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Is Oceana Key Biscayne the best condo in Key Biscayne?

The David Siddons Group is answering the question: “Is Oceana Key Biscayne the best condo in Key Biscayne?”.  Continue reading if you would like to learn more about Oceana Key Biscayne’s best floor plans and the value of this ultra-luxury Key Biscayne condo compared to other condos.

Why Does Oceana Key Biscayne Stand out in the Crowd?

There are several reasons why Oceana Key Biscayne can be considered the best and most luxurious condo in Key Biscayne. First, it’s the newest condo on the key by 17+ years and as such its construction incorporates modern structural elements such as high ceilings, large terraces, and an all-glass structure with floor-to-ceiling impact windows, which makes one of a kind in the island. Second, it’s gated living; it provides a private access to 500 feet of beachfront and it gives the exclusive feeling of a boutique building that appeals to the most exquisite buyers who appreciate privacy. Third, it has a clean modern style with manicured lawns and top quality materials makes it and unparalleled chic oceanfront living that can’t be found elsewhere on the key. Fourth, it provides a wide range of modern services and amenities suited for a lavish property such as tennis, beach service, lap pool and more.

Oceana in Key Biscayne

Oceana is the newest and most modern building in Key Biscayne. Built in 2014, the ultra-luxurious community offers 142 condos across sixteen floors in two towers (the South and the North Tower); as well as twelve exclusive luxury villas. The condo units feature 10ft ceilings, which you can’t find elsewhere on the Island -except for Grand Bay and the Ocean Club penthouses. The building exterior features a modern steel and glass design, unlike any other community on the island, contrasting with the beautifully designed landscaping.

The beautiful steel and glass building was designed by Bernardo Fort-Brescia of Arquitectonica, one of the lead architecture firms in Miami responsible for reshaping the Miami skyline. The units have private elevators and features plenty of outdoor space with impeccable landscaping.

The residences at Oceana Key Biscayne offer open-space floor plans with a modern design. Units come with the finest finishes, floor-to- ceiling windows and spacious balconies overlooking blue skies or waters. Yabu Pushelberg led the interior design. Each residence features a Snaidero Kitchen with quartz countertops, wine cooler, SubZero refrigerator and Miele appliances. Each condo has large balconies for entertaining and winding down. Furthermore, the master bathrooms are open and airy.

Oceana is also known for its 5 star service and resort-style amenities such as 500 feet of private beach with beach services, a relaxation pool and lap pool with a poolside restaurant, a tennis court, an ocean-view fitness center, putting greens and a library.

The Floor Plans at Oceana in Key Biscayne

Choosing the right floor plan is undoubtedly one of the most important decisions when buying a new property. Most Oceana condos, except for the smaller 2 bedrooms + Den units are flow-through plans with both ocean and city (Key Biscayne) views and a backdrop of the Biscayne Bay for higher floors.

The best line is the 01 line as these are the larger corner units providing for extensive terraces. The North Tower provides for “cleaner” ocean views than the South Tower whose views are somewhat compromised by Grand Bay Tower and the Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne property next door.

Oceana offers 2, 3 and 4 bedroom condos plus penthouses.

  • 2 Bedroom units range from 1,455SF to almost 2,000SF of interior space; most have a den
  • 3 Bedroom units range from 2,257SFto 3,600SF of interior space with a few options smaller than 2,000SF
  • 4 Bedroom units are approx. 4,100SF with a few options in the 3,300SF (approx) range
  • Lower and Upper Penthouses. One of a kind two-floor upper penthouses offer 5 bedrooms with up to 18,000SF, including extensive outdoor terraces and a private pool.

Walkability and the Key Biscayne Lifestyle

Key Biscayne is a small island with a sense of community, its big differentiator to other Miami beachfront neighborhoods. The island is enclosed by two large parks providing access to several miles of beaches and waterfront ocean views.

Key Biscayne is home to CEO’s, investors, celebrities, business owners and many families who appreciate the privacy, convenience and sense of community the island provides in an affluent laid-back lifestyle. Most key residents use shorts year-round and walk or bike across the island with many others using golf carts as their means of transportation.

Key Biscayne offers a wide range of restaurants from casual to more formal ones Options sushi, Italian, pizza, Indian, Peruvian seafood, Thai/asian, steakhouses, Argentinian, Uruguayan, bakeries and several fast casual options for burgers, tacos, smoothies, etc. And of course, Starbucks and Piononos, known across Miami-Dade for its famous cakes made fresh daily on premise.  Plus, the restaurants from the Ritz Carlton and several high-end food stores and bakery’s in addition to Winn Dixie and CVS.

Oceana Key Biscayne | Is this Key Biscayne's Best Condo For Sale?

Oceana Luxury Villas in Key Biscayne

In addition to the 142 condos in the North and South towers, Oceana Key Biscayne offer an exclusive set off 12 luxury villas with access to the amenities and services of the Oceana Key Biscayne complex.

Each Villa has it’s own address and they are located on Reef Lane in Key Biscayne. There are three types of villas on lots that range from 10,000sf to 12,000sf. Each villa has ~5,200sf of interior space, a spacious second floor balcony and +1,600sf terrace with a pool on the first floor. Each has 5 bedrooms and spacious social areas and Is not uncommon to find owners have added many designer features to each of their villas to make them their own.

Amenities and Services at Oceana 

Oceana Key Biscayne has been designed to impress with expansive green lawns, beautiful ocean front pools and a relaxing spa. Features include:

  • Gated Property
  • Green / LEED-certified building
  • 500-feet Private Beach
  • Wide open space
  • Extensive lawned areas
  • Relaxation Pool & Lap Pool
  • Beach services
  • Poolside restaurant
  • Tennis Court
  • Ocean-view Fitness Center
  • Spa services
  • Putting Green
  • 24-hr Concierge
  • Underground assigned parking
  • Valet & golf cart parking
  • Party room / Meeting room / Library
  • Children’s Center
  • Media room / Private Cinema
  • Private unit elevator & lobby
  • Service elevator
  • Oversized balconies
  • Staff room in every unit

The Value of Oceana Key Biscayne

Oceana is by far the most expensive condo in Key Biscayne if we look at average price per square feet for closed sales recorded since the beginning of 2021. This large gap in pricing reflects the unique characteristics of Oceana and how it stands on its own across the island. In fact, newly listed Oceana condos are closer to the $3,000 per square feet price point rather than the $2,000 ceiling that was easily breached in 2021. We do see however how much Oceana Key Biscayne has increased in value in the last few years.

The current and future value of Oceana Key Biscayne can’t be fully understood by comparing it with other Key Biscayne buildings. To fully understand its behavior and potential, Oceana needs to be analyzed in the context of other newer construction premium beachfront buildings across Miami Dade. In fact, if we take a look at the last six months of closed sales across Miami Dade, we can see how Oceana Key Biscayne ranks towards the top.

For more information about Oceana Key Biscayne please contact the David Siddons Group

Adriana Montbrun | 786.277.3480 | Adriana@siddonsgroup.com [Blog author]
David Siddons | 305.508.0899 | David@siddonsgroup.com

David Siddons is a top producing Miami realtor with nearly $400M in yearly sales. David is known for his market analysis and he is the author of several of Miami’s most influential real estate reports and forecasts. Adriana Montbrun is the author of this blog and the group’s Key Biscayne expert. Adriana is a resident of Key Biscayne and knows the island like nobody else.

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