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1643 Brickell Avenue PH4901, Miami, FL 33129
Miami, FL, 33129
Listed by One Sotheby's International Realty
1643 Brickell Avenue PH4901, Miami, FL 33129Waterfront home with 97 ft dockBoat length ~77 ft · preliminary
Listed by One Sotheby's International Realty
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Work through three numbers: your estimated monthly payment, the cash needed at closing, and insurance & flood.
Estimated Monthly Payment
20% down · 6.75% interest · 30-year loan
Principal, interest, taxes and insurance, HOA. Property Tax (after sale). Estimated; not a lender quote.
- Principal & interest
- $77,572/mo
- Property tax (after sale) est.
- $21,776/mo
- Homeowners insurance est.
- $3,360/mo
- HOA
- $13,181/mo
Estimate only, not guaranteed. Verify before you buy or sell.
Cash to close
1643 Brickell Avenue PH4901, Miami, FL 33129
Estimated cash to close est.
$3,187,070.50
Down payment plus Florida taxes, title, lender and prepaid costs.
Partial estimate: unknown amounts are excluded. Ask Simon to verify them.
Estimate only. Your lender's Loan Estimate and the title company's closing disclosure are the final numbers. Not financial advice.
Estimate only, not guaranteed. Verify before you buy or sell.
Loan amount (calculated): $11,960,000.00
Current site planning rate. Rate does not change the taxes or fees below. Prepaid interest is not included.
Edit closing costs & prepaids
Assumes both policies cover identical land and dates, with loan coverage within owner coverage—even if the seller pays owner title. Minimum lender premium $25. Turn off if not eligible. Endorsement allowance defaults to one $25 endorsement; actual requirements and premiums vary (Florida 69O-186.005).
Appraisal starts at $650. Waterfront and luxury homes may require a higher fee; confirm with your lender.
Tax uses existing ZIP estimates (after sale); insurance uses existing site estimates. Edit with your quote. If HOA insurance is included, confirm separate unit-owner coverage. Missing HOA costs are excluded—not assumed zero.
Estimated cash to close est.
$3,187,070.50
- Down payment est.
- $2,990,000.00
- Mortgage note documentary stamps est.
- $41,860.00
- Mortgage intangible tax est.
- $23,920.00
- Lender’s title insurance est.
- $25.00
- Lender title endorsements est.
- $25.00
- Lender fees est.
- $1,500.00
- Appraisal est.
- $650.00
- Owner’s title insurance est.
- $36,225.00
- Title search & examination est.
- $125.00
- Municipal lien search est.
- $150.00
- Settlement / closing fee est.
- $450.00
- County recording (deed) est.
- $30.00
- County recording (mortgage) est.
- $120.00
- Inspection, wind mitigation & 4-point est.
- $900.00
- Survey est.
- $500.00
- Property tax escrow (2 months, after sale) est.
- $43,551.67
- Insurance escrow (2 months) est.
- $6,719.83
- First-year insurance premium est.
- $40,319.00
- HOA / condo contribution or transfer est.
- Not provided
Partial estimate: unknown amounts are excluded. Ask Simon to verify them.
Mortgage stamps: $0.35 per $100 or fraction. Intangible tax: 0.2% of loan. Title uses Florida 69O-186.003 base rates. Assumes 2 months of tax/insurance escrow for financed purchases plus first-year insurance; cash purchases have no lender escrow.
Before deposits and credits. Prepaid interest and other contract costs are not included. Discounts and title endorsements must be confirmed by the title company. Title search, municipal lien search, settlement and recording are pass-through title company charges for cash and financed buyers alike; the municipal lien search is priced by each city and can run higher (e.g. Boca Raton $150, Coral Gables $220).
Estimate only. Your lender's Loan Estimate and the title company's closing disclosure are the final numbers. Not financial advice.
Estimate only, not guaranteed. Verify before you buy or sell.
Insurance & flood
- Flood zone (FEMA)
- Zone AEFlood insurance required
- Homeowners insurance est.
- $3,360 / month
Flood insurance is required with a federally backed mortgage (FHA, VA, USDA, or a conventional loan from a federally regulated lender). The monthly insurance estimate above does not include flood insurance — see "Show details" for the flood rules and the official FEMA map.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Date checked: Oct 22, 2026
Insurance estimates vary widely. Get a real quote before you make an offer.
