Lighthouse Point Estate Previously Owned By University of Miami & NFL Star Clinton Portis Hits Market

A home previously owned by the NFL star, Clinton Portis  in Lighthouse Point has hit the market for $3.995 million. The 6,000 SF, 5 bedroom, 5.5 bath estate where Portis use to reside has been completely renovated and reimagined boasting over 86’ on the direct intracoastal. The 9,600 SF lot features an array of indoor and outdoor amenities making it an entertainer’s tropical paradise complete with an expansive salt water pool and spa, outdoor summer kitchen overlooking a massive dock with a seamless boat lift. The open scale indoor layout features high ceilings offering an enormous amount of natural light and outdoor water views. The renovated Mediterranean abode now offers a top of the line kitchen, great room with double height ceilings and fireplace, wet bar, oversized guest bedroom and a media room / office.

Portis played in the NFL for 9 seasons with Washington Redskins and Denver Broncos and previously played at The University of Miami, recently inducted into the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame in 2014. Portis bought the Lighthouse Point estate in 2006 for $4.1M and sold it in 2010.

3448 NE 31st Avenue, Lighthouse Point is currently listed for $3,995,000 with Devin Kay of Douglas Elliman.

Miami Developer Avra Jain, Founder Of The Vagabond Group, Sells Venetian Island Home For $7.5 Million

Avra Jain, developer and Founder of The Vagabond Group, has sold her Venetian Island home for $7.5 million to California buyer, Mark Moses, CEO and Founder of CEO Coaching International. The property was completed in March 2019, it was been fully renovated with impeccable designs by Nandez D&D and features state-of-the-art smart home appliances. Located at 608 W Dilido Dr., the home was listed for $8.95 million with Allen Davoudpour of Compass & Filippo Incorvaia with Douglas Elliman. Jain paid $925,000 for the 10,500 SF lot in 2002. She recently renovated the property with Nandez D&D. It features Italian porcelain tile, white oak floors, a chef’s kitchen, wine cellar, and home automation. The property also includes a climate-controlled pool, a patio and private dock.

The impeccably-redesigned 2003-built residence sits beyond a gated entrance, offering the ultimate living comfort. The home is bathed in natural light with abundant floor-to-ceiling windows, the ambience is enriched by the finest upscale finishes including Italian porcelain tile on the main level and American white oak engineered wood flooring upstairs, Italian matte lacquered doors by BERTOLOTTO. The home features 5 bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms and 1 half-bath spread over 5,634 SF. Details include a floor-to-ceiling glass wine cellar, top-of-the-line Italian chef’s kitchen with cabinets by Scavolini and top-grade German appliances by Gaggenau, and an elegant bathrooms with double sinks and showers in the master suite. Outside features a climate-controlled swimming pool, waterside patio and lawn for entertaining, designer landscapes and lighting, plus private dockage for your boat, with direct access to Biscayne Bay.

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NHL Superstar Blake Wheeler Of The Winnipeg Jets Former-Boca Raton Home Lists For $1.425 Million

With the hockey playoff’s right around the corner, home buyers can live like an NHL all-star where Blake Wheeler once lived. An American professional ice hockey right winger and captain of the Winnipeg Jets, Wheeler’s onetime Boca Raton home has listed with Colleen Newland of Douglas Elliman Real Estate. Wheeler sold the home two years ago for $1.2 million and now the property is back on the market for $1.45 million. The 5,564 SF home located in The Boca Bath & Tennis Club comes remodeled and equipped with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, an oversized laundry/mud room, eat-in chef's kitchen with induction oven, and wine refrigerator. Outside, a massive patio complete with TV and summer kitchen, a heated saltwater pool and spa, and ample green space for recreation and relaxation situated on over a ½ acre lot. The property has access to Boca Bath & Tennis Club amenities such as 24-hour security, tennis, basketball, and volleyball courts, a playground, clubhouse and Olympic sized heated pool.

Wheeler has been a two time consecutive winner of the NHL All-Star award in 2018 and 2019, his career began in 2004 when he was drafted by the Phoenix Coyotes in the first round, fifth overall, in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. Last year, On September 4, 2018, Wheeler signed a five-year, $41.25 million contract extension with the Jets.

2843 Banyan Boulevard Circle, Boca Raton, is currently listed for $1,450,000 with Colleen Newland of Douglas Elliman.

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Emilio & Gloria Estefan List Their 1 Star Island Guest Estate For $32 Million

Famed Musician and Producer Partners Emilio and Gloria Estefan have listed 1 Star Island Drive, a coveted Miami Beach estate located on the prestigious Star Island. Priced at $32 million and listed with RelatedISG International Realty, the sprawling residence sits atop 58,332 SF of prime waterfront land. The one-of-a-kind property has been owned by the Estefan’s as their guest home for more than 20 years. To conceptualize the next evolution of the estate, the Estefan’s have collaborated with award-winning architect Carlos Ott to craft an innovative concept that will nod to the property’s rich history while embracing a fresh new design.

