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Star Island Miami Beach, FL Homes For Sale & Real Estate
Star Island, Miami Beach, FL, is a private island in Miami-Dade County with 1 home for sale right now. 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.
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Star Island Market at a Glance
Live MLS · Updated Oct 14, 2026
- Active Inventory
- 1
- New Listings (30d)
- 0
- Pending Sales
- 0
- Avg Days on Market
- 125
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Market Overview
Star Island real estate market
There is 1 home for sale in Star Island right now. With so few homes on the market, these asking prices describe that home rather than Star Island as a whole, so recent closed sales are the better guide to value here. These figures update from the MLS as the market moves.
Star Island Market Stats
MLS data updated September 27, 2026- Active Listings
- 1
- Avg Days on Market
- 125
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many homes are for sale in Star Island?
- There is 1 home for sale in Star Island right now, and the count updates from the MLS nightly as homes come on the market and go under contract. Inventory this thin means a buyer who wants to live in Star Island is usually waiting for the next listing rather than choosing between several, so it pays to be ready before one appears. Ask us to set up a search alert and you will see new Star Island listings the day they reach the 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, Miami Beach, FL, is a private island in Miami-Dade County with 1 home for sale right now. 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.
Market & Value
Star Island market and home values
The Star Island real estate market reads best through the community's own recent activity, not a county-wide average. Because inventory turns over as homes list and close, the most reliable read on Star Island is the set of most recent comparable sales inside the community rather than a single posted figure. For pricing an offer or a listing, comparable sales within Star Island carry more weight than any headline number, since homes of the same type and size set the real range. Pure Equity can pull the active and recently sold homes in Star Island so you work from real numbers, not an estimate.
Who It Suits
Is Star Island right for you?
It helps to know who Star Island tends to suit before you tour. Star Island appeals to boaters and buyers who want to be on the water, whether a canal, lake, or the Intracoastal. Waterfront homes carry their own insurance and maintenance considerations, so factor wind and flood coverage into the budget from the start. Whether Star Island is right for you depends on how you plan to use the home, full time or seasonally, and Pure Equity can walk you through the tradeoffs before you commit.
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.
Thinking of Selling?
What is your Star Island home worth?
Online estimates miss what makes a home different. Tell us about yours and a licensed listing agent will send you a pricing opinion based on what has actually closed near you in Star Island.
Listing agents and seller representation in Star Island
Thinking about selling in Star Island? The agent you pick shapes two numbers: what your home closes for, and how long it takes. A listing agent, also called a seller's agent, prices the property against what has actually closed nearby. They also prepare and market it, screen the offers that arrive, and negotiate the terms rather than just the price.
Conditions in Star Island sit close to balanced, which rewards sellers who price against real closed sales instead of neighboring asking prices.
Community-level detail matters most here. Association rules, what the fees cover, and which buildings sell fastest all affect your outcome. So does whether a buyer needs board approval before closing. None of it appears in a listing description. All of it decides whether a sale closes on time.
Pure Equity is a licensed Florida brokerage serving Star Island. Onias Derilus is the broker of record, Florida Real Estate Broker license BK3276618. A broker holds a higher license than an agent working under one. In practice that means the person advising you on price is also the one legally responsible for the file. That matters most when a deal gets complicated.
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Realtors and real estate agents serving Star Island
People search for realtors, real estate agents, and real estate brokers more or less interchangeably. For most purposes the job title matters less than licensing and representation. Every licensed agent in Florida works under a broker. That broker carries final responsibility for the transaction.
What separates real estate professionals in Star Island is specificity. Can they answer questions about your street, not just your city? Ask what they have closed nearby and how they arrived at a price. A grounded answer cites particular recent sales. It also explains why those homes compare to yours. Vague reassurance is the warning sign.
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Buyer's agents in Star Island
A buyer's agent represents the purchaser rather than the owner. They identify properties that actually fit and research what comparable homes sold for, not what they asked. They also advise on offer strategy. Finally, they manage inspection and financing deadlines through to closing.
Where buyers have room to negotiate, as they do in Star Island, the leverage is only worth something if you know where it exists and what to ask for. If you are buying and selling at the same time, which is common for people moving within Miami-Dade County, sequencing the two is its own skill: contingencies, timing, and what happens if one closing slips all need planning before either home goes on the market.
What representation costs
Real estate commissions are negotiable. No law, multiple listing service, or association sets them. If an agent tells you there is a standard rate, they are misinforming you. What you pay is agreed between you and the brokerage you hire. Get it in writing before the work begins.
Industry rules changed in 2024. Now a buyer and their agent must put compensation in a written buyer agreement before touring homes together. Sellers may still offer to contribute toward the buyer's side. However, that is negotiated rather than assumed. It is worth thinking through with your listing agent before you go live.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I find a listing agent in Star Island?
Ask any listing agent you interview two questions. Which homes have they closed near Star Island, and how did they arrive at their suggested price? A grounded answer names recent closed sales. It also explains why those homes compare to yours. Optimistic pricing costs sellers more than almost any other decision. Verify the license too. Florida licenses are public and searchable through the state's DBPR portal. Pure Equity is a licensed brokerage serving Miami-Dade County. You can reach the broker directly at (561) 835-5400.
What does a seller's agent actually do?
A seller's agent prices the home against comparable closed sales. Before it goes live, they advise on repairs and presentation. Then they handle photography and marketing, and put the home in front of buyers and other agents. When offers arrive, they screen them and negotiate both price and terms. Terms matter as much as the number, because inspection windows, financing contingencies, and closing dates all affect whether an offer reaches the closing table.
How much does a real estate agent cost in Star Island?
Commissions are fully negotiable. No law or real estate board sets them. What you pay is whatever you and your brokerage agree to in writing before work begins. Since the 2024 rule changes, buyers and their agents must agree compensation in a written buyer agreement before touring homes. Any seller contribution toward the buyer's side is negotiated rather than automatic. Ask any agent you interview to put their fee in writing.
What is the difference between a realtor, a real estate agent, and a broker?
A real estate agent holds a state license to represent buyers and sellers. A broker holds a higher-level license and can operate a brokerage. That broker also carries final legal responsibility for the office's transactions. Realtor is a membership term for agents belonging to the National Association of Realtors. For someone buying or selling in Star Island, three practical questions matter. Is the person licensed, who do they represent in your transaction, and what can they actually tell you about your local market?
Do I need an agent to buy a home in Star Island?
You are not legally required to use one, but most buyers in Star Island do. A buyer's agent handles the parts that are easy to get wrong. That means identifying what comparable homes actually closed for, spotting condition or association issues early, and managing inspection and financing deadlines. Even in a slower market, negotiating room is only useful if you know where it exists.
Can one agent help me sell my current home and buy the next one?
Yes. For people moving within Miami-Dade County it is often the more practical route, because one person coordinates both timelines. Sequencing is the hard part. Should your purchase be contingent on your sale? How would you cover a gap if the closings do not line up? What happens if one side is delayed? Plan all of that before either home is listed, rather than after an offer arrives.
Public Records
Look up Star Island property records
Anything on this page that affects what a home costs to own, assessed value, exemptions, flood zone, is published by a public agency. These are the official sources, not our summaries of them.
Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser
Assessed value, homestead exemption status, and recorded sales history for any parcel.
FEMA Flood Map Service Center
Look up the official flood zone for an address before you budget for insurance.
Florida Department of Revenue, property taxes
How Florida assesses property, and which exemptions you can claim.
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