Belle Isle bliss

REAL ESTATE • On the Market

Traffic on I-195 or the MacArthur Causeway periodically redirects us all to the Venetian Causeway. It’s a comparatively tranquil commute, through the luxe residence-dotted Venetian Islands.

Today’s listings are a pit stop on one of those man-made islands, of which there are six of in total: Biscayne, San Marco, Rivo Alto, Di Lido, San Marino and Belle. Belle, the easternmost isle — and closest to Miami Beach — is a 2.4-square mile mass. While neighboring Rivo Alto and Di Lido islands are lined with custom estates, Belle Isle is all about that condo life, prioritizing bay to ocean vistas, and amenities like infinity pools, sun decks, and on-site parking. The bulk of its towers are centered on the circular Island Avenue.

The median Belle Isle home sells for $1.095M per Rocket Homes, a 25% jump over last year. Currently, there are 50 residences on the market, with the bulk being 1- and 2-bedroom condos. Here, for your perusal, three recent listings on Island Ave.:

→ 11 Island Ave. #PH8 (Belle Isle) • 3BR/3.1BA, 2649 SF condo • Ask: $3.5M • Listed on 4/19/24 • Monthly common charges: $3,904; Monthly taxes: $2,014 • Agent: Ashley Alvarez, Sterling One Realty.

→ 9 Island Ave. #2004 (Belle Isle, above) • 3BR/3.1BA, 2880 SF condo • Ask: $2.99M • Listed on 3/1/24 • Monthly common charges: $3,664; Monthly taxes: $2,283 • Agent: Scott Diffenderfer, Compass.

→ 16 Island Ave. #4D (Belle Isle) • 2BR/2.1BA, 1570 SF condo • Ask: $2.2M • Listed on 12/12/23 • Monthly common charges: $2,037; Monthly taxes: $1,330 • Agent Bill Hahne, Coldwell Banker.