Casa Del Mar is a waterfront high-rise at 881 Ocean Dr on Key Biscayne, completed in 1971. It has 27 floors and 235 residences, recorded by the Property Appraiser as Casa Del Mar Condo.
The building sits in FEMA flood zone AE, part of the Special Flood Hazard Area, where FEMA maps a 1% yearly chance of flooding and lenders require flood insurance on federally backed or federally regulated mortgages. It is also in Miami-Dade hurricane evacuation zone A. The lowest street next to the building is 3.2 ft above the highest tide predicted for 2026 at Virginia Key.
On the 2025 tax roll, 22% of units carry a homestead exemption and 53% are owned by a company or trust. The Miami-Dade Clerk recorded 6 resale deeds in the 12 months to October 21, 2026.
Getting around
Key Biscayne is a walkable urban neighborhood. Transit, parks, dining and landmarks within reach:
A data-grounded score for Casa Del Mar from live market data — value, momentum, liquidity, building health, waterfront and age. Computed, not opinion.
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Inventory
Sold $/sqft trend
3-month rolling median of closed sales in Casa Del Mar; bars are closings per month.
Location
Nearby buildings within half a mile.
Building facts
- Address
- 881 Ocean Dr
- Year built
- 1971
- Floors
- 27
- Residences
- 235
- Waterfront
- Yes
Amenities
- · Pool
- · Fitness center
- · Tennis
- · Barbecue area
- · 24-hour security
- · Business center
- · Meeting room
- · Party/social room
- · Sauna
- · Beach access
- · Basketball court
- · Children's playroom
- · Library
- · Concierge
Building rules
- Parking
- The building offers extensive guest parking and assigned covered parking spaces.
Special assessments & recertification outlook
ElevatedPublic records checked Oct 31, 2026: no liens, lawsuits or regulatory complaints found for the association.
- Built 1971 — a recurring structural milestone inspection is due around 2026
Estimated from Casa Del Mar’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 Casa Del Mar: recorded purchase mortgages, the down payments they accepted, and the programmes in use.
- Mortgages recorded, 12 months
- 3
- 2 from banks and credit unions · purchases and refinances
- Sales bank-financed
- 0%
- 8 recorded sales, 12 months · Resales only
- Average down payment
- —
- Lowest down payment accepted
- —
Low confidence — few loans · 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 Key Biscayne
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 A
- 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
- 4.2 ft
- Highest predicted tide, 2026
- 1.0 ft
Elevations in feet above the NAVD88 datum.
The lowest street next to this building sits 3.2 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
- 3
- Open DBPR complaints
- 0
No civil cases involving the association were found on the Miami-Dade docket in the last five years.
DBPR registration PR1S015755 · 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 Casa Del Mar cost?+
There are 6 condos for sale at Casa Del Mar, from $2,400,000, with a median asking price of $2,985,000 ($1,217/sqft).
How much are the HOA fees at Casa Del Mar?+
HOA / maintenance fees at Casa Del Mar run around $2,098 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 Casa Del Mar a waterfront building?+
Yes — Casa Del Mar is a waterfront building (Key Biscayne).
When was Casa Del Mar built?+
Casa Del Mar was built in 1971, 27 stories, 235 residences.
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