Surrounded by the eight-acre Margaret Pace Park, Edgewater is one of Miami’s favorite neighborhoods if you want to be close to everything, including the water. The previously low-key area has emerged as one of the most desired locations for luxurious, waterfront living in Miami, with some of the most elegant and sought-after new condo developments on Biscayne Bay.

Now, to know which are the best condos in Edgewater, Miami, we are ranking the top five most luxurious buildings in this family-friendly neighborhood to give you an idea of the quality of life, level of design and construction, and price point you can expect if you’re looking at a tranquil, yet high-end, bayfront residence in Miami’s best kept secret neighborhood. First, let’s take a look at the neighborhood itself.

This article was last updated on Jan. 10, 2024.

— Why Choose Edgewater, Miami?

It is one of the hottest Miami neighborhoods right now for several reasons:

1. It’s close to everything. Living in Edgewater, the arts and culture venues of Downtown Miami are around the corner, while top shopping venues, like The Shops at Midtown Miami, the world-class art, dining, and cafés of Wynwood, and the stellar design plus luxury brands of the Design District are all within a five to ten-minute drive. To top it off,  you’re ten minutes from Brickell’s financial center and the incredible shops at Brickell City Centre, and ten minutes from South Beach via the scenic Venetian Causeway.
   
   
2. It’s a waterfront neighborhood. Sitting on the edge of Biscayne Bay, this family-friendly neighborhood offers incredible views for miles, particularly of Biscayne Bay and further to the ocean if you’re on a higher floor, as well as all of Miami. Edgewater is a complete waterfront community with a great walk score and a higher-than-average public transit service with a Metromover stop and free Trolley service. It also has a great number of restaurants and cafés within walking distance.
   
   
3. Great for outdoor activities. The neighborhood is home to the eight-acre, waterfront, and dog-friendly Margaret Pace Park, which is popular among fitness lovers for its bayfront jogging paths, tennis, volleyball, and basketball courts, dog parks for both small and big pups, and drop-in points for basic watersports like paddle boarding or kayaking.
   
   
4. Incredible new construction options in Edgewater. Recent interest in the neighborhood has brought top design names from around the world to build condos at different price points (more on those pre-construction names below). In fact, in 2023, Edgewater was the 4th best neighborhood in Miami, and from an investor and market standpoint, Edgewater is performing exceptionally well within the Greater Downtown Miami neighborhoods. 

So, if this sounds like your dream neighborhood, here are the top five most luxurious condo buildings in Edgewater, Miami where you could live!

— The Best of the Best Condos in Edgewater, Miami

5. One Paraiso

Address: 3131 NE 7th Avenue
Average List Price: $1,135 per square foot

Year Built: 2018
Stories: 53
Architect: Arquitectonica
Developer: The Related Group

This ultra-luxury option is one of four towers in the bayfront Paraiso complex. With a design by Miami’s Arquitectonica and interiors by Italian starchitect Piero Lissoni, this 2018 waterfront tower houses 276 elegant residences in 53 stories.

Two of those floors are dedicated to amenities, including a lap pool, a zero-entry pool, a spa, a party room, a business center, a library, a wine-tasting salon, a theater, and a children’s playroom. Residents can also enjoy two lighted tennis courts, a ground-level tanning pool, permanent installation of curated art throughout including works by Pablo Atchugarry, and a bayfront beach club featuring a private pool, lounge, marina with private slips. Finally, all of Miami loves the waterfront, Michael Schwartz-helmed restaurant, Amara at Paraiso.

4. Paramount Bay

Address: 2020 N Bayshore Drive
Average Listing Price: $1,174 per square foot

Year Built: 2012
Stories: 47
Architect: Arquitectonica
Developer: Istar Residential

This bayfront property sits directly on Biscayne Bay and will never have its views obscured. Built in 2012, Paramount Bay was designed by Arquitectonica and has interiors and common spaces designed by music sensation Lenny Kravitz.

Featuring 346 ultra-luxury residences laid out across 47 stories, each one has its own elevator foyer entry. Amenities at this high-rise include a grand club room for entertainment, a 91-foot-long pool with cabanas and outdoor games, separate sunrise and sunset pools, a pilates studio, a business lounge with private work rooms, a library, a kids room, an on-site car wash service, and much more. Plus its walkable to the park.

