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The Elser Miami, FL Homes For Sale & Real Estate
The Elser, Miami, FL, is a waterfront community in Miami-Dade County with 9 homes for sale right now. The Elser is a waterfront community in Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida.
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The Elser Market at a Glance
Live MLS · Updated Oct 8, 2026
- Active Inventory
- 9
- New Listings (30d)
- 1
- Pending Sales
- 1
- Median List Price
- $850,000
- Avg Days on Market
- 243
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Market Overview
The Elser real estate market
There are 9 active listings for sale in The Elser right now. The median list price is $850,000, or about $1575 per square foot. Listings span $580,000 to $1,299,000, so there is inventory across most budgets. Homes are averaging 243 days on market. These figures update from the MLS as the market moves.
The Elser Market Stats
MLS data updated October 9, 2026- Active Listings
- 9
- Median List Price
- $850,000
- Median $/Sq Ft
- $1575
- Avg Days on Market
- 243
- Price Range
- $580,000 to $1,299,000
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many homes are for sale in The Elser?
- There are 9 active listings for sale in The Elser right now, and these counts update from the MLS as homes come on the market and go under contract. Prices cluster fairly closely, with the top of the market about 2.2 times the entry level. Ask us to set up a search alert and you will see new The Elser listings the day they reach the market.
- What is the median home price in The Elser?
- The median list price in The Elser is $850,000, or roughly $1575 per square foot. The median is the midpoint of what is currently listed, so about half of The Elser homes ask more and half ask less, within a broader range of $580,000 to $1,299,000. The median sits near the middle of that range, so The Elser inventory is spread fairly evenly rather than bunched at one end. We can pull recent comparable sales to price a specific home more precisely.
- What price range do homes in The Elser cover?
- Homes for sale in The Elser currently range from about $580,000 at the entry level to $1,299,000 at the top of the market. That spread reflects unit size, floor, and finish level across the condos and townhomes here, with the median list price around $850,000. The spread is moderate, so there is real choice here without the extremes some markets show. Tell us your budget and must-haves and we will send the The Elser listings that actually fit.
- How long do homes take to sell in The Elser?
- Homes in The Elser are averaging 243 days on market, measured from the day a listing goes live to the day it goes under contract. That is a slow pace, so sellers here should expect to price carefully and buyers often have time to compare before committing. Days on market in The Elser also shift with the season and with how a home is priced, so a sharply priced listing can still sell well ahead of the average.
- Are there waterfront homes in The Elser?
- Yes. The Elser includes waterfront homes with canal, lake, or Intracoastal frontage.
About The Elser
The Elser, Miami, FL, is a waterfront community in Miami-Dade County with 9 homes for sale right now. The Elser is a waterfront community in Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida. Active listings are priced from $579,000 to $1,200,000. Homes were built starting 2022. Pure Equity lists homes in The Elser and represents buyers. Commission is negotiable, and what we are paid is agreed with you in writing before you commit to anything.
Homes & Architecture
Homes for sale in The Elser
Homes for sale in The Elser offer 1 to 3 bedrooms and 1 to 3 baths. Living areas run from about 362 to 1,043 square feet. The mix here includes condo homes. Current prices run from $580,000 to $1,299,000.
Schools
Schools near The Elser
Homes for sale in The Elser are typically zoned for the Miami public schools below, based on current MLS listings. Confirm the exact attendance zone for any specific address with the Miami-Dade County school district before you buy.
- Elementary School
- Frederick Douglass
- Middle School
- Jose De Diego
- High School
- Booker T. Washington
HOA
The Elser HOA fees
- Median HOA fee
- $745/mo
- Typical range
- $567 to $963
- Lowest to highest
- $500 to $1,500
- Listings with a fee
- 9 of 9
Across the 9 homes for sale in The Elser that list an HOA fee, the median is $745 a month. Half of them fall between $567 and $963. Fees quoted quarterly or yearly are converted to a monthly figure so they compare directly.
The fee most often covers water, sewer, common areas, building insurance, pool upkeep and trash pickup. Coverage differs from one building or section to the next, so read what a specific listing includes before comparing it with another.
Listings here most often mention pool, fitness center, elevators, grounds maintenance, sauna and spa hot tub.
8 of the 9 listings that state a pet policy allow pets, often with limits.
From current MLS listings in The Elser; the figures change as homes come and go. Confirm the fee, any special assessments and the association's rules with the HOA before you buy.
Recent Sales
Recently sold homes in The Elser
These are the last 6 recorded closings in The Elser, with the price each home actually sold for rather than what it was listed at. They closed at a median of $1,072 per square foot. The most recent closed on May 7, 2026. Closed sales are what an appraiser and a buyer's agent will look at, so they are the starting point for pricing a home here.
