New Details on Park Grove via the Miami Herald

July 9, 20141 Comment

Coincidentally, the Miami Herald ran an article on Park Grove shortly after my blog post yesterday. The article reveals new details on the 5.2 acre project, including that the two 20-story bayfront towers (Tower 1 and 2) will each have 72 units, and that the third tower (also 20-stories) will have 140 smaller units toward the rear of the property. The bayfront towers will have floor-to-ceiling glass exterior walls with 12-foot ceilings, and the rear tower (Tower 3) will have 10-foot ceilings.

The Herald also reports that only one of the two bayfront towers is open for reservations, and about 30 percent of the units have sold since May. The rear tower, which began taking reservations three weeks ago, is about 20 percent sold. Construction is expected to begin early next year. As for prices, the bayfront tower currently for sale is priced in excess of $1,000 per square foot, ranging from about $2.1 million for a 2-bedroom, 2 1/2-bath unit to about $4.6 million for a 4-bedroom, 5 1/2-bath unit, excluding penthouses. Tower 3, which will have smaller units, is about $900 a square foot.

The project also includes a scheduled “major public-private makeover” of the waterfront, a new park, as well as a 50,000-square-foot “retail village” at the rear of the property by Mary Street and Tigertail Avenue. It is also reported that the project will include a variety of artwork, notably a sculpture installation by Spanish artist Jaume Plensa that will be displayed in front of the development.

You can view the full article here.

Under $500k: Luxury Living at the Ritz-Carlton Residences, Coconut Grove

June 27, 2014Leave a comment

The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, Coconut Grove
3350 SW 27 Ave., #1603
1 bedroom/1 bathroom/1 half bath | 896 sf | $499,000

After a bit of a hiatus, Under $500k is back! – and this week, I’m featuring a modern and bright 1 bedroom unit at The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, Coconut Grove. Tucked away in the heart of Coconut Grove just off of Bayshore Drive, these Ritz-Carlton residences are located in one of Miami’s most exclusive neighborhoods surrounded by nearly two acres of lush tropical gardens and views of Biscayne Bay. Built in 2002, the property consists of 2 towers (one for hotel guests, another for residents), and the residents’ tower has 22 floors with 115 units. Residents can enjoy the hotel’s premier amenities, such as a state-of-the-art spa and fitness center, luxurious pool, valet and concierge services, as well as the hotel’s cafe and fine dining. It’s also worth noting (for all of your dog lovers – like me!) that the Residences are pet-friendly.

The property I am showcasing is #1603 and it has 1 bedroom, 1 full bathroom and 1 half bathroom. It has just under 900 square feet and is listed for $499,000 ($554/sf). The property is listed by Mitzi Mitchell of Cervera Real Estate. The unit features beautiful modern finishes including beige marble floors throughout with Venetian plaster walls. It has a large balcony overlooking sailboats on the bay and a sparkling city skyline at night. The spacious master bedroom has a walk-in closet and a luxurious en-suite master bathroom with dual sinks, a bath tub, glass-enclosed shower, and ample cabinetry. The kitchen is light and bright with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances, and the powder room is a great added bonus for entertaining.

One of my favorite parts about this property is all the gorgeous light fixtures. While recently decorating my new house, I became obsessed with light fixtures – they’re an easy way to make a dramatic change in a space. I’ve counted three sparkling light fixtures throughout this property – one in the kitchen, and one in each bathroom. They are super chic and provide the perfect touch of luxury! Scroll down to see all the photos, as well as recent sales activity in the building:

Master Bedroom

Master Bathroom

Kitchen

Powder Room

Living Room

Hotel Lobby

Pool Deck

Hotel Dining

Below is the sales data for the last 12 months:

Unit	Sq Ft	#Beds	#FullBaths	#HalfBaths	List Price	Sale Price	Price/SqFt	Date Sold
# 1105	959	1	1	1	410,000	405,000	422.315	5/30/2014
# 1401	2235	3	3	1	1,329,000	1,250,000	559.284	4/22/2014
# 1406	2028	2	2	1	849,000	849,000	418.639	1/8/2014
# 2202	2607	3	3	1	1,750,000	1,675,000	642.501	11/12/2013
# 2203	1831	2	2	1	825,000	750,000	409.612	9/16/2013
# 1603	896	1	1	1	499,000	480,000	535.714	9/6/2013
# 1904	1084	1	1	1	499,000	468,000	431.734	9/4/2013
# 1806	938	1	1	0	399,000	395,000	421.109	8/15/2013
# 1004	2028	2	2	0	799,000	725,000	357.495	8/2/2013
# 1601	2235	3	3	1	1,475,000	1,250,000	559.284	7/2/2013
# 906	2028	2	2	1	795,000	740,000	364.892	7/1/2013

Below are all of the available units for sale in the building:

Unit	Sq Ft	#Beds	#FullBaths	#HalfBaths	List Price
# 1901	2530	3	2	1	1,599,000
# 1002	2032	3	3	1	1,230,000
# 1204	2028	2	2	1	925,000
# 1603	896	1	1	1	499,000
# 1003	896	1	1	1	495,000
# 1706	938	1	1	1	459,000
# 907	896	1	1	1	450,000

Contact me at lindsayrubens@avatarflorida.com or 305.799.2124 for more information. Happy weekend!

