Peek Inside David Grutman’s $7.2 Million Condo At One Thousand Museum Posted on April 10, 2024April 13, 2024 by Sarah Elles Boggs Miami nightlife impresario Dave Grutman and Mrs. Isabella Grutman, Dave’s wife who has enjoyed success as a fashion and jewelry designer, have listed their iconic four bedroom residence at One Thousand Museum in Downtown Miami for $7.2 Million. The building is arguably one of the most over-the-top residential towers in Miami, having been the first residential project designed by Zaha Hadid in the Western Hemisphere. Its unique structure features a scorpion-like exoskeleton which gives One Thousand Museum its trademark style as well as facilitates 60 stories of half- and full-floor residences that do not have interior columns or load-bearing walls. In addition to the added space, the stylish exoskeleton also ensures that no two homes in the ultra-luxury tower are alike. In all, there are 84 bespoke residences in the Downtown Miami building. Within the Grutman’s 17th-floor residence, they have a layout that boasts 4,600 interior square feet with four bedrooms, five and a half baths and a deep 820-foot terrace overlooking the Biscayne Bay, Kaseya Center and Bayfront Park. Without the need for interior columns, the new owners will be able to enjoy a jaw-dropping 48-foot social gallery. The tower’s exoskeleton allows for spacious layouts without load bearing walls or columns. David Grutman – 1000 Museum Condo Terrace As Grutman has made a career out of chic celebrity hotspots, it is only natural that he would make his home in One Thousand Museum, which is no stranger to celebrity residents. When the development opened in 2019, David and Victoria Beckham purchased the penthouse and became neighbors with Marc Anthony. Reggaeton star Nicky Jam had also been a neighbor before selling the residence directly below for $7 million earlier this year. If you have spent any amount of time in Miami’s nightlife scene, you have no doubt come across one of Grutman’s Groot Hospitality brands. You will see his mark in such Miami staples as Komodo (the #1 highest grossing restaurant in Brickell), Swan, Papi Steak, Key Club, Strawberry Moon (a partnership with Pharrell Williams), and Gekko (a Brickell partnership with Bad Bunny). Of course, no visit to Miami is complete without celeb-sightings at LIV on Miami Beach. LIV consistently holds the title of the highest-grossing nightclub in the United States. David Grutman’s 1000 Museum Condo Primary Suite David Grutman’s 1000 Museum Condo Primary Bath Owners at One Thousand Museum enjoy a vault of the most exclusive amenities in the South Florida area. There is a double-height sky lounge with stylish seating areas and swimming pool, the wellness center offers two-room treatment spa, acai and juice bar, a sunbathing area and more. For travel, there is an Escalade house car or even a rooftop helipad, the only residential rooftop helipad in the city at this time. If you are interested in a private tour of One Thousand Museum #1702, please contact Michael Light, Broker and Executive Director of Luxury Sales at Douglas Elliman. You may reach Michael directly at (786) 566-1700 or via email at michael@miamiluxuryhomes.com. Image Credit: Become Legendary / Dina Goldentayer David Grutman’s 1000 Museum Condo Helipad
Nick Jonas Brings Rooftop Tequila Bar To Downtown’s Miami Worldcenter Posted on February 14, 2024March 7, 2024 by Sarah Elles Boggs Calling all Miami tequila aficionados! Jonas Brothers superstar Nick Jonas has teamed up with menswear designer John Varvatos to announce Villa One Tequila Gardens, a chic speakeasy-style tequila bar that is set to open on the rooftop of the Miami Worldcenter Jewel Box at 150 NE 8th Street in Downtown Miami. Villa One Tequila Gardens restaurant and bar is designed by Mexico City-based KOM Studios and pays homage to the rich culture of Mexico. Throughout the 13,000 square foot indoor/outdoor restaurant and bar guests will find vibrant colors, Mexican textures and materials that are reminiscent of top destinations in Mexico such as Tulum, with views of the beautiful Downtown Miami skyline. Rendering of Villa One Bar Miami Worldcenter Inside the main dining room, the duo has planned a raw bar and tequila tasting room that offers more than 160 tequilas and mezcals curated by a tequila sommelier. The menu will embraces the colorful Baja-stye cuisine and cocktails. Some offerings such as the old fashioned, carajillo and canarito are prepared tableside. The Villa One brand was formed in 2019 when Nick Jonas and John Varvatos introduced their successful tequila concept with Stoli Distillers. Since then, they have expanded the brand to include a fully-immersive