This unit is a perfect retreat , on the shores of Biscayne Bay.   Doorman, garage, valet, gym, 2 pools, and direct East SoBe + ocean views to start the day.

Smart 1/1.5 floor plan with floor to ceiling sliding walls of glass opening to a deep 13 ft balcony. 

Washer/Dryer, Walk in Closet, Half Bath, Jacuzzi tub, sparkling white kitchen with open breakfast bar. 

This unit is perfect for your pickiest client.  The owner has invested in a complete refreshening .  New central A/C, new carpet, fresh paint – it shows like a model unit.  This condo is on a private marina, 3 blocks from Lincoln Road.

The unit is vacant and easy to show; I  live in the complex and am happy to meet your clients before or after work…

Sorry, no dogs allowed by the association for renters…

 

South Beach is a priviledged destination, affectionately referred to as SoBe by the locals.   Occupying the southern-most 23 blocks of Miami Beach… from  1st Street ….  extending up as far as 23rd Street…. South Beach is a major tourist destination, with beautiful white sandy beaches, world class dining, nightclubs , oceanfront hotels, and a resort life “style”.  A  playground for anyone wanting  a  tropical, warm weather,  acquamarine-water beach-get-away,  Miami is home to an ever-changing international crowd   attracting millions of  tourists, year round,  who come to enjoy the comfortable way of life, vibrant nightlife,  trendy boutiques, shopping, multi-cultural  atmosphere, international cuisine, and sun, sand and water. 

Whatever your taste or budget, there is definitely something  here to fit your dreams.   Anything you are looking for, you will probably find it in Miami. 

South of Fifth, or  SoFi as it’s called locally,  is dubbed the ”Park Avenue of Miami Beach”.  SoFi consists of a five block span  extending from 1st Street to 5th Street …at the very bottom of the Island.  This  highly rated neighborhood offers respite and  resort-style living for residents and visitors….  as a vacation destination or as a place to live. Stroll along the beach and dine alfresco.   Some of the most expensive condos sit on waterfront lots on these southernmost five blocks of the beach (concierge services for every need or want, at the snap of a finger). Interspurced with the luxurious  highrise condos, there are a number of charming Art Deco reminders of what Miami was … not all that long ago, when South Beach was first developed … back in the 1910’s.   

Lincoln Road (at 17th Street)  is a popular pedestrian section of  South Beach … popular among both tourists and locals.  The immediate surrounding area is highly tauted by the international crowd wanting  to own a pied-a-terre within a  stone’s throw of literally everything…  There’s easy beach access, nightclubs, luxury hotels, boutique bed-and-breakfasts, waterfront condos, and Lincoln Road ( open to foot traffic only) … with it’s casual shopping, outdoor dining and people watching… a pedestrian haven packed with cafes and shops extending on for blocks. 

Despite being a resort destination and vacation hot-spot,  South Beach has an infrastructure that caters equally to both local residents and tourists.  ”Publix” Supermarkets have an in-store pharmacy, (seemingly unimportant until you need one!).  There is a brand new Publix on 5th St … where the causeway connects to Miami Beach from the mainland… easily recognizable , with a Romero Brito art piece welcoming you to Miami Beach.       

You can manage without a car (truly!),  in either SoBe or SoFi …  You’re within an arm’s reach of shops, beaches, restaurants and entertainment.  There’s a distinct  ’pedestrian feel’…  one of the qualities many buyers look for. 

Whatever you are looking for… whether it be a condominium or a single family home… a vacation hide-away or a magnificent  luxury waterfront villa with a private dock or helocopter pad , there’s something for every one and every budget…. and you will probably find whatever it is that you are wanting.  Please contact me here  if you’d like more information, or are considering buying or selling property on the beach.

The three ‘main’ streets,  Alton Road, Collins Avenue and Ocean Drive,  run the length of the island…. and each are just a few blocks from the waterfront.  Collins is where you’ll find some of the top design fashion boutiques and shops on Miami Beach.  Ocean Drive is known the world over,  with it’s outdoor restautants and cafes on one side of the road… and sand dunes, beach volleyball, roller blading, and the ocean (Miami Beach!) on the other side. 

Running the width of the island are the numbered streets, beginning at 1st street to the south, and moving to the higher numbered streets as you go north.  From 23rd Street south, the island is bustling, and the beaches are beautiful.  As you head north of 30th street, the pace slows down. It becomes more residential, with fewer stores and restaurants… but with equally beautiful  sandy beaches.

Millionaire’s Row with it’s high rise waterfront condominiums stretches along Collins Avenue,  from from 40th  Street  to 62nd Street.  Millionare’s Row is nestled between South Beach and North Beach…and  is home to some of the most luxurious waterfront property anywhere in South Florida.   Million-dollar yachts,  the intercoastal waterway, ocean front living with beautiful expanses of beach front make Millionaire’s Row one the most desirable locations anywhere in Miami.

