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Cay Polynesia

255 Sunrise Dr · Built 1965 · 3 floors · 28 residences

2 for sale
For sale
2
0 pending · 24.0 mo supply
Median asking
$455K
from $450K
Median $/sqft
$748/sqft
$710/sqft sold, 12 mo
Days on market
142
14 to sell · 1 in 12 mo
Cay Polynesia
Listing photo · courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty · MLS #A12081601

Cay Polynesia is a small, low-rise condominium at 255 Sunrise Dr on Key Biscayne: 3 floors and 28 residences, completed in 1965. The Property Appraiser records it as Cay Polynesia Condominium.

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 for federally backed or federally regulated mortgages. It is also in Miami-Dade hurricane evacuation zone A. The lowest street next to the building is 2 ft above the highest tide predicted for 2026 at Virginia Key.

On the 2025 Florida tax roll, 36% of the 28 units carry a homestead exemption and 7% are owned by a company or trust. The Miami-Dade Clerk recorded 1 resale deed in the 12 months to October 21, 2026. A public records check last run on October 22, 2026 found no liens, lawsuits or regulatory complaints at watch level or higher.

Getting around

Key Biscayne is a walkable urban neighborhood. Transit, parks, dining and landmarks within reach:

Crandon ParkBill Baggs Cape Florida State ParkRickenbacker CausewayCrandon Park MarinaKey Biscayne Village GreenMiami Seaquarium
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own.miami Score

A data-grounded score for Cay Polynesia from live market data — value, momentum, liquidity, building health, waterfront and age. Computed, not opinion.

Value38
$748/sqft — vs. Key Biscayne condos, then all of Miami
Momentum50
Recent price trend
Liquidity18
24.0 months of supply · 142 days on market
Health100
Public records checked — no liens, lawsuits or complaints on file
Waterfront55
Not waterfront
Age4
Built 1965 — vs. Key Biscayne buildings
own.miami Condo Index
120Above market100 = the median Miami condo building's price per sq ft; 200 = twice it.
Rank
#249 of 698 tracked Miami condos
Top 36% by price per sq ft
#35 of 45 in Key Biscayne
Momentum
→ Steady
$748/sqft median ask
Liquidity
Slow
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Inventory

Sold $/sqft trend

3-month rolling median of closed sales in Cay Polynesia; bars are closings per month.

$682$765$848Aug 2024Dec 2025May 2026Aug 2026Sep 2026Oct 2026

Location

Nearby buildings within half a mile.

Building facts

Address
255 Sunrise Dr
Year built
1965
Floors
3
Residences
28
Waterfront
No

Amenities

  • · Pool
  • · Private beach access
  • · Barbecue area

Building rules

Parking
Each unit includes one assigned parking space.

Special assessments & recertification outlook

Elevated

Public records checked Oct 31, 2026: no liens, lawsuits or regulatory complaints found for the association.

  • Built 1965 — past its first structural milestone; next inspection around 2030

Estimated from Cay Polynesia’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 Cay Polynesia: recorded purchase mortgages, the down payments they accepted, and the programmes in use.

27Mostly cash
Mortgages recorded, 12 months
0
0 from banks and credit unions · purchases and refinances
Sales bank-financed
—
1 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: 9.0 ft.
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
4.3 ft
Lowest nearby street
3.0 ft
Highest predicted tide, 2026
1.0 ft

Elevations in feet above the NAVD88 datum.

The lowest street next to this building sits 2.0 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.

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Frequently asked

How much do condos at Cay Polynesia cost?+

There are 2 condos for sale at Cay Polynesia, from $450,000, with a median asking price of $454,500 ($748/sqft).

How much are the HOA fees at Cay Polynesia?+

HOA / maintenance fees at Cay Polynesia run around $431 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.

When was Cay Polynesia built?+

Cay Polynesia was built in 1965, 3 stories, 28 residences.

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