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Bel-Aire on the Ocean
6515 Collins Ave · Built 2004 · 19 floors · 129 residences

Bel-Aire on the Ocean stands on the waterfront at 6515 Collins Ave in North Beach, a 19-floor tower with 129 residences, completed in 2004. Its Car-Free Index is 0, while the nearest Publix is 550 m (about 0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
On flood and storm exposure, the building sits in FEMA zone X, a minimal risk area where flood insurance is not federally required but is available. It is in Miami-Dade evacuation zone B, and the lowest street beside it is 4.3 ft above the highest tide predicted for 2026 at Virginia Key. Three active tower construction sites are within 1 km, which can bring noise and traffic while the work lasts, and new towers can change views.
Buying patterns are mostly cash: the financeability tier is cash, with an index of 26 of 100, and 6 resale deeds were recorded in the 12 months to October 21, 2026. On the 2025 tax roll, 18% of units carry a homestead exemption and 30% are owned by a company or trust. A public records check run October 22, 2026 found no liens, lawsuits or regulatory complaints at watch level or higher.
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What surrounds Bel-Aire on the Ocean: seasonal events, annual programs and lifestyle indexes, measured from the building.
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1 Flanigan's locations nearby
A short stroll, and Miami strolls are a commitment.
1 Publix stores nearby
Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
Getting around
Mid-Beach & North Beach is a walkable urban neighborhood. Transit, parks, dining and landmarks within reach:
A data-grounded score for Bel-Aire on the Ocean from live market data — value, momentum, liquidity, building health, waterfront and age. Computed, not opinion.
The stacks
4 lines · modeled from 23 salesCondos repeat vertically — each “line” is a stack of near-identical units up the tower. We reconstruct Bel-Aire on the Ocean’s lines from its sale history: the floorplan, the view, and how $/sqft climbs with the floor. The best value is the -08 line.
| Line | Layout | Size | View | $/sqft | Per floor | Low→high floor | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -04 | 1 bd · 1.5 ba | 667 sqft | Ocean ViewWaterfront | $990/sqft | — | — | 3 |
| -05 | 1 bd · 1.5 ba | 819 sqft | Ocean ViewWaterfront | $977/sqft | +$5 | $937/sqft → $997/sqft | 6 |
| -07 | 1 bd · 1.5 ba | 818 sqft | Direct OceanWaterfront | $905/sqft | +$6 | $874/sqft → $905/sqft | 4 |
| -08Best value | 2 bd · 2 ba | 1,097 sqft | Ocean ViewWaterfront | $884/sqft | — | — | 3 |
Modeled from Bel-Aire on the Ocean’s past listings and sales — a guide to the building’s layouts and floor premiums, not an official floor plan. “Per floor” is the average $/sqft change per floor up the stack.
What’s a unit here worth?
Pick a line and a floor — we estimate the value from Bel-Aire on the Ocean’s own sales history.
Estimate only — not an appraisal. It reflects the line and floor, not a specific unit’s condition, renovations or view obstructions.
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Inventory
Sold $/sqft trend
3-month rolling median of closed sales in Bel-Aire on the Ocean; bars are closings per month.
Location
Nearby buildings within half a mile.
Building facts
- Address
- 6515 Collins Ave
- Year built
- 2004
- Floors
- 19
- Residences
- 129
- Developer
- Atlantic Bel-aire LC
- Waterfront
- Yes
Amenities
- · Pool
- · Spa
- · Fitness center
- · Valet
- · Concierge
- · 24-hour security
- · Business center
- · Party/social room
- · Beach access
- · Conference room
- · Billiard room
- · Summer kitchen
- · Barbecue area
- · Bike and surfboard storage
- · Beach service
- · Media room
Building rules
- Parking
- The building offers valet and self-parking, including gated garage parking and some units with assigned spaces.
Special assessments & recertification outlook
WatchPublic records checked Oct 31, 2026: no liens, lawsuits or regulatory complaints found for the association.
- Built 2004 — its first 25-year structural milestone inspection is due around 2029
Estimated from Bel-Aire on the Ocean’s age and signals in active listings — not an official inspection or reserve report. Always verify the building’s milestone-inspection status and reserves with the association before buying.
Financeability
What the banks say about Bel-Aire on the Ocean: recorded purchase mortgages, the down payments they accepted, and the programmes in use.
- Mortgages recorded, 12 months
- 2
- 1 from banks and credit unions · purchases and refinances
- Sales bank-financed
- 0%
- 6 recorded sales, 12 months · Resales only
- Average down payment
- —
- Lowest down payment accepted
- —
Medium confidence · As of 2026-10-31
Source: Miami-Dade County official records and the FHA/VA approval lists. Aggregates only; individual instruments are never shown. Compare with Mid-Beach & North Beach
Flooding and storm surge
Public flood data at this building’s location, read Oct 22, 2026.
- FEMA flood zone
- Zone X: minimal-risk area on FEMA’s map.
- Hurricane evacuation zone
- Zone B
- Miami-Dade storm surge planning zones run from A (called first) to E. The county decides which zones evacuate in a storm.
- Ground at the building
- 6.4 ft
- Lowest nearby street
- 5.3 ft
- Highest predicted tide, 2026
- 1.0 ft
Elevations in feet above the NAVD88 datum.
The lowest street next to this building sits 4.3 ft above this year’s highest predicted tide (Oct 27, 2026).
Estimated from public data, not a flood determination. Check the FEMA flood map and an elevation certificate for this building.
Legal & Regulatory
No material litigation foundCivil court cases involving the condominium association, classified by what they are about. Routine collections against individual owners are counted separately and do not affect the building’s standing.
- Active material lawsuits
- 0
- Owner / association disputes
- 0
- Routine collection cases
- 0
- DBPR complaints
- 0
- Open DBPR complaints
- 0
No civil cases involving the association were found on the Miami-Dade docket in the last five years.
DBPR registration PR1S026316 · Approved,Recorded. Public complaints on record with the Florida Division of Condominiums; investigations are confidential and not counted.
Court records are matched to the association by name and summarized by us; a case is a claim, not a finding. Ask the association for its litigation disclosure before buying.
Frequently asked
How much do condos at Bel-Aire on the Ocean cost?+
There are 6 condos for sale at Bel-Aire on the Ocean, from $675,000, with a median asking price of $800,000 ($977/sqft).
How much are the HOA fees at Bel-Aire on the Ocean?+
HOA / maintenance fees at Bel-Aire on the Ocean run around $1,505 per month among units currently for sale; the exact fee varies by unit size and line, so confirm the current amount with the listing or the condo association.
Is Bel-Aire on the Ocean a waterfront building?+
Yes — Bel-Aire on the Ocean is a waterfront building (Mid-Beach & North Beach).
When was Bel-Aire on the Ocean built?+
Bel-Aire on the Ocean was built in 2004, 19 stories, 129 residences.
Who developed Bel-Aire on the Ocean?+
Bel-Aire on the Ocean was developed by Atlantic Bel-aire LC.
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