Best and Worst Performing Condos in Sunny Isles Condos in 2025

We analyzed five years of hard data across every major Sunny Isles condo tower. Our goal was to separate perception from reality. We looked at price-per-square-foot growth, resale velocity, months of inventory, HOA fees, and owner-to-renter ratios. From this, we identified the three best-performing buildings and the three weakest links. The results show a sharp divide. Some towers have proven themselves as fortress assets with strong premiums and loyal end-users. Others are weighed down by sluggish resales, high costs, and investor-heavy ownership. For buyers, sellers, and investors alike, knowing which side of this divide a building sits on can make the difference between a smart wealth asset and a costly mistake.

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The 3 Best Performing Condos in Sunny Isles

1 Estates at Acqualina (North & South Towers)

The Estates continue to set the benchmark for Sunny Isles luxury. Prices started trading at $1950 initially in 2022 when the towers officially launched, and since then have inclined to now an average of $2,265/sqft in 2025, with trophy lines comfortably breaking the $2,700 barrier. Resales are rare, and when they do come up, they sell with remarkable velocity. The building holds just over six months of inventory compared to Sunny Isles’ 25-month average, with days on market averaging 180 versus the market’s 232. With more than 90% of residences owned by end-users, the condo is a true genuine fortress community, shielded from the volatility of speculative turnover. HOA fees are steep starting from an average of $2.25-$2.50 per square foot, significantly over the citywide average of $1.40, but owners willingly pay for what Acqualina offers: world-class amenities, fine dining options on site, a children’s club, an award-winning spa, multiple oceanfront pools, and services that feel more like a global resort than a condo tower. In a market where many towers rely on turnover and rentals to stay afloat, Acqualina thrives on scarcity and stability.

2. Jade Signature

At Jade Signature, the numbers tell a story of steady resilience. Delivered in 2018 and designed by globally renowned Swiss Architects Herzog & de Meuron, the tower remains one of the most architecturally compelling addresses in Sunny Isles. Its flow-through floor plans stretch from ocean to bay, wide terraces feel like outdoor living rooms, and interiors are designed with livability at the forefront. Over the last five years, average prices have climbed steadily from about $1,200 to $1,825 per square foot, a dependable 8.7% annualized growth that keeps it roughly 50% above the Sunny Isles average. Inventory currently sits around 15 months, higher than fortress peers like Acqualina, but still better than the market’s 25-month baseline. Jade Signature carries one of the higher HOA fees in Sunny Isles at $1.90 per square foot, a significant premium to market rates. Buyers continue to embrace these costs because the building’s offerings, architectural pedigree, and steady demand more than justify them. The majority of residents are end-users and long-term international buyers who choose Jade not for speculative flash, but for its livability, refined design, and proven ability to hold value over time. While the renter mix has a higher renter mix than at its contender Acqualina, the average rental over the past five years has been just north of $19,000 per month, reflecting a premium tenant profile that values the same lifestyle as owners. Jade Signature represents subtle elegance and enduring stability, making it one of Sunny Isles’ most recognizable towers in the Sunny Isles skyline and one of its most consistent top performers.

3. The Ritz Carlton Residences

Completing the top three is the Ritz-Carlton Residences, a newer entry that has quickly established itself as one of the area’s most reliable performers. Since 2020, prices have risen from around $1,375 per square foot to just over $2,000. This reflects an 8% annualized increase and consistently holding values 50–60% above the market median. Liquidity is stronger than the Sunny Isles absorption average, with about 12 months of inventory compared to more than two years across the broader market. Nearly 90% of residences are owner-occupied, while the remaining rented at an average of $19,500 per month, underscoring a sophisticated tenant profile and premium community standards and stability. HOA fees average $1.64 per square foot, 17% higher than market averages, yet relatively reasonable for a trophy asset. Buyers are willingly paying premiums for the assurance of immaculate service and amenities backed by the globally renowned Ritz-Carlton brand. Branded hotelier residences in Miami have historically outperformed their unbranded counterparts by 25–35%, sometimes reaching as high as 50%, reaffirming that in the resale market, global recognition carries significant weight. In a neighborhood like Sunny Isles Beach, with its large international buyer presence, UHNW clientele increasingly favor trusted brands that guarantee consistent concierge-style service and curated lifestyle amenities aligned with their expectations. Ritz-Carlton Sunny Isles proves that when brand equity is delivered with substance, it translates directly into long-term real estate resilience.