Not only a popular snowbird and spring break destination,  Miami Beach is  also a weekend get-away for locals, and many locals own second homes on the island.  The real estate market in Miami Beach offers something for every pockebook, and every taste…. whether pied-a-terre or  absolutely extraordinary luxury oceanfront property.  Whatever it is that you are wanting, you will  find exactly what you’re looking for in Miami.  Please send me a note here, or give me a call at (305) 793-1365 or (305) 632-0164 if you’d like more information on Miami Beach or are interested in buying or selling real estate in Miami.

Noted for its Art Deco Historic District, Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue, Miami Beach welcomes tourists and locals alike. Lincoln Road is notorious not only for its shopping and dining, but it’s also a great place to people watch. The Miami Beach nightlife is just as popular and every so often, you may rub elbows with celebrities. With so much to offer, Miami Beach is the ultimate destination hot spot.

Miami Beach began as a plantation tract for coconuts when Henry and Charles Lum, two entrepreneurs, purchased 160 acres of what today is known as South Beach. Their architectural plans failed and the land was passed onto John Collins, a Quaker from New Jersey who planted the first grooves in Florida. In the nineteenth century, much of the land was a marshy waste but today the cypress swamps are restricted to the Everglades National Park. The Army Corps of Engineers, followed by Carl Fischer dredged the thick mangroves to create Miami Beach.

In the 1900’s, Miami, just across Biscayne Bay, was already booming and many entrepreneurs recognized great potential in Miami Beach. In 1912, the Lumnus brothers found the Ocean Beach Realty Company in Miami Beach and so began the first wave of construction. The years following saw rapid development with the construction of the Collins Bridge (”the longest wagon bridge in the world”) and the opening of many oceanfront restaurants, including Joe’s Stone Crab-a Miami Beach icon. In 1914, the first hotel in Miami Beach, the W.J. Brown, opened its doors.

In 1996, the city of Miami Beach celebrated one hundred years of existence as an independent, self sustaining paradise. In that time, the city has seen two world wars, the elegance of the nation’s Golden Age (the 1920’s and the Great Depression). Today, the Art Deco National Historic District, Lincoln Road and Espanola Way are just some of the places that maintain Miami Beach’s history and attract visitors and locals alike.

Lincoln Road features restaurants with outdoor seating ideal for people watching. Locals and tourists alike may catch a glimpse of a celebrity or two as they stroll through or enjoy one of the many cafes.Stop in and admire local artist Romero Britto’s art gallery and perhaps leave with a souvenir.

Originally covered by a forest of mangroves, the site was cleared by Carl Fisher in 1912 and it became the town’s social center. In the 60’s, Morris Lapidus- a Miami Beach architect who designed the Fountainbleu and Eden Rock Hotels, was commissioned to redesign Lincoln Road. Lapidus’ design featured fountains and an amphitheater, reflecting Miami’s Modern Architechture (MiMo) style that he pioneered in the 1950’s.

The road was closed to vehicular traffic and became of of the first pedestrian malls in the nation. Today Lincoln Road features a concert hall for the New World Symphony Orchestra, a state of the art multiplex cinema, fine restaurants and bars. Lincoln Road is also home to many galleries of emerging artists as well as the Colony Theater, which was newly restored. It remains a popular stomping ground for tourists and locals alike.

Buying or selling  real estate  in Miami?  Please give us a call at (305) 793-1365 or (305) 632-0164  or send us a note here.

1374B S Venetian Way in Miami, Florida

Migrating south for the winter, need some fun in the sun? Miami Beach’s tropical waters + powdery beaches aren’t enticing enough, this is what’s on around town:

• Art Basel
• NFL Pro Bowl
• NFL Superbowl XLIV
• Miami International Boat Show
• South Beach Wine and Food Festival
• Winter Music Conference
• Sony Ericsson Open

Not feeling the hotels, rather go native? Try this one on for size, 1374B South Venetian Way is located on the westernmost isle of the Venetian Islands. Short term and long term leases welcome. If your stay becomes more permanent, check out the house next door!

Vitals on 1374B South Venetian Way:

• Lot Size: 10,500SF (60′ on the H2O)
• Living: 7,117 SF (7 bed/8 bath/1 half bath)
• Furnished
• Media Room
• Putting Green
• Rooftop Pool
• Boat Dock
• 2-Car Garage
• Built in 2006

88 La Gorce Circle, Miami Beach, Florida

Simply put, this La Gorce Island estate is a class act!  Last week, I returned it to the market for $19.5M. It luxuriates in style, scale and balance and may be among Miami Beach’s more architecturally significant modern homes. The expansive floor plan, inspired by the Carl Fisher Estate (5020 North Bay Road), was developed and sold in 2006 by the same talented mastermind.

Property on 88 La Gorce Circle:

• Lot Size: 48,027SF
• On the H2o: 260′
• Living Area: 20,000SF
• 10 Bed / 12 Bath / 3 Half Bath
• Private Guest House
• Roof Top Terrace
• Lap Pool
• 2 Docks
• 5-car garage
• Staff Quarters
• Built in 2008

Master Bedroom

Best value!!!

