Just Reduced | 1060 Brickell #2505 – $2,250

March 31, 2015Leave a comment

1060 Brickell Ave. #2505
1 bedroom/1.5 baths | 963 sf of living space | Offered for rent at $2,250/month

You may recall that I listed this gorgeous unit in 1060 Brickell for rent earlier this month. The owners have decided to reduce the asking price from $2,350 to $2,250, as they are motivated and prepared to rent it quickly. This is a very competitive price for a unit in the “05” line, as others have been renting for $2,300-$2,350. With 963 square feet, this is the largest 1 bedroom unit with a water view that is currently available in the building. The unit is vacant and ready for immediate occupancy – contact me before it’s gone!

For more information or to schedule a private showing, contact me today at 305-799-2124 or lindsayrubens@avatarflorida.com.

You can see all of the photos and details from my original post on this property here.

Just Listed: Beautiful and Bright 1 Bed/1.5 Bath Unit in 1060 Brickell

March 11, 20151 Comment

1060 Brickell Ave. #2505
1 bedroom/1.5 baths | 963 sf of living space | Offered for rent at $2,350/month

I just listed this gorgeous 1 bedroom/1.5 bathroom rental in 1060 Brickell! This unit is located in the “05 line” on the 25th floor, which overlooks Brickell Ave. and boasts beautiful water views. It is one of the largest 1-bedroom floor plans in the building and has 963 square feet of living space. The unit is being offered at $2,350 per month.

The unit is in impeccable condition and includes the following features:

Sparkling white porcelain tile floors throughout the living areas and bedroom, and marble floors in the bathrooms.
Hurricane impact glass windows and doors.
Large terrace with plenty of room for al-fresco dining, and the balcony floor is also tiled.
The interior layout includes a dining area off of the kitchen as well as a powder room for your guests.
Spacious living room has sheer shades on the sliding glass doors, and is large enough for a designated office area.
Kitchen has generous counter space and features stainless steel Bosch appliances, granite countertops, and European cabinets, as well as a laundry closet with stackable washer/dryer and extra storage.
Master bedroom has a nice-sized walk-in closet with shelving as well as custom blackout shades.
Master bathroom has marble floors and countertops, a marble-tiled shower wall, and the shower has a tub with a glass door enclosure.
Rental payment includes 1 assigned parking space in the garage, water/sewer and garbage, as well as basic cable.

Although I may be biased because I lived in the building for 3 years, 1060 Brickell is my favorite building in Brickell! It’s a newer building, completed in 2008, and consists of two towers (1050 and 1060), for a total of 570 units. The building has a beautiful pool and gym, complete with a yoga/aerobics room, steam rooms, showers and locker rooms. Unique amenities include a virtual golf room featuring an indoor golf simulator, Wine/Cigar lounge outfitted with temperature-controlled wine and storage cabinets and personal humidors for cigars, and a game room with a billiards table. The building has 24 hour doorman security, 24 hour valet parking, as well as ground-floor and mezzanine level retail and restaurants. Best of all is the location – with Mary Brickell Village and the Metromover in your backyard, you can leave your car in the garage all weekend – no driving necessary!

Scroll through all the photos below, and contact me directly at 305.799.2124 or lindsayrubens@avatarflorida.com for more information or to schedule a private showing.

Just Sold: Beautifully Updated Home in The Roads

February 9, 2015February 9, 20151 Comment

111 SW 29 Road, Miami, FL 33129
4 bedrooms/3.5 bathrooms | 2,640 sq ft | Built in 1936 | Sold for $755,000

I am thrilled for my buyers who just closed on this beautiful home in The Roads! We had been searching for quite some time, but as soon as we saw this house, we knew it was perfect for them. The home was built in 1936 and has been beautifully updated including a HUGE family room addition. I love the combination of the home’s charming, original features and the modern, updated touches.

The home has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and 2,640 square feet. It sits on a large lot with approximately 7,000 square feet, and the spacious backyard has a sparkling pool and deck. The home is two stories – 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms are on the second floor, with the master bedroom, master bathroom and powder room on the first level. The sales price was $755,000 ($286/sf).

Check out some of the photos below, courtesy of the listing broker, Sterling One Realty.