3. Gran Paraiso

Address: 480 NE 31 Street
Average Listing Price: $1,188 per square foot

Year Built: 2018
Stories: 53
Architect: Arquitectonica
Developer: The Related Group

Gran Paraiso is another ultra-luxury tower perched right on the bay and part of the Paraiso quadruple-condo building complex. Built in 2018, it has 317 exclusive residences spread across 53 floors, with interiors designed by one of the top international designers, Italian Piero Lissoni. There are only seven residences per floor, featuring flow-through floor plans enhanced by rich materials, clean lines, and exquisite water views.

Shared amenities at this ultra-luxury complex include a resort deck, a health spa, a private screening room, a wine-tasting salon, a “Garden of Eden,” two lighted tennis courts, a permanent installation of curated art throughout, a residents-only bayfront beach club featuring a private pool, lounge, and marina with private slips and the popular Michael Schwartz-helmed Amara at Paraiso, plus much more.

2. Missoni Baia

Address: 700 NE 26th Terrace
Average List Price: $1,559 per square foot

Year Built: 2023
Stories: 57
Architect: Asymptote Architecture + Revuelta Architecture International
Developer: OKO Group

The first-ever residential venture by the Italian fashion brand Missoni was delivered in 2023. Bringing their colorful world to Miami, this ultra-luxury tower features 249 residences across 57 stories with interiors by New York’s Paris Forino and architecture by Asymptote Architecture + Revuelta Architecture International.

World-class amenities in this luxury complex include a hair and nail salon, a kids’ club and play area, a pet spa, a game room, a bayside terrace with a cantilevered pool, an outdoor deck with lounge seating, an indoor terrace lounge, a party room, a private screening room, a children’s play lawn, an elevated tennis court, a private yoga studio, a 1,700 sq. ft. fitness center, a private training room, and a spa. The pool deck on the 7th floor comes with an Olympic-length pool, lounge pool, kids’ splash pad, whirlpool spa, and more.

— And the Winner of the Best Condo in Edgewater in Terms of Luxury Goes To . . .

1. Elysee Miami

Address: 700 NE 23rd Street
Average Listing Price: $1,651 per square foot

Year Built: 2021
Stories: 57
Architect: Bernardo Fort-Brescia, Arquitectonica
Developer: Two Roads Development

An absolute standout of a luxury condo building anywhere in Miami, this is the first ultra-luxury boutique tower in Edgewater that houses only two residences per floor. Built in 2021, the three-tier, all-glass, exclamation point-like waterfront building features only 100 luxury condos spread across 57 floors. Designed by one of the top international interior designers, the French Jean-Louis Deniot, Elysee’s classic-contemporary interiors are at once bold, glamorous, elegant, and timeless.

Designed by Arquitectonica’s founder Bernardo Fort-Brescia, Elysee’s list of five-star amenities includes a 7th-floor health club with a resort-style lap pool, a poolside bar, a BBQ terrace, an outdoor summer kitchen, a dedicated spa, a blow dry bar, a waterfront fitness center, and a yoga studio. The 30th-floor sky lounge is home to a grand salon with 360-degree views, a grand dining room with a wine cooler, a library, a private theater, a chef-grade commercial kitchen, and a teen lounge.

Other amenities include a bayfront sunrise pool, an owner’s bayfront lounge, two guest suites, a Premium Elysee Attaché service that covers everything from moving to personal shopping, automated parking, and more.

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— Premium Edgewater Pre-construction Condos

Aria Reserve

Address: 700 NE 24th Street

Expected Completion: 2024
Stories: 60
Architect: Arquitectonica 
Developer: Melo Group

After completing Aria on the Bay in 2018, Melo Group now has under construction the tallest waterfront twin towers to be developed in the United States. Once this new Miami construction finishes in 2024, Aria Reserve will become the most luxurious condo buildings in Edgewater. The ambitious Aria Reserve will feature two, 62-story condo structures rising on 5+ acres of waterfront reserve. The stunning complex designed by Arquitectonica will offer a total of 782 luxury residences with interiors styled by the MORADA Haute Furniture Boutique.

