

As a long-time resident of Miami, the opening of Museum Park is almost surreal to me.  It had been talk for so long that it was hard to believe at times that it would actually ever happen.  However, the day has finally arrived and, I must say, the park is spectacular.  It is such a beautiful gift not only to the people of Miami but also their four-legged friends.  It is fair to say that prior to today’s park opening, much of Downtown Miami was a concrete jungle.  Now the children and dogs of Miami have a place to run around and play.  I personally do not have any children but am a proud owner of a Miniature Schnauzer named Lucky.  A few days ago while walking him at Museum Park, I asked Lucky how he enjoyed the new park.  His response says it all.

 

Below are other pictures I took from this morning’s Museum Park opening ceremony:

Museum Park

Museum Park

Lucky The Miniature Schnauzer

Spike The Miniature Schnauzer

Museum Park

Bye Bye Panorama Tower, Hello Panorama

Panorama condos coming soon

Monday afternoon, while stopping in at the post office located at 1101 Brickell Avenue, I noticed the vehicle shown above parked within a stone’s throw away from the Panorama Tower site.  What I immediately found odd is the absence of the word “tower” from the vehicular advertisement.  On the driver side, it states, “Brickell’s Loftiest Address is Coming Soon – Panorama” while on the backside of the vehicle it reads, “Look What’s Coming – Panorama”.  Perhaps Tibor has decided to make a last-minute change to the development name.  Either that or he couldn’t find a big enough vehicle to fit the name in its entirety.  If completed, Panorama is expected to be the tallest building in Miami.