The 3 Worst Performing Condos in Sunny Isles

2 Trump Towers  I–III

Delivered in the late 2000’s and initially branded as a premier development with a solid location and ocean views, the Trump Towers have slipped into the middle tier and amongst the underperformers in the market. In 2025, average resale prices were $810 per square foot, up from $635 just five years prior. A compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5%, below the Sunny Isles market average of 10%. Resale momentum is slow with inventory ratios remaining stubbornly high, average days on market gravitating towards 150+ days and a heavier investor mix – these triple-towers have become vulnerable to oversupply whenever the market slows. Though HOA fees are around $1.00 per square foot, slightly below the neighborhood average, the cost savings has not translated into strong value growth. The brand no longer commands the same prestige in the resale market, as buyers no longer consider them fortress assets. Units do remain liquid at the right price point and when they function more as investor stock than a safe long-term wealth play.

The Red Line Between The Best and Worst Condos in Sunny Isles

Top Performers (Acqualina, Jade Signature, Ritz-Carlton)

• End-User Dominance → High owner-occupancy rates, these towers are insulated from speculative swings. Rentals do occur in these buildings; however, they are either rare, or highly priced to attract a discerning tenant profile, ensuring stability and protecting values.
• Strong Financials → HOA fees range from $1.64–$2.13/SF (above the Sunny Isles average of $1.40), but those fees support fully funded associations, robust reserves, world-class amenities and unriddled with looming assessments, further reinforcesconfidence and make these condos safe long-term plays.
• Scarcity + Prestige → Acqualina trades around $1,873/SF, Jade Signature ~$1,825/SF, and Ritz-Carlton ~$2,025/SF — representing a 50–65% premium over the neighborhood average of $1,229/SF. Limited stock in top-tier trophy assets, that boast refined architectural pedigree, recognized branding and/or unmatched amenities anchor their value.
• Market Resilience → Inventory sits between 6 and 15 months, compared with 25 months across Sunny Isles. Even in a softer cycle, these properties maintain liquidity and trade at premiums because their buyer base is UHNW end-users that prioritize stability and lifestyle shielded from deep discounts.

Underperformers (Oceania, Trump Towers, Ocean II)

• Lagging Price Growth and Erosion of Value Premiums→ More telling is how these towers have failed to hold pricing power against the market between 2020-2025. Each of the underperformers exhibited 4-5% CAGR in Oceania Trump Towers (TDR) and Ocean Towers— all trailing and reporting at half of Sunny Isles’ 10% five-year CAGR.
• Below-Market Values → In 2025, Oceania trades at an average of $673/SF and Ocean and Trump Towers at $800/SF, representing 35–50% below the 2025 average of $1,229. The gap is not cyclical — it has widened consistently over five years, underscoring diminished appeal.
• These 3 underperforming clusters collectively represent 20% of all current active listings on the market, with an average day on market of 300 days, well above the market norm.
• Liquidity Challenges → These towers average longer days on market, a sharp contrast to the quicker absorption seen at top performers.
• Aging or Fading Appeal → Oceania’s 1990s stock faces insurance and maintenance pressures; Trump’s branding no longer holds pricing power; and the Ocean towers, once aspirational, now sit firmly in the middle tier with little momentum to reclaim premium status.

Final Word regarding the The Best and Worst Condos in Sunny Isles

Sunny Isles Beach in 2025 continues to be a polarized market with two distinct realties, on one side, fortress assets like Acqualina, Jade Signature and Ritz-Carlton dominate the luxury market and command premiums, fueled by global demand, brand equity, strong financials and end-user stability. On the other, large clusters like Oceania and Trump Towers and condominiums like Ocean II lag, exhibiting weaker appreciation, higher stock of aging inventory, loss of prestige and ultimately are weighed down by fear of assessments and heavier investor profiles that driveover-supply.

Long-term buyers and investors are increasingly steering clear of older inventory, and for good reason. Many of these condos are nearing their milestone inspections and will likely face financial strain from depleted reserves, rising HOA fees, or new assessments required to meet SIRS (structural integrity reserve study) and inspection mandates.

For HNW and UHNW buyers, the takeaway is clear: true luxury is measured not by headline Price per SF figures or flashy branding, but by stability, ownership profile, and sustained demand. For sellers, recognizing where your building falls on this spectrum is critical, it can make the difference between achieving record-setting premiums or watching a listing linger on the market.

It’s important to note we’ve covered the main condominium towers along the coastline, however there is a wider landscape to consider. Several older-stock buildings,  such as Winston Towers, Ocean View, King David, Ocean Reserve, and Arlen House,  continue to underperform, trading well below neighborhood averages and catering mostly to value-driven buyers rather than those seeking long-term wealth creation. At the same time, there are residences on the coastline that project a premium image while offering limited real value appreciation.

For buyers and sellers alike, separating perception from reality is critical. Contact us for more details, whether you want a deeper building-by-building breakdown, tailored resale strategies, or to identify which properties truly align with your lifestyle and investment goals.

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