experience with the Tequila Gardens outposts. This will be the brand’s fourth location alongside Las Vegas, San Diego, and Los Angeles (opening soon). “Villa One Tequila Gardens will create a unique entertainment destination within Miami Worldcenter with a special rooftop experience unlike anything else in downtown,” says Nitin Motwani, managing partner of Miami Worldcenter Associates. “Fusing Mexican-inspired cocktails and cuisine with modern Miami sophistication, guests will be transported to an exotic destination within Downtown’s dynamic urban core.” Rendering of Villa One Bar Miami Worldcenter Lounge About Miami Worldcenter Opening in 2025, Villa One Tequila Gardens will join an ever-growing list of retailers and entertainment establishments at Miami Worldcenter such as Container Store, Savage X Fenty, Lululemon, Sephora, and Ray-Ban as well as Juvia, Starbucks, Chicago’s Maple & Ash, Serafina, Sweet Paris Creperie & Café, Earls Kitchen + Bar, Sixty Vines, Brasserie Laurel, Chug’s Express, El Vecino Cigar & Cocktail Bar, Bowlero, and a dual-concept location for BurgerFi/Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Wings. The $6 Billion Miami Worldcenter development is redefining Downtown Miami with 27 acres of retail, entertainment and residential space. There are currently three completed residential towers that include Paramount Miami Worldcenter condos as well as multifamily buildings Caoba and Bezel Miami. Over 2,000 additional residences and three more residential towers are currently in the planning phase and will be delivered within the coming years. More than 93% of the developments 300,000 square feet of retail space has currently been leased. Rendering of Villa One Bar Miami Worldcenter Rendering of Villa One Bar Miami Worldcenter Jewel Box Rooftop Image Credit: KOM Studio
Jeff Bezos And Lauren Sanchez Relocate To Indian Creek Island In Miami Beach Posted on November 6, 2023November 27, 2023 by Sarah Elles Boggs Miami is gaining yet another full-time Billionaire. Jeff Bezos has announced that he and his love, Lauren Sanchez, will be relocating from Seattle to the Billionaire Bunker of Indian Creek Island, where he recently purchased two neighboring properties. During the summer, he purchased the $68 million teardown at 11 Indian Creek Island Drive. It is a 9,200 square foot home that was constructed in 1965 on a 1.84 acre waterfront lot. At the time, he expressed his desire to raze the home and construct something new. Fast forward to October and the next step of his play came to fruition when he purchased the neighboring home for $79 million. This property at 12 Indian Creek Island Drive was constructed in 2000. The home is 19,000 square feet including a pool house and 7 bedrooms, 14 baths, a cinema and at least 3 living areas. The second lot is also 1.84 acres of waterfront, garnering the lovebirds over 3.6 acres of waterfront property to enjoy on the island with just 41 total homesites, its own police force, country club and golf club. Jeff Bezos 12 Indian Creek Drive Entry At the time of the announcement, Bezos expressed his love of the magic city and his longing for his family. His parents recently returned to the area with a waterfront home they purchased in Coral Gables during July of this year. “My parents have always been my biggest supporters. They recently moved back to Miami, the place we lived when I was younger (Miami Palmetto High class of ’82 — GO Panthers!) I want to be close to my parents, and Lauren and I love Miami.” Bezos said in a social media post. The Amazon founder’s fiancée echoed his enthusiasm for the move, captioning an image of the home with “Miami 💖.” Jeff Bezos 12 Indian Creek Drive Bay View In addition to being closer to his parents, Bezos is also enthusiastic about being closer to the Blue Origin headquarters, which is gradually shifting to the space center at Cape Canaveral, FL. The space exploration branch of his conglomerate is increasingly a pet project for the multi-hyphenate founder. Is This The Only Reason For The Move? While he publicly denies it, we have to pay attention to the tax benefits that Bezos and Sanchez will experience through their relocation as this is a large reason for much of the relocation we have experienced over recent years. While Washington State also does not have a state income tax (many of our transplants from the Northeast and New England are escaping state income tax), Bezos would also escape a proposed wealth tax through his relocation according to MarketWatch. This tax affects all of those whose net worth exceeds $250 million, which obviously includes the Amazon founder. His net worth currently is estimated at $161 billion according to Bloomberg. Jeff