The Roads is a quiet little neighborhood just west of Brickell, known for its tree-covered streets and beautiful, historic homes. It has become increasingly coveted in recent years for young families and professionals who desire a suburban feel but love the proximity to Downtown Miami and Brickell. The neighborhood’s name comes from the fact that it is located off of the Miami street grid, so all of the streets are named “roads” instead of streets or avenues. See the highlighted map below.

Interested in buying or selling a home in The Roads or the surrounding neighborhoods? Contact me directly at lindsayrubens@avatarflorida.com or 305.799.2124.

Market Update: 3 Bedroom Units in Brickell under $1,000,000

January 30, 2015Leave a comment

Back in August, I posted a market update showcasing all of the 3 bedroom listings available in Brickell. At that time, there were about 70 or 80 units on the market. Flash forward to today and that number has almost doubled. Currently, there are a whopping 125 units with 3 bedrooms on the market in Brickell! In an effort to streamline the information in this post, I am only looking at 3 bedroom units that are priced below $1,000,000 (there are currently 57), and I will be focusing on price per square foot (opposed to list price).

Of the 57 active listings, the average list price per square foot is $438.33. Your best value is unit 3024 at The Club at Brickell Bay (a short sale), which is asking $264/sf ($325,000). This is a slight decline from August when the lowest price per square foot was $308 (that unit was also located at The Club).

The priciest listing is unit 1403 at the Icon Brickell, which is asking $655/sf ($995,000). Again, this is a decline from August when the priciest listing (under $1,000,000) was asking $761/sf (that unit was also located at the Icon Brickell).

This slight drop in price comes as no surprise, as Brickell’s bevy of new construction buildings has tapered the demand for resales. Take a look at all the inventory, below:

