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Miami Beach is one of the world's premier vacation destinations due to the wonderful beach, outstanding restaurants, and unmatched nightlife. Living in one of the many Miami Beach Condos is the perfect way to take advantage of this wonderful destination. When people think of Miami Beach, most people think of South Beach and the historic buildings of the Art Deco District. On the other hand, when looking for a condo, its important to understand that Miami Beach is made up of smaller, distinct, neighborhoods, each with its own characteristics and that prices can vary drastically depending on building and location.

Miami Beach is divided into 4 neighborhoods: South of Fifth, South Beach, Mid Beach, and North Beach. In the sections below, we give you a brief overview of the neighborhoods, the most popular condo buildings in each neighborhood, the year in which they were built, and the corresponding price levels based on sales data from the last 12 months.

The color code for building prices is as follows:

  • Red (Most Expensive) = Greater than $475 Per Square Foot
  • Orange = Between $250 and $475 Per Square Foot
  • Green (Least Expensive) = Less than $250 Per Square Foot

South of Fifth

This is the area that is located South of Fifth Street in Miami Beach. The South of Fifth area is home to many new luxury high rise developments that wrap around the southern tip of Miami Beach stretching from Biscayne Bay to the ocean. In addition, South of Fifth contains several unique loft developments. As far as convenience goes, the South of Fifth Neighborhood is unmatched. The Miami Beach Marina, South Pointe Park, and famous restaurants such as Joe's Stone Crab and Prime 112 are all located here. A major supermarket and big box retailers like Best Buy are a short walk away. As a result of being home to residences with amazing views, amenities, and location, the South of Fifth area has the highest prices in Miami Beach. Popular developments here are:

  • Apogee (2008)
  • Bentley Beach (2003)
  • Continuum North (2008)
  • Continuum South (2003)
  • Courts South Beach (2001)
  • Icon South Beach (2004)
  • Murano at Portofino (2001)
  • Murano Grande (2003)
  • Ocean Place (2004)
  • Portofino Towers (1996)
  • South of Fifth (2008)
  • South Pointe Tower (1987)
  • The Cosmopolitan (2004)
  • Yacht Club at Portofino (1999)

South Beach

South Beach is a neighborhood that encompasses roughly the southernmost 23 blocks of Miami Beach. The South of Fifth area is technically located within South Beach, but it truly is different than the rest of South Beach. The majority of South Beach is comprised of low-rise historic art deco buildings, but there are several luxury high rise buildings along areas such as West End Avenue, and there are a few on Ocean Drive as well. In the center of South Beach you have Flamingo Park which is home to an aquatic center, 17 tennis courts, and basketball courts. Lincoln Road in South Beach is home to stores, restaurants, and bars and is a center of activity day and night. The most popular developments in South Beach include:

  • 1500 Ocean Drive (1998)
  • 2001 Meridian (2005)
  • Belle Plaza (1962)
  • Bentley Bay (2004)
  • Capri (2008)
  • Costa Brava (1972)
  • Flamingo South Beach (1960)
  • IL Villagio (1998)
  • Island Terrace (1967)
  • Mirador North (1965)
  • Mirador South (1968)
  • Nine Island Avenue (1981)
  • Roney Palace (1926)
  • Setai (2005)
  • South Bay Club (1966)
  • Sunset Harbour North (1996)
  • Sunset Harbour South (1998)
  • The Decoplage (1965)
  • The Floridian (1997)
  • The Grand Venetian (2001)
  • The Waverly (2001)
  • W South Beach (2008)

Mid Beach

Mid Beach which stretches from 23rd Street up to 60th Street was home to most of the original high rise developments in Miami Beach. Today it is a mix of these original buildings, new construction, and buildings that were gut renovated and converted to condo. Mid Beach is also home to the famous "Millionaire's Row" and hosts hundreds of boats every year as part of the Miami International Boat Show. Mid Beach buildings offer all the comforts of oceanfront living while just being a short drive or in some cases, a short walk away from South Beach nightlife. Popular developments are:

  • 5600 Collins (1967)
  • Akoya (2004)
  • Arlen Beach Condo (1969)
  • Blue Diamond (2000)
  • Capobella (1995)
  • Caribbean (2009)
  • Carriage House (1967)
  • Club Atlantis (1982)
  • Fontainebleau II (2005)
  • Fontainebleau III (2008)
  • Green Diamond (2000)
  • Imperial House (1963)
  • La Tour (1996)
  • L'Excellence (1991)
  • Mei (2009)
  • Mirasol Ocean Towers (1975)
  • Mosaic (2006)
  • Nautica (2004)
  • Oceanside Plaza (1967)
  • Royal Embassy (1968)
  • Seacoast 5151 (1966)
  • Seacoast 5700 (1968)
  • The Alexander (1962)
  • The Bath Club (2005)
  • Triton Tower (1966)

North Beach

North Beach, which runs North from 60th Street until 87th Terrace, offers some of the best values on condos in Miami Beach. It has always been a residential neighborhood, so you will find many stores and businesses here as well. There are a couple buildings here that offer wonderful views of the intracoastal and/or ocean. Some popular developments are:

  • 401 Blu (1970)
  • 6000 Indian Creek (2006)
  • Belaire on the Ocean (2004)
  • Burleigh House (1970)
  • Canyon Ranch (2008)
  • Casablanca Villas (2009)
  • King Cole (1963)
  • La Gorce Palace (1996)
  • Maison Grande (1971)
  • Oceanblue (2004)
  • Regatta at Indian Creek (2006)
  • Terra Beachside Villas (2009)
  • The Collins (2004)
  • The Sterling (1991)