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Market Update: 1050/1060 Brickell

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1060 Brickell

1050/1060 Brickell is a great building in the heart of Brickell – it also happens to be where I’ve lived for the last 2.5 years!  It’s a newer building, completed in 2008, and consists of two towers (you guessed it – 1050 and 1060), for a total of 570 units.  Floor plans consist of studios, one, two and three-bedroom units, as well as lofts.

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, as well as ground-floor and mezzanine level retail and restaurants, and is pet-friendly to both renters and owners.  Best of all is the location – with Mary Brickell Village in your backyard, you can leave your car in the garage all weekend – no driving necessary!

Check out the recent sales data and available listings below, and contact me for more information or to set up a showing!

Closed sales in the last 6 months:

Address Square Ft #Beds #FB #HB List Price Sale Price SP$/SqFt Closing Date
1060 BRICKELL AV # 4507 2564 3 3 1 1,350,000 1,275,000 497.27 9/23/2013
1050 BRICKELL AV # 2018 1128 1 1 0 330,000 330,000 292.553 9/10/2013
1050 BRICKELL AV # 2522 604 0 1 0 259,900 255,000 422.185 8/26/2013
1060 BRICKELL AV # 3603 963 1 1 1 384,900 380,000 394.6 7/22/2013
1050 BRICKELL AV # 2714 1278 2 2 0 550,000 475,000 371.674 7/15/2013
1060 BRICKELL AV # 1403 929 1 1 0 360,000 350,000 376.749 6/27/2013
1060 BRICKELL AV # 3005 963 1 1 1 379,000 375,000 389.408 6/25/2013
1060 BRICKELL AV # 1911 1088 2 2 0 405,000 405,000 372.243 6/14/2013
1050 BRICKELL AV # 2622 604 0 1 0 255,000 242,000 400.662 6/10/2013
1050 BRICKELL AV # 1802 843 1 1 0 355,000 315,000 373.665 6/3/2013
1060 BRICKELL AV # 2505 963 1 1 1 370,000 352,000 365.524 5/24/2013
1060 BRICKELL AV # 1907 1407 2 2 0 450,000 420,000 298.507 5/3/2013
1060 BRICKELL AV # 2803 843 1 1 1 370,000 345,000 409.253 5/3/2013
1060 BRICKELL AV # 2105 963 1 1 1 370,000 340,000 353.063 5/2/2013
1060 BRICKELL AV # 4303 1765 3 2 1 1,100,000 925,000 524.079 5/1/2013

 

Active/available listings:

Address Square Ft #Beds #FB #HB List Price
1050 BRICKELL AV # 2106 613 0 1 0 310,000
1050 BRICKELL AV # 410 1000 1 2 0 349,000
1050 BRICKELL AV # 218 972 1 1 1 379,000
1050 BRICKELL AV # 222 1189 1 1 1 399,000
1050 BRICKELL AV # 1720 1288 2 2 1 528,888
1060 BRICKELL AV # 215 1053 1 1 1 339,000
1050 BRICKELL AV # 808 1066 1 2 0 379,000
1050 BRICKELL AV # 1012 1000 1 2 0 389,000
1050 BRICKELL AV # 2112 601 0 1 0 350,000
1060 BRICKELL AV # 1209 1088 1 1 0 369,000
1060 BRICKELL AV # 3719 1368 2 2 1 547,000
1060 BRICKELL AV # 1201 925 2 2 0 465,000
1060 BRICKELL AV # 1711 1088 2 2 0 465,000
1060 BRICKELL AV # 2415 945 1 1 0 389,000
1050 BRICKELL AV # 1016 1122 1 2 0 378,000
1060 BRICKELL AV # 2515 945 1 1 0 385,000
1060 BRICKELL AV # 1417 1368 2 2 1 650,000
1060 BRICKELL AV # 3307 1088 2 2 0 520,000

Under $500k: Nantucket-Style Townhome in Coconut Grove

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3281 Gifford Lane, Coconut Grove, FL 33133
$499,000 | 2 bedrooms/2.5 bathrooms | 1,390 sf | Listed by Pura Valdes of La Ley Realty Corp.

Coconut Grove is without a doubt one of the most sought-after locations for Miami home buyers, and it’s easy to see why.  The neighborhood is rich with history, having been formed in 1925.  Situated east of US-1 and bordered by Biscayne Bay, “the Grove,” as referred to by locals, is home to numerous parks, festivals, sailing and yachting clubs, restaurants, cafes and open-air shopping centers (notably, CocoWalk).  Additionally, the Grove boasts some of the most distinguished private schools in Miami, as well as museums and cultural attractions.