Delivering more space per unit than many of its neighboring condos, the one- to four-bedroom residences range in size between 1,100 and 2,600 square feet. Each Aria Reserve residence will feature direct bay views, an east-to-west flow-through floor plan, a dedicated office or bonus room, 10-foot-high ceilings, 11-foot-deep terraces, and various interior finish options, as well as seasonal rentals. Buyers will also have a choice of 15 penthouses, ranging from 3,500 to over 9,000 square feet, and three tri-level penthouse mansions featuring private rooftop pool decks with summer kitchens.

Complementing the thoughtfully curated residences will be an equally impressive list of luxury amenities. Residents will have access to a 2-acre recreation deck, complete with a semi-Olympic-sized lap pool, a whirlpool spa, a children’s splash pad, a teen lounge and gaming center, and a playground.

For sports-minded residents, Aria Reserve will offer tennis, basketball, and paddle courts, miniature golf, an indoor-outdoor wellness center, a semi-Olympic size pool, a first-class gym, a meditation garden, and more. All landscaping in and around the amenity deck will be designed by ArquitectonicaGEO. To learn more about the project, watch our exclusive interview with John Parsiani, Sales Director at Aria Reserve.

Villa Miami 

Address: 710 NE 29th Street

Expected Completion: 2026
Stories: 58
Architect: ODP Architects
Developer: 710 Edge, LLC

Bringing Edgewater its first rooftop helipad, Villa Miami is one of Miami’s latest condo developments to watch, and you can see the best of it in our interview with Giorgio Vecchi of Villa Miami. Sharing some of the iconic team behind Zaha Hadid’s iconic One Thousand Museum in Downtown Miami, this bayfront condo tower will rise with an equally captivating and pronounced exoskeleton. Lifestyle and amenities are curated by Major Food Group, the masterminds behind hit restaurants Contessa, Carbone, and ZZ’s Club.

ODP Architecture & Design designed the steel and glass tower to rise 58 stories with 70 luxury residences. Featuring no more than two residences per floor, the condo tower will also offer amenities like a bayfront restaurant, ground floor activations inclusive of retail and commercial uses, a separate 9-level garage with rooftop activity space, a connection to the bayfront promenade, and more.

Edition Residences

Address: 2121 N Bayshore Drive

Expected Completion: 2026
Stories: 55
Architect: Bernardo Fort-Brescia, Arquitectonica
Developer: Two Roads Development, Ian Schrager

Developed by Two Roads, Edition Residences will replace the 3.5-acre Biscayne 21 condos in a prime waterfront location in Edgewater. This will be the first stand-alone Edition Residences, as the luxury brand’s first development in Miami Beach has a hotel component that this one doesn’t, which guarantees maximum privacy for residents.

The three-tower complex, designed by Arquitectonica’s founder Bernardo Fort-Brescia, will feature an all-glass, moon-like reflective exterior standing in conversation with the dazzling bayfront, and will house 185 residences with interiors by the Canada-based Studio Munge. 

Amenities at this exclusive project include direct access to the Biscayne Baywalk, two resort-style pools, a rich spa program, private training studios, including yoga and spinning, a club lounge, a private screening room, a library, a kids’ club, a dog spa, a dog park, an array of secret gardens, VIP status and preferred rates at hotels within Marriott International’s luxury portfolio, and more.

Vida Residences

Address: 410 NE 35th Terrace

Average List Price: $1,651 per square foot
Expected Completion: 2025
Stories: 9
Architect: Kobi Karp
Developer: Urbana Holdings

Edgewater’s first flexible rental condo project brings a unique opportunity for investors thanks to its short-term rental program that allows owners to split their units into two and rent both sides at once or separately. Its prime location — close to the city’s main sites, connected by public transportation, and just steps from the park and bayfront — offers residents and short-term visitors turnkey comfort and convenience.

Designed by Kobi Karp Architecture, Vida Residences will rise nine stories with 121 fully furnished units, delivered move-in ready. The interior design by Euro Design Group will feature furnished terraces, a chef-ready kitchen equipped with stainless steel appliances, Euro-style baths, a contemporary lighting package, keyless entry, a smart-home system, and more.

Amenities will include a 22,000-square-foot rooftop retreat featuring an 11,000-square-foot pool, a jacuzzi, Bali beds, The Edge restaurant with al fresco dining, a juice & beverage bar, a wellness center, a fitness center, and grilling stations. Other amenities include a full-service private beach club in South Beach plus a fully-equipped, 3,800-square-foot co-working center, and more.

