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.

Beautifully nestled between the beaches and the Intercoastal on Millionaire's Row, this 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom at 5600 Collins features a spacious layout with Brazilian cherry wood floors.
$649,000
Courtesy of Keystone Property Mgmt, Inc.
1414 West Ave PH4
$2,661,350
Courtesy of Florida Realty of Miami Corp
Drastically reduced the price from 995, 000 to 870, 000 if you pay the assessment balance.
$870,000
Courtesy of Global Luxury Realty LLC
Charming 2 BD, 1. 5BA, renovated 2 floors residence, offering light throughout.
$450,000
Courtesy of Cayhill Dumott Realty LLC
Beautifully furnished one bedroom, one bathroom apartment with fully equipped kitchen in the condo hotel, Casa Grande, on the world famous and iconic street of Ocean Drive in Miami Beach.
$400,000
Courtesy of ORBIS Realty, LLC
Enjoy endless sunset views from the oversized balcony !
$998,500
Courtesy of South Beach Estates, LLC
One of the most spectacular historic condominium communities in South Beach.
$319,000
Courtesy of Live Work Play Miami Group, LLC.
Welcome to Arvilla Condo, a charming Mediterranean Revival building in the heart of Miami Beach's historic Flamingo Park District.
$425,000
Courtesy of Live Work Play Miami Group, LLC.
Turnkey fully furnished South Beach condo, located inside the Luxury boutique Boulan Hotel.
$1,300,000
Courtesy of BHHS EWM Realty
VERY RARE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A LARGE ONE BEDROOM WITH TERRASSE FACING THE BAY AND LOCATED IN THE ONLY LEGAL SHORT TERM RENTAL BUILDING FACING THE BAY IN MIAMI BEACH.
$500,000
Courtesy of Realty Group of Miami, LLC
Stunning fully renovated 1 Bed 1 Bath condo in prime South Pointe Location !
$449,000
Courtesy of Inmobiliata, LLC
Newly renovated 2 bedroom, 2 bath NW corner gem in the prestigious Blue Diamond of Mid Miami Beach.
$2,240,000
Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty
Experience a luxury at this exceptional corner PH on Collins Avenue !
$995,000
Courtesy of The Keyes Company
Great Invest Opportunity Income Generating Fully Licensed Airbnb Property.
$399,000
Courtesy of Florida 365 Realty, LLC.
RARE OCEAN VIEW UNIT Spacious open studio with awesome ocean and park views.
$339,000
Courtesy of Interealty Exchange Inc
Newly painted and bathed in natural light, this one bedroom furnished oceanfront condo offers a serene living experience.
$799,000
Courtesy of Compass Florida, LLC.
Airbnb ready beachside modern Penthouse w Panoramic Views of Ocean amp ; Intercoastal.
$389,000
Courtesy of Premier Agent Network
Prime investment opportunity across from the beach and ocean !
$339,000
Courtesy of Vera Realty LLC
Prime investment opportunity across from the beach and ocean !
$339,000
Courtesy of Vera Realty LLC
Exceptional investment opportunity just steps from the beach and ocean !
$385,000
Courtesy of Vera Realty LLC
Spacious, quiet 1 1. 5 which features wide plank engineered wood floors, a spacious kitchen with a dishwasher, tremendous closet space, and a private balcony.
$315,000
Courtesy of Trident Real Estate, Inc
Imagine an exquisite 1 bedroom, 2 full bath apartment with Direct Ocean Views, located on Millionaire's Row in Miami Beach, Florida.
$575,000
Courtesy of Luxurious Living Realty, Inc.
Great Investment opportunity.
$390,000
Courtesy of Intercapital Realty, Inc.
RARELY available. This 2 bedroom 2 full bathroom condo, features immediate rental availability.
$449,700
Courtesy of LPT Realty, LLC
Back On The Market. Fantastic opportunity !
$330,000
Courtesy of Mi Tierra Realty, LLC
Great Opportunity to own this huge 1 bedroom, 1.
$350,000
Courtesy of LoKation
Live every day like it's a postcard in this spectacular, newly renovated 2 story townhome nestled in the coveted Venetian Islands.
$1,599,000
Courtesy of Douglas Elliman
This spacious corner 2 bedroom 2 bath offers the ideal blend of comfort and style, with modern finishes and plenty of natural light.
$995,000
Courtesy of Thine Agency
JEFFERSON VILLAS IS A QUIET, BOUTIQUE BUILDING IN THE HISTORIC RESIDENTIAL ENCLAVE OF PALM VIEW, ONE OF THE MOST WALKABLE NEIGHBORHOODS IN MIAMI.
$539,000
Courtesy of Luxe Properties
Beautiful Corner unit conveniently located in Faena District.
$750,000
Courtesy of RE/MAX Advance Realty
A rare 1, 396 SF three bedroom corner unit in Miami Beach on Euclid Avenue is available for purchase.
$870,000
Courtesy of Cervera Real Estate Inc.
Enjoy penthouse living in this 2 bed, 2 bath unit with stunning views of the Miami skyline, bay, intracoastal, and ocean.
$2,180,000
Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty
This amazing property ! !
$1,545,000
Courtesy of Avanti Way Realty LLC
MONDRIAN SOUTH BEACH MIAMI.
$358,000
Courtesy of Keller Williams Eagle Realty
Prime Prime Location ! This modern 1 bedroom condo is perfectly situated in the heart of South Beach.
$349,000
Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty
Experience Miami Beach's Most Romantic Residence.
$1,395,000
Courtesy of Douglas Elliman
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