Living in Key Biscayne | The Key Biscayne Lifestyle

Living in Key Biscayne, what is that like? You might have heard of this island community, but where is Key Biscayne exactly? If you have considered moving to Key Biscayne you might have asked yourself: “Is Key Biscayne safe?” and “Is Key Biscayne family friendly?”

Key Biscayne, which is an island community just off the coast of Miami, is connected to Miami with a bridge. The island offers one of Miami’s best lifestyles and is therefor a desired destination for many families.

In this blog we answer all the questions that you might ask yourself about moving to Key Biscayne. This blog features a video in which David Siddons and Adriana Montbrun take you around the island in a golf cart (of course) while they discuss the lifestyle, schools and real estate on the island.

00:00: Introduction
01:00:The Lifestyle
09:55: Schools & Family Life 
11:05  Real Estate

The Key Biscayne Lifestyle

The lifestyle is very different than the rest of Miami. Although the Key is a very exclusive island with high-end real estate, the lifestyle is extremely laid-back and offers a wide variety of activities for all ages. Imagine kids cycling on the streets or walking to school and people driving around in golf carts; that is the laid-back lifestyle that the island is known for.

The island offers beaches, parks, tennis courts, top rated schools, golf courses and a strong sense of community. The 1 square mile island is very private, safe and offers its own police force, fire station, shops and restaurants. It’s the safe, small town community vibe within a large city that attracts families to the island.

The Country Club Lifestyle

Adriana, a long time resident, mentioned the Key Biscayne lifestyle is like living in a gated country club and nothing could be more accurate.  Several weeks ago we wrote an article on how life on Key Biscayne is similar to life in a gated country club. There are several reasons for this resemblance, but it comes down to safety, sense of community, exclusivity and activities.

The island offers shops, restaurants, schools and sport clubs, which creates the sensation of being in a small town. Additionally, the majority of kids attend the local schools and therefore children and their parents know each other. Just like a country club the Key provides access to a variety of activities for the entire family and many parents love the resort aspect as it means the kids can play and run around freely without having to worry too much about them. 

Besides all the previously mentioned outdoor activities, the Yacht Club is a very important aspect to the Key Biscayne lifestyle. Many people that choose to live in the Key own a boat and therefore social activities often happen around the yacht club.

Who is Moving to Key Biscayne now?

Mostly families with children looking for the good schools, safety, oceanfront real estate, the convenience and proximity to the city and airport. They also like the outdoors lifestyle and the proximity of beaches and parks. Retirees also love the island, country club lifestyle.

Looking for a Gated Country Club in Miami? It's the Key Biscayne Lifestyle You are Looking For! DSG

Schools and Family Life in Key Biscayne

The Key Biscayne schools are one of the reasons families opt for the island. There are -Rated public schools and excellent private schools in Key Biscayne and additionally there are busses for children that attend private schools elsewhere in Miami. For more information on Key Biscayne schools or other Miami private schools, please click on the link below.

Living in Key Biscayne | The Key Biscayne Lifestyle

Key Biscayne Real Estate

The island is split into two parts. On one side there is a concentration of condos, which are often resort-style complexes. On the other side we find the single-family homes. The Key is known for its ultra luxury waterfront homes with incredible bay and city views. The island does not have bridges so all homes offer direct access to the open ocean, a desired feature with boaters.

Dry lot homes are normally on smaller lots of around 8,000-10,000 SF and trade between $1.5M (those will need renovation or work) and $7M while waterfront homes sit on lots between 10,000 and 35,000 SF and trade anywhere between $8M and $20M. Waterfront homes on the island tend to be more affordable than waterfront homes in Miami Beach, Coral Gables or Coconut Grove.

The 3 main condos on the island are: Oceana, Grand Bay Residences and the Ocean Club. Oceana trades on average for $1,950 per SF, Grand Bay for $1,000 per SF and Ocean Club for $800 per SF. Below we left links to all of them to see current listings and more information.

We just put Oceana unit 401S under contract. Last asking $9.5M

Key Biscayne offers safety, excellent real estate, the beach, boating, tennis, golf, cafes, restaurants, top schools and shops all within one square mile of island. If you want to dee-dive into the Key Biscayne Real Estate market and understand where the numbers are please contact the David Siddons Group.

David Siddons | 305.508.0899 | David@siddonsgroup.com
Adriana Montbrun |  786.277.3480 | adriana@siddonsgroup.com

FAQ

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1. What are the Current Best New Condos in Miami?

If you want to hear in more details our opinions on the best new Miami new construction condos. Please read this article:Best New Construction Condos 2022-2023

2. What is the best New Construction Condo in Fort Lauderdale?

In our opinion, the Residences at Pier Sixty-six are certainly the most interesting and unique. Already well underway this 32 Acre project will be home to the first of its kind Marina where owners will be able to anchor up vessels up to a staggering 400 ft! For specifics of this project see our independent review of this project.

3. How can I compare the new luxury construction Condos to the best existing Luxury Condos in Miami? 

Our Best Luxury Condos in Miami article will prove to be very useful to those looking to compare the existing to the new. You may also want to watch this video which shows the performance of the best Condos in Miami over the last 15 years!

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