JUST SOLD: Stunning New Construction in South Coconut Grove

September 25, 2019September 25, 2019Leave a comment

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3630 N Bay Homes Dr, Miami, FL 33133
5 beds/5.5 baths | 5,481 sq ft | 9,212 sq ft lot | built in 2019 | sold for $3,300,000

I am thrilled to share the details of this spectacular new construction home that my buyers just closed in South Coconut Grove! Located on a quiet, private street just steps from the bay, this stunning property is an architectural beauty.

Features include a sculptural staircase plus elevator, a large open floor plan, and endless floor to ceiling windows that overlook an extensive 60 foot lap pool and lush vegetation from every corner. Stylish modern finishes, ample closets and top-of-the-line appliances complete this 5 bed/5.5 bath home.

Scroll below to see all the gorgeous photos!

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Congratulations to the lucky buyers and sellers on the sale of this very special home!

For more information on this or similar properties in Coconut Grove and the surrounding neighborhoods, please contact me directly at 305.799.2124 or LRubens@bhsusa.com.

Miami Home Sales Volume and Price Grew in 2018

February 18, 2019February 18, 2019Leave a comment

Miami-Dade County reported 12,931 single-family home sales in 2018, up 1.1% from 2017, according to the MIAMI Association of Realtors and the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) system.

This figure ranks 2018 as the fourth highest year in county history for the sale of single-family homes; according to the report, only in 2014, 2015 and 2016 did Miami see more single family home sales (the Miami Association of Realtors and the MLS have been tracking these figures since 1994).

Existing condo closings increased 5.6% to 13,863 in 2018, marking the sixth best sales year in history despite competition from the new construction condo boom.

Total residential sales volume jumped 10.7% to $12.4 billion, up from $11.2 billion in 2017.

According to the report, lack of supply in certain price ranges and neighborhoods as well as higher interest rates impacted sales.

Other notable takeaways from the report include:

The $300,000 to $600,000 range proved to be the most popular price point for Miami single-family homes in 2018, posting a 15.7% increase in sales year-over-year, increasing from 5,448 sales in 2017 to 6,303 in 2018.
The luxury segment ($1 million+) also proved to be a hot sector for single-family homes, increasing 15.9% in 2018 from 878 to 1,018 sales.
In 2018, cash deals represented 37.8% of Miami’s total closed sales, a decrease from 40.4% in 2017 (51.3% of all condo closings were made in cash, while 23.3% of all single family home sales were cash deals).

Read the full report here.

Just Sold: 2 New Construction Townhouses in Center Grove

July 30, 20182 Comments

2975 Jackson Ave., Miami, FL 33133
4 beds | 3.5 baths | 2,940 sf | sold for $1,150,000

Congratulations to my buyers who recently closed on their gorgeous new construction homes in Center Coconut Grove! The two townhouses, located on Jackson Ave. and Shipping Ave., were designed and built by the same developer, Drive Development. The projects were truly a labor of love as both buyers worked tirelessly with the developer from start to finish to customize nearly every detail of the homes.

These townhouses are unlike any other property currently existing in Center Coconut Grove, from the extra large floor plans to the custom millwork, supreme finishes and high quality construction. Scroll below to view all of the beautiful renderings and photos of these homes. For more information on these properties or other new construction opportunities in Coconut Grove, contact me directly at lrubens@bhsusa.com or 305.799.2124.

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3150 Shipping Avenue, Miami, FL 33133
4 Bedrooms | 4.5 Baths | 4,030 SF | sold for $1,700,000

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Just Sold: Three Unique Townhouses in Coconut Grove!

May 11, 2018May 11, 2018Leave a comment

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The first half of 2018 has proven to be busier than ever! Back in February, I sold my fabulous listing at 3373 Day Ave for above list price after a bidding war ensued! And just last week, two of my clients closed on their Coconut Grove townhouses: my seller closed on the sale of her home in the beautiful gated community, Grove Walk Townhomes, at 3135 Gifford Lane (the highest sale in the community to date!); and my buyers closed on the purchase of their gorgeous new home at 3035 Orange Street. Congratulations to all! Scroll below for more photos and info.

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3373 Day Ave, Miami, FL 33133
3 beds/3 baths | 2,014 sq ft | built in 2014 | asking price $799,000 | sold for $800,000

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3035 Orange St, Miami, FL 33133
4 beds/3.5 baths | 2,881 sq ft | built in 2007 | sold for $950,000

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3135 Gifford Ln Unit A, Miami, FL 33133
3 beds/2.5 baths | 1,430* sq ft | built in 1994 | sold for $550,000

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Echo Brickell Topping Off!

January 26, 2017January 25, 2017Leave a comment

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Echo Brickell
1451 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL 33131

You may recall this post from nearly two years ago where I first mentioned the ultra-luxury new construction residential tower that is ECHO Brickell. Well, time flies and this week it’s being reported that they are topping off the building at 57 stories. In fact, you can watch it for yourself from Echo’s live camera feed on their website, here. Pretty wild!

To refresh your memory, Echo is situated on the east side of Brickell Avenue, directly adjacent to the Four Seasons (see top image). Developed by Property Markets Group (PMG), Echo Brickell is a boutique luxury development with 180 units and 57 stories. It features conceptual design by world-renowned architect Carlos Ott and interior design by yoo Studio.

Although the building is more than 90% sold out, there are a handful of penthouses remaining, including the $42 million Carlos Ott penthouse. Other purchase opportunities in the building start at $2 million, with floor plans consisting of 2, 3 and 4 bedroom layouts.

One of the most unique features of Echo is that all units will be delivered “furniture ready” – completely finished! This is a major difference from the standard “designer ready” model of other buildings where units are delivered with kitchens, baths, and bathroom floors, but are otherwise raw and require finishing, from lighting to paint to baseboards and floors.

Check out the stunning images below to get a feel for Echo’s unique aesthetic and luxurious finishes. For more information about purchase opportunities at Echo, contact me directly at lrubens@bhsusa.com or 305.799.2124.

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