Former Site of Al Capone's Historic Palm Island Estate Sells For $21 Million

The former site of Al Capone’s longtime Miami Beach estate has traded for $21 million, marking the latest chapter for one of the city’s most historically recognizable residential properties. Located at 93 Palm Avenue on Palm Island, the now-vacant waterfront property features 100 feet of frontage on Biscayne Bay. The site was previously home to the sprawling estate once owned by the notorious Prohibition-era crime boss before the residence was demolished in 2023.

The former site of Al Capone’s longtime Miami Beach estate has traded for $21 million, marking the latest chapter for one of the city’s most historically recognizable residential properties.

Located at 93 Palm Avenue on Palm Island, the now-vacant waterfront property features 100 feet of frontage on Biscayne Bay. The site was previously home to the sprawling estate once owned by the notorious Prohibition-era crime boss before the residence was demolished in 2023.

The $21 million transaction represents a significant increase from the property's previous $15.5 million sale price.

According to public records, Jordan Karp of Jordan Karp LLC and Joel Lusky of The Brokerage South Florida represented the seller in the latest transaction. Mirce Curkoski and Albert Justo of ONE Sotheby’s International Realty represented the buyer.

Beyond its waterfront location, the property carries a distinctive place in Miami Beach history because of its connection to Capone. According to public records previously reported by PROFILEmiami, Capone acquired the Palm Island estate in 1928.

The original Colonial-style residence was built in 1922 and was part of an approximately 30,000-square-foot home. After acquiring the estate, Capone reportedly invested approximately $200,000 at the time into improvements that included a gatehouse, seven-foot wall, searchlights, cabana and coral rock grotto.

The property remained with the Capone family for decades. Following his ownership, the estate remained in the family until 1952, when it was sold by his wife, Mae Capone.

More than 70 years later, the century-old residence was demolished in August 2023 following a prolonged debate surrounding its potential historic preservation and vulnerability to flooding.

The demolition followed a change in Florida law that limited the ability of local preservation authorities to prevent owners from demolishing certain single-family homes in designated flood zones or properties situated below base flood elevation when the owner opposed historic designation.

Check out PROFILEmiami’s tour of the original residence before demolition.

Previous owners and developers had maintained that the aging residence was approximately three feet below sea level, experienced recurring flooding and required substantial repairs. Following the change in state law, the Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board canceled a scheduled evaluation hearing after losing jurisdiction over the property under the new regulations.

With the historic residence now gone, 93 Palm Avenue represents a vacant waterfront development opportunity on Palm Island, pairing 100 feet of Biscayne Bay frontage with a location tied to one of the most infamous figures of the Prohibition era.

The latest $21 million sale effectively begins another chapter for the property nearly a century after Capone first acquired the Miami Beach estate.

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Winston Capital Affiliate Acquires Bay Harbor Islands Waterfront Homesite For $18 Million

An affiliate of David Burstyn's Winston Capital Management has acquired a premier waterfront homesite in Bay Harbor Islands for $18 million, marking a record land sale in the island community. Property records show Winston Bay Harbor purchased the nearly half-acre parcel at 10312 West Broadview Drive from a family trust in an off-market transaction that closed this week. The sale agreement, signed by trustee Noah Burton, was recorded in May.

An affiliate of David Burstyn's Winston Capital Management has acquired a premier waterfront homesite in Bay Harbor Islands for $18 million, marking a record land sale in the island community.

Property records show Winston Bay Harbor purchased the nearly half-acre parcel at 10312 West Broadview Drive from a family trust in an off-market transaction that closed this week. The sale agreement, signed by trustee Noah Burton, was recorded in May.

The north-facing waterfront property is expected to be redeveloped into a luxury speculative residence. The site offers enough development potential for an approximately 12,000-square-foot custom home, creating an opportunity for one of Bay Harbor Islands' largest new waterfront estates.

The transaction equates to approximately $914 per square foot of land. The property previously traded for $12.3 million in 2023, illustrating the rapid increase in values for premier waterfront homesites in Bay Harbor Islands.

Priscilla Burstyn of The Baron Agency represented the buyer in the transaction. The seller was represented by Zalmy Shapiro and Joel Lusky of The Brokerage South Florida, together with Jordan Karp of Jordan Karp LLC.

Burstyn serves as CEO of Winston Capital Management, a Miami-based real estate investment and lending firm. He is also a principal and co-founder of Redwood Dev Co, a development company focused on workforce and affordable housing communities.

The acquisition comes as Bay Harbor Islands continues to attract luxury residential investment due to its limited waterfront inventory and proximity to Bal Harbour, Surfside, and Indian Creek Island. The municipality has seen a series of notable residential transactions in recent years, including the 2024 sale of the waterfront estate at 9520 West Broadview Drive for just under $22 million. Earlier this year, another waterfront residence at 9640 West Broadview Drive sold for $21.8 million, establishing a new record for price per square foot in the community.

With demand for premier waterfront properties remaining strong and developable bayfront parcels becoming increasingly scarce, the acquisition at 10312 West Broadview Drive highlights the continued strength of Bay Harbor Islands' luxury residential market and the premium buyers and developers are willing to pay for exceptional waterfront homesites.

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Waterfront Estate In Bal Harbour Trades For $43 Million In Off-Market Transaction

A waterfront estate in Bal Harbour has traded for $42,973,750 in an off-market transaction, marking a record for the priciest sale in Bal Harbour this year. Located at 56 Bal Bay Drive, the newly completed waterfront estate offers 7 bedrooms, 8 full baths and one-half bath across 10,801 square feet of interiors on a sprawling 21,225 SF lot with 100 feet of prime water frontage.

A waterfront estate in Bal Harbour has traded for $42,973,750 in an off-market transaction, marking a record for the priciest sale in Bal Harbour this year.

Located at 56 Bal Bay Drive, the newly completed waterfront estate offers 7 bedrooms, 8 full baths and one-half bath across 10,801 square feet of interiors on a sprawling 21,225-square-foot lot with 100 feet of prime water frontage. Developed by Saber South Real Estate, the residence was designed by NMD NOMADAS and expertly constructed by Amarilla.

Per public record, the sellers are Michael G. Klinger of Saber Real Estate and his wife Michelle Klinger. They were represented by Dina Goldentayer with Douglas Elliman and Joel Lusky at The Brokerage South Florida Real Estate.

Bal Harbour is South Florida's most exclusive residential enclaves. Residents enjoy the convenience of a highly walkable environment, with beaches, acclaimed dining destinations and the world-famous Bal Harbour Shops all within easy reach. The community has a dedicated police department, which provides residents with an added sense of privacy and security. In 2024, Brazilian soccer star Neymar Jr. purchased a $26 million vacant waterfront lot in the community.

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