Brickell 3 Bedroom Units: Active Listings

Address	Building Name	Sq Ft	#Beds	#FB	#HB	List Price	LP$/SqFt	YR
520 BRICKELL KEY DR # ABH44	BRICKELL KEY ONE	2292	3	3	0	995,000	434.119	1982
495 BRICKELL AV # 1403	Icon Brickell	1518	3	2	0	995,000	655.468	2009
2333 BRICKELL AV # TSE	BRICKELL BAY CLUB	2380	3	3	0	995,000	418.067	1974
801 BRICKELL AV # 1003	COURTS BRICKELL KEY	1659	3	3	0	980,000	590.717	2002
2101 BRICKELL AV # 3305	SKYLINE ON BRICKELL	1762	3	2	0	965,000	547.673	2004
701 BRICKELL KEY BL # 1003	COURVOISIER COURTS	1719	3	2	1	955,000	555.556	1997
701 BRICKELL KEY BL # 1812	Courvoisier Courts	1655	3	2	0	948,000	572.81	1997
1111 SW 1 AV # 3719-N	Axis on Brickell	1908	3	3	0	934,500	489.78	2008
999 SW 1st AVENUE # PH10	NINE AT MARY BRICKELL	1434	3	3	0	927,335	646.677	2014
701 BRICKELL KEY BL # 1703	Courvoisier Courts	1719	3	2	1	925,000	538.104	1997
1901 BRICKELL AV # B2409	BRICKELL PLACE	3197	3	3	0	900,000	281.514	1975
1915 BRICKELL AV # CPH-10	BRICKELL PLACE	2100	3	3	0	877,000	417.619	1980
1627 BRICKELL AV # 1007	IMPERIAL AT BRICKELL	1792	3	2	1	859,000	479.353	1983
801 BRICKELL KEY BL # 3004	COURTS BRICKELL KEY CONDO	1493	3	3	0	835,000	559.277	2002
801 BRICKELL KEY BL # 2609	COURTS	1488	3	3	0	830,000	557.796	2002
1541 Brickell Av # B2803	The Palace Condo	1640	3	2	0	829,000	505.487	1981
801 BRICKELL KEY BL # 1704	COURTS Brickell Key	1493	3	3	0	825,000	552.579	2002
1915 BRICKELL AV # CPH7	BRICKELL PLACE-PHASE 2	2048	3	3	0	825,000	402.832	1980
500 BRICKELL AV # 1901	500 BRICKELL EAST	1494	3	3	0	825,000	552.209	2008
1901 BRICKELL AV # 2309B	BRICKELL PLACE	2133	3	2	1	799,999	375.058	1975
520 BRICKELL KEY DR # A1421	Brickell Key One	1890	3	3	0	799,000	422.751	1982
1627 BRICKELL AV # 2505	IMPERIAL AT BRICKELL COND	1732	3	2	1	795,000	459.007	1983
500 BRICKELL AV # 2301	500 BRICKELL EAST TOWER	1494	3	3	0	780,000	522.088	2008
1111 SW 1 AV # TH721	Axis on Brickell	2095	3	3	0	765,000	365.155	2008
500 BRICKELL AV # 2201	500 Brickell	1494	3	3	0	759,000	508.032	2008
1155 BRICKELL BAY DR # 2904	THE MARK	1510	3	2	0	750,000	496.689	2001
31 SE 5 ST # 4012	BRICKELL ON THE RIVER	1419	3	2	1	750,000	528.541	2006
1450 BRICKELL BAY DR # 1507	COSTA BELLA CONDO	2059	3	3	0	749,999	364.254	1977
1627 BRICKELL AV # 1204	IMPERIAL AT BRICKELL	1732	3	2	1	749,900	432.968	1983
1627 BRICKELL AV # 1104	IMPERIAL AT BRICKELL	1732	3	2	1	739,900	427.194	1983
500 BRICKELL AV # 1801	500 Brickell	1494	3	3	0	739,000	494.645	2008
1627 BRICKELL AV # 2905	Imperial at Brickell	1732	3	2	0	729,000	420.901	1983
1155 BRICKELL BAY DR # 3104	THE MARK ON BRICKELL	1510	3	2	0	725,000	480.132	2001
218 SE 14 ST # 804	The Emerald At Brickell	1654	3	2	0	710,000	429.262	2006
1010 SW 2 AVE # LP2106	BRICKELL TEN	1579	3	3	1	699,000	442.685	2016
1627 BRICKELL AV # 901	IMPERIAL AT BRICKELL	1792	3	2	1	695,000	387.835	1983
905 BRICKELL BAY DR # 1927	FOUR AMBASADORS	2080	3	3	0	690,000	331.731	1968
2025 BRICKELL AV # 2004	ATLANTIS ON BRICKELL	1666	3	2	1	665,000	399.16	1982
1111 SW 1 AV # 719-N	Axis on Brickell	1799	3	3		649,900	361.256	2008
905 BRICKELL BAY DR # 1530	FOUR AMBASSADORS	2010	3	3	0	649,000	322.886	1968
1010 SW 2 AVE # 505	BRICKELL TEN	1540	3	3	1	639,000	414.935	2016
31 SE 5 ST # 3721	BRICKELL ON THE RIVER	1513	3	2	1	630,000	416.391	2006
60 SW 13 ST # 3826	INFINITY AT BRICKELL COND	1568	3	3	0	625,000	398.597	2008
520 BRICKELL KEY DR # A604	BRICKELL KEY ONE	1624	3	3	0	625,000	384.852	1982
60 SW 13 ST # 2626	Infinity at Brickell	1568	3	3	0	599,000	382.015	2008
1420 BRICKELL BAY DR # 303-A	Bayshore Place Condo	1433	3	2	0	595,000	415.213	1973
1420 BRICKELL BAY DR # 403A	BAYSHORE PLACE CONDO	1433	3	2	0	595,000	415.213	1973
175 SE 25 RD # A10	25 Bay Tower Condo	1645	3	2	0	589,000	358.055	1971
185 SW 7 ST # 3211	LATITUDE ON THE RIVER	1486	3	3	0	535,000	360.027	2007
1010 SW 2 AVE # 703	BRICKELL TEN	1394	3	2	1	532,000	381.636	2016
1200 BRICKELL BAY DR # 2802	THE CLUB AT BRICKELL BAY	1232	3	2	0	480,000	389.61	2005
1200 BRICKELL BAY DR # 2002	the club at brickell bay	1232	3	2	0	450,000	365.26	2004
690 SW 1 CT # 3122	NEO VERTIKA	1255	3	2	0	449,000	357.769	2006
175 SE 25 RD # F4	25 Bay Tower	1367	3	2	0	439,000	321.141	1971
2201 BRICKELL AV # 25	Brickell Mar	1348	3	2	0	419,000	310.831	1969
690 SW 1 CT # 2921	NEO VERTIKA	1155	3	2	0	369,000	319.481	2006
1200 BRICKELL BAY DR # 3024	The Club @ Brickell Bay	1232	3	2	0	325,000	263.799	2005

