Which Communities offer the Best Miami Mansions for Sale?

The Best Communities for Miami Mansions

Which Communities offer the Best Miami Mansions for Sale? There are many luxury homes for sale in Miami, but when we talk about a Miami mansion we do not just refer to any average Miami luxury home. Mansions distinguish themselves from normal luxury homes as being larger homes, that are very well finished. For the purpose of this blog we consider a property a mansion when it offers 7,000 SF or more.

In this blog we explore the areas that are best to find a Miami mansion for sale. For each of the areas we add a link so you can explore properties within these areas. We also share a general link to find all of Miami’s mansions in one place.

Miami Mansions for Sale | Gables Estates in Coral Gables

Gables Estates is the most exclusive gated community in Coral Gables and arguably in all of Miami. The community offers approximately 170 homes of which most are waterfront with easy access to the open Bay. Lots in the Gables Estates area start at around 30,000 and can go up to 5 acres or more of land.

Most of the Gables Estates properties are very large mansions while the few smaller homes that are left are being bought to redevelop. Gables Estates is desired with wealthy families for its safety, privacy and proximity to Miami’s best private schools.

Miami Mansions for Sale | Cocoplum in Coral Gables

Cocoplum is a desired gated community in Coral Gables with just over 300 luxurious homes of which many are located on waterfront lots. Located just north of the Gables Estates community this enclave is also known for its exclusivity and proximity to Miami’s best schools.

For the most unique waterfront mansions you best look into Tahiti Beach, which is a gated community inside of the Cocoplum community. These are the ultimate Miami mansions on large direct bay facing lots. There are not many homes in Miami that are directly on the open ocean with unobstructed bay views making the properties on Tahiti Beach very desired.

Miami Mansions for Sale | Pinecrest

Pinecrest offers a high concentration of mansions due to the city’s oversized lots. As Coral Gables home prices increased, buyers and developers went south, bought up old homes and constructed brand new mansions.

The North of Pinecrest is more affluent than the south and in the north is where we find most of the high-end mansions for sale. Some of the homes are custom, but there is also a good amount of spec homes, which are not as well-finished.

Before you buy a Pinecrest or any newer Miami home please be aware that spec homes do not offer the same quality as custom homes. If you would like more information on this topic you can reach me on 305.508.0899. Pinecrest is home to a very desired, A-rated public elementary school and is located near Miami’s top private schools.

Miami Mansions for Sale | Ponce Davis

Ponce Davis is a small neighborhood tucked away in Coral Gables. The neighborhood’s name does not always sound familiar as most buyers and even some real estate agents mistake it for being part of Coral Gables. Ponce Davis is a very desired pocket of Miami that is ideally located close to all the top schools and offers good size lots, many of which measure half an acre or more.

Because of its unique features, Ponce Davis is very much in demand and many developers or end-users have built brand new and large properties in recent years. Ponce Davis is a small neighborhood and also offers a fair share of smaller homes. The area is not gated and none of the mansions here are waterfront.

Miami Mansions for Sale | Star Island in Miami Beach

This exclusive island is located in the bay between downtown Miami and South Beach. The community is gated and offers just 30 homes on at least an acre of lot. All homes are waterfront and of course extremely desired with luxury buyers. 90% of the homes here could be considered a mansion and they come in all styles from ultra modern to Mediterranean and everything in between.

The island has been desired with out of town buyers looking at Miami mega mansions during the pandemic. Since the start of the pandemic more than 33% of the island has changed owners. If you cannot find a home on Star Island, Hibiscus or Palm Island might offer some great alternatives for you.

Mansions for Sale in Miami | North Bay Rd in Miami Beach

The prestigious North Bay Rd in Miami Beach offers many impressive mansions on waterfront lots. The bay facing lots are between 10,000 and 50,000 SF and most of the homes can be considered waterfront mansions. North Bay Rd homes can vary in style from Old Spanish to ultra modern and brand new. If you like the Miami Beach area you might also consider the Sunset Islands, a set of 4 islands located just off of North Bay Drive in the South Beach area or the gated La Gorce Island.

Mansions for Sale in Miami | Indian Creek Island near Miami Beach

Indian Creek Island, often called Miami’s “Billionaire’s bunker“, is a private and gated community located in the intra-coastal waters between Miami Beach and the mainland. The island offers 41 waterfront luxury homes of which most measure more than 7,000 SF. In the heart of this affluent 300-acre island the Indian Creek Country Club is located: a private 18-hole golf course and country club.

With only 41 homes in the community you can understand that homes on the island rarely come up for sale and those that are for sale are quickly sold because of the unique living experience this community has to offer.