Cyril Bijaoui
The Corcoran Group
(786) 485-1158
54 Total Sales
1 in Star, Palm and Hibiscus Islands
$7,550,000 Price
Star, Palm and Hibiscus Islands
If you’re looking for “the best of the best in the middle of it all,” look no further than the Star, Palm and Hibiscus Islands, says local Realtor Jennifer Kaiser with Kaiser & Associates Realty LLC, who has lived in this neighborhood of Miami since 1988. “For security and location, you can’t beat it,” she says.
Hibiscus Island is so hard to reach that it can only be accessed by boat or road crossing Palm Island. The front gates of these island communities are staffed by Miami Beach police, too, Kaiser says. Star Island, which has its own security, is closest to Miami Beach, and all the islands are accessible via the MacArthur Causeway. By comparison, the Venetian Islands to the north have no gated security.
This cluster of manmade islands features some of the most luxurious homes in the world, ranging from 6,000 square feet to 15,000 square feet, designed in Mediterranean, Colonial and Modern styles. “Many offer stunning views of Miami,” says broker associate Jill Eber with the Jills Zeder Group. The islands are “a great community for boaters because you’re minutes from the ocean,” Eber says. Most homes have private docks and boat lifts. Nearly all on the waterfront — single-family homes range from $4 million to $50 million. Because of its tropical landscape, Star Island is a part of the Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserve. Many homes surround the oval-shaped Star Island Drive, which contains the lush, green 5.1-acre Buoy Park, a favorite jogger spot. In addition to its waterfront homes, Palm Island features a public park with tennis and basketball courts that is shared with Hibiscus. Over half a century ago, Palm was a mecca for big-named entertainers, such as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, who performed at the world-famous Latin Quarter Nightclub.
Created in the early 1920s, the Star, Palm and Hibiscus Islands are a short drive from everything Miami offers — downtown offices, Wynwood and the Design District, Miami Beach nightlife and Miami International Airport. The islands have been called home by some of the most famous people in the world, including musicians Gloria Estefan and Enrique Iglesias and basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal — even the notorious mobster Al Capone lived on Palm Island. “From the ’80s onward, the islands attracted young entrepreneurs and artists because they’re so close to South Beach,” says real estate broker Sophie Delaplaine with The Jack Coden Group of Keller Williams Eagle Realty. These “newly moneyed stars” were attracted to South Beach and all its glamor — a place to be and be seen — where you could have a boat and parties on the dock. “In such a small community, it’s easy to meet people and make friends,” Delaplaine says.
While no schools are on the islands, Miami-Dade County Public Schools are nearby and include South Pointe Elementary, Nautilus Middle and Miami Beach High. Each received an above-average grade from Niche. In fact, South Pointe Elementary, which scored a B+, is an International Baccalaureate school with the mission to supply its nearly 500 students with personalized learning experiences.
For shopping needs, the Fifth & Alton Mall, which has a Publix, Ross and TJ Maxx, is just across the bridge in Miami Beach, and Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods are only a short drive farther up Alton Road. Residents often walk the 1.9 miles to this shopping area.
If you’ve been dreaming of a neighborhood with island appeal, a prime location and a famous and infamous history, look no further than the Star, Palm and Hibiscus Islands. This trio of islands has it all, including some of the most luxurious real estate in all of Maimi.
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Kelly Anderson
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Cyril Bijaoui
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Nancy Batchelor
Nancy Batchelor
Compass Florida, LLC
(786) 685-4740
412 Total Sales
2 in Star, Palm and Hibiscus Islands
$3.7M - $4.3M Price Range
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Melissa Lorenzo
Melissa Lorenzo
Lexan Real Estate, LLC
(786) 723-8321
76 Total Sales
2 in Star, Palm and Hibiscus Islands
$1.6M - $1.8M Price Range
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Cristiano Teixeira
Cristiano Teixeira
Coldwell Banker Realty
(786) 321-2091
10 Total Sales
1 in Star, Palm and Hibiscus Islands
$4,360,000 Price
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Tommy Barone
Tommy Barone
Global International Real Estate Corp
(833) 550-1466
15 Total Sales
1 in Star, Palm and Hibiscus Islands
$2,550,000 Price
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Jennifer Restrepo
Jennifer Restrepo
Responds QuicklyLUXHL LLC
(786) 828-6453
17 Total Sales
1 in Star, Palm and Hibiscus Islands
$5,500,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Palm Island Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Watson Island Park
- Boating
- Trails
- Playground
Canopy Park
- Dog Park
- Playground
- Events
Venetian Causeway Park
- Trails
- Ocean
- Parking Lot
Central Park
Transit
Star, Palm and Hibiscus Islands Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Star, Palm and Hibiscus Islands, Miami sell after 221 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Star, Palm and Hibiscus Islands, Miami over the last 12 months is $9,421,666, down 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$17,075,000
Median Sale Price
$9,421,666
Median Single Family Sale Price
$15,000,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$24,700,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
27%
Last 12 months Home Sales
8
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-8%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$3,282
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
236
Number of Homes for Sale
24
Median Year Built
1955
Months of Supply
36.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
4,495
Significantly above the national average
1,925
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
6,662
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,275
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
625
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,583
Open Houses
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Sunday, Sep 213 - 5pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1
Median Age
43
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
100%
Significantly above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
100%
Significantly above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Average Household Income
$42
Education and Workforce
College Graduates
-173872.1%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
-108.7%
Significantly below the national average
13.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
68''
Average Winter Low Temperature
62°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
43
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
48
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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