Issue 1 · Property Edition
A private editorial tour of 5255 Collins Avenue 8F, Miami Beach, FL 33140.
Simon Gedz
S.G. Trust Team · Realtor since 1995
Issue 1 · Property Edition
A private editorial tour of 5255 Collins Avenue 8F, 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 Berger Realty Group Inc
2 beds · 2 baths · 1,475 sq ft
Casual elegance describes this BEACHFRONT pied-à-terre. NEWLY RENOVATED reconfigured 1475SF 2 Bedroom 2 Bath apartment w/stunning DIRECT OCEAN VIEWS. Offered TURNKEY/FURNISHED less certain art. Simply bring your clothes & toothbrush. Rarely available this 8th floor highly desirable F-line apartment is located in ICONIC OCEANFRONT BLDG by reputed architect Melvin Grossman on Millionaire’s Row.Contemporary finishes include 4x4 white porcelain floors, custom kitchen/bathroom vanities, picture frame molding wall…
The interiors
Casual elegance describes this BEACHFRONT pied-à-terre. NEWLY RENOVATED reconfigured 1475SF 2 Bedroom 2 Bath apartment w/stunning DIRECT OCEAN VIEWS. Offered TURNKEY/FURNISHED less certain art. Simply bring your clothes & toothbrush. Rarely available this 8th floor highly desirable F-line apartment is located in ICONIC OCEANFRONT BLDG by reputed architect Melvin Grossman on Millionaire’s Row.Contemporary finishes include 4x4 white porcelain floors, custom kitchen/bathroom vanities, picture frame molding wall accents, hurricane impact windows. Neutral furniture tones perfectly complement the apartment’s oceanfront panorama. Primary bedroom has oversized walk-in closet. Electric roll down shades throughout.
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Built in 1963
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1 garage spaces
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Private pool reported
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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 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)
0.9 mi straight-line · approximately 3 min drive
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Miami Beach Convention Center
2.6 mi straight-line · approximately 5 min drive
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Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
3.0 mi straight-line · approximately 6 min drive
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Bal Harbour Shops
4.0 mi straight-line · approximately 7 min drive
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Downtown Miami / Bayfront Park
5.6 mi straight-line · approximately 10 min drive
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Miami Intl Airport (MIA)
10.6 mi straight-line · approximately 20 min drive
Education
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A day in the life
Wake to direct ocean views from this beachfront pied-à-terre built in 1963 at 5255 Collins Avenue 8F. Offering casual elegance across a newly renovated and reconfigured 1,475-square-foot layout with two bedrooms and two baths, the residence is offered turnkey and furnished, less certain art. Simply bring your clothes and toothbrush, step down toward the private pool, and begin your day framed by the Atlantic.
Your weekday rhythm unfolds easily along Collins Avenue, set among oceanfront condominiums with scenery spanning toward Star, Palm, Hibiscus, and Sunset Islands, bayfront homes with private docks, Government Cut, and Haulover Inlet. Daily drives are seamless: Mid-Beach is about three minutes away, the Miami Beach Convention Center is about five minutes, Lincoln Road is about six minutes, and Bal Harbour Shops is about a seven-minute trip.
Evenings bring celebrated Miami Beach dining into your regular routine. Savor seasonal stone crab claws and key lime pie at Joe's Stone Crab, Miami's century-old dining institution. Head to Prime 112, a buzzy South Beach steakhouse famous for truffle fries and celebrity sightings, or enjoy fried chicken and biscuits at Yardbird Southern Table & Bar, known for upscale Southern comfort food.
Cultural excursions enrich the neighborhood itinerary throughout the week. Discover artist studios, residencies, and free exhibitions at Oolite Arts on Lincoln Road. Experience commissioned installations and beachfront projects free to walk through at Faena Art in the Faena District, or explore photography-forward contemporary exhibits at VISU Contemporary near the Bass Museum.
Fresh ocean air is always part of your day. Walk or jog along the elevated Miami Beach Boardwalk stretching from South Beach to 46th Street. Watch cruise ships pass from the pier and splash pad at South Pointe Park at the tip of South Beach, or spend an afternoon at Haulover Beach Park, home to an ocean beach, a marina, a jetty fishing spot, and a clothing-optional section.
Saturdays and Sundays offer vibrant strolls through Lincoln Road Mall, Española Way Village, and the Lincoln Road Farmers Market. Pair visits to Oolite Arts, Faena Art, and VISU Contemporary with meals at Cecconi's Miami Beach or Yardbird Southern Table & Bar, then take in the bars and nightlife across South Beach along Ocean Drive and Collins.
To experience the ease and coastal setting of this Collins Avenue apartment firsthand, connect with Simon Gedz, a dedicated South Florida realtor since 1995, to schedule 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 5255 Collins Avenue 8F, 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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Simon Gedz · S.G. Trust Team · Realtor since 1995
Listed by Berger Realty Group Inc
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