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Blue Diamond
4779 Collins Ave · Built 2000 · 44 floors · 334 residences

Blue Diamond is a waterfront tower at 4779 Collins Ave in Mid-Beach, 44 floors tall with 334 residences. It was completed in 2000 and developed by New Florida Properties.
The building sits in FEMA flood zone AE, part of the Special Flood Hazard Area, where lenders require flood insurance for a federally backed or federally regulated mortgage. It is in Miami-Dade hurricane evacuation zone B. The lowest street beside the building is 3.1 ft above the highest tide predicted for 2026 at Virginia Key. There is 1 active tower construction site within 1 km, which can bring noise and traffic while it lasts.
Recent purchases here were mostly paid in cash, according to recorded deeds and mortgages, and the financeability tier is cash with an index of 15 of 100. The Miami-Dade Clerk recorded 9 resale deeds in the 12 months to October 21, 2026. On the 2025 tax roll, 24% of units carry a homestead exemption and 30% are owned by a company or trust. A public records check run on October 22, 2026 found no liens, lawsuits or regulatory complaints at watch level or higher.
Part of the Blue Diamond complex
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What surrounds Blue Diamond: seasonal events, annual programs and lifestyle indexes, measured from the building.
Flanigan's IndexLive nowThis is a drive. Bring an appetite that justifies it.
1 Flanigan's locations nearby
A modest drive. Write the list on the way.
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 Blue Diamond from live market data — value, momentum, liquidity, building health, waterfront and age. Computed, not opinion.
The stacks
7 lines · modeled from 32 salesCondos repeat vertically — each “line” is a stack of near-identical units up the tower. We reconstruct Blue Diamond’s lines from its sale history: the floorplan, the view, and how $/sqft climbs with the floor. The best value is the -06 line.
| Line | Layout | Size | View | $/sqft | Per floor | Low→high floor | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -02 | 2 bd · 2 ba | 1,530 sqft | Direct OceanWaterfront | $1,364/sqft | $-0 | $1,357/sqft → $1,351/sqft | 4 |
| -04 | 2 bd · 2 ba | 1,550 sqft | BayWaterfront | $1,194/sqft | +$9 | $1,021/sqft → $1,257/sqft | 2 |
| -05 | 2 bd · 2 ba | 1,380 sqft | Intracoastal ViewWaterfront | $1,063/sqft | +$12 | $850/sqft → $1,179/sqft | 4 |
| -06Best value | 1 bd · 2 ba | 1,100 sqft | Intracoastal ViewWaterfront | $950/sqft | +$5 | $938/sqft → $1,094/sqft | 5 |
| -07 | 2 bd · 2 ba | 1,380 sqft | BayWaterfront | $1,087/sqft | +$7 | $989/sqft → $1,176/sqft | 4 |
| -08 | 2 bd · 2 ba | 1,490 sqft | Intracoastal ViewWaterfront | $1,252/sqft | +$20 | $824/sqft → $1,395/sqft | 5 |
| Penthouses | 3 bd · 3 ba | 1,940 sqft | BayWaterfront | $1,740/sqft | — | — | 4 |
Modeled from Blue Diamond’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 Blue Diamond’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 Blue Diamond; bars are closings per month.
Location
Nearby buildings within half a mile.
Building facts
- Address
- 4779 Collins Ave
- Year built
- 2000
- Floors
- 44
- Residences
- 334
- Developer
- New Florida Properties
- Waterfront
- Yes
Amenities
- · Beach service
- · Fitness center
- · Tennis
- · Pickleball
- · Café
- · Valet
- · Security
- · Concierge
- · Pool
- · Sauna
- · Party/social room
- · Children's playroom
- · Billiards
- · Business center
- · Hair salon
- · Marine/marina
- · Mini golf
- · Basketball
Building rules
- Parking
- The building offers indoor parking with 24-hour valet service.
Special assessments & recertification outlook
ElevatedPublic records checked Oct 31, 2026: no liens, lawsuits or regulatory complaints found for the association.
- Built 2000 — past its first structural milestone; next inspection around 2035
Estimated from Blue Diamond’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 Blue Diamond: recorded purchase mortgages, the down payments they accepted, and the programmes in use.
- Mortgages recorded, 12 months
- 2
- 2 from banks and credit unions · purchases and refinances
- Sales bank-financed
- 10%
- 10 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 AE: high-risk area. FEMA maps a 1% yearly chance of flooding here.
- Base flood elevation on the map: 8.0 ft (NGVD29).
- 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
- 6.2 ft
- Lowest nearby street
- 4.1 ft
- Highest predicted tide, 2026
- 1.0 ft
Elevations in feet above the NAVD88 datum.
The lowest street next to this building sits 3.1 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 PR1U022953 · 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 Blue Diamond cost?+
There are 4 condos for sale at Blue Diamond, from $1,039,000, with a median asking price of $1,270,000 ($1,155/sqft).
How much are the HOA fees at Blue Diamond?+
HOA / maintenance fees at Blue Diamond run around $1,533 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 Blue Diamond a waterfront building?+
Yes — Blue Diamond is a waterfront building (Mid-Beach & North Beach).
When was Blue Diamond built?+
Blue Diamond was built in 2000, 44 stories, 334 residences.
Who developed Blue Diamond?+
Blue Diamond was developed by New Florida Properties.
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