Miami New Construction Spotlight – Reach Brickell City Centre

June 20, 2014June 20, 20141 Comment

Reach Brickell City Centre 68 SE 6 St., Miami, FL 33131

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last year, you’ve probably heard a lot of hype about the mega project that is Brickell City Centre. This $1.05 billion mixed-use development by Swire Properties is the single largest project currently underway in Downtown Miami, which will consist of a 565,000 square-foot shopping center, 128,580 square feet of offices, a 131,651 square-foot wellness center, 790 condominiums in two towers (“Reach” and “Rise”), 263 hotel rooms, 89 serviced apartments, and 2,600 parking spaces above and below ground.

Currently, only one of the two condo towers has been released for sale: Reach Brickell City Centre. I had the opportunity to tour the sales office yesterday and hear from the sales team about this exciting new project. Designed by internationally acclaimed Arquitectonica, Reach will consist of 43 stories with 383 luxury condominiums, and floor plans ranging from 1-4 bedrooms.

The building models were beautiful and incredibly detailed; read on for photos and more info on Reach Brickell City Centre.

Building models at Reach Brickell City Centre

We also got to check out the model kitchens and bathrooms by Italkraft. The units are being delivered “furniture ready” (i.e. finished), and buyers can select between two color palettes: “espresso” and “latte”:

“Espresso” bathroom model featuring imported marble flooring and geometric mosaic marble tile walls in wet areas. Elegant soaking tub with frameless glass-enclosed shower and rain-shower showerhead in master suite. Duravit Sensowash “water closets” (aka a toilet and bidet in one).

Quartz stone vanity tops with integrated-light mirrors by Electric Mirrors, designer Danze faucets, and modern Italian cabinetry.

“Espresso” model kitchen with cabinets by Italkraft, quartz stone counter tops and back-splash, and imported marble floors. Premium Bosch appliance package including 36″ refrigerator & freezer, 300 series microwave, integrated panel, extra-quiet dishwasher, built-in convection oven and ceramic glass stovetop. Uline 48-bottle temperature-controlled wine storage and oversized, stainless steel, square-edge sink with European-style pullout faucet sprayer.

“Latte” model bathroom featuring a lighter color palette.

Model walk-in closet.

Other residence features include:

9’4” to 11’4” ceilings
Penthouse residences with 12’4″ ceilings featuring upgraded appliance packages, outdoor/summer kitchens and some with private rooftop pools and outdoor spas.
Ten luxurious corner Tower Suites featuring 3 bedrooms and 4 baths
Residences are delivered fully finished and “furniture ready” with choice of two interior finish packages (“Espresso” and “Latte”) including Italian cabinetry and imported marble floors
Bio-metric technology elevator access
City-view terraces with glass and aluminum railings directly accessible from living areas and bedrooms
Floor to ceiling sliding glass doors
Over-sized, fully finished walk in closets in all master bedrooms
Powder room in most residences
Pre-wired for high-speed data, telephone and cable, with USB charging outlets in bedrooms and master closets

Building amenities at Reach Brickell City Centre will include:

Interiors by renowned design firm Richardson Sadeki
Expansive half acre amenity deck including tropical gardens, bbq grills, outdoor fitness areas and children’s play areas
Heated lap and social pools with two heated spas
Poolside beverage and cafe service
Library
Spacious, state of the art fitness center
Tech-savvy children’s playroom
Exclusive spa for residents’ use featuring dipping pools, showers, steam rooms, as well as treatment rooms and blow-out bar for touch ups with mani-pedi station
Entertaining suite with furnished living room, dining room and kitchen
Business center with ample meeting room
Wi-Fi throughout the lobby and amenity deck
On premise concierge
Assigned parking for all units in secured garage plus optional valet parking services

Looking for more info? Contact me today at lindsayrubens@avatarflorida.com and you can always call me at 305-799-2124.

Around Town: Luxurious Master Bedroom in Pinecrest Estate

May 28, 2014May 28, 2014Leave a comment

I stopped by a Broker’s Open at 9601 SW 60 Ct. today to check out this gorgeous Pinecrest home. How fabulous is this bedroom? For $5,450,000, it could be yours!

JUST SOLD: WYNWOOD LOFTS #405

May 27, 2014May 28, 20141 Comment

Unit 405 at Wynwood Lofts
250 NW 23 St., Miami, FL 33127
1 bedroom/1 bathroom/ 1,063 sf

I am thrilled for my client who just closed on his fabulous new condo in Wynwood Lofts! Located at 250 NW 23 Street just off of 2nd Ave., Wynwood Lofts is just a stone’s throw from neighborhood staples like Panther Coffee, Jugofresh and Cafeina, and a quick walk to the shops, restaurants and art galleries of Wynwood. Built in 2005, the pet-friendly building has 36 loft-style units with soaring ceilings, concrete floors, covered parking and a rooftop pool. In-unit camera monitors provide extra security allowing tenants to view building activity at all times. The unique feature of Wywood lofts is that it is zoned for both residential and commercial use. This provides for quite an eclectic mix of residents, from photographers to designers and beyond.

The unit my client purchased has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and 1,063 square feet. It has 14-foot ceilings with a built-in mezzanine and spiral staircase, as well as an upgraded kitchen and bathroom, and upgraded light fixtures and air ducts. It sold for $362,000 ($341/sf). It’s an amazing space and I can’t wait to see what he and his fiance do with it!

There are currently two other available units for sale in the building and one available rental:

Unit # Bedrooms Bathrooms SF List Price Price/SF

302 1 1 1,463 $560,000 $382.7

304 1 1 1,063 $425,000 $399.8

402 1 1 1,463 $2,800 $1.91

Check out more photos of unit 405 and the Wynwood Lofts building below, and contact me directly at 305.799.2124 or lindsayrubens@avatarflorida.com for more info or to set up a private showing!