Overview
South of Fifth, often referred to as SoFi, is the southernmost portion of Miami Beach. The area covers five blocks on the Ocean that extend for six avenues west toward the intracoastal. Quite a small piece of land that is home to some of the most expensive condos in the whole of Miami Beach island as well as some of the most charming Art Deco buildings. Whether directly facing the Atlantic Ocean or overlooking the bay, many of those condo units offer some of the best water views. More than that, SoFi offers an easy and attractive neighborhood lifestyle both for the full-time residents and for those who choose the area as a part time home for the coldest months of the year. The best restaurants, from the iconic Joe’s Stone Crab to Prime One Twelve or Smith and Wollensky are located in this small quadrant, where everything is in walking distance and residents either walk or bike everywhere.
South Pointe Park is an extensive recreational area and together with the marina, the pier and the beach promenades this is just a constant invitation to the outdoor living for any age group. The neighborhood also offers an A-rated elementary school, which is loved by the residents and attracts many relocating families with young children. When it comes to choosing a neighborhood, SoFi its a hard one to say no to!
The residential crowd is made of…
Luxurious condos, of which many are waterfacing. There are many older condos that are still performing extremely well, and there are many brand new ultra-luxury condos to be found in this area.
The Lifestyle offered is…
The outdoor lifestyle, great walkability and easy access to the beach, parks and great restaurants. Despite the typical beach lifestyle, South of Fifth is also known for its glamour and international allure.
The most popular building type you will find is…
SoFi offers about 10 high-rise buildings along the water, where most of the high-end condos are located. The rest of the condos are mid rise (Up to 15 floors) and low rise (Up to 5 floors)
The neighborhood is also characterized by several Art Deco buildings that have been nicely remodeled. Although South of Fifth does offer several townhomes, single-family homes are hard to find.
The average condo price is…
$2M, but this ranges from $200K condos to $20M condos.
The Area’s Greatest Highlight is…
The beach, South Point Park and the marina.
The Best Restaurants are…
Joe’s Stone Crab, Prime One Twelve, Smith and Wollensky and Milos.
The area’s best driving distance getaways are…
The rest of Miami Beach can be reached by foot or within 5 to 10 minutes drive, but the area is also close to the Design District and Brickell. Both at about 10 to 15 min driving distance.
