The Best Miami Condos for Sale | Are These Miami Luxury Condos Really The Best in Class?

We love the finishes, the architecture and the large floor plans with a great flow.  The finishes are without a doubt one of the best developer finishes we have seen. The building has really been created with an eye for detail even comparing it to other ultra-luxury Miami condos. No need to retrofit better doors, appliances or kitchens. Whatever unit you pick however will need upgrades to lighting, wall units, wall paper and window treatments. One Thousand Museum only offers 84 residences, which are full-floor units or half-floor units. Floor plans at One Thousand Museum are large and truly functional as a family home, all units are 4 bedroom units or bigger.  1000 Museum received 5 stars from Forbes Travel Guide  for its services and lifestyle and One Thousand Museum offers a helipad. So if you own a helicopter or frequently use one, this is the Miami luxury condo for you.

Compared to other luxury condos this building scores lower on location and walkability. The area is simply not as developed as the areas in which other luxury condos are located. The views received a lower score as well, which is obviously very subjective. One Thousand Museum provides for bay views, but please know that the very high floors at 1000 Museum still provide for some views over the ocean. For those that do not necessarily need ocean views or care less about the exact location this condo offers very large floor plans, a homely feeling, lots of light and a helipad at an average of just $1,300 per SF!!!

Palazzo della Luna sells on average for $2,517 per SF, which means it belongs to some of the pricier condos in all of Miami. As mentioned before the units come completely finished and are move-in ready so there are no hidden costs to finish the unit any further, which means no more budget to be allocated to floors, closets, lighting etc.

One of the key selling points of Arte is that it is ultra boutique with only 16 units located right on the sand of Miami’s up and coming Surfside. Arte is selling half and full floor residences ranging in sizes of approximately 3,150 SF under air up to 7,550 SF under air. Expansive balconies will add to the large living spaces. This luxury condo is all wrapped in glass ensuring spectacular views over the beach and the waters of the ocean. There are south east and north east facing units and all units have water views. One of the other great features we found is the seamless connection between inside and outside areas. The system is very visually appealing without the need to step over anything while still serving its purpose of stopping water from coming in. Hard to copy? I would say not really, but nonetheless not something we often see in Miami and therefore unique.

One of the other key selling points is that this is a very service-oriented condo with 9 full-time staff members at Arte. As Miami Beach is attracting many buyers from the northeast this condo is really designed with the New Yorker in mind; from the gridded window systems that create a very secure and private feature to the travertine ceilings, walls and soaking tub ensuring a clean palette. At $2,500 per SF this is definitely one of Miami’s most exclusive condos that cater to those that prefer very large residences in a boutique condo right on the sand.

The Finishes at Armani are exactly what you would expect at a Miami Luxury condo of this caliber. Think of Subzero and Wolf Appliances, high grade finishes, marble etc etc. These finishes are very important, but we have to admit that most of the luxury condos in Miami offer the same (high) level of finishes. Is it also very important to look at the floor plans, as floor plans can make or break a condo. The livability of the space is super important. A condo is only as good as its floor plan. For a condo starting at $1,000 per SF with an average of about $1,100/$1,200 per SF the value of the Residences by Armani/Casa is really good. Considering the floor plans that offer a great flow, the oceanfront location with the superb and mostly unobstructed views and the high-quality finishes we are talking about a great value/price ratio. It is hard to beat $1,000 per SF for a brand new and oceanfront condo on the beaches. So for the price the Armani Residences in Miami certainly provide you with great value, whether this is the best condo in Sunny Isles depends on your own personal taste.

Monad Terrace is located on the west side of Miami Beach (less touristic than being right on the sand) overlooking the Bay and the Miami skyline. This condo is being developed and designed by a top team and its architecture is one-in-a kind. If you are looking for very high levels of finishes, equal to New York’s most luxurious condos then this is a save bet. If you are relocating and are looking for a sizable unit on the water or with water views other than ocean views than this might be a good pick for you. Finally, at $1,430 per SF (average asking price per SF without the penthouses) this condo is one of Miami’s most affordable new luxury condos. Furthermore these units come fully finished, so they are ready to move in without any additional costs (besides the personal touch you would like to add to your unit).

Monad Terrace offers 59 residences, which are all very different starting at $1.3M for a 2 bedroom with east exposure and 1,453 SF under air. (The only floor plan in the building with purely east views). Then there is a larger 2 bedroom plus den with 2,282 SF under air listed at $2,350,000. This is $1,030 per SF. While the entrance level starts around $1,000 per SF, the blended average for current units for sale is $1,430 per SF (Average asking price per SF not the sales price). Penthouses are listed on average for $2,330 per SF. For units with water views expect to pay more like $1,400 per SF and up.

St Regis is ideally located in Bal Harbour. Bal Harbour is just north of Miami Beach, which means you are in the middle of South Beach within 5 to 10 minutes without experiencing the crowded beaches or bikini-clad tourists on your doorstep. Furthermore, the St Regis is located just across the street from one of the US’ most desired and luxurious shopping malls; the Bal Harbour Shops. Besides high-end fashion this open-air mall also offers trendy restaurants and bars.

The condo offers 270 units over 3 towers and 26 floors. This is not just a condo with a fancy name tag. The towers are known for its solid construction and those who buy here know they are buying quality and unique features such as private elevators, large floor plans, privacy and the best service levels. The St Regis hotel tower even received a Forbes accreditation.

Bal Harbour prices vary between $1,300 and $2,200 per SF while St Regis sells for an average price of $1,635 per SF.  The St Regis Bal Harbour condo is listed as one of the 10 most exclusive condos in Miami in our 2020 Miami Real Estate Report while it also appears in our top 10 of best values or condos with the best opportunity for good deals. These are high-end condo towers that offer great quality while they are also offering units that are currently very well priced and can be bought under market value.