Karlton Companies Sells Allison Island Spec Home For Record $31.5 Million In Miami Beach

In a landmark transaction that has set a new benchmark for real estate on Allison Island, Karlton Companies has sold a stunning waterfront spec-mansion which was completed last year for $31.5 million, eclipsing previous records in Miami Beach. The home was listed with Jordan Karp of Jordan Karp, LLC. and Dora Puig of Luxe Living Realty represented the buyer.

6494 Allison Road features six bedrooms and eight-and-a-half bathrooms spread over 8,024 SF. The residence boasts an impressive array of amenities, including a two-car garage equipped with lifts, a spacious rooftop terrace, a state-of-the-art gym complete with sauna and steam rooms, a lavish pool, and a summer kitchen. Additionally, the property includes a boat lift and a dock, catering perfectly to waterfront living enthusiasts.

An entity associate with Karlton Companies acquired the lot for $4.8 million in 2018 which was strategically located next to the former residence of rapper Lil Wayne, who previously held the record on Allison Island after he sold his property in 2023 for $22.5 million.

Karlton Companies is led by Fred Karlton, alongside his son, Aaron Karlton, who are also developing a waterfront spec-mansion at 1649 West 22nd Street on the Sunset Islands.

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Grammy Award-Winning Rapper Future Buys Allison Island Home For $16.3 Million On Miami Beach

Grammy award-winning rapper Future has purchased a $16.3 million home on the exclusive Allison Island in Miami Beach. The home is located at 6493 Allison Rd and was developed in 2020. Per public record, Dina Goldentayer with Douglas Elliman represented the sellers, Laurent and Pascale Ouazana, while Jordan Karp of Jordan Karp LLC. represented Future, whose real name Nayvadius DeMun Wilburn, in the transaction.

The "Life is Good"' rapper's new pad is a 7 bed, 8.5 bath mansion located on the gated Allison Island. The 8,897-square-foot home is a modern marvel that features indoor/outdoor living and water views complete with a detached guest house and three car garage. The home also features luxurious finishes such as custom Ornare kitchen cabinetry, expansive dual closets featuring reflective glass and sleek bathroom finishes. Other features include a commanding master with a full wet bar, wine fridge and two custom walk-in closets spanning the length of the home with a private balcony. The backyard includes a pool, spa, summer kitchen and dining space, perfect for soaking up Miami’s gorgeous weather–and 75’ of water frontage offering plenty of space to park a yacht.

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James Curnin Sells Max Strang-Designed Modern Farmhouse Spec Home On Miami Beach's Allison Island For $13.875 Million

Spec home developer James Curnin of Clara Homes has sold his latest single family spec home project, a Modern Farmhouse on Allison Island, for $13,875,000 to ADW Capital’s Adam Wyden. Located at 6431 Allison Road, the deal was overseen by Oliver Lloyd of Douglas Elliman. The Modern Farmhouse was first listed for $15,300,000 in June of 2020.

The Modern Farmhouse is situated on a guard-gated Island is designed by renowned architect Max Strang. The home spans 7,000 SF spread over five bedrooms, six full bathrooms, two-half bathrooms plus staff quarters. A gym with an outdoor terrace including a full bathroom and inferred sauna can easily be converted to a sixth bedroom.

The home also features a large chef’s kitchen attached two-car garage, second level family room and separate den. Finishes include 12’ ceiling height on the main level allows natural light to flood the entertaining spaces laden with wide-planked European white oak flooring. The Modern Farmhouse also comes smart home powered by the Vantage platform. Outside offers lush landscaping, a summer kitchen, pool and 75’ of prime water frontage and a private dock with no fixed bridges.

ADW Capital Partners, L.P. is an investment fund managing more than $314 million managed by Adam Wyden.

The developer James Curnin is the great-grandson of Jack Parker, founder of Jack Parker Corp. which developed the Le Parker Meridien hotel in Midtown Manhattan. After graduating from University of Miami in 2008 he joined the Jack Parker Corporation before pursuing ground-up, single family home development opportunities in West Hollywood and Bel Air. In Los Angeles he hired and worked closely with architects Philip Vertoch and Paul McClean on three residential developments comprised of over 60,000 SF and $55 million in closed transactions including a $24 million home on Doheny Drive. By 2017, having sold all three Los Angeles homes, James set sight on Miami Beach where he established Clara Homes, and continues to focus on high end homes.

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One Thousand Museum Developer Gregg Covin Sells Spec Home For $12.5 Million On Allison Island

Gregg Covin, one of the developers behind One Thousand Museum and Ten Museum Park, has sold a spec home he built at 6493 Allison Road on Allison Island for $12.5 million to an undisclosed buyer. Cyril Matz with Douglas Elliman and Chad Carroll with Compass represented the seller and Dina Goldentayer with Douglas Elliman represented the buyer. The house has over 75 feet of water frontage, is built in a contemporary design and completely furnished by Artefacto.

