The Buzz About Sunset Harbour

September 10, 2013September 10, 20131 Comment

Have you heard all the hullabaloo happening over Sunset Harbour? This location and the Sunset Harbour condos have been around since the 90’s, but the last two years have seen the neighborhood transform into a trendy, pedestrian-friendly South Beach hotspot (hello Flywheel, Pubbelly, Panther Coffee, Icebox, Jugo Fresh, Lululemon…).

Situated between Dade Blvd. and 20th St., and Purdy Ave. and Alton Road, this neighborhood is walking distance from Lincoln Road, and sits just south of the exclusive Sunset Islands, home to Miami’s rich and famous. Additionally, a brand-spankin’-new boutique luxury condominium, Palau, is being built just a couple blocks east, adding even more value to the area.

The Shops at Sunset Harbour
Image via Scott Robins Companies

As a result, the demand for Sunset Harbour condos has downright skyrocketed – it’s almost impossible to find a rental, and the sales inventory is slim to none. It’s not difficult to see why these towers are in such high demand: sitting right on the bay, Sunset Harbour provides some of the most gorgeous west-facing views of Downtown Miami from private residence terraces. Units on the east side of the building provide beautiful views of South Beach and the ocean. A boater’s dream, the buildings overlook a beautiful marina complete with 125 slips.

Image via Sunset Harbour Yacht Club

Although the competition may be fierce, you still have a shot at getting your hands on a unit. And if you’re already a lucky owner of a Sunset Harbour pad, there’s no better time than now to sell or rent it. Here are some quick facts about the Sunset Harbour condos:

1800 Sunset Harbour Drive (South Tower)

Developer: Groupe Pacific
Year Built: 1998
Number of Units: 186
Unit Sizes: From 800 to 2660 s.f.

1900 Sunset Harbour Drive (North Tower)

Developer: Groupe Pacific
Year Built: 1996
Number of Units: 205
Unit Sizes: From 750 to 3320 s.f.

Sunset Harbour amenities include:

125 boat slip marina
Three heated pools
Two conference rooms
Two game rooms
Two party rooms
Valet parking
24-hour security
Bay walk
Fitness center
Units are pre-wired for high-speed internet, cable TV and multiple phone lines
Modern appliances
Granite and marble coutnertops
In-unit stacked washers and dryers

There are currently 6 units available for sale ranging from $397,900 to $3,700,000. In the last 12 months, there have been 27 sales ranging from $300,000 to $1,400,000.

There are currently 2 units available for rent: a one bedroom unit, listed for $2,700/month, and a two bedroom unit, listed for $3,500/month. In the last 12 months, there have been 29 rented units ranging from $2,000/month to $6,500/month.

Interested in buying, selling or renting in Sunset Harbour? Don’t miss an incredible opportunity…contact me today.

Under $500k: Miami Shores

September 6, 2013September 6, 2013Leave a comment

18 NW 106 St., Miami Shores, FL
1,468 Sq. Ft. LA | 9,225 Sq. Ft. Lot | List Price: $459,000 | Listed by Sepehr Niakan of HB Roswell Realty

I’m finding that more and more of my clients are first-time homebuyers looking for an affordable “starter home” (not so easy in this competitive seller’s market in Miami). As a result, I’ve decided to create a weekly installment called “Under $500k,” and each week, I’ll feature a new home priced under $500,000.

For this week’s post, the home I’m featuring is 18 NW 106 St. in Miami Shores, listed for $459,000. I’ve seen a lot of action in Miami Shores over the last year, as homebuyers have been turning to the area as a more economical option to the pricier suburban neighborhoods in Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, Miami Beach and the like. Miami Shores is a “village” just north of Downtown Miami and minutes from Miami Beach. Despite its close proximity to Downtown Miami, the area has a very suburban feel complete with “A” rated schools, tree-lined streets, beautiful homes and gardens, parks, a country club, and a community center. At the same time, its central location makes it an attractive option for those who work in Downtown Miami, Brickell or Miami Beach.

This particular home has 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, with 1,468 square feet. It was built in 1939 and has been beautifully upgraded with wood floors, a modern kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances, impact-resistant glass doors, a decorative fireplace and a brand new Whirlpool washer and dryer. Other features include an ADT alarm system, glass shower doors, a new wood fence lining the property and outdoor speakers, perfect for entertaining.

The home sits on a large lot with just over 9,000 square feet and features an immaculately landscaped yard with a nice wood deck, and beautiful cherry trees that provide privacy. I love how light and bright the home is, and I especially love the french doors leading out of the living room to the backyard. All of this and more for under $500k! Check out the photos below to see all the lovely details. And be sure to check back for next week’s featured home!

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Fall is in the air!! (sorta)

September 5, 2013Leave a comment

Image via Starbucks.com

It’s the first week of September, the Pumpkin Spice Latte is back at Starbucks, football season is kicking off (go RAVENS!!), and all of this can only mean one thing: fall (my favorite season) is here. Although we won’t experience any real “fall weather” here in Miami for another couple months, there’s an unmistakable feeling that the seasons are starting to change…and it makes me giddy. Maybe, as an adult, I just haven’t really let go of that “back-to-school” feeling and the excitement of a new “year”…or maybe I’m just nostalgic for the crisp fall air and changing colors of the leaves that I grew up with in Maryland. Whatever the reason, the fall marks the beginning of a pretty awesome time in Miami. Starting with the annual showdown between the Canes and Gators this Saturday, to the Columbus Day Regatta, to Art Basel, and everything in between, there’s a whole lotta excitement happening in our ‘hood.

In Miami, the fall is also when the real estate market picks back up, following the notoriously slow month of August. Yet this past summer, it seems like the market never really slowed. According to the Miami Herald, sales volume is as hot as the boom time of 2005, with more single-family homes having sold in July 2013 in Miami-Dade County than at any other time since the peak of the boom. Further, the Miami market has seen 20 consecutive months of price increases in both condos and single family homes! And on the preconstruction front, Brickell is seeing more action than ever. According to Condo Vultures, the “one-mile stretch of South Miami Avenue in the Brickell Avenue Area of Greater Downtown Miami is quickly emerging as the most active submarket for preconstruction condo projects in all of South Florida,” with at least 12 towers and more than 3,900 units that are now proposed or under construction.

Yet in spite of all of this, prices are still relatively affordable, with 1-bedroom condos in Brickell starting in the low $200k’s, and 2-bedroom condos starting in the mid to high $200k’s and up. If you are thinking of selling or buying a home or condo in Miami, now is the time to do it. For more information or to set up an appointment or showing, feel free to call me directly at 305.799.2124 or send me an email.

Happy fall, y’all {and LETS GO CANES!!},

Lindsay

Kim and Kourtney’s Miami Pad

May 7, 2013September 5, 2013Leave a comment

Check out this video for an insider’s look at the home where Kourtney and Kim Kardashian lived while they filmed in Miami.

Palazzo di Mare” is located on a point lot with 343 ft of water frontage directly facing beautiful Biscayne Bay with stunning views of Bal Harbour, Indian Creek Island, and Miami Beach. The tri-level estate boasts +/-16,446 SF of lavish interior living space, a romantic interior courtyard, balconies overlooking the vanishing edge pool with LED underwater lights & underwater speakers, & Lutron & Crestron equipment. The second floor of the main house has 5BR/6BA & connects to the 2BR/2BA guest house, overlooking the motor court and dock.

Contact me today for more info! 305.799.2124