“We are thrilled to be working alongside Emilio and Carlos to list the One Star Island estate,” said Alex Vidal, President of RelatedISG International Realty. “The property showcases the best of everything Miami has to offer – stunning waterfront views, unparalleled luxury, and now, a once-in-a-lifetime creative partnership.”

“This breathtaking estate has been a very special place for our family and friends, and it offers a level of safety, privacy and elegance that is simply unmatched,” said Emilio Estefan.

The estate’s main house, a sprawling, two-story Floridian-style home, features five bedrooms, four full bathrooms and one half bath. The elegant residence boasts a spacious living room with a fireplace, a private dining area, a graceful piano room and a large kitchen with breakfast room. The second-floor master suite features a romantic master bathroom with a cast iron pedestal sunken tub and flaunts a sweeping private veranda that overlooks the backyard. The property also includes a separate, private three-bedroom, three-bath guesthouse which sits at the front of the property near the gated entrance. The guesthouse features a large center courtyard with covered loggias and seating areas, a living room with soaring 30’ ceilings, a combined kitchen/dining area and a spiral staircase that leads to the family room.

Out back, the estate features 240’ of water-frontage complete with unobstructed views of both Biscayne Bay and downtown Miami. Additional amenities include a private dock with electric boatlift, an expansive pool terrace, a jacuzzi, an outdoor gazebo and 24-hour Star Island security.

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NBA Star Kevin Durant's Former Miami Penthouse At 900 Biscayne Hits Market For $3.6 Million

The Golden State Warriors’ NBA superstar Kevin Durant’s one-time Miami pad where he shared neighbors such as Dwayne Wade and other NBA stars in 2015 has hit the market for $3,600,000. The penthouse is located high atop Downtown Miami’s 900 Biscayne and was sold by Durant in 2015 before renting at a record breaking $18,000 per month, the highest rental in Downtown Miami at the time. Durant personally renovated, remodeled and furnished the unit which has remained the same since.

The residence offers 3,793 SF of interior space and 1,000 SF of outdoor terrace space spread over 3 bedrooms, a private cinema, staff quarters and 4.5 Bathrooms. The penthouse also features a private elevator, custom mosaic-tile and floor-to-ceiling glass windows/doors throughout, and a gourmet kitchen with white lacquer cabinetry, Sub-Zero & Miele appliances, wine refrigerator, built-in espresso machine, ice maker, chef’s cooking island and an eat-in kitchen island. The spacious master suite includes sitting area, 2 custom walk-in closets, jacuzzi, glass-enclosed shower, dual vanity & water closet. The living spaces include expansive entertainment area with dining/living/great rooms and stunning bay and skyline views throughout. The penthouse is also upgraded with Creston & Savant systems w/Sonos server, Lutron lighting & Somfy shades.

900 Biscayne Bay, Apt. 6307 is currently listed for $3,600,000 with Michael and Jaimee Light of Miami Luxury Homes Group of Douglas Elliman.

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1920's Actor Rudolph Valentino's Former Coconut Grove Winter Retreat Sells For $4.5 Million

One of the most historic estates in Coconut Grove and the former winter retreat of 1920’s actor Rudolph Valentino, has sold off market for $4,500,000. The Moorish Compound, which is located on a rock bluff overlooking the prestigious South Bayshore Drive, was originally built in 1910 and is made up of a main house with three separate cottages on a 25,000 SF lot. The estate, which is located at 1855 S Bayshore Drive, features 12 bedrooms, 7 full-baths and 2 powder rooms spread over 8,155 SF of living space. The split between the other cottages include a 3 bedroom with 1 bath, a 2 bedroom with 1 bath and a pool loft with bath. Over the years the compound’s architecture has not been touched and represents the true glam embodying the community of Coconut Grove. The buyer intends to upgrade the living areas but will retain the original architecture of the home. Both sides of the sale were represented by Joan Andre of Douglas Elliman.

Rudolph Valentino, who spent his winters at the compound, starred in several well-known silent films including The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, The Sheik, Blood and Sand, The Eagle, and The Son of the Sheik.