Sold$420,000
Sold · May 7, 2026
398 NE 5th Street 2316
0 bed · 1 bath · 362 sqft · $1,160/sqft
$55,000 under the asking price
Sold$400,000
Sold · March 9, 2026
398 NE 5th Street 1416
0 bed · 1 bath · 455 sqft · $879/sqft
$18,000 under the asking price
Sold$475,000
Sold · January 28, 2026
398 NE 5th Street 1906
0 bed · 1 bath · 443 sqft · $1,072/sqft
$14,900 under the asking price
Sold$450,000
Sold · January 21, 2026
398 NE 5th Street 3406
1 bed · 1 bath · 443 sqft · $1,016/sqft
$49,000 under the asking price
Sold$475,000
Sold · December 15, 2025
398 NE 5th Street 2503
1 bed · 1 bath · 439 sqft · $1,082/sqft
$20,000 under the asking price
Sold$475,000
Sold · December 12, 2025
398 NE 5th Street 2506
1 bed · 1 bath · 443 sqft · $1,072/sqft
$14,000 under the asking price
See every recorded sale in The Elser or find out what your The Elser home is worth.
Market & Value
The Elser market and home values
Values in The Elser track the community's own sales more closely than any broad regional number. The median list price in The Elser is around $850,000, or roughly $1,575 per square foot. That sits about 42% above the Miami-Dade County median, which shows where The Elser lands in the local market. Recent asking prices have run from $580,000 to $1,299,000, so the home you choose within The Elser matters as much as the community average. Homes here have recently taken about 243 days to go under contract, a useful gauge of how quickly the The Elser market is moving. For pricing an offer or a listing, comparable sales within The Elser 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 The Elser so you work from real numbers, not an estimate.
How It Compares
The Elser compared to nearby Miami communities
The Elser sits 4 of 7 on median price among these Miami communities. Price per square foot is the fairer comparison between communities, because it adjusts for the fact that one neighborhood builds bigger homes than another. Days on market shows how quickly each one is actually selling.
| Community | Homes | Median | $/Sq Ft | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Martin Residences | 45 | $3,250,000 | $1,571 | 243 |
| Rise | 43 | $1,099,900 | $856 | 134 |
| Paramount Miami Worldcent | 65 | $935,000 | $671 | 264 |
| The Elser this page | 9 | $850,000 | $1,575 | 243 |
| Icon Brickell | 61 | $770,000 | $763 | 198 |
| Icon Brickell | 43 | $770,000 | $821 | 174 |
| Opera Tower | 46 | $340,000 | $478 | 186 |
Medians come from active listings in each community and move as inventory turns over. They describe the homes currently for sale, not what any one home is worth.
Who It Suits
Is The Elser right for you?
A quick read on who fits The Elser saves time before you visit. The Elser 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. On price, The Elser sits in the upper tier, drawing buyers who want more space, newer construction, or a stronger location. Whether The Elser 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 The Elser
Waterfront homes here offer canal, lake, or Intracoastal frontage, and some sites include private dockage.
Location
The Elser location
The Elser is located in Miami, part of Miami-Dade County, Florida. Residents are close to the shopping, dining, schools, and parks of the Miami area, with the wider job centers, beaches, and airports of the region within driving distance.
Buying in The Elser
Buying a home in The Elser
Buying in The Elser follows the same path as the rest of 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. 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 means you see new listings in The Elser the day they reach the market.
Selling in The Elser
Selling a home in The Elser
A successful sale in The Elser comes down to pricing, presentation, and marketing. List prices in The Elser currently center around $850,000, which is a starting reference for where a comparable home might be positioned. 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. 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 The Elser owners in Miami, so you can see what your property could sell for before you commit to listing.
Thinking of Selling?
What is your The Elser 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 The Elser.
Listing agents and seller representation in The Elser
Thinking about selling in The Elser? 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 The Elser sit close to balanced, which rewards sellers who price against real closed sales instead of neighboring asking prices. Homes here are averaging about 243 days from listing to accepted offer, so build that into your moving timeline.
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 The Elser. 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 The Elser
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 The Elser 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.
More on this: how an HOA affects your home value · how a special assessment affects your sale · what it costs to sell a house here
Buyer's agents in The Elser
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 The Elser, 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.
More on this: how commission is actually structured · tax on the sale, and who actually answers it · timing a listing in the Florida market
Buying Instead?
Search The Elser with someone local
We will tell you which listings are worth your time, what comparable homes actually closed for, and how to structure an offer that holds up through inspection and financing.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find a listing agent in The Elser?
Ask any listing agent you interview two questions. Which homes have they closed near The Elser, 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. With a median around $850,000 here, the gap between realistic pricing guidance and optimistic guidance is real money. 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 The Elser?
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 The Elser, 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 The Elser?
You are not legally required to use one, but most buyers in The Elser 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 The Elser 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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