The Best New Construction Condos in South Florida

Miami Vs West Palm Beach Vs Fort Lauderdale

If you’ve ever wondered what the best condo in South Florida actually is, this conversation brings clarity. In this blog, the David Siddons Group sits down with our expert territory managers to break down the top condo in each county, Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach—based on real market knowledge, not marketing hype.

The Track Record Behind Hospitality-Branded Condos
The Track Record Behind Hospitality-Branded Condos

Where Smart Money Is Buying: South Florida’s Best New Construction Luxury Condos

1. Miami-Dade: Four Seasons Residences, Coconut Grove

The Four Seasons Residences in Coconut Grove sits at the rare intersection of scarcity, lifestyle, and long-term value. Coconut Grove has been the strongest-appreciating condo market in Miami over the past five years, driven by structural supply constraints—less than 10% of the neighborhood is zoned for multifamily, and there are no remaining vacant waterfront parcels. This makes the Four Seasons the only new waterfront development in the Grove, paired with one of the most globally respected luxury hospitality brands.

What truly sets this project apart is its livability. Coconut Grove offers a walkable, village-style environment with mature tree canopies, parks, marinas, and cafés, all within minutes of top private schools and Miami’s urban core. The lifestyle feels established and organic rather than manufactured, making it particularly compelling for buyers relocating from New York or California who want neighborhood, culture, and proximity—without sacrificing privacy or value preservation. This is a true primary-residence market, reinforced by limited density and strict Four Seasons brand standards. The Four Seasons sells between $3,000 and $3,500 per SF and has no Hotel Element, although it bbenefits from a hospitality infrastructure

2. Broward: St. Regis Bahia Mar Residences, Fort Lauderdale

The St. Regis Residences at Bahia Mar represents a defining moment for Fort Lauderdale’s luxury market. Positioned on a 40-acre waterfront peninsula surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, Intracoastal Waterway, and city skyline, this is one of the most exceptional sites in South Florida, land that took decades to assemble and cannot be replicated. This condo does offer a hotel component.

Integrated into the globally recognized Bahia Mar marina, the project speaks directly to an international yachting audience while elevating Fort Lauderdale into a new tier of branded residential luxury. The St. Regis brings resort-level service, dining, wellness, and leisure into a fully walkable, water-centric environment where owners can move seamlessly between privacy and activity. Located minutes from Las Olas and within easy reach of Miami and Palm Beach, this is not simply a condominium—it is a catalyst redefining the city’s ceiling and establishing a legacy location with global relevance.

3 Palm Beach County: Ritz-Carlton Residences, West Palm Beach

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, West Palm Beach captures the early stages of a market transformation, offering buyers a rare opportunity to secure long-term positioning before the area fully matures. This boutique, 138-residence building delivers an intimate, service-driven experience with every residence enjoying unobstructed water views toward Palm Beach Island, one of the most prestigious addresses in the world.

Located just outside the downtown core, the property balances privacy with accessibility. Residents benefit from seamless transportation, discreet service, and proximity to Palm Beach, financial centers, and cultural institutions, without the congestion of denser urban nodes. The lifestyle is defined by ease, discretion, and consistency, refined luxury designed for buyers who value time, livability, and long-term upside over spectacle. For those focused on value preservation and future growth, this is a rare chance to buy into West Palm Beach at a pivotal moment, without compromising on quality or brand execution. The Ritz sells between $2,000 and $2,200 per SF and has no hotel element, although it does have the signature hotel services and standards.

The Pattern Behind South Florida’s Best Condo Buildings

At a certain level, the best buildings in South Florida follow a clear formula, and it isn’t accidental. They combine true residential living at scale with a globally proven luxury hospitality brand. The common thread across the Four Seasons, St. Regis, and Ritz-Carlton is not just name recognition, but operational excellence, lifestyle execution, and irreplaceable waterfront positioning. These buildings offer more than ocean views, they deliver layered water experiences, marinas, walkability, parks, and a sense of place that supports primary living, not just second homes. When you can step outside your building, walk to restaurants, watch boats return to the marina at night, and live within a fully serviced ecosystem, luxury stops being decorative and becomes functional. That combination, brand, water, walkability, and livability, is what consistently separates the best buildings from the rest.