As for closed sales, I took a look back at all of the 3 bedroom sales in the last 6 months (including listings above $1,00,000), and the average sales price per square foot was $562. Again, this is a slight decline from August when the average sales price per square foot was $585. If you exclude the properties priced above $1,000,000, the average sales price per square foot was $433.14.

The lowest priced sale was #2506 at The Vue, which sold for $227/sf ($352,800). The priciest sale was #2401 at Asia on Brickell Key, which sold for $944/sf ($1,950,000).

Check out all of the closed sales below, and as always, contact me directly at 305-799-2124 or lindsayrubens@avatarflorida.com for more information about buying or selling a condo in Brickell or the surrounding neighborhoods.

Brickell 3 Bedroom Units: Closed Sales (Last 6 Months)

Address	Building Name	Sq Ft	#Beds	#FB	#HB	List Price	LP$/SqFt	Sale Price	SP$/SqFt	List Date	Closed Date	Year
901 BRICKELL KEY BL # PH3807	Carbonell	3403	3	3	1	3,300,000	969.733	2,700,000	793.418	4/4/2014	12/18/2014	2005
900 BRICKELL KEY BL # 2401	Asia Condo	2065	3	3	1	2,099,000	1016.465	1,950,000	944.31	5/7/2014	10/9/2014	2008
900 BRICKELL KEY BL # 901	ASIA	2065	3	3	1	1,975,000	956.416	1,850,000	895.884	5/9/2014	8/5/2014	2008
901 BRICKELL KEY BL # 2304	Carbonell	2591	3	3	1	1,895,000	731.378	1,845,000	712.08	6/24/2014	8/4/2014	2005
1581 BRICKELL AV # 801	Villa Regina	3060	3	4	1	1,683,000	550	1,530,000	500	4/12/2014	9/15/2014	1982
2127 BRICKELL AV # 3305	Bristol Tower	2310	3	3	0	1,650,000	714.286	1,530,000	662.338	8/12/2014	9/19/2014	1993
848 BRICKELL KEY DR # 4106	Three Tequesta Point	2293	3	3	1	1,625,000	708.679	1,575,000	686.873	7/23/2014	10/6/2014	2001
1331 BRICKELL BAY DR # 3407	JADE	2130	3	3	0	1,625,000	762.911	1,585,000	744.131	8/16/2014	12/19/2014	2004
808 BRICKELL KEY DR # 3604	Tequesta Two	2510	3	3	1	1,599,999	637.45	1,540,000	613.546	8/2/2014	11/6/2014	1999
495 BRICKELL AV # 4201	Icon Brickell Condo	1870	3	2	0	1,475,000	788.77	1,400,000	748.663	7/23/2014	10/14/2014	2009
2127 BRICKELL AV # 501	BRISTOL TOWER	2600	3	4	0	1,450,000	557.692	1,400,000	538.462	6/5/2014	8/22/2014	1993
465 BRICKELL AV # 4301	ICON BRICKELL	1825	3	2	1	1,400,000	767.123	1,400,000	767.123	7/12/2014	9/11/2014	2008
495 BRICKELL AV # 1001	ICON BRICKELL	1870	3	2	0	1,350,000	721.925	1,220,000	652.406	7/9/2014	10/21/2014	2009
1395 BRICKELL AV # PH3404	Mayfield Condo	2082	3	3	0	1,325,000	636.407	1,312,000	630.163	6/9/2014	10/30/2014	2003
901 BRICKELL KEY BL # 1406	CARBONELL CONDO	1944	3	2	1	1,290,000	663.58	1,175,000	604.424	11/16/2014	12/30/2014	2005
800 CLAUGHTON ISLAND DR # 1901	ST LOUIS CONDO	1960	3	3	0	1,199,000	611.735	1,080,000	551.02	10/9/2014	12/29/2014	1995
701 BRICKELL KEY BL # 203	Courvoisier Courts	1724	3	2	1	995,000	577.146	920,000	533.643	5/12/2014	9/15/2014	1997
801 BRICKELL KEY BLVD # 3103	THE COURTS	1659	3	3	0	990,000	596.745	930,000	560.579	1/7/2014	12/4/2014	2002
1395 BRICKELL AV # 2602	Mayfield	1892	3	3	1	959,000	506.871	860,000	454.545	9/11/2013	8/29/2014	2003
1111 SW 1 AV # PH3819	Axis on Brickell	1908	3	3	0	945,000	495.283	880,000	461.216	3/4/2014	10/30/2014	2008
701 BRICKELL KEY BL # 2012	COURVOISIER COURTS	1655	3	2	1	885,000	534.743	845,000	510.574	7/28/2014	12/3/2014	1997
801 BRICKELL KEY BL # 2904	COURTS BRICKELL KEY	1493	3	3	0	870,000	582.719	854,000	572.003	6/27/2014	8/26/2014	2002
1925 BRICKELL AV # DPH10	BRICKELL PLACE	2080	3	3	0	820,000	394.231	780,000	375	5/1/2014	10/30/2014	1980
2101 BRICKELL AV # 3108	SKYLINE ON BRICKELL	1762	3	3	0	768,000	435.868	768,000	435.868	1/15/2014	8/5/2014	2004
520 BRICKELL KEY DR # A721	BRICKELL KEY ONE	1890	3	3	0	750,000	396.825	740,000	391.534	10/14/2014	1/15/2015	1982
701 BRICKELL KEY BL # 512	Courvoisier Courts	1725	3	2	1	749,888	434.718	749,888	434.718	5/15/2014	8/11/2014	1997
1627 BRICKELL AV # 1601	IMPERIAL AT BRICKELL COND	1792	3	2	1	699,000	390.067	670,000	373.884	7/21/2014	9/30/2014	1983
31 SE 5 ST # 4212	BRICKELL ON THE RIVER	1419	3	2	1	685,000	482.734	660,000	465.116	7/21/2014	12/10/2014	2006
31 SE 5 ST # 4115	BRICKELL ON THE RIVER	1513	3	2	1	645,000	426.305	625,000	413.087	7/23/2014	11/21/2014	2006
31 SE 5 ST # 3418	BRICKELL ON THE RIVER	1419	3	2	1	619,000	436.223	590,000	415.786	5/15/2014	10/15/2014	2006
175 SE 25 RD # A-9	25 BAY TOWER	1645	3	2	0	535,000	325.228	502,000	305.167	8/1/2014	10/1/2014	1971
1250 S MIAMI AV # 2506	Vue at Brickell Condo	1551	3	2	0	330,300	212.959	352,800	227.466	8/27/2014	12/4/2014	2004