Step Inside DJ Khaled's Miami Beach Waterfront Mansion Which Just Hit The Market For $7.99 Million

DJ Khaled has officially listed his waterfront Miami mansion, decked out with the music producers own personal designs and a custom sneaker room, for a cool $7.99 million. Khaled spent over $2.5 million remodeling the four-story, 5 bedroom, 6 bath Mediterranean estate to include 14k gold chandeliers with Swarovski crystals, beautiful open spaces with floor to ceiling windows, an elevator, dramatic foyers, granite staircase, a wine room, gourmet chef’s kitchen plus a master suite with a sitting area and veranda with water views. The master-suite features a massive sneaker closet with his signature slogan “WE THE BEST” printed on the closet floor with the capacity for over 500 shoes. The lushly landscaped outside features a stunning tropical pool and spa overlooking the bay where Khaled has played host to many parties for his friends, Jay Z and Rihanna included; as well as multiple outdoor lounge areas and summer kitchen! The home is listed for $7.99 million by Janet Ben Zvi of ONE Sotheby’s International Realty.

Photo via Life Style Production Group for ONE Sotheby’s

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Check Out The Marina Blue Penthouse From The Blockbuster Film "War Dogs" Now Asking $4.49 Million

The penthouse featured in the film blockbuster film “War Dogs,” starring Jonah Hill and Miles Teller can be yours for $4.49 million. Perched atop Marina Blue, located at 888 Biscayne Boulevard in Downtown Miami’s Park West neighborhood, the penthouse spans 4,498 SF spread over 2-stories. The open floor plan offers 20’ floor-to-ceiling glass windows for unobstructed water and skyline views of Miami, Miami Beach, Key Biscayne and Biscayne Bay. The penthouse also features multiple living rooms and 4 completely upgraded bedrooms with 3 balconies. The master-bedroom features a floating mosaic jet and rain shower, a sound system throughout, and walk-in closets. The seller is Alain Berdouare, brother of Chicken Kitchen founder Christian Berdouare. 888 Biscayne Boulevard #5708 is currently listed for $4,490,000 listed by Mirce Curkoski and Albert Justo of The Waterfront Team with ONE Sotheby’s International Realty.

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Photo via Felipe Ariano for ONE Sotheby’s

Check Out This Waterfront Mansion Featured In Music Videos By Lil Wayne, Curren$y, Dr. Dre & Rick Ross

A waterfront mansion located a stones throw from Coconut Grove, that has been made famous as the location for music videos such as Where Da Cash At by Curren$y featuring Lil Wayne, Chevy Ridin’ High by Dr Dre, amongst others by Rick Ross, Tryna, and Fat Joe, is now listed for $12.9 million. The 3-story Mediterranean mansion was built by renowned architect Jorge Hernandez and features 10,836 SF of living area spread over 11 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms. The home offers unobstructed views of Downtown Miami and Biscayne Bay including lavish finishes and amenities. The mansion features living rooms with domed cathedral ceilings, an elevator, entertainment room, full wet bar, guest house with private kitchen, and a four car garage.

3560 Stewart Avenue is currently listed for $12,900,000 with Daniela Fernandez of ONE Sotheby’s International Realty.

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Mauricio Umansky’s The Agency Celebrates Opening of Boca Raton Office at Private Faena Reception

Beverly Hills-based brokerage The Agency has picked Boca Raton as its first location in its highly anticipated expansion plan throughout South Florida.

The luxury brokerage celebrated the announcement last week at a private cocktail reception hosted in Faena’s Living Room, where they hit the ground running; contracts were signed and deals were inked on the hotel’s velvet, cheetah-print couches. The celebration followed The Real Deal’s South Florida Real Estate Showcase & Forum where Umansky revealed the finalized location.

The Agency is launching its office at 20 Southeast Third Street in mid-November, according to managing partners Chris Franciosa and Jared Ringel, who are leading the Agency’s expansion in South Florida along with Howard Elfman, the managing broker.

The brokerage was attracted to the “long-term stability” of Boca Raton and its potential for growth. The two-story, 6,700-square-foot office will house the Agency Development Group and the Agency Creates, its creative division.

The Agency plans to expand the business to Broward and Miami Dade, according to managing partners Franciosa and Ringel who joined the Agency from Douglas Elliman and have sold more than $100 million of real estate in their careers. The Agency anticipates about 20 agents joining the Boca office, but Ringel hinted at the possibility of a Miami location already in the pipeline as well.  

In addition to its home base in Beverly Hills, the firm has 25 offices in Brentwood, Calabasas, Danville, Malibu, Noe Valley, Venice, Orange County, Pacific Palisades, Palm Desert, Park City, Scottsdale, Sherman Oaks, Turks and Caicos, Los Cabos, Punta de Mita and elsewhere. 

It will compete with other high-end brokerages in South Florida like One Sotheby’s International Realty, the Keyes Company and Lang Realty.

Mike Pappas, CEO of the Keyes Co., stated that “Just as the L.A. market is very intense and competitive, so now is the South Florida market with all the major players, both local firms and firms outside of this market.”

Article by: Katya Demina