Brickell Key has long been a coveted address. Offering a private island lifestyle right next to the heart of Miami’s financial district, it guarantees you exclusive and secure luxury. Surrounded by water on all sides, condos on this triangular isle are designed to take advantage of its strategic position and often offer better price points than mainland Brickell.
In this blog, we’ve listed the best condos in Brickell Key to give you a sense of the architecture, the amenities, and the prices you’ll encounter if you choose to own one of these high-end residences in Miami’s dynamic Brickell neighborhood.
And with one of the most exciting and luxurious new developments in all of Miami on the horizon—The Residences at the Mandarin Oriental plus a new flagship Mandarin Oriental Hotel—to complete this idyllic island, its prestige and desirability are only increasing.
— Why Choose Brickell Key?
Brickell Key is a man-made, semi-private island off the coast of Brickell (mainland Miami). It is roughly 44 acres and has mostly residential condo towers properties, a couple of office towers, and a few cafes and shops. It’s a very unique spot to enjoy a private island lifestyle while also being very close to Brickell’s financial and urban action just a 10-minute walk away.
Surrounded by water, Brickell Key features a park and a jogging path outlining the island—that you can see for yourself with our exclusive walking tour of Brickell Key—so you can make the most of those breathtaking views and bay breeze. This gated community might be compact, but is still home to urban conveniences including highly-rated Miami restaurants and the iconic spa and restaurants at the soon-to-be-rebuilt Mandarin Oriental Miami.
Additionally, even though you’re within walking distance to all of Brickell, the condo towers here have covered and secured parking included in your condo ownership.
— The Best Condos in Brickell Key
Here are the most expensive condo towers in Brickell Key, Miami, ranked by price per square foot of available listings, as of the date of this blog post:
5. Courts Condo
Address: 801 Brickell Key Boulevard
Average List Price: $759 per square foot
Built in 2002, Courts Condo Brickell Key rises 33 stories along a glistening waterfront with 319 well-appointed residences. It was designed by J. Scott Architecture and it’s perfectly positioned on the island to offer the best skyline views of Brickell and Downtown Miami.
These spacious residences, featuring one to three bedrooms, and also offer floor-to-ceiling impact-resistant windows, walk-in closets, marble flooring, and other luxurious touches. Living here, you enjoy access to a host of amenities including a bayfront swimming pool, fitness center, squash and racquetball courts, business center, children’s playroom, and more. Units here come with an assigned parking spot and some also over small storage spaces.
4. Two Tequesta Point
Address: 808 Brickell Key Drive
Average List Price: $849 per square foot
Two Tequesta Point stands 40 stories tall on the eastern side of Brickell Key. Designed by J. Scott Architecture to capture uninterrupted bay views, the high-rise is home to 269 luxury residences. Developed by Swire Properties and completed in 1999, this modern tower features Mediterranean touches for a timeless appeal with large floor plans; one bedrooms start at 907 square feet, with larger floor plans going up to more than 5,000 square feet.
A favorite if you love racquet sports, each of the Brickell Key condos for sale at Two Tequesta Point feature high-end finishes with access to resort-style amenities such as a bayfront pool deck, private waterfront cabanas, a barbeque area, squash and tennis courts, a children’s playroom, valet services, and more.
3. Three Tequesta Point
Address: 848 Brickell Key Dr.
Average List Price: $894 per square foot
Built in 2001, Three Tequesta Point was the last addition to the three-condo Tequesta complex. Perched on the northeastern tip of Brickell Key, the high-rise is privy to enviable views of Biscayne Bay, the Miami River, Downtown Miami, and Dodge and Fisher Islands, and the greater Atlantic Ocean beyond.
Also developed by Swire Properties and designed by J. Scott Architecture, this bayfront luxury tower features 46 stories with 238 luxury condos and boasts some of the most amazing views on the island. Amenities at this high-rise include the private island feel exclusive to Brickell Key, a two-level fitness center, a bayside pool deck, a spa, a tennis court, a squash court, a social room, a BBQ area, and much more. Floor plans here range from 1,087 square-foot 1 bedroom, 1.5 bath units to a 5-bedroom residence offering more than 5,300 square feet.
2. Carbonell
Address: 901 Brickell Key Blvd
Average List Price: $902 per square foot
Built in 2005, Carbonell stands 40 stories tall on Brickell Key’s exclusive waterfront. Designed by J. Scott Architecture, this statement building is home to 284 modern condo residences. Owing to its stellar position—dominating the tip of Brickell Key—residents get to enjoy enviable and unobstructed bay, river, and city views.
Paying homage to its namesake, Cuban Contemporary and Modern sculptor Manuel Carbonell, an original bronze Carbonell sculpture stands greeting residents at the entrance. And with only nine residences per floor, each Carbonell condo comes outfitted with the finest of materials. Some of the amenities you can enjoy here as a resident include a waterfront swimming pool, a bi-level fitness center, tennis and racquetball courts, a club room with a prep kitchen, and much more.