6493 Allison Road is 7,250 sq.ft and features 7 beds and 7 bathrooms with an open living area. What makes this home unique is the rooftop terrace with spectacular views of the water. The master bedroom has oversized closets with a private terrace and sitting area. The home also features a 3 car garage and private courtyard entrance.

Second Largest Lot On Allison Island To Hit Market Seeking Record $12.9 Million

A double lot on Miami Beach’s Allison Island will soon hit the market seeking a record $12.9 million. The assemblage is the second largest on the island, only behind Louis Vuitton CEO Michael Burke. The luxury home development site spans 37,800 square feet and features 175’ of water frontage. The $12.9 million asking price is a record price per square foot for land on the island which has seen consistently rising prices over the years. The most recent sale recorded in the MLS is 6431 Allison Road which closed for $7.25 million in January 2019.

The double lot assemblage opportunity is a combination of 6505 Allison Road, which is listed for $6.7 million, for the 21,600 square foot lot; and 6525 Allison Road, a 16,200 square foot lot listed at $6.2 million. Both properties are listed by Ida Schwartz and Minette Schwartz of The Schwartz Team with Compass.

Allison Island is located in the La Gorce neighborhood in the North Beach section of Miami Beach on the Indian Creek Waterway. The island is divided by 63rd St. into a north section with waterfront homes and estates, as well as the southern section where the luxury condo community Aqua is located. Access to the home community is gated 24 hours a day and connects to North Miami Beach by a bridge. Every single-family home on the Island features direct water access to Biscayne Bay.

Allison Island was built by Carl Fisher in 1912 in honor of his business partner, Jim Allison. Allison began developing the island in 1926 when he opened a state-of-the-art hospital to provide service to residents of Miami Beach. In 2003 developer Craig Robins, who would later go on to develop Miami Design District, completed a major transformation of the island when he delivered the Aqua condo community project.

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Check Out The Newly Revealed Max Strang-Designed Modern Farmhouse On Miami Beach's Allison Island Asking $15.3 Million

Clara Homes, led by luxury home developer James Curnin, has launched his new Miami Beach single family luxury development concept, Modern Farmhouse, asking $15.3 million on Allison Island. The spec home was designed by local starchitect Max Strang and is a refreshing change from the ultra-modern waterfront homes that have been replacing the city’s classic Mediterranean mansions.

The home will feature over 7,000 SF under HVAC, on a 16,200 SF lot with 75’ of prime water frontage. The layout offers five bedrooms, six full bathrooms, two-half bathrooms plus staff quarters. The home will also feature a gym with an outdoor terrace including a full bathroom and inferred sauna can easily be converted to a sixth bedroom. The large chef’s kitchen will feature appliances from Wolf/Sub-Zero, Boffi cabinetry and custom marble slab, accompanied by Dornbracht plumbing fixtures. 12’ ceiling height on the main level allows natural light to flood the entertaining spaces laden with wide-planked European white oak flooring.

Outdoors offers a covered outdoor kitchen and beautiful pool area overlooking the private dock with no fixed bridges to open ocean access. The property also will feature lush landscaping to create a sense of privacy and tranquility.

The developer James Curnin is the great-grandson of Jack Parker, founder of Jack Parker Corp. which developed the Le Parker Meridien hotel in Midtown Manhattan. After graduating from University of Miami in 2008 he joined the Jack Parker Corporation before pursuing ground-up, single family home development opportunities in West Hollywood and Bel Air. In Los Angeles he hired and worked closely with architects Philip Vertoch and Paul McClean on three residential developments comprised of over 60,000 SF and $55 million in closed transactions including a $24 million home on Doheny Drive. By 2017, having sold all three Los Angeles homes, James set sight on Miami Beach where he established Clara Homes, and continues to focus on high end homes.

The Modern Farmhouse is located at 6431 Allison Road and is currently listed for $15,300,000 with Oliver Lloyd of Douglas Elliman.

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Check Out Kobi Karp's Newly Listed Waterfront Home On Allison Island Asking $7.999 Million

Kobi Karp and Nancy Karp, leaders of one of South Florida’s most prolific architecture firms, Kobi Karp Architecture & Interior Design, have listed their Allison Island home for $7,999,000 with Dina Goldentayer and Cyril Matz of Douglas Elliman.