Bezos 12 Indian Creek Drive Formal Living Piano Bezos will be in good company as a billionaire in the Miami area. He will join the founder of the famous hedge fund Citadel, Ken Griffin as well as former Google chairman Eric Schmidt and his wife Wendy in the 305. The Schmidt’s are currently on a buying spree throughout waterfront homes on the Sunset Islands. Some of Bezos’ and Sanchez’s immediate neighbors will include Tom Brady, Jared and Ivanka Kushner, Julio Iglesias and Carl Icahn. Whatever his reasoning is for the relocation, we welcome the Bezos’s! Scroll down for more photos of Jeff and Lauren’s new waterfront abode. Images Courtesy of Miami MLS Jeff Bezos 12 Indian Creek Drive Bayfront Jeff Bezos 12 Indian Creek Drive Blue Room Jeff Bezos 12 Indian Creek Drive Dining Room Jeff Bezos 12 Indian Creek Drive Family Room Jeff Bezos 12 Indian Creek Drive Formal Living Jeff Bezos 12 Indian Creek Drive Foyer Jeff Bezos 12 Indian Creek Drive Gallery Entrance Jeff Bezos 12 Indian Creek Drive Gallery Jeff Bezos 12 Indian Creek Drive Golf Course View Jeff Bezos 12 Indian Creek Drive Great Room Jeff Bezos 12 Indian Creek Drive Guest Bedroom Khaki Jeff Bezos 12 Indian Creek Drive Guest Bedroom Jeff Bezos 12 Indian Creek Drive Infinity Pool Jeff Bezos 12 Indian Creek Drive Kitchen Layout Jeff Bezos 12 Indian Creek Drive Kitchen Jeff Bezos 12 Indian Creek Drive Library Jeff Bezos 12 Indian Creek Drive Mezzanine Jeff Bezos 12 Indian Creek Drive Mirrored Gallery Jeff Bezos 12 Indian Creek Drive Patio Jeff Bezos 12 Indian Creek Drive Pool and Pool House Jeff Bezos 12 Indian Creek Drive Pool House Jeff Bezos 12 Indian Creek Drive Primary Bath Tub Jeff Bezos 12 Indian Creek Drive Primary Bath Jeff Bezos 12 Indian Creek Drive Primary Suite Jeff Bezos 12 Indian Creek Drive Seawall Jeff Bezos 12 Indian Creek Drive Spiral Staircase Jeff Bezos 12 Indian Creek Drive Theater Bar Jeff Bezos 12 Indian Creek Drive Theater Screen Jeff Bezos 12 Indian Creek Drive Theater Jeff Bezos 12 Indian Creek Drive Waterfront Jeff Bezos 12 Indian Creek Drive Wet Bar
Dr. Lenny Hochstein Buys Waterfront Belle Meade Home Posted on November 1, 2023 by Sarah Elles Boggs Not to be outdone by his ex wife’s real estate moves, Dr. Leonard Hochstein has purchased a $6.9 million waterfront home on Belle Meade Island in the gated Upper Eastside Miami neighborhood of Belle Meade. The plastic surgeon who also answers to “Dr. Lenny” and “Boob God” has been featured on Bravos Real Housewives of Miami franchise, with his highly contentious divorce from Lisa Hochstein being a major plot line in the latest season. The home is located at 1161 Belle Meade Island Drive, on a wide bay lot with 120 linear feet of bay frontage and a deep water dock. The home was built in 1956, but renovated in 2010. It sold at a loss, as the seller originally listed the property for $7.5 million. Dr. Lenny was quick to explain that the property is an investment, and he is quite satisfied with his Star Island manse that he once shared with the original Mrs. Hochstein. He is currently engaged to his new, younger fiance Katharina Mazepa. “I’m always looking at opportunities to buy something special and I think this property is special,” he told The Real Deal. “Anytime I can get almost 120 feet of water frontage on a wide bay — there are not too many places like that.” Dr. Lenny Hochstein Belle Meade Island Miami Backyard The the Key West style home is just over 2,900 interior square feet with four bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. It has an open floor plan that is prime for entertaining and a spacious backyard area with a pool, alfresco dining, deep water dock, outdoor living area and lounge spaces. The property was purchased with the use of a family trust. It is unclear if he will lease the home or use it as an event space, or just hold it to resell at a later date. Dr. Lenny Hochstein Belle Meade Island Miami Sitting Area Dr. Lenny Hochstein Belle Meade Island Miami Home Office Dr. Lenny Hochstein Belle Meade Island Miami Kitchen Dr. Lenny Hochstein Belle Meade Island Miami Home Primary Suite Dr. Lenny Hochstein Belle Meade Island Miami Home Waterfront Dr. Lenny Hochstein Belle Meade Island Miami Home Aerial As for his Star Island mansion, he and Lisa purchased the property at 42 Star Island Drive in 2012 and launched a campaign against the Miami Beach Historical Commission to tear down the original $2 million home. Ultimately, they won the bid and the battle was another major plot line on the Bravo show. After hosting a “1920’s theme” demolition party for the cameras, they constructed a jaw-dropping 20,000 square foot palace on the lot. It is now valued at north of $52 million. Lisa resided there until recently when she leased a $32,000/month full-floor residence at One Ocean on Miami Beach’s South of Fifth neighborhood. We expect to see all of this in the next season of Real Housewives of Miami, complete with Dr. Lenny’s wedding to the new Mrs. Hochstein. All Images Courtesy of Miami MLS