The Grove can be broken up into smaller neighborhoods, referred to as “North Grove,” “South Grove,” and “Center Grove.”  Center Grove is a unique residential area that consists of small complexes of townhomes, garden apartments/condos, duplexes and a handful of single family homes.  Young families love it for its semi-suburban feel, walkability, and proximity to Blanche Park (a dog and kiddie park), as well as CocoWalk and the Kirk Monroe Tennis Center.  Young professionals love it for the same reasons, as well as its proximity to Brickell, Downtown Miami and the beaches.  Unfortunately, the demand in the neighborhood has spiked prices over the last year or so, making it very difficult for first-time home buyers to get in on the action.

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Yet patient house-hunters will be rewarded with a well-priced gem ever so often.  Recently, I have noticed more of those gems popping up; they are not necessarily new listings but rather overpriced properties that have sat on the market for quite some time and are now seeing reduced price tags.

One such property is our feature for this week’s Under $500k: a lovely Nantucket-style townhome located at 3281 Gifford Lane, listed for $499,000.  Originally listed for $599,000 in June 2013, it was reduced to $550,000 in August and to $499,000 just a few days ago.

The property sits on Gifford Lane, a beautiful, tree-lined street just walking distance to the shops at CocoWalk, Coconut Grove Elementary School, and the public tennis courts at Kirk Monroe.  It is one of a handful of townhomes that make up “Nantucket Cove,” complete with cozy, covered porches, Nantucket-style windows with shutters and paved brick driveways.

Built in 1996, the townhome has 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, a powder room, and nearly 1,400 square feet.  But before I say another word, let’s take a look at the GORGEOUS, updated kitchen, shall we?

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The listing states that the kitchen has custom-made cabinets, stainless steel appliances and a gourmet gas stove…yes, a GAS stove…heaven!

Other features of the property include two master bedrooms, travertine marble floors on the first level, a beautiful staircase in oak wood, a fireplace in the family room and gated parking to fit two cars.  There is also a small backyard and a storage shed.

Check out all of the photos below and let me know…what do you think of this little slice of Nantucket heaven in the Grove?

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Under $500k: Coral Gables (Part 2)

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315 Viscaya Ave., Coral Gables, FL 33134 | $498,000 | 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms | 1,450 sf | 5,000 sf lot
Listed by Jeannett Slesnick of Slesnick & Jochem, LLP

Although it wasn’t my plan to post more than one property each week for Under $500k, I couldn’t resist sharing this property this week (it’s been on the market for 12 days and I have a feeling it won’t be available much longer!).  Plus, since I didn’t get a chance to post anything the last 2 weeks, I figure we’re making up for lost time.  Aaaand, since it’s located in Coral Gables, we’ve got a little Gables theme going this week.

So without further ado, I present to you 315 Viscaya Avenue.  Before I tell you about it, let’s check out some more photos, shall we?  I think they speak for themselves:

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Wouldn’t you agree that this home just exudes charm?!  Listed for $498,000, it has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,450 square feet and a 5,000 square foot lot.  From the ivy-covered arched entrance to the Spanish tile and gleaming hardwood floors, this Old Spanish cottage is the perfect starter home for a young couple or a new home for empty-nesters looking to downsize.

According to the listing, the home, which was built in 1926, features a glassed-in front porch which the current owner uses as a foyer and library, a fireplace in the living room, a formal dining room and an updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances.  The backyard is fenced, and lush foliage and palm trees provide great privacy.  The home also has a carport and plenty of street parking, and all furniture is also for sale.

I just love all the unique details of this bright home, from the large windows flanking the front door, to the brick paved front walkway, to the large wrought-iron gate…plus, I’m a total sucker for ivy.  Check out all of the photos below and let me know – what do you think of this property?

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A Brickell Gem: Jade at Brickell Bay #602

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2 beds/2 baths | 1,460 sf |$739,000 | Listed by Charles Morganstern of One Sotheby’s Int’l Realty

It’s not easy to find a large Brickell condo in a luxury, waterfront building for under one million dollars, let alone such a unit in a building like the Jade Residences at Brickell Bay.  But unit 602 fits the bill: listed for $739,000, this large NW corner 2 bedroom/2 bathroom unit with nearly 1,500 square feet has both city and water views, a large wrap-around terrace, floor-to-ceiling windows and high ceilings.  The unit has a sparkling kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and Italian cabinetry, as well as gorgeous hardwood floors throughout and marble floors in the bathrooms.

But the icing on the cake is that this unit is located at the Jade, a true Brickell gem.  Built in 2004, it’s a 48-story luxury high-rise building on Biscayne Bay with 338 residences.  Situated at 1331 Brickell Bay Drive, it’s just a block off of Brickell Ave. and walking distance to Mary Brickell Village.  The building is pet-friendly and has some of the most beautiful amenities of any building in Brickell.

Currently, there are 21 units for sale at the Jade, ranging from $470,000 for a one-bedroom with 895 square feet to $2,875,000 for a 4-bedroom, 3,400+ square foot penthouse.

Check out more photos of unit 602 below and contact me to set up a private showing.

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