Despite the well known "Buyer's Market" environment in today's real estate market in Miami Beach, there's one building that stands out for commanding "TOP Dollar" :The Murano at Portofino Condominiums in South Beach's "South of Fifth" neighborhood.

Murano at Portofino Miami Beach

Murano at Portofino Condominium

What makes the Murano at Portofino Condominium Building so special?

  • - Location Location Location- at the extreme southwest tip of South Beach, adjacent to The Miami Beach Marina and South Pointe Park.
  • - Boutique Condominium Building- only 189 total condominium units, far less than the other surrounding luxury buildings (except Apogee).
  • - A unique design, inspired by the building's namesake- with plenty of Murano glass showcasing the incredible views and contemporary decor.
  • - A very well managed and impeccably maintained condominium- with a long-time professional staff that is highly motivated, knowledgeable, and provides Murano at Portofino residents with five star "white glove" service.
  • - A beautiful property, with a welcoming, wide, and easily accessible circular driveway leading to both the Piaggia Beach Club and The Murano at Portofino Lobby. No Guard House to deal with in this building, which makes getting and and out easy for residents and guests alike.
  • - Well proportioned and designed floorplans, with both the premier "A" / "01" floorplans in Tower One as well thought out as the smaller floorplans in Tower Three (which contains the one and two bedroom condominiums).

The closed sales prices at The Murano have (for the most part) remained strong in the face of a collapsing national real estate market Recent notable examples of Murano at Portofino lastest closed sales:

The Murano at Portofino #2401 (Premier "A" Line)
1000 South Pointe Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Remarks: This is THE premier condo "01" floorplan at The Murano at Portofino
Sale Price: $3,100,000 (12/16/10)
Listed Price : $3,500,000
2010 Tax Assesed Value: $2,750,000
Previous “Sold” Price : $1,217,000 (2002)
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3.5
Condo S.F.: 3,382 ($916/SF)
Days on Active Market (Multiple Listing): 307 Days
Discount from Asking Price: 11%

The Murano at Portofino #3401 (Premier "A" Line)
1000 South Pointe Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Remarks: This is THE premier condo "01" floorplan at The Murano at Portofino
Sale Price: $2,880,000 (11/30/10)
Listed Price : $ 3,800,000
2010 Tax Assesed Value: $3,168,000
Previous “Sold” Price : $1,750,000 (2002)
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3.5
Condo S.F.: 3,382 ($851/SF)
Days on Active Market (Multiple Listing): 834 Days
Discount from Asking Price: 24%

The Murano at Portofino #907
1000 South Pointe Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Remarks: Smallest Two Bedroom "07" floorplan at The Murano at Portofino
Sale Price: $900,000 (11/30/10)
Listed Price : $995,000
2010 Tax Assesed Value: $592,700
Previous “Sold” Price : $560,000 (2003)
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2.5
Condo S.F.: 1,390 ($683/SF)
Days on Active Market (Multiple Listing): 218 Days
Discount from Asking Price: 10%