Inside Lisa Hochstein’s New $32,000/Month Rental At One Ocean Posted on September 28, 2023 by Sarah Elles Boggs Amid one of the most contentious divorces in recent Miami history, Lisa Hochstein has vacated her lavish 18,000 square foot Star Island abode for a 5,600 square foot Miami Beach condo just steps from the South Beach sand. Both properties are beautiful,with the latter renting for $32,000/month on a multi-year contract, per reports. During the move, she even made room for one last jab at her soon-to-be ex husband, who is already engaged to his new girlfriend, Katharina Mazepa. She reportedly removed the furniture from the Star Island mansion against Lenny’s wishes, sending him into orbit. Lisa Hochstein and Kids in Bal Harbour | Image Credit: Instagram/Lisa Hochstein As is par for the course in this divorce proceedings, Dr. Lenny did not take the news laying down. Despite his insistence that she vacate the Star Island mansion that they fought so hard to build, once she finally did move he reportedly went on a tirade, berating her in front of movers and calling the police to report stolen furniture from the marital home. He also sued a botanical store for removing plants from the Star Island mansion. It is reported that he even shouted, ‘She’s a f–king idiot. Go back to the trailer,’ per the Daily Mail. Lisa will reside in the new condo with her two children that she shares with Dr. Lenny. Logan is eight years old and is sister Elle is four. Lisa Hochstein One Ocean Rental Living Kitchen Circling back to nicer and more peaceful news, Lisa’s new condo is a dream. It is a full-floor residence on the second floor of One Ocean in Miami Beach’s South of Fifth neighborhood. With 5,600 internal square feet and an expansive terrace, it will be a great peaceful haven for Lisa and the children. They can bask in the Miami Beach sunlight from 10-foot impact glass doors that are floor to ceiling glass or relax on the terrace that is in one of the more quiet and upscale sections of South Beach. One Ocean is a boutique ultra-luxury development that offers top of the line security and amenities, ensuring Lisa will have no worries during her resdiency. It is reported that as part of her lease, she will be allowed to continue filming her part of Real Housewives of Miami for the Bravo network. Lisa Hochstein One Ocean Rental Key Plan With five bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms, the new condo residence offers more than enough space for Lisa and the kids, plus the nanny and housekeeper if she decides to have one. For her part, Lisa also seems to have moved on with her love life. She has been romantically linked to Jody Glidden, a tech entrepreneur who she seems quite smitten with over recent months. She even admitted to the NY Post that she would consider marrying him. So it seems she and Dr. Lenny just need to get over this little hurdle before going their respective ways, hopefully respectfully. Lisa Hochstein One Ocean Rental Lisa Hochstein One Ocean Rental Primary Bath Lisa Hochstein One Ocean Rental Living Room Lisa Hochstein One Ocean Rental Closet Lisa Hochstein One Ocean Rental Beach Access Image Credit: Miami MLS
La Gorce Island Estate, Formerly Cher’s Miami Beach Home Lists For $42.5M Posted on August 9, 2023 by Sarah Elles Boggs If she could turn back time… she would probably purchase this home again. This storied estate was once the Miami Beach home of Cher, with a layout that embraces all of the grandiose drama you would expect from a superstar of her caliber, yet meticulously upgraded to modernity by Menin Homes to reflect an ambiance of quiet luxury. The home is located on La Gorce Island, a gated residential island in the quiet, more private area of Miami Beach. There is a 24-hour patrol and just 30 homes. Sitting on a lot that is over a half acre, the estate boasts 158-feet of waterfront overlooking the Biscayne Bay. 64 La Gorce Circle Miami Beach – Aerial Entering by car, you are greeted by an idyllic courtyard and Spanish Contemporary architecture. Cher famously lived here when she was taking a break from the spotlight and you will see how peaceful and healing the estate is. It is grand yet intimate, flashy yet quiet. The home itself has 12,450 interior square feet with six bedrooms, six baths and three powder rooms. 