Estimate only, not guaranteed. Verify before you buy or sell.
Flood zone: AE
High-risk mapped flood area (1% annual chance of flooding).
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Date checked: Oct 22, 2026
- Roof type
- Not provided —
- Roof year
- Not provided —
- Impact windows / doors
- Not provided —
- Shutters
- Accordion Shutters (Complete)
- Window features
- Blinds
- Year built
- 1997
Homeowners insurance: $3,360 / month est.
- Annual premium est.
- $40,014
- Fees & taxes est.
- $305
- Annual total est.
- $40,319
- Likely range est.
- $34,271–$48,383
- Dwelling coverage est.
- $3,705,000
- Other structures est.
- $74,100
- Personal property est.
- $741,000
- Loss of use est.
- $370,500
- Hurricane deductible (2%) est.
- $74,100
The estimated rebuild cost is above the Citizens Property Insurance coverage cap for this county, so this home would need a private carrier.
Based on the listing: 10,000 sq ft · built 1997 · 51 stories · impact windows / shutters · luxury finish level.
Dwelling coverage uses living area × county rebuilding cost. Selling price and land value are not included. The monthly estimate includes fees and applicable taxes.
Broward inland rates were calibrated against two supplied policies; other county and coastal rates have not yet been calibrated against real quotes.
Assumed where the listing is silent: concrete-block construction · coastal rating band · roof 6–15 years old · gable roof · 2% hurricane deductible · admitted carrier; no surplus-lines tax. A newer roof, a hip roof shape, or a higher deductible can lower the premium; frame construction can raise it.
Educational estimate only, not an insurance quote. Actual premiums depend on the carrier, inspections, discounts, and underwriting. Flood insurance not included. Simon Gedz is a Realtor, not a licensed insurance agent.
Special Flood Hazard Area. With a federally backed mortgage (FHA, VA, USDA, or a conventional loan from a federally regulated lender), flood insurance is required.
The FEMA map is a strong indication, not the final answer: your lender orders its own flood zone determination. Cash buyers are not required to carry flood insurance, but on the water it is strongly recommended.
Florida rule: by 2027, Citizens policyholders must carry flood insurance even outside a flood zone, unless the Citizens policy excludes wind coverage. The FEMA map does not show this.
How flood insurance is priced (FEMA Risk Rating 2.0)
Flood insurance is priced home by home, so two neighbors on the same canal can pay very different amounts. Premiums depend on the home's elevation (first-floor height above the expected flood level), distance to water (ocean, Intracoastal, canal or river), the type of flood risk (storm surge, heavy rain or river overflow), the cost to rebuild, the foundation and construction type, and past flood claims on the property.
Federal flood insurance (NFIP) pays at most $250,000 for the building and $100,000 for contents. A luxury waterfront home needs private flood insurance or an "excess flood" policy on top.
Before an offer: pull the official FEMA flood map (FIRMette), ask the seller for an elevation certificate (it largely decides the price), ask whether the seller's existing NFIP policy can be transferred to you (sometimes at a lower rate), and have an insurance agent check prior flood claims (CLUE report). New NFIP policies usually have a 30-day wait before they take effect — don't leave it until the week of closing.
Insurance estimates vary widely. Get a real quote before you make an offer.
Estimate only, not guaranteed. Verify before you buy or sell.
About This Property
Find similar homesAn exceptional waterfront estate in the sky at the iconic Santa Maria, PH4901 is an extraordinary duplex penthouse combining the scale, privacy, and grandeur of a private mansion with its own 97' boat slip and the exclusivity of elevated waterfront living above Brickell. Framed by sweeping, unobstructed 180-degree views of Biscayne Bay and the Miami skyline, the residence captures spectacular sunrises and sunsets, making its panoramic vistas one of its defining features. Offering 10,000 SF of interior living space and approximately 4,394 SF of private terraces, the residence has been thoughtfully reconfigured into three expansive primary suites, complemented by 6 full and 3 half baths. A grand family room provides an inviting setting for relaxed everyday living and gathering, while a dedicated media room offers a private environment for entertainment and movie nights. Private elevator access opens directly into the residence, where exceptional proportions, abundant natural light and expansive outdoor spaces create a remarkable setting for both everyday living and entertaining. The residence includes 4 parking spaces, storage, a private plunge pool and a Marina Slip, measuring approx. 27' x 97' and accommodating a yacht up to approx. 90'. Few residences in Miami offer such a rare convergence of scale, privacy, panoramic views and direct access to the water, making PH4901 an extraordinary expression of elevated waterfront living and a truly singular offering.
