Miami Beach is a city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. The city was incorporated on 26 March 1915. It is located on a barrier island between Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean; the Bay separates Miami Beach from the city of Miami, Florida. The city is often referred to under the umbrella term of "Miami," despite being a distinct municipality. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 87,933. 55.5% of the population was foreign born. A 2005 population estimate for the city was 87,925. Miami Beach has been one of America's pre-eminent beach resorts for almost a century.


In 1870 Henry Lum and son Charles arrived by sailboat on the large sandbar off the southeast Florida coast, and were so impressed by the island they landed on that they bought from the federal government, for $.25 an acre, most of the island and property further north.

Lum would later sell the property to fellow New Jerseyites Elnathan Field and Ezra Osborne, who, in turn would sell the land to John S. Collins and his son-in-law, Thomas Pancoast, who were also from New Jersey.

In 1913, Collins and Carl Fisher, who had made his fortune from his invention and later sale of the Presto-o-Lite Corporation and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, embarked on an agriculture venture on the beachfront land. Fisher loaned Collins the money he needed to complete the first bridge from Miami to Miami Beach that same year and the bridge, at the time the longest wooden bridge in the world, would be the catalyst for the 1915 incorporation of Miami Beach.

The great boom of the 1920’s would see enormous growth, while during the Depression, new groups from the northeast would build many small hotels along lower Collins Avenue and Ocean Drive. This building boom helped bring the area out of the Depression and forty years later that area of Miami Beach would become the famous Art Deco District, known the world over as "South Beach" or "SoBe."

During World War II 500,000 Army Air Corps cadets passed through Miami Beach when it became a major training center. [ See here for more information and additional resources on these WWII Miami Beach veterans.] Many of these servicemen returned to make the area their permanent home after the war. By the end of the 1950s, South Florida had doubled its pre-war population.

When Fidel Castro took over Cuba in 1959, the revolution radically changed South Florida as half a million Cubans poured into the area. The 1980s and early 90s brought a massive infusion of investment capital that has produced a reborn Miami Beach. Although it has changed almost beyond recognition (again), Miami Beach has thrived amidst that change and overcome many difficulties as it continues to be an international mecca for travel, business, and permanent residents.

1BD 1. 5 luxury new construction condo on Indian Creek Drive.
$1,643,500
Courtesy of Serhant
Ultimate beachfront living.
$1,999,990
Courtesy of Cervera Real Estate Inc.
Welcome to unit 10J at 5600 Collins Ave a dream home for View Enthusiasts !
$620,000
Courtesy of Gary Hennes Realtors
Absolutely stunning UNIT !
$489,000
Courtesy of Optimar International Realty
Beautiful 2 Bed 2. 5 Bath home in Mei.
$2,350,000
Courtesy of Cardenas Larocca Real Estate LLC
Newly renovated 2 bed, 2 bath condo in the heart of South Beach !
$699,000
Courtesy of Keller Williams Capital Realty
Experience the best of Miami Beach living in this exclusive penthouse at Nautica Condo, a boutique building with just 33 residences.
$895,000
Courtesy of Ocean Luxury Properties LLC
Amazing Oceanfront Condo in the Exclusive South of Fifth District !
$1,465,000
Courtesy of The Corcoran Group
This unit is a 1 bedroom with a balcony from where to look at Miami Bay, located on the 15th floor of the Mirador.
$335,000
Courtesy of Branham Realty Inc.
Welcome To Residence 1704, where Elevated Luxury Meets Iconic Miami Beach Style.
$2,350,000
Courtesy of Compass Florida LLC
Stunning 2Bed amp ; 2 baths, corner unit featuring with breathtaking panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and Bay, Miami Beach and downtown Miami skyline through floor to ceiling, impact ...
$2,750,000
Courtesy of Engel & Völkers Miami
Step into the ultimate Miami Beach lifestyle with this beautifully upgraded a bright and spacious 1 bed in the heart of South Beach !
$339,900
Courtesy of Heartland Realty Group LLC
BEAUTIFUL FURNISHED 2 STORY TOWNHOME IN THE FAMOUS OCEAN DRIVE IN THE HEART OF SOUTH BEACH.
$389,000
Courtesy of Howard Chase Real Estate, LLC
Experience the epitome of Miami Beach luxury in this stylish 3 bed, 3 bath home located in a friendly family neighborhood.
$2,100,000
Courtesy of Douglas Elliman
Beautiful studio with gorgeous view on Miami Beach skyline and ocean view.
$315,000
Courtesy of Miami Blue Real Estate
Paradise on sandy beach !
$890,000
Courtesy of Sterling Equity Realty LLC
Located in the Heart of South Beach, this modern 1 bedroom condo, is perfectly designed to combine comfort and style.
$240,000
Courtesy of RE/MAX Gold
Charming South Beach Condo, a 1 bed, 1 bath residence in the heart of South Beach !
$340,000
Courtesy of Heartland Realty Group LLC
Discover luxury living at its finest in this stunning 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo on Collins Ave in Miami Beach.
$700,000
Courtesy of Compass Florida, LLC.
Beautiful fully renovated 2 bedroom 2 bathroom corner unit in the Floridian.
$1,675,000
Courtesy of LoKation
Gorgeous, spacious, thoughtfully artfully renovated turnkey condo, right in the heart of the highly sought after South of Fifth neighborhood.
$815,000
Courtesy of Compass Florida LLC (PB)
Unique floor plan fully renovated to perfection !
$989,000
Courtesy of Premier Elite Realty Inc.
Welcome home to your slice of paradise on vibrant Miami Beach.
$735,000
Courtesy of The Keyes Company (Tequesta)
SELLERS MOTIVATED ! Stunning fully renovated 2 2 condo offering modern luxury and unbeatable location.
$550,000
Courtesy of The Keyes Company
If you want to live the Miami Beach lifestyle in an iconic building with an incredible pool and gym this building and unit are it !
$735,000
Courtesy of MUV Miami, Inc.
a stunning 1 bedroom 1 bathroom designer unit located in a boutique waterfront building.
$697,000
Courtesy of Gary Hennes Realtors
A Home in the sky, enjoy a luxurious living in a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo on the 29th floor of Miami's most prestigious building.
$1,600,000
Courtesy of Luxe Properties
FULL RESERVES WITH NO SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS, WELL MANAGED BUILDING, BUYER AGENTS WELCOME Modern Miami Beach living at Parc Plaza.
$635,000
Courtesy of Alux Properties
South Beach, quiet gem, updated, furnished, with easy beach access amp ; cool rooftop pool.
$359,999
Courtesy of London Foster Realty
Rare opportunity to own a one of a kind 3 bed residence at The Waverly.
$2,395,000
Courtesy of Compass Florida, LLC.
BELOW MARKET PRICE unit above sold for 405K !
$379,900
Courtesy of Maggi Realty Group
Step into this beautifully designed 4 bed, 3.
$2,600,000
Courtesy of Compass Florida, LLC.
Beautifully renovated large one bedroom corner unit with expansive views over Miami Beach to downtown Miami.
$650,000
Courtesy of Lombardi Properties
Turn Key renovated in 2021, furnished, 1660sq ft corner unit with an oversized balcony, which oversees both ocean and bay views !
$995,000
Courtesy of Homelister, Inc.
Turnkey ! All the work has been done to this charming Art Deco 2 bedroom with high end finishes.
$429,000
Courtesy of Live Work Play Miami Group, LLC.
Experience sunsets views in this beautiful and spacious 2 BR, 2 BA corner unit in one of South Beach's premiere and meticulously maintained boutique buildings.
$635,000
Courtesy of Gary Hennes Realtors
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