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.

Live in the heart of South Beach at the boutique 1900 Meridian Condo across from the Botanical Garden, Convention Center, and Holocaust Memorial, and just two blocks from Lincoln Road.
$515,000
Courtesy of Compass Florida, LLC.
Welcome to Unit 6A at Island Terrace, a boutique building on the exclusive Venetian Islands designed by famed architect Morris Lapidus.
$535,000
Courtesy of Compass Florida, LLC.
PLEASE NOTE PROPERTY IS CURRENTLY RENTED FOR 2750 MONTHLY UNTIL 12 1 23 ALSO 40 YEAR INSPECTION HAS BEEN DONE AND ALL WORK COMPLETED.
$479,000
Courtesy of Developers Group Realty
Live in the Heart of Miami Beach Steps from Lincoln Road amp ; the Ocean !
$325,000
Courtesy of Realty One Group Plus
One of a kind wonderful and fully renovated 3 bedrooms 2 full bathrooms apartment in Decoplage Condo.
$975,000
Courtesy of Florida.Doc Inc
Experience the ultimate in coastal living with one of the world's most iconic beaches just steps from your door.
$649,000
Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty
Rarely available, Lowest priced beautiful converted fully renovated two Bedrooms in prestigious Portofino Tower.
$1,395,000
Courtesy of London Foster Realty
Fabulous unit with stunning city and ocean views located in the desirable Faena District.
$560,000
Courtesy of Premier Elite Realty Inc.
Super cute, Freshly painted and remodled !
$205,000
Courtesy of EXP Realty LLC
Welcome to Unit 910 at the iconic 1500 Ocean Drive, a masterpiece of modern design in the heart of South Beach.
$1,150,000
Courtesy of The Agency 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
Stunning South Beach Condo Prime West Location Near Lincoln RoadLocated in one of South Beach's most desirable and quiet west end neighborhoods, this beautifully updated 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo ...
$425,000
Courtesy of Ekklesia Realty LLC
Welcome to your dream oceanfront sanctuary !
$498,500
Courtesy of United Realty Group Inc
Bright and spacious, this beautifully remodeled 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom residence is nestled in South of Fifth, the most sought after neighborhood in South Beach.
$365,000
Courtesy of Compass Florida, LLC.
Fully Renovated Modern Oasis Designer in the Heart of Miami Beach !
$750,000
Courtesy of Lifestyle International Realty
Highly sought after 01 line with best views and huge wrap around balcony.
$1,649,000
Courtesy of LoKation
This corner 2bed 2bath unit has spectacular Biscayne Bay and Downtown Skyline views.
$1,799,000
Courtesy of Rising Global Realty, LLC.
In the heart of South Beach on famous Lincoln Road, available for Sale this BEAUTIFUL OCEAN VIEW STUDIO in the iconic DECOPLAGE oceanfront building !
$407,000
Courtesy of Avanti Way Realty LLC
Fanie Mae Approved ! Amazing DIRECT BAY VIEWS from everywhere in this totally renovated high floor residence at Mirador South !
$680,000
Courtesy of Live Work Play Miami Group, LLC.
Discover a rare gem in South Beach beautifully updated ground floor condo with two private balconies, in unit washer dryer, and gated parking.
$500,000
Courtesy of Prime Den Real Estate Corporation
FULLY FURNISHED CORNER 2 2 IN ARTECITY, A WHOLE BLOCK OF IMPECCABLE RESIDENCES 2 BLOCKS AWAY FROM THE BEACH, BETWEEN THE SETAI AND THE W, ACROSS THE BASS MUSEUM.
$1,040,000
Courtesy of Sunstone Brokers
Welcome to the Mirador South Beach, a premier waterfront residence located directly on the Intracoastal Waterway.
$420,000
Courtesy of Century 21 Stein Posner
For your best information, when viewing on a property listing website, please do not click agent or schedule online, scroll down, and look for the listing broker information.
$495,000
Courtesy of GFolio Real Estate Inc
SELLER PAYS CLOSING COST for List Price Offers within 24 hours of showing !
$451,050
Courtesy of AmeriFirst Realty
LOWEST PRICED OCEANFRONT CONDO In The Most Desirable Neighborhood South of Fifth.
$395,000
Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty
Newly renovated 1007sqft office with two separate offices, break room with a kitchen and an enclosed waiting reception area in a beautiful and secure residential condominium in Miami Beach !
$439,000
Courtesy of Brosda & Bentley Realtors, LLC
Step into elevated living at the iconic Murano Grande !
$2,130,000
Courtesy of Compass Florida, LLC.
Final Price Cut Seller Ready to Close !
$2,100,000
Courtesy of EXP Realty LLC
Live where you vacation !
$439,000
Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty
Nightly Rental is Okay. This property can be rented nightly like a hotel.
$499,000
Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty
Luxury Living Unmatched Value at Flamingo Point !
$1,269,000
Courtesy of Florida Listings Real Estate
Welcome to Unit 406 at Bayview Plaza, a well maintained 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom unit just one block from vibrant Lincoln Road on the west side of South Beach.
$525,000
Courtesy of Gary Hennes Realtors
Experience the best of Miami Beach living in this exclusive penthouse at Nautica Condo, a newer boutique building with just 33 residences.
$895,000
Courtesy of Ocean Luxury Properties LLC
Welcome to Unit 2414 at 2555 Collins Avenue, a charming 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom condo spanning 798 square feet in the esteemed Club Atlantis Condominium with breathtaking sunsets and expansive ...
$510,000
Courtesy of Luxe Properties
Welcome to your new spanish style home located in South Beach.
$360,000
Courtesy of The Keyes Company - Miramar
Imagine buying a single family home for the price of a condo in the middle of south beach.
$875,000
Courtesy of Vanguard Properties International
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