Issue 1 · Property Edition
A private editorial tour of 540 West Avenue 1914, Miami Beach, FL 33139.
Simon Gedz
S.G. Trust Team · Realtor since 1995
Issue 1 · Property Edition
A private editorial tour of 540 West Avenue 1914, Miami Beach, FL 33139.
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 Douglas Elliman
2 beds · 2 baths · 1,058 sq ft
Best direct waterfront views from the heart of South Beach this 2 bed/2 bath condo at Bentley Bay. Enjoy its wrap-around balcony providing breathtaking views of Biscayne Bay and the Miami skylineand the Ocean. Access to terrace from both bedrooms. Come enjoy Bentley Bay's newlyrenovated lobby and amenities, as well as the just-opened Canopy Park across the street.
The interiors
Best direct waterfront views from the heart of South Beach this 2 bed/2 bath condo at Bentley Bay. Enjoy its wrap-around balcony providing breathtaking views of Biscayne Bay and the Miami skylineand the Ocean. Access to terrace from both bedrooms. Come enjoy Bentley Bay's newlyrenovated lobby and amenities, as well as the just-opened Canopy Park across the street.
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Built in 2004
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1 garage spaces
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Pool: verify listing details
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Lot dimensions: verify public records
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 33139.
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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South Beach, Miami Beach
0.9 mi straight-line · approximately 3 min drive
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Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
1.1 mi straight-line · approximately 3 min drive
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Miami Beach Convention Center
1.5 mi straight-line · approximately 3 min drive
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Downtown Miami / Bayfront Park
2.7 mi straight-line · approximately 5 min drive
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Brickell City Centre
3.3 mi straight-line · approximately 6 min drive
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Miami Intl Airport (MIA)
9.1 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
You awaken in this 1,058-square-foot condominium at Bentley Bay, built in 2004, where direct waterfront views welcome the day. Step directly onto the wrap-around balcony from either of the two bedrooms, looking out over Biscayne Bay, the Miami skyline, and the Ocean. With two bathrooms and seamless terrace access, your morning unfolds against an expansive horizon in the heart of South Beach.
Your daily rhythm connects effortlessly to the surrounding area. A three-minute drive brings you to South Beach, Lincoln Road, or the Miami Beach Convention Center, while Downtown Miami and Bayfront Park sit just about a five-minute drive across the water. Along your routes, the neighborhood showcases oceanfront condominiums along Collins Avenue, bayfront homes with private docks, Star, Palm, Hibiscus, and Sunset Islands, as well as paths toward Government Cut and Haulover Inlet.
Evenings introduce celebrated local flavors. You can visit Joe's Stone Crab for seasonal claws and key lime pie at Miami's century-old institution, or reserve a table at Prime 112 for truffle fries and steakhouse energy. For upscale Southern comfort classics, Yardbird Southern Table & Bar offers fried chicken and biscuits nearby.
Cultural pursuits are moments away. Explore Oolite Arts on Lincoln Road, offering artist studios, residencies, and free exhibitions. Walk through commissioned installations and beachfront projects at Faena Art in the Faena District, or browse photography-forward works at VISU Contemporary near the Bass Museum.
Fresh air beckons across South Beach and beyond. Stroll South Pointe Park at the tip of South Beach to watch cruise ships pass the pier and splash pad, or head along the elevated oceanfront Miami Beach Boardwalk stretching to 46th Street. Further north, Haulover Beach Park provides an ocean beach, a marina, a jetty fishing spot, and a separate clothing-optional section.
Saturdays and Sundays invite exploration through open-air retail and historic streets. Browse Lincoln Road Mall and the Lincoln Road Farmers Market, or wander Española Way Village. Dine al fresco at Cecconi's Miami Beach, return to Yardbird Southern Table & Bar, or take in the evening energy of South Beach along Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue.
To experience life at 540 West Avenue, unit 1914, connect with Simon Gedz, representing South Florida buyers and sellers since 1995, for your private tour.
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 540 West Avenue 1914, Miami Beach, FL 33139, contact Simon Gedz at 954.562.1798.
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Simon Gedz · S.G. Trust Team · Realtor since 1995
Listed by Douglas Elliman
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