South of Fifth

Today the area known at South of Fifth neighborhood (SoFi) boasts many of the most affluent and exclusive condominium buildings in Miami Beach. In fact, the South of Fifth District is almost like an small enclave due to it’s limited size at the southernmost tip of Miami Beach.  As one gets closer to the southernmost tip of South Beach, near the South Pointe Park area, the distance from the East side of the island (Atlantic Ocean) to the West side of Miami Beach (Biscayne Bay) narrows to just a few city blocks.  This means that the enclave known as the South of Fifth area is fairly small and a condensed upscale urban area which now accounts for nearly 18% of the residential tax base for all of Miami Beach.

In recent years, and most especially since 2001, this area has come to be known for it’s affluent residents and high condominium values. The high rise condo towers inside the South of Fifth neighborhood include large resort-like condominium buildings such as The Portofino Tower, Icon South Beach  by designer Philippe Starck), The Murano at Portofino, The Yacht Club at Portofino, Murano Grande, Apogee South Beach, and The Continuum North and South Towers. The South of Fifth district encompasses the area from the Atlantic ocean east to Biscayne Bay on the west, and from Fifth Street to South Pointe Park at the extreme southern tip of Miami Beach. Although mostly residential, the area has some light commercial (mainly restaurants, a few hotels and the Miami Beach Marina complex on Biscayne Bay).

The South of Fifth District also has several (limited by various commercial zoning restrictions) nightlife destinations, including Opium Garden, Privé, Nikki Beach Club, and Pearl located inside the Nikke Beach complex at 1st and Ocean Drive. It also has many smaller, upscale bars and gourmet restaurants, including Joe’s Stone Crabs, Smith & Wollensky’s steak house, China Grill, Prime 112, DeVito’s South Beach, and Texas de Brazil steakhouse.

South Pointe Drive
This is the main street on the western and southern tip of the South of Fifth area, which commences roughly where the Murano at Portofino condominium tower is located at 1000 South Pointe Drive and ends where The Continuum North Tower is located at 50 South Pointe Drive.  The other notable condominium addresses on South Pointe Drive include Apogee, The Portofino Tower, and The South Pointe Tower.

South Pointe Park
This newly refurbished park located at the southernmost tip of South Beach is directly North of Fisher Island and faces Government Cut (otherwise known as Cruise Ship Alley).  This beautifully landscaped park also contains many jogging paths, water attractions for kids, a party area, and a “green” environment that was completely restored in late 2008.

The Miami Beach Marina
Located at the western end of South of Fifth- located behind The Murano at Portofino, The Yacht Club South Beach, The Murano Grande, and Icon South Beach.  This public Marina has boat slips available for annual and even monthly rental via the City of Miami Beach Parks Department.

The Nikki Beach Complex
Nikki Beach Miami is the hidden jewel of South Beach, located at One Ocean Drive, almost at the Southernmost tip of Miami Beach and running along the Atlantic Ocean.  Nikki Beach has established itself as the landmark for parties, celebrations, and entertainment.  This is THE party playground for jet setters, celebrities, VIPs, guests and visitors alike.  Also, a little known fact is that the beach access to Nikki Beach is PUBLIC, so all are welcome!

Nikki Beach Miami is comprised of a large oceanfront complex featuring an outdoor beach club, restaurant and nightclub. The Nikki Beach complex is one of the most famous beach resorts open to the public in the entire United States!

The Continuum South Tower New Lobby Entrance

Over the past year, we have witnessed new sales price records for the Continuum Miami Beach Condos. Prices have reached an incredible $1,642/Square Ft. for South Tower #3604 with 6,438 of living space (combined SE corner condos) for a total sales price of $10,576,000! This ultra-luxury condo [...]

Continuum South Tower New Lobby

The traditionally low season summer months have witnessed a flurry of activity at The Continuum on South Beach. The South Tower common areas remodelling project is nearing completion. Also, both North And South Towers at The Continuum have witnessed incredibly strong Buyer activity (especially from Brazilians and Europeans), who [...]

The latest closed sales statistics indicate that as the overall Miami Beach condo inventory continues to decline, premier Oceanfront properties such as The Continuum command a premium from high net worth Miami Beach waterfront real estate buyers.

Continuum North Tower condo board selects CSI Management Service as the new property management company. The most recent closed sales statistics demonstrate that Miami Beach’s condo inventory is low. The decline in inventory at The Continuum South Beach condos and other significant luxury Oceanfront condominiums now command a premium from affluent Miami Beach waterfront real estate buyers.

The Continuum South Tower Construction is progressing rapidly. This picture was taken last week, more to come next week…
Be prepared to be VERY impressed with the new look of the South Tower lobby of the Continuum Condos on Miami Beach. It’s going to be the ultimate in cotemporary luxury- on a par (or [...]