And the Most Expensive and Best Condo in Brickell Key Goes to…
1. Asia
Address: 900 Brickell Key Blvd
Average List Price: $2,047 per square foot
Located on the northern edge of the island, Asia is the building where you’ll find one of the best Brickell Key condos for sale as few Miami condominiums offer you as a resident such modern and expansive floor plans with both bay and river views. Finished in 2009, this 36-story tower was designed by J. Scott Architecture and developed by Swire Properties.
Each of its 123 luxury residences is outfitted with plush touches such as extra-high ceilings, marble floors, granite countertops, best-in-class stainless steel appliances, and portable touchscreen consoles. In keeping with its island sensibilities, amenities at this waterfront building include a grand pool deck, tennis courts, fitness center, full-service concierge, and more.
— Best Luxury Brickell Key Pre-Construction Condo
The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Miami
1 Island Drive
Expected Completion: 2030
Stories: 76
Architect: Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates
Developer: Swire Properties
With its prime southern, corner location within Brickell Key, two floors of resort amenities, and exclusive access to the Mandarin Oriental flagship hotel’s storied hospitality, this collection of 228 waterfront homes is poised to become the best Brickell Key buildings, if not the best in all of Brickell. The two-building complex will be designed by New York’s renowned Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates, with interiors in the residential tower curated by A-List Parisian designer Tristan Auer.
The prestigious 800-foot Mandarin Oriental Residences tower will feature no more than five residences per floor, and almost all are corner units, affording water views from most angles. The smallest residences will start at a generous 2,300 square feet with two bedrooms and will go up to 5,840 square feet with five bedrooms. Inside, they’ll feature Molteni kitchens, 11-foot-high ceilings, plus 8 to 12-foot-deep private balconies with a wet bar, creating entertaining options few other Miami condos can provide.
Thai landscape architecture firm Shma is meticulously creating an urban oasis for the 5-acre complex, creating lush tropical getaways right in your backyard. Ultra luxurious amenities include eight different pools, a Hammock Forest, multi-use sports courts, Mandarin Oriental’s famous spa, a signature restaurant with outdoor dining, and pet care and grooming services.
You also get to enjoy resident-only access to the amenities and services available at the new Mandarin Oriental’s flagship hotel next door. Prices for this incredible project—the last one to be built on the island—start at $3.5 million.
To learn more about this unparalleled project, watch our exclusive video on The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, where Blackbook Properties lead broker Sep Niakan chats with Adrian Gonzalez about what makes this development one of the most anticipated in all of Miami.
— Quick Facts About Brickell Key
How Safe is Brickell Key?
Brickell Key is an inherently safe neighborhood because it is a gated island with only one entrance, where everyone coming in or out passes through a gate house. There is a strong community feel here, and it has security guards surveilling the island constantly. It does not have any boat docks either, eliminating the possibility of anyone entering by boat. All of these factors make this tiny residential neighborhood a very safe haven for families and individuals.
Best Restaurants in Brickell Key
This petite island offers maximum privacy, and yet is home to some of the finest places to eat. Here are some of our favorites:
- NAOE is one of the top places for sushi and omakase not just in the neighborhood, but all of Miami
- Similarly, newcomer Ikigai highlights the depth and richness of traditional Japanese flavors
- Brasserie Brickell Key is where folks choose to go for scrumptious Italian dinners paired with a great selection of wines
- Amand Café & Bistro serves health-conscious dishes with a Mexican flair, from cold-pressed juices to chilaquiles
- Islander Marketplace is the go-to place for convenience. It has a great selection of prepared foods, a salad bar, sandwiches, drinks, and snacks
For a wider selection of eats, you’ll need to head off the island just a mere 200 yards away into the business district of Brickell or take a short drive south to Coconut Grove or north across the bridge into Downtown.
Shopping in Brickell Key
Shopping options are sparse on this exclusive island, except for the Islander Marketplace, a convenience store, a grocery store, a clothing store, a salon, and a florist. The marketplace is where you will find your basic groceries to gourmet picks for a wide selection of warm and cold prepared foods.
For everything else, it’s best to head next door into Brickell. The plethora of shops at Brickell City Centre, for luxury shopping, dining, and entertainment options, is just three block away. The Shops at Mary Brickell Village for casual buys is about 4-5 blocks away, and routine finds at two Publix and Starbucks are also nearby, while Whole Foods is just over the Miami River Bridge in Downtown Miami.
The Best-Located Condo in Brickell Key
We find Three Tequesta Point to be the best-located condo building on this exclusive island, as it combines utmost privacy with views you’ll hardly find anywhere else. Sitting on the northeast corner of the island, the best units of this building capture the broadest views of Downtown, Dodge Island (Port of Miami), Fisher Island, Key Biscayne, and all the action on the water—a real treat for pensive evenings.
If you’re looking for the best condos in Brickell Key for sale, browse through our selection for details on average prices, amenities, and availability. Reach out to us by email, text, or phone and we will be happy to help you.