Cove Miami

Address: 456 NE 29th St.

Expected Completion: 2026
Stories: 40
Architect: Kobi Karp
Developer: SB Development Group Hazelton Capital Group

Developed by SBD Oak and Hazelton Capital Group, Cove Miami will merge boutique living with high-quality details and convenient access to all of Miami in a pristine waterfront location. 

Designed by Kobi Karp and Dieguez Fridman, the tower will rise 40 stories with only 116 luxury residences featuring expansive wrap-around terraces with breathtaking views of Biscayne Bay.

With three levels of amenities, Cove Miami will offer its residents an infinity pool overlooking the water, an ultra-modern gym, a spa with a cold plunge pool and sauna, an outdoor meditation and zen garden, a pet spa, a microcinema, a peaceful waterside restaurant, a private dining room with chef’s kitchen, a dock for water sports, and a parking garage with complimentary valet and electric vehicle charging ports.

— Quick Facts About Edgewater, Miami

How Safe is Edgewater?

Edgewater is one of the safest neighborhoods in Miami and registers a lower crime rate than most districts. This is why it has been reported as the number one neighborhood for young professionals in Miami. Being primarily a family residential neighborhood, Edgewater has a tranquil and friendly environment

Best Restaurants in Edgewater (and nearby Midtown)

Csadonna, Edgewater

Edgewater may be known as a residential neighborhood, but it does not disappoint when it comes to quality places to eat:

• Sabor A Perú is a low-key authentic Peruvian restaurant with generous portions
• Enriqueta’s Sandwich Shop serves the most traditional Cuban sandwiches and Café con Leche in town
• Amara at Paraiso has quickly become the top pick for its upscale Latin-fusion menu and fabulous water views
• Pinocchio on the Bay is our top pick for an authentic Italian breakfast or brunch with a view
• Pura Vida is famous for its healthy menu of breakfast, brunch, açai bowls, and smoothie delights
• Rincon Escondido Tapas is where you’ll find the most flavorful tapas, sandwiches, paella, and sangria
• Klaw is perfect for a special surf and turf dinner in a dream setting overlooking the bay
• Casadonna serves prime Italian food worthy of international celebrities in a historic setting
• Paolo Fontonot is where you can find authentic Italian coffee, pastries and an aperitivo hour at the only U.S. location for this Northern Italian brand.

Shopping in Edgewater and Midtown

Edgewater has mostly neighborhood-y, daily life types of shopping options, as opposed to fancy retail options, except for a few boutiques here and there. You can find a nice Publix at 18th and Biscayne, a Trader Joe’s in Midtown, and a few pharmacies around the neighborhood. You will also find Starbucks down at the Publix, and another on NE 30th Street, plus several coffee shops and cafes (as listed above). 

For everything else, you can head to The Shops at Midtown Miami where you’ll find all the basics like Target, West Elm, Marshall’s, HomeGoods, Guess, Ross, and Dick’s Sporting Goods along with lots of eateries. For a more upscale experience, the Design District is right next door with ultra-luxury brands, both in fashion and interiors. Or you can also head over to Wynwood for edgy art and boutiques. Finally, Brickell City Centre is a few minutes' drive away and has a wider selection of feel-good and European luxury retail.

The Best Located Condo in Edgewater, Miami

Naming just one well-located building in Edgewater is tough as this is a tight, well-connected neighborhood. However, considering direct access to nature, ample parking space, and an easy walk to the grocery store, we’re biased to pick Aria on the Bay. This waterfront condo building built in 2018 stands across from the lush Margaret Pace Park, is a block away from Publix, and is only a block-and-a-half away from the Metromover station and the Venetian Causeway to Miami Beach.

Some honorable mentions include Biscayne Beach, the Paraiso District’s Gran Paraiso, "One Paraiso" seems to be a phrase or a name of something or someone. Without any further context, it's difficult to determine its meaning., Paraiso Bayviews, and Paraiso Bay since they are waterfront and an easier walk to Midtown and the Design District.

With this last recommendation ends our recount of the best buildings in Edgewater! If you would like more information on the neighborhood or any of these projects, give us a call or email anytime, or browse through our selection and we’ll be happy to guide you on your search.

All price per square-foot numbers are based on the time of publication of this blog and are subject to change at any moment.