The Track Record Behind Hospitality-Branded Condos
The Track Record Behind Hospitality-Branded Condos

Understanding the Buyer Migration

Across South Florida, buyer demand is no longer driven by geography, it’s driven by lifestyle fit. While each market attracts a distinct audience, the common thread is clear: experienced buyers seeking waterfront living, brand-backed luxury, and proximity to both calm and culture.  Fort Lauderdale is emerging as a magnet for buyers who value space, boating infrastructure, and a refined pace. They are often those transitioning from colder Midwest and Northeast markets or seeking a smarter value alternative to Miami. Coconut Grove attracts buyers who want a true primary-residence feel, walkability, and an organic, European-style neighborhood that feels lived-in rather than transient. Palm Beach and West Palm Beach are benefiting directly from financial and institutional migration, drawing buyers who see long-term growth and want to establish a foothold early.

What’s changed is scale and sophistication. These are not impulse second-home buyers. They are global, informed, and intentional—many already familiar with luxury hospitality brands and choosing residences that align with how they live today and where they believe South Florida is heading tomorrow.

WHERE ARE THE LUXURY BUYERS COMING FROM?
Four Seasons Coconut Grove St Regis Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale Luxury Buyers Ritz-Carlton West Palm Beach West Palm Beach Area
New York, California, Europe, Latin America, South Florida end-users Midwest (Chicago), Northeast (New York), California, Brazil, Mexico, International yacht-centric buyers, and South Florida locals New York & Northeast, Washington DC, Midwest, Europe, Wall Street / finance relocations, South Florida move-ups

How Early Entry Has Driven South Florida’s Strongest Price Growth

What sophisticated buyers understand is that real value in South Florida has been created by committing early—before neighborhoods fully mature and before branded supply becomes scarce. Coconut Grove’s rise from roughly $1,000 per square foot just four years ago to nearly $3,800 at the top end is a clear example of what happens when limited land, walkability, and lifestyle converge. Fort Lauderdale is now following a similar trajectory, with newer luxury resales already trading in the mid–$2,000s per square foot and future branded deliveries positioned to reset pricing higher. West Palm Beach may be the most dramatic case, having moved from a historically overlooked market to one commanding $3,500–$4,000 per square foot as institutional capital, financial firms, and global buyers reshape the city. In every case, the pattern is the same: early entry into the right neighborhood, paired with the right product, has consistently delivered outsized appreciation.

New Construction Condos in Miami vs New construction condos in Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach

The Anatomy of a Winning Condo Floor Plan

In ultra-luxury condos, not all lines are created equal, and the difference shows up in both daily living and long-term value. The strongest lines consistently combine wide, unobstructed water views, corner or end-unit positioning, and true east-to-southeast exposure that delivers soft morning light, protected afternoons, and better wind conditions year-round. What matters most is breadth, not just direction: wide frontage, expansive sliding-door openings, deep terraces, and a true indoor–outdoor flow. In land-constrained neighborhoods like Coconut Grove, where spacing between buildings is limited, lines with distance from neighboring towers and open peripheral views become exponentially more valuable. Across Four Seasons, St. Regis, and Ritz-Carlton, the pattern repeats: end units, wraparound terraces, and southeast-facing lines command the strongest demand because they maximize light, privacy, airflow, and water visibility. These are the homes buyers live in longer, resell faster, and pay premiums for—because you can’t retrofit view, exposure, or scale once the building is up.

Best Lines at the Top New Construction Projects

  • Four Seasons Coconut Grove: 01 Line, followed by the 04 line
  • St Regis Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale: 01 Line, followed by the 04 line.
  • Ritz Carlton West Palm Beach: 01  Line, followed by the 04 line

New Construction Condos in South Florida: Where is Demand  Quietly Concentrating Right Now?

Across every market we cover, the pattern is unmistakable: generic, smaller, outdated condos are being left behind, while large, primary-residence–quality homes in best-in-class buildings continue to outperform. Buyers are prioritizing space, storage, construction quality, ceiling height, natural light, and thoughtful layouts over hype and branding alone. Hospitality-backed developments stand out because they protect their standards, select the best sites, and demand the highest execution from developers. At the same time, much of the real activity is happening in what we call “shadow inventory”—pre-construction and newly delivered luxury projects that are quietly selling through, even as parts of the resale market soften. The takeaway is clear: performance today is driven by product quality, not price point or marketing noise.

Final Words on the Best New Construction Condos in South Florida

The condo market isn’t one story—it’s many, and success depends on understanding which buildings deserve confidence and which do not. Our role isn’t to sell—it’s to advise, challenge assumptions, and help buyers avoid costly mistakes. If you’re navigating South Florida real estate and want clarity instead of confusion, this is exactly the conversation you should be having.

Connect with The David Siddons Group

If you want to learn more about the differences between the distinct South Florida market or about the best new construction condos in South Florida, please give me a call at 305.508.0899 or schedule a meeting below.

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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