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Miami Beach, FL · Land

36 Star Island Drive

$50,000,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in Star Island?

There are 1 active listings for sale in Star Island right now, updated from the MLS.

How long do homes take to sell in Star Island?

Homes in Star Island are averaging 26 days on market.

Is Star Island a gated community?

Yes. Star Island is a gated community with controlled access at the entrance.

Are there waterfront homes in Star Island?

Yes. Star Island includes waterfront homes with canal, lake, or Intracoastal frontage.

About Star Island

Star Island is a man-made private island in Biscayne Bay, built in 1917 from material dredged during construction of the causeways connecting Miami to Miami Beach. It is one of several spoil islands raised along that stretch of the MacArthur Causeway, but it is the one developed almost entirely as private waterfront estates rather than commercial or public use. A single guarded bridge off the causeway is the only way on or off the island, and there is no through traffic, so the interior road stays quiet even with downtown Miami and South Beach only minutes away in either direction. The island holds a few dozen waterfront lots along one central street, ringed by deep water on nearly every side. That depth is a real draw for owners, since many lots can accommodate a large yacht at a private dock, an unusual combination this close to both Miami Beach's nightlife and the Port of Miami shipping channel. Lot orientation varies, with some parcels facing the open bay toward the downtown Miami skyline and others set along quieter water on the island's interior side. Star Island has a long, well-documented history as a home to entertainers, athletes, and business figures dating back decades, and the combination of privacy, 24-hour guarded access, and a short drive to South Beach has made it a recurring choice for high-profile buyers over the years. Ownership turns over slowly, since there are only a limited number of lots and most owners hold long term, so active listings are typically sparse compared with larger luxury communities nearby. Because the island was platted a century ago, many of the original homes have been rebuilt or substantially renovated over time, and land value alone can run well into eight figures for an older or undersized structure, meaning a number of sales here are effectively land purchases followed by new construction. Buyers pursuing that path should budget for a teardown-and-rebuild timeline, current Miami-Dade wind and flood building codes, and the permitting and dock-construction rules that apply to any waterfront project this close to a federal shipping channel. Because access is limited to a single guarded gate, security and privacy are the main draw rather than any shared amenity program: Star Island has no clubhouse, golf course, or HOA-run recreation facility, and residents typically join private clubs elsewhere in Miami Beach or Miami for that kind of amenity. Star Island sits among a small cluster of similarly exclusive Biscayne Bay islands reached from the same stretch of causeway, including the neighboring Sunset Islands and, a short drive south, Fisher Island and Indian Creek Village. Compared with those, Star Island's draw is its combination of a mainland-style single-family street, deep water on essentially every lot, and direct causeway access without a ferry or a country club membership requirement. Its location on the MacArthur Causeway also puts it roughly equidistant between the Port of Miami cruise terminals, Miami International Airport, and the restaurants and galleries of the Miami Design District, which matters for owners who split time between South Florida and other markets and want a short run to a private aviation terminal. Because so few lots exist and turnover is infrequent, most buyers here work with an agent well before a property is formally listed, tracking off-market opportunities and pre-construction teardown candidates rather than waiting for a public listing to appear. Pricing on the island is set almost entirely by land value, water frontage, and dock capacity rather than the finishes of an existing structure, so an accurate valuation typically starts with a comparison of recent land-only and teardown sales on the island and the nearby Venetian Islands rather than a standard price-per-square-foot comparison used in a typical single-family neighborhood.

• ✓Private island, single guarded bridge access
• ✓Man-made, built 1917 from dredged fill
• ✓Deep water, yacht-capable docks
• ✓Single-family waterfront estates only
• ✓Long history of high-profile residents
• ✓Minutes from South Beach & downtown Miami

Homes & Architecture

Homes for Sale in Star Island

The mix here includes land homes.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Living in Star Island

The community is gated, with controlled access at the entrance. Waterfront homes here offer canal, lake, or Intracoastal frontage, and some sites include private dockage.

Location

Star Island Location

Star Island is located in Miami Beach, part of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The Miami Beach area's shopping, dining, schools, and parks are all nearby, and the region's job centers, beaches, and airports are within driving distance.

Buying in Star Island

Buying a home in Star Island

The buying process in Star Island is the one used across Miami-Dade County. Getting a mortgage pre-approval first tells you your real budget and lets you move quickly when the right home comes up. Ask for the association's governing documents, budget, and reserve study before you write an offer. Association fees, any club or membership costs, and rules on rentals, pets, and leasing vary by community and materially affect the true cost of ownership. Property taxes factor into the monthly payment: the median annual property tax in Miami-Dade County is about $3,516. Florida's homestead exemption lowers the taxable value of a primary residence, and the Save Our Homes cap limits how fast that assessed value can rise from year to year. Budget for homeowners insurance as well. Rates in Florida reflect wind and flood exposure, so gather quotes early and check whether a specific address sits in a FEMA flood zone. Once you are under contract, plan for a home inspection and, if you are financing, a lender appraisal, both of which fall inside the inspection period. Working with an agent who knows Miami Beach means you see new listings in Star Island the day they reach the market.

Selling in Star Island

Selling a home in Star Island

Selling a home in Star Island starts with pricing it correctly for current conditions. Homes that are decluttered, professionally photographed, and priced to recent comparable sales tend to draw the most interest in the first two weeks, when a listing is newest and gets the most views. Buyers in an association community also want to see the HOA or condo docs, the reserve study, and any pending or special assessments up front, so having those ready before you list avoids delays once you are under contract. Florida sellers usually pay the documentary stamp tax on the deed, currently $0.70 per $100 of the sale price in most counties, along with prorated property taxes and, by local custom in many areas, the owner's title insurance policy. We provide a no-obligation home valuation for Star Island owners in Miami Beach, so you can see what your property could sell for before you commit to listing.

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