Fully Furnished apartment in trendy Island Ave; one of the very private and beautiful Venetian Causeway Islands.

Very spacious & totally renovated 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms with bay and park views. One assigned parking space and full amenities  building.

5 Island Condominium, a bay front condominium has been just completely remodeled with the finest details throughout. Come take a look and this great opportunity to experience the true South Beach lifestyle. Walk to Lincoln Road, Epicure, movie theaters, boutiques, bars, restaurants and everything else the neighborhood has to offer.

Also available for rent furnished or unfurnished 2555 Collins Ave. Apt 1708. An Oceanfront Property. $2,300/Month, 2 parking spaces assigned.

Very easy to show!

Cell: 305-343-0517

Off: 305-374-4051

2940 and 2920 North Bay Road

The properties located at 2940 and 2920 North Bay Road occupy more than 96,000SF of prime waterfront land in Miami Beach; one with a dilapidated Mediterranean-style home and the other, an adjoining vacant lot. Most recently sold as one piece in 2006, the property traded for $13M. Since then, the lots were subdivided, creating two folios, which one may assume could yield a great return but, was purchased going into a bad market. Listed for $6.9M, 2940 North Bay Road closed today for $4.038M/$426SF…WOW!

And the lucky winner is? A local developer, who confided to me that this will be the last house in which he resides, it’s a keeper. He plans to renovate the 9,476SF manse. I’m all for preservation and old world style, but many buyers make the mistake of trying to save a home because they think they will spend less $$$ by using the existing structure. While under construction, at a point too far along to turn back, homeowners often realize that the renovation is costing them much more than starting from scratch. Not that he asked, but I believe that this house is a tear down. It’s in very bad condition with low ceilings and an odd floor plan. Either way, he did buy a great property at a good price and will do well in the future with this investment.

The adjacent 52,360SF of land, that’s 170FT of water frontage ladies and gentleman,  is ripe for the picking. Listed at $7.9M, who’s ready to make a STEAL?! Who wouldn’t want to be Miami Vice producer, Michael Bay’s neighbor. Formerly Hulk Hogan’s residence, Bay picked it up 2900 North Bay Road for $17M.

Excellent layout & large balcony! The apartment has been entirely renovated with great taste & wonderful details throughout. Available immediately furnished or unfurnished. Enjoy unobstructed, gorgeous bay and golf course views from balcony and every room in the apartment.

The building also has a brand new face. Come see the delightfully renovated lobby. Club Atlantis is a full service building with great amenities such as: Convenience store, valet parking, gym, pool/spa, 24Hr security, direct Ocean access.

Vacant & very easy to show!

Call Josephine 305-343-0517 or Maria 786-553-2221

www.josephinepampanas.com

West View from balcony. Fully Furnished Master Bedroom. (Also available unfurnished)

Enjoy the timeless elegance of Beginning of Century architecture combined with stunning interior contemporary style. Cutting edge construction, enhanced with every imaginable details and amenities : Venetian plaster walls, high ceilings, white statuario marble, onyx, leather, teak and bamboo floors, elevator, numerous terraces with water mist system, steam room, waterfalls features, intelligent home environment with remote control and integrated audio system throughout, surveillance system.

Meticulously finished, spacious Italian lacquer kitchen features with top-of-the-line appliances, wine cooler and granite counter tops.

The outdoor living area boasts a 43 feet infinity pool equipped with automated remote controlled system, Badujet swimming system, chromotherapy color lights, massage jets and heater.

Last but not least, an EXTRAORDINARY 2,500 sq f t solarium with stunning 360 degree panoramic views where you can enjoy a private swim in the infinity edge jacuzzi. Barbecue, bar, shower and an outdoor massage lounge round out the superb amenities and offer a rare level of luxury.

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SUNSET ISLAND 1: 1400 W 28 STREET, MIAMI BEACH, FL

It seems that the players in the wealthy sector of today’s market remain stubborn + liquid; generally I have seen a large gap in offers between buyer and seller. During the first two quarters of this year,  the resistance among sellers to reduce has prevailed at the top end. Consequently, 2009 delivered ONLY 3 residential sales in Dade County that closed over $10M; one of which was Shaq’s Miami Beach estate @ 26 Star Island-listed for $22.5M, closed in June for $16M.

Q3 2009 is revealing the drop in the market across the board. Reality is slowly penetrating the inventory of luxury waterfront residences. The property located at 1400 W 28 Street on Sunset Island 1 in Miami Beach just closed today for $9.5M. Purchased in 2006 by a Los Angeles hedge funder for $11.6M, it was listed in July 2008 for $15.9M. A distinct rally is underway for Miami Beach’s waterfront homes.

PROPERTY VITALS FOR 1400 W 28 STREET:

• Lot Size: 20,000 SF
• On the H2O: 100′
• Living Area: 9,933 SF
• 7 bed / 7.5 bath
• Built in 2003