South Florida's real estate market has seen two significant deals in recent days, with a luxury penthouse in Miami Beach selling for $18.5 million and a large warehouse in Medley changing hands for $51 million.
The penthouse, located at Five Park at 501 West Avenue in Miami Beach, was sold to an LLC managed by Larry R. Rogers Jr., a Chicago lawyer and Cook County commissioner, and his wife, Ralonda Rogers. The nearly 6,100-square-foot unit features five bedrooms, six and a half baths, and four parking spaces, with a balcony offering ocean and bay views. The asking price for the newly built unit was $21 million, but the buyer was able to negotiate a lower price.
The sale was handled by Douglas Elliman's Angelica Garcia, Chris Wands, and Luiza Chimancio, while Corcoran's Matthew Lill brought the buyer. This deal represents one of the priciest home sales recorded in South Florida in recent months.
In a separate deal, a nearly 187,000-square-foot warehouse at 11102 Northwest South River Drive in Medley was sold for $51 million. The seller, SeaVee Boats, which makes custom sportfishing vessels, fully occupies the space. The property was built in 2006 and features 24-foot ceilings, 14 dock-high doors, and a 2,000-square-foot office.
Sagard Real Estate was the buyer in this transaction, which marks one of the largest commercial deals in South Florida in recent months. The sale highlights the strength of the region's industrial market, which has seen significant growth in recent years due to its proximity to the Port of Miami and major highways.
These two deals demonstrate the continued demand for high-end residential and commercial properties in South Florida, despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The region's strong economy, beautiful weather, and world-class amenities make it an attractive destination for both individuals and businesses looking to invest in real estate.
As the market continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how these trends play out in the coming months. Will the demand for luxury properties continue to drive up prices, or will the market begin to cool off? Only time will tell, but for now, it's clear that South Florida remains a hub for high-end real estate activity.
South Florida's real estate market has seen two significant deals in recent days, with a luxury penthouse in Miami Beach selling for $18.5 million and a large warehouse in Medley changing hands for $51 million.
The penthouse, located at Five Park at 501 West Avenue in Miami Beach, was sold to an LLC managed by Larry R. Rogers Jr., a Chicago lawyer and Cook County commissioner, and his wife, Ralonda Rogers. The nearly 6,100-square-foot unit features five bedrooms, six and a half baths, and four parking spaces, with a balcony offering ocean and bay views. The asking price for the newly built unit was $21 million, but the buyer was able to negotiate a lower price.
The sale was handled by Douglas Elliman's Angelica Garcia, Chris Wands, and Luiza Chimancio, while Corcoran's Matthew Lill brought the buyer. This deal represents one of the priciest home sales recorded in South Florida in recent months.
In a separate deal, a nearly 187,000-square-foot warehouse at 11102 Northwest South River Drive in Medley was sold for $51 million. The seller, SeaVee Boats, which makes custom sportfishing vessels, fully occupies the space. The property was built in 2006 and features 24-foot ceilings, 14 dock-high doors, and a 2,000-square-foot office.
Sagard Real Estate was the buyer in this transaction, which marks one of the largest commercial deals in South Florida in recent months. The sale highlights the strength of the region's industrial market, which has seen significant growth in recent years due to its proximity to the Port of Miami and major highways.
These two deals demonstrate the continued demand for high-end residential and commercial properties in South Florida, despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The region's strong economy, beautiful weather, and world-class amenities make it an attractive destination for both individuals and businesses looking to invest in real estate.
As the market continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how these trends play out in the coming months. Will the demand for luxury properties continue to drive up prices, or will the market begin to cool off? Only time will tell, but for now, it's clear that South Florida remains a hub for high-end real estate activity.