Issue 1 · Property Edition
A private editorial tour of 2535 Sunset Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33140.
Simon Gedz
S.G. Trust Team · Realtor since 1995
Issue 1 · Property Edition
A private editorial tour of 2535 Sunset Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33140.
Simon Gedz
S.G. Trust Team · Realtor since 1995
An interactive magazine: zoom the maps, tap a pin for details, and tap "See more" for things to do.
The residence
Listed by Epique Realty Inc.
4 beds · 5 baths · 3,952 sq ft
Bring your architect and builder. A rare opportunity to create a new custom residence on guard-gated Sunset Island No. II, or restore and reimagine one of the island’s most historically significant homes. Built in 1939, this Arthur Laidler-Jones designed residence was one of the first four homes built on Sunset Island No. II and retains many original architectural details.
The interiors
Bring your architect and builder. A rare opportunity to create a new custom residence on guard-gated Sunset Island No. II, or restore and reimagine one of the island’s most historically significant homes. Built in 1939, this Arthur Laidler-Jones designed residence was one of the first four homes built on Sunset Island No. II and retains many original architectural details. Historic photographs commissioned upon completion by renowned architectural photographers Gottscho-Schleisner are preserved in the permanent collection of the Library of Congress. Set on a 100 x 125-foot lot overlooking a park, the property offers 3,952 square feet with four bedrooms and four and a half baths, plus a private walled backyard.
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Built in 1939
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Parking: verify listing details
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Pool: verify listing details
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Lot size: 0.29
Dogs
Welcome here
Cats
Welcome here
Pet-friendly per listing information — confirm current rules with the association.
A closer look
A visual detail from the property's current listing gallery. Photography and availability remain subject to the current listing.
A closer look
A visual detail from the property's current listing gallery. Photography and availability remain subject to the current listing.
Life beyond the front door
Bayfront estates on Star, Palm, Hibiscus and Sunset Islands, plus La Gorce, Nautilus and oceanfront condominiums.
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Star, Palm, Hibiscus and Sunset Islands
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Bayfront homes with private docks
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Oceanfront condominiums along Collins Avenue
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Near Government Cut and Haulover Inlet
Getting around
What's nearby in Miami Beach
39 places to eat, see and do sit within reach of ZIP 33140.
11 arts & culture · 10 bars & nightlife · 8 dining · 3 shopping · 3 sports & events
Arts & Culture: Oolite Arts · Faena Art
Bars & Nightlife: South Beach — Ocean Drive & Collins · SkyBar Miami
Dining: Joe's Stone Crab · Prime 112
Weekend favorites: Oolite Arts, Faena Art, VISU Contemporary.
Miami Beach
Beachside neighborhoods with local dining, Lincoln Road shopping and connections across the causeways to Miami.
Approximate drive times are estimated from straight-line distance, not a routed or live-traffic journey. Actual driving distance and timing vary with traffic, bridges and routing.
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Miami Beach Convention Center
0.8 mi straight-line · approximately 3 min drive
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Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
0.9 mi straight-line · approximately 3 min drive
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South Beach, Miami Beach
1.6 mi straight-line · approximately 3 min drive
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Downtown Miami / Bayfront Park
3.2 mi straight-line · approximately 6 min drive
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MiamiCentral / Brightline Miami
3.5 mi straight-line · approximately 7 min drive
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Miami Intl Airport (MIA)
8.9 mi straight-line · approximately 17 min drive
Education
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Age-based school levels are approximate. Confirm grade placement and attendance boundaries with the district. Nearby options are not assigned schools. Faith labels are based on school names; confirm affiliation, grades and admissions directly with the school. Sign in and add your children to see each child matched to their own school.
A day in the life
Mornings at 2535 Sunset Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33140 begin with the home itself — 4 bedrooms, 5 baths, 3,952 sq ft.
During the week, life close by includes Star, Palm, Hibiscus and Sunset Islands, Bayfront homes with private docks, Oceanfront condominiums along Collins Avenue.
Weekends open up: Oolite Arts (arts & culture), Faena Art (arts & culture), VISU Contemporary (arts & culture), with shopping at Lincoln Road Mall and Española Way Village.
Evenings can mean dinner at Joe's Stone Crab or Prime 112, or an exhibit at Oolite Arts and Faena Art.
For fresh air, Haulover Beach Park and South Pointe Park sit within easy reach.
Simon Gedz, guiding South Florida buyers since 1995, would be glad to show you what a day here feels like in person.
Explore this issue · This magazine is interactive: zoom the maps in and out, tap a pin for its name and walking time, and use "See more" to open every activity near this home's ZIP code.
Plan beyond the price
True monthly cost
25% down · 30 years · 6.85%
Planning estimate, not a lender or insurance quote. Taxes are modeled after sale. Roof age, wind mitigation, flood zone, reserves and assessments can materially change the total.
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Confirm taxes after sale with the county
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Bind insurance during the inspection period
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Review association reserves and assessments
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Use lender and insurance quotes before relying on any estimate
Pet-friendly, actually checked
Finding nearby dog parks…
Your path to owning it · Part 1
Simon Gedz has guided South Florida buyers since 1995. Here's how he'll walk you from the first showing to an accepted offer — call him at any step for advice.
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Get pre-approved
Simon connects you with a trusted lender so your offer is taken seriously.
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Tour the home
See it with Simon — he points out what photos never show.
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Ask Simon for a CMA
A comparative market analysis of recent sales tells you what it's really worth.
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Plan your offer
Simon recommends price, terms and contingencies based on the CMA.
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Negotiate
Counteroffers handled by Simon until terms are agreed and signed.
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Hire a real estate attorney
Simon recommends one to review the contract and protect you through closing.
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Escrow deposit
Wired to the title company or attorney, usually within 3 days.
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Order title & survey
Title search for liens; a survey confirms lot lines and improvements.
Your path to owning it · Part 2
Simon coordinates the inspectors, lender, attorney and title company, and tells you exactly what comes next at each stage.
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Home inspection
Licensed inspector checks roof, AC, plumbing, electrical and structure.
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Insurance inspections
4-point and wind-mitigation reports to lower premiums.
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Repairs or credits
Simon negotiates fixes or a credit from the inspection findings.
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Insurance quotes
Bind home, wind and flood coverage early — Simon shares local agents.
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Appraisal
Your lender confirms the value supports the price.
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Clear to close
Loan underwriting is finished; closing date and figures confirmed.
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Final walkthrough
Walk it with Simon to confirm condition and agreed repairs.
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Closing day
Sign, fund, record the deed — and get the keys.
For a private showing or a property-specific strategy conversation about 2535 Sunset Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33140, contact Simon Gedz at 954.562.1798.
Listing facts, availability, schools, boating information and ownership estimates can change and should be independently verified.
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School pages matched to your children
Each child gets their own school matches — level, type, faith and real distance — instead of a generic nearby list.
Faith pages with real walking routes
Your faith's places, with the actual walking distance drawn on the magazine map — not a straight-line radius.
Boating guidance sized to your boat
Dock fit, water depth, bridges and the run to the ocean, checked against the boat you saved.
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Simon Gedz · S.G. Trust Team · Realtor since 1995
Listed by Epique Realty Inc.
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