Issue 1 · Property Edition
A private editorial tour of 5005 Collins Avenue 518, Miami Beach, FL 33140.
Simon Gedz
S.G. Trust Team · Realtor since 1995
Issue 1 · Property Edition
A private editorial tour of 5005 Collins Avenue 518, 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 Avant International Realty, LLC
1 beds · 1 baths · 938 sq ft
One-of-a Kind unit for sale, spacious 1-bedroom converted to a 2 Bedroom and 1 bathroom apartment, with additional space from grandfathered in enclosed balcony. Currently being used as a bar and office. A/C is 2026. It is centrally located in Miami Beach at the Carriage Club North Condo building. It is a full-service building: Beachfront, with beach chairs, heated pool, gym, hair salon, 24-Hour Concierge, parking garage, valet parking, and access to the Board Walk.
The interiors
One-of-a Kind unit for sale, spacious 1-bedroom converted to a 2 Bedroom and 1 bathroom apartment, with additional space from grandfathered in enclosed balcony. Currently being used as a bar and office. A/C is 2026. It is centrally located in Miami Beach at the Carriage Club North Condo building. It is a full-service building: Beachfront, with beach chairs, heated pool, gym, hair salon, 24-Hour Concierge, parking garage, valet parking, and access to the Board Walk. The special assessment will be paid by Seller at closing, and 40/50 Year certification has been completed.
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Built in 1964
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1 garage spaces
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Private pool reported
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Lot dimensions: verify public records
Pets not permitted per listing information
Confirm current rules with the association before waiving any contingency.
A closer look
Views of the living room, the primary bedroom and the entry — drawn from the property's current listing gallery. Photography and availability remain subject to the current listing.
A closer look
Views of the living room, a bedroom and the home's exterior — drawn 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 (Mid-Beach)
0.6 mi straight-line · approximately 3 min drive
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Miami Beach Convention Center
2.3 mi straight-line · approximately 4 min drive
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Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
2.7 mi straight-line · approximately 5 min drive
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Bal Harbour Shops
4.2 mi straight-line · approximately 8 min drive
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Downtown Miami / Bayfront Park
5.4 mi straight-line · approximately 10 min drive
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Miami Intl Airport (MIA)
10.5 mi straight-line · approximately 20 min drive
Education
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A day in the life
You wake up in a 938-square-foot, 1964 residence at 5005 Collins Avenue, where a spacious one-bedroom layout has been converted into a two-bedroom, one-bathroom home. Morning sunlight enters through the grandfathered enclosed balcony, an adaptable bonus space currently arranged as an office and bar. With 2026 air conditioning keeping the interior cool, you can begin the day with a swim in the private pool before heading out.
Your daily rhythm unfolds amidst the oceanfront condominiums along Collins Avenue, moments from Star, Palm, Hibiscus, and Sunset Islands, and close to Government Cut and Haulover Inlet. Commutes are remarkably quick: Mid-Beach is about a three-minute drive, the Miami Beach Convention Center is four minutes away, and Lincoln Road sits roughly five minutes from your door, while Bal Harbour Shops is an easy eight-minute drive north.
When evening arrives, culinary institutions beckon across the neighborhood. You can dine at Joe's Stone Crab for seasonal claws and key lime pie, or secure a table at Prime 112 for steaks and truffle fries. For upscale Southern comfort fare, Yardbird Southern Table & Bar serves its celebrated fried chicken and biscuits.
Cultural exploration is woven into the nearby avenues. You can stop by Oolite Arts on Lincoln Road to explore artist studios, residencies, and free exhibitions. In the Faena District, Faena Art presents commissioned beachfront installations and projects to walk through, while VISU Contemporary provides a photography-forward gallery setting near the Bass Museum.
Fresh coastal air greets you along the oceanfront. You can take a daily stroll on the Miami Beach Boardwalk, stretching oceanfront from South Beach to 46th Street. Further south, South Pointe Park features a pier, splash pad, and expansive views of cruise ships, while Haulover Beach Park offers ocean shores, a marina, and a jetty fishing spot.
Weekends invite relaxed wandering through Lincoln Road Mall, Española Way Village, and the Lincoln Road Farmers Market. Spend your afternoon visiting exhibitions at VISU Contemporary or Faena Art, then settle into dinner at Cecconi's Miami Beach before enjoying the vibrant nightlife along Ocean Drive and Collins in South Beach.
Simon Gedz, assisting South Florida real estate clients since 1995, warmly invites you to schedule a personal tour of this distinctive home at 5005 Collins Avenue.
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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HOA / condo approval
Review association documents and complete any required application.
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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 5005 Collins Avenue 518, Miami Beach, FL 33140, contact Simon Gedz at 954.562.1798.
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Simon Gedz · S.G. Trust Team · Realtor since 1995
Listed by Avant International Realty, LLC
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