64 La Gorce Circle Miami Beach – Entry As you enter the home through graceful arched doors, you are met by dramatic dual grand staircases to the bedrooms on the second level. The staircases and floors are flanked in Brazilian oak and there is an appropriate welcoming appeal to the social areas toward the back of the home. 64 La Gorce Circle Miami Beach – Foyer Heading toward the backyard you will pass through two main social areas, one more formal and one more intimate. There is also a bar room, media lounge and a kitchen befit of a Michelin-starred chef. Each of the social rooms, as well as the bar room open up to the back garden. The kitchen is situated in a spot where a catering team could easily and discreetly carry out gatherings for any number of people. 64 La Gorce Circle Miami Beach – Formal Living 64 La Gorce Circle Miami Beach – Social Area 64 La Gorce Circle Miami Beach – Kitchen 64 La Gorce Circle Miami Beach – Bar Room The primary suite stuns on the second level with a sitting room and fireplace as well as an expansive private terrace overlooking the grounds. Completely remodeled, the bath is draped in book-matched marble and there is a boutique-style dressing area suitable for all of Bob Mackie’s designs, or whichever designer the new owner enjoys. Something very unique about this home is the third floor studio overlooking the bay and the grounds. In the garden, there is a 50-foot resort style pool with hot tub and cold plunge. The pool house has a cabana bath and sauna with gorgeous landscaping all around. This iconic estate is offered for $42.5 million and is truly one-of-a-kind. If you are interested in a private tour of 64 La Gorce Circle, please contact Michael Light, Broker and Executive Director of Luxury Sales at Douglas Elliman. You may reach Michael directly at (786) 566-1700 or via email at michael@miamiluxuryhomes.com. Image Credit: Become Legendary / Dina Goldentayer
Inside The Expected “Messi Effect” On Miami’s Economy, Including Real Estate Posted on July 21, 2023 by Sarah Elles Boggs Miami is no stranger to being in the limelight. This also is not the first time we’ve bathed in the glow of the limelight as we welcome an athletic prodigy. In 2004, we welcomed Shaq to the Miami Heat, in 2010 it was Lebron James “taking his talents. to South Beach” and ushering in the era of the Big 3 for the Miami Heat. These are very exciting times! In addition to the celebrations, and sports wins and boasting to the rest of the world about our athletic prowess as a city, there is also a positive effect on the local economy. This time, the celebration is a bit different. Shaq, Lebron, and Bosh were all amazing boons for Miami. And while the NBA is wildly popular in the United States, other countries haven’t quite caught on at the same level. This time it is Messi, an international superstar in an international sport, and arguably the GOAT at soccer football. So what can we expect from the “Messi Effect?” Ticket Sales David Beckham has dedicated his career to bringing an MLS team to Miami for the last ten years. Through so much adversity and doubt, his faith in the mission has gone undeterred. He has been successful in forming the Inter Miami CF in 2018, with games beginning in 2020. Before this monumental addition, you could venture up to DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale and watch the home team play for as little as $30. Although they usually didn’t win, you have to recognize that it takes a new club a bit of time to get their feet wet, so to speak. It also adds fuel to Miami’s fire to now have such a star player on the roster, as we are incredibly competitive and love to see the home team win. For the Messi opener tonight versus Mexico’s Villa Azul, tickets are now starting at $265 per person, and venturing up to the $110,000-range. While the price tag will likely level off below the $110,000 price tag for the most expensive seats, the increase in both volume and cost are expected to remain remarkably strong throughout Messi’s tenure with the club. Tourism and Merchandise Aligning with the increased cost of tickets to Messi’s Inter Miami matches, the economic impact on the city as a whole will benefit. When large sports events occur in any city, there is a spike in tourism. There is an increase in the amount of money spent in restaurants and recreational outlets, local goods and services as well as sales for local merchandise. Additional infrastructure is also usually needed in order to accommodate the boon of visitors who descend upon the host city for the event. This is evidenced already in the recent renovation of DRV PNK Stadium as well as Freedom Park Stadium, the $1 billion future home of the club that is currently beginning construction. The anticipated delivery date is 2025. These