Building health
- Building
- SANTA MARIA CONDO· MLS
- Year built
- 1997· MLS
- Stories
- 51· MLS
- Units
- Not provided —
- Milestone inspection
- Not provided —
- Milestone date
- Not provided —
- SIRS
- Not provided —
- SIRS date
- Not provided —
- Special assessments
- Not provided —
- Assessment amount
- Not provided —
- Assessment purpose
- Not provided —
- Assessment due date
- Not provided —
- Reserves
- Not provided —
- Minimum lease term
- Not provided —
- Rentals per year
- Not provided —
- Pet rules
- Yes· MLS
- Age restriction (55+)
- Not provided —
- HOA fee
- $13,181 / month · billed Quarterly· MLS
Last updated Not provided, source: MLS remarks —
Always review the association's milestone inspection report, SIRS, budget and the last 24 months of board minutes before you buy.
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1643 Brickell Avenue PH4901, Miami, FL 33129
Dock & Draft Match™
97 ft dock stated in the listing less the local Miami side-line buffers; confirm berth position on site
Boat length ~77 ft · preliminary
What buyers ask about this home
What are the estimated monthly carrying costs at 1643 Brickell Avenue PH4901, Miami, FL 33129?+
Property tax (after sale): $21,776/month est.; homeowners insurance: $3,360/month est.; HOA: $13,181/month. Fixed ownership costs before a mortgage: $38,317/month est. Principal and interest: $77,572/month; PMI: $0/month. Total for the payment scenario shown: $115,889/month est. Flood insurance is not included. Estimate only, not guaranteed. Verify before you buy or sell.
Will property taxes go up after I buy 1643 Brickell Avenue PH4901, Miami, FL 33129?+
Usually yes. In Florida the assessed value resets to market value in the year after a sale, so the seller's current tax bill is rarely what a new owner pays. Budget roughly 1.8–2.0% of the purchase price annually until you file for homestead exemption and the Save Our Homes cap (or the 10% non-homestead cap) starts limiting increases.
Does 1643 Brickell Avenue PH4901, Miami, FL 33129 need flood insurance, and what drives the premium?+
Most of Miami sits in a FEMA flood zone, and lenders require flood coverage in high-risk zones. Premiums are driven by elevation certificate, flood zone, roof age and shape, and whether the home has impact windows or accordion shutters. Ask for the current declarations page, the four-point inspection and wind mitigation report early — they set your real cost of ownership.
What should I check about the association before buying 1643 Brickell Avenue PH4901, Miami, FL 33129?+
For a Florida condo, review the milestone structural inspection and the Structural Integrity Reserve Study, current reserve balances, any pending or recently voted special assessment, the association's insurance and its litigation history. Ask how many units are owner-occupied and whether the lender will approve the building — a poorly funded association is the single biggest hidden cost in a condo purchase.
Can 1643 Brickell Avenue PH4901, Miami, FL 33129 be rented out?+
Rental rules are set by the association's documents, not the MLS. Many Miami luxury buildings limit leases to once or twice a year with a minimum term and require board approval and an application fee. Request the declaration and rules before your inspection period ends if rental income matters to your plan.
Is there room to negotiate on 1643 Brickell Avenue PH4901, Miami, FL 33129?+
This listing has been on the market 44 days. Leverage comes from days on market, price history, comparable closed sales and the seller's motivation — not from a fixed percentage. I pull the full history and the true comps before we write, so the offer is built on what the property is actually worth today. Call or text (954) 562-1798 for that analysis.
Neighborhood & Commute
Miami. Distinct neighborhoods, local dining and shopping, with downtown, Brickell and MiamiCentral as everyday destinations.
Approximate Drive Times
Drive times are estimates based on straight-line distance at typical South Florida traffic speeds. Actual times vary with traffic and routing.
Assigned schools for this address
Ponce de Leon Middle
Middle school
Zone boundaries published by Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
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Simon Gedz
Realtor® since 1995
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