Located at 6530 Allison Island, Karp’s property features lush landscaping and floor to ceiling glass along the back of the house, providing waterfront views amongst the feeling of a private oasis. The home offers 4 bedrooms and 4 baths, spanning nearly 5,000 SF on a 21,600 SF lot. The living areas give the sensation of open air and sea breeze, great for both enjoyment and entertaining. The property is west-facing offering sunshine by the pool all afternoon long as well as 100' of water frontage. Views of La Gorce and the Indian Creek Waterway allows for instant bay access, making this an ideal property for indulging in water-sports. There is room to grow and a lot of greenery to take in at this Private Pad on Allison Island. The home comes with designs by Mr. Karp himself if the buyer wants to build new construction, the renderings feature an ultra-modern, 10,000 SF, site-specific new home for the property. It features glass walls, several terraces and ample outdoor space surrounding the pool.

Kobi Karp, one of South Florida's most prolific architects who is founder and principal of Kobi Karp Architecture & Interior Design, has been providing unique, creative and innovative design solutions to renowned clients internationally and domestically in Hospitality, Retail and high-rise Residential developments. To date, Kobi Karp Architecture and Interior Design has designed over $36 billion in mixed-use Commercial, Residential and Multifamily properties worldwide from the Caribbean, to the Far East, to the Black Sea region, throughout the Gulf and the Middle East.

6530 Allison Island, Miami Beach is currently listed for $7,999,000 with Dina Goldentayer & Cyril Matz of Douglas Elliman.

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Check Out This Recently Listed Uber-Lux Home Designed By CLF Architects Asking $18.9 Million

Allison Island is home to some of the nicest waterfront estates in Miami Beach, nestled equidistant between Bal Harbour and Sunset Harbor. The new construction elegant estate sits on half an acre of primely positioned Miami Beach property on a gated island home to just 49 waterfront houses. Located at 6585 Allison Road, the home was developed by Alfredo Borges and was designed by CLF Architects. At over 10,000 SF with 6 bedrooms, office, gym, yoga room, bar and theatre all the boxes are checked to entertain or sit back and relax. The home includes an elevator, 3 car garage, the finest finishes including beautiful limestone and wood floors throughout and generator. Upon entry, guests are greeted by a custom 6’ by 12’ solid walnut pivot door from Spain opening to a floating open riser staircase with faced with stone and intersected by a wood wall. Guests will also marvel at the 25’ ceilings and American Walnut Louvers that add distinction.

Situated in its own wing, the master suite features an adjacent art lounge and sitting area, a private Terrace, dual closets, Dornbracht fixtures, steam shower, book-matched porcelain slabs floor to ceiling, absolute blanc counters and oak custom vanities. The master suite’s private balcony offers incredible Eastern water views.

The exterior features a natural concrete and shell stone façade with bronze aluminum frames. The lot offers parking for up to 10 cars and a 3 car garage. The property is surrounded by reflecting ponds throughout with lush landscaping. An entertainers paradise, the backyard comes equipped with a 44’ long wet edge pool that extends to a private cabana with a limestone pool dock surrounded by grass topped off with a cabana bath and a brand new dock and sea wall for yacht lovers. The entire property is surrounded by a top-of-the-line security system with 12 cameras, automated gate entry and located on a secured gated neighborhood in Miami Beach.

Artistry on Allison Island, located at 6585 Allison Road, is currently listed for $18,900,000 by Dina Goldentayer and Cyril Matz of Douglas Elliman. Dina Goldentayer can be reached at 786-277-7539 or Dina.Goldentayer@elliman.com.

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Featured Listing: Step Inside a Classic Allison Island Waterfront Designed by Maurice Fatio

There are few escapes like 6420 Allison Road on Miami Beach's Allison Island. The classic property was designed by Maurice Fatio, who also designed Palm Beach's Il Palmetto estate and the Vanderbilt Mansion on Fisher Island. The villa is spread over 6,911 SF with 7 bedrooms, 6 full bathrooms, 1 half-bath and was first built in 1935. Outside, the residence features lush tropical landscaping including banyan trees to create your own relaxing oasis of tranquility, 135' of waterfront with private dock, private courtyard with fountain, putting green, and a pool with hot tub which overlook Indian Creek. Inside, a billiards room, chef's kitchen, Florida room, staff quarters, keystone terraces, guest quarters, and hand-painted murals by Ricardo Blum round out the estate. 6420 Allison Road is currently listed for $8,499,000 with Nancy Batchelor of EWM Realty. 

Featured Listing: Allison Island New Construction Contemporary Estate Sells for Record $10.9 Million

A new construction contemporary estate completed in April 2016 on Miami Beach's Allison Island has closed for $10.9 million. The sale is a record price for a single-family home on Allison Island. The 8,500 SF estate, which is spread over 8 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms, was developed by Todd Michael Glaser and was designed by DOMO Architecture. Outdoors, the home features a pool and 80 feet of water frontage on Indian Creek along with a private dock. The home was listed with David Hunt Solomon of EWM International and the property had last sold for $3.86 million in 2013. Tour the stunning contemporary below.