factors not only generate tax revenue, but also new jobs for the local residents, who then increase their spending habits, creating a full-circle economic strengthening effect. The economic strengthening phenomenon is evident in the competition between cities and politicians when jockeying for hosting privileges of things like the Super Bowl, Copa America, Formula 1, The Olympics and the World Cup. Miami is very fortunate to have the formula down, and easily is able to garner such events with relative ease, enjoying regular hosting privileges for the Super Bowl and Formula 1 as well as the recent Copa America. upcoming World Cup feathers in our cap. Last year’s debut of Miami Race Week drew $350 million into the local economy in one week alone. With a worldwide superstar Messi as a regular spectacle on the pitch, these benefits will be more consistent than one large week before returning to normal. This will become the new normal at least until his contract ends (and is hopefully renewed). Real Estate With Florida’s favorable tax climate, there are many who would prefer to own a piece of Miami that they can use when they wish and then rent out when they are home. Bringing in a sports superhero such as Messi increases this demand. We saw it when Lebron joined the Miami Heat in 2010 as well as when Shaq hung his hat here in 2004. People recognize the need for additional rental opportunities and want to be part of both the visiting and the earning aspect of the spectacle. The thing that is different this time is that with Lebron and Shaq, they each had an immense fanfare with people from the United States. Messi however has a more international and global appeal, as football is more popular in these areas than in the US. This is set to reignite the international appeal of Miami, and bring back the foreign investors that may have waned a bit in recent years. We have already seen an increase in web traffic and phone calls from people in various countries in South America, and with our position in the Knight Frank Global Connection, we are very happy to see so many new faces interested in taking part in Miami’s continued evolution and revitalization. The Knight Frank Global Connection is an invitation-only network of brokers from around the world whose mission it is to make foreign real estate purchases attainable to the global elite. We are very proud to have the opportunity to represent Miami within this network. Whether Messi and the Inter Miami win tonight or not, this is a large win for the club, for the MLS, for the city of Miami and South Florida as a whole. “Today a new journey and a new chapter starts. There will always be a before and after Lionel Messi,” Inter Miami FC Co-Owner Jorge Mas told the crowd at Messi’s welcome event on Sunday. “We are recipients of a legacy of the greatest player in the world that started at Newell’s Old Boys. Went to Barcelona and ended at PSG, but today it sits in the hands of Inter Miami and its fans. This is our moment to change the football landscape in this country.”
The Many Miami Homes Of Messi Posted on July 20, 2023 by Sarah Elles Boggs While this is his first official week of work as a new local Miamian, Leo Messi has actually been a fan of the 305 for some time. He has amassed a beautiful portfolio of properties, yet there is still a sense of mystery regarding where Messi’s home in Miami may be. Let’s go over the properties he owns and see if we can figure out where he may choose to raise his family over the next few years… Porsche Tower 4705 Messi Terrace Dining | Photo Credit: Miami MLS Porsche Design Tower Taking his first dip into Miami real estate, Messi took on one of the sexiest buildings in town. Porsche Design Tower is located in Sunny Isles Beach and is home to 22 of the worlds billionaires along with a host of other celebrities and sports figures. With tight security and privacy, Porsche Design Tower is designed for the elite buyer. His 47th-floor residence boasts 3,555 interior square feet with a curved terrace that has space for private pool, seating area, outdoor dining as well as a summer kitchen overlooking Golden Beach and the Atlantic Ocean. Porsche Tower 4705 Messi Terrace | Photo Credit: Miami MLS Inside, there are three generous bedrooms with four baths and a guest powder room. The integrated kitchen has European glossed cabinetry and gourmet appliances. One of the signature features of Porsche Design Tower is its Dezervator, the patented elevator that allows residents to be lifted to their homes in the sky without leaving their vehicle. The cars are then parked in special garages adjacent to the entry to the residences, allowing guests and neighbors to view car collections