Lindsay Loves…Brickell Magazine!

November 12, 20141 Comment

Brickell Magazine | November 2014

If you live in Brickell or the surrounding neighborhoods, you’ve likely come across Brickell Magazine. Well, be sure to check out the November ’14 issue (as well as the upcoming December and January issues) where you can spot my new ad (above an adorable, sleepy-eyed dog, of course!). In fact, you can even check out the digital issue right here: http://tagupload.com/digital/BM/11_14/files/1.html.

The November issue is all about “Ode to Home” (how apropos!). Jorge Arauz, Editor-in-Chief, writes:

“Invite someone into your home and they’ll have a pretty good idea of the type of person you are. There are few things more special (and personal) than having guests drop in for a visit. Where we choose to live, and the things we decide to surround ourselves with on a daily basis, gives a lot of insight into who we are, our interests and our beliefs. I’ve been inside homes with no family portraits on the walls and I’ve been to homes where happy images of loved ones are blown-up to wall-size proportions. I’ve seen homes where the furniture and layout is worked around an extensive art collection and I’ve been to places that don’t have a single piece of art on display. Whether your house is big or cozy, cluttered or organized, modern or traditional, colorful or stark white, it serves as a canvas of sorts that gives the rest of the world a bit of insight into who you are and what matters to you. And that’s really what it comes down to: Your home is an extension of you. And that’s something we should all be proud of.”

What does your home say about you?