on their way to their homes. As sexy and Miami-esque as Porsche Design Tower is, we do know that Messi will not be living here, at least not immediately. The $5 million residence was rented this spring for $28,000 per month. Porsche Tower 4705 Messi Primary Bedroom | Photo Credit: Miami MLS Porsche Tower 4705 Messi Primary Bedroom | Photo Credit: Miami MLS Porsche Tower 4705 Messi Primary Bathroom | Photo Credit: Miami MLS Trump Royale After realizing the returns that can be realized on Miami real estate investments, Messi then purchased two residences at Trump Royale. This building is also located in Sunny Isles Beach. Trump Royale is located at 18201 Collins Avenue and is part of the Trump International Resort that features over 1,000-feet of private beach for its residents. With all of the amenities of a five-star hotel, this is an amazing investment for the Messi family. Always in-demand, the property is impeccably-kept in a manner that you would never guess it among the first of the glittering modern high-rises that define Sunny Isles today. This purchase totaled roughly $1.8 million at the time, however we do not suspect that Trump International is where Messi will be staying physically. It is beautiful and welcoming, yet there are far too many apartments in the development for him to be able to relax. I mean, we all saw what happened this week when he simply tried to visit a Publix to grab groceries for the family. He will need a more private location, for sure. Regalia Sunny Isles 9 Messi North View | Photo Credit: Miami MLS Regalia Tower A residence where the Messi’s realistically could call home is Regalia Tower, also in Sunny Isles Beach. The 46-story tower has just 39 total residences with each home being a full-floor layout. Messi purchased the 9th floor in 2021 for a reported $7.3 million and there are no reports of it having been leased. The building is home to other celebrities as well. Grant and Elena Cardone, of 10X Coaching and investment fame, are also raising their family at Regalia. The residences each feature interiors of 5,500 square feet, with terraces that span 2,100 square feet and wrap around the building with a wave-like effect. Inside, there are four bedrooms and five and a half baths with 360-degree views overlooking Golden Beach, Sunny Isles, the Atlantic Ocean as well as the Intracoastal Waterway. Regalia Sunny Isles 9 Messi Living Room | Photo Credit: Miami MLS Regalia Sunny Isles 9 Messi Primary Bedroom | Photo Credit: Miami MLS Regalia Sunny Isles 9 Messi Primary Bathroom Vanities | Photo Credit: Miami MLS Regalia Sunny Isles 9 Messi Primary Bathroom | Photo Credit: Miami MLS Key Biscayne Waterfront Home While it is highly possible that the Messi’s will move into their Regalia condo, there have also been murmurs that they are seeking a waterfront home not unlike the Key Biscayne oceanfront residence they rented in 2021 during Miami’s Copa America tournament. Have a look at a video tour of the home here. With 9,000 square feet of living space and 7 bedrooms, the home is estimated to be worth over $24 million. The Messi family spent $200,000 to rent the house during their stay for Copa America. It has been said that Leo prefers living in a home, but with the tournament taking place in late March of 2021 and the Regalia closing being finalized in April of the same year, it could be that during his stay for Copa America, he found the Regalia listing and decided to buy it. We do not know. Messi Key Biscayne House 440 S Mashta Drive | Photo Credit: Miami MLS Messi Key Biscayne House 440 S Mashta Drive | Photo Credit: Miami MLS What we do know is that Messi will not be moving into 440 S Mashta Drive at this moment as it is neither offered for sale or for lease currently. We also have heard that their presence on S Mashta Drive caused a bit of a scene for the neighbors. The quiet community, while full of important business people and celebrities alike, is accustomed to a quiet life and Messi comes with immense fanfare. This is unlikely to let up any time soon, as everybody is understandably excited about Messi’s presence here in Miami with us and wearing our colors. We are also overjoyed that he shares the same passion to be here with us. “I’m very much moved to be here in Miami, to be with you,” he said during Sunday’s big announcement. “I want to thank you, all of you, on behalf of my family, for the kindness that you have given me.” His addition to the InterMiami roster came together so quickly and with so much attention, we understand if maybe he even does not yet know where he will live. The first plan of action is to win his Miami debut game against Villa Azul tomorrow night, as the world is watching.