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Crystal House
5055 Collins Ave · Built 1961 · 14 floors · 180 residences
For sale
4
0 pending · 24.0 mo supply
Median asking
$562K
from $95K
Median $/sqft
$488/sqft
$390/sqft sold, 12 mo
Days on market
128
114 to sell · 2 in 12 mo
2 of 4 are priced $450K+ and browsable on own.miami; the stats above cover every unit for sale.
Designed by renowned architect Morris Lapidus, Crystal House is an architectural masterpiece situated directly on the sand in Miami Beach. The building offers a variety of floor plans, including spacious two-bedroom layouts and penthouse units, all featuring floor-to-ceiling windows that provide expansive views of the Intracoastal Waterway, the Miami skyline, and the ocean.
The property provides a resort-style atmosphere with a wide range of shared amenities. Residents have access to a heated oceanfront pool with towel service, a state-of-the-art fitness center with an aerobics room, saunas, and pickleball courts. The building also features a BBQ area, a basketball court, and a courtyard garden with a koi pond.
Located in a prime location, the building is just steps from the Miami Beach Boardwalk and within walking distance to various local dining and entertainment options. The residence offers a blend of coastal living and convenient access to the city's vibrant atmosphere.
Live near more of Miami
What surrounds Crystal House: seasonal events, annual programs and lifestyle indexes, measured from the building.
Flanigan's IndexLive now16 / 100
Nearest Flanigan's: Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill (Surfside), 4.0 mi
#71 in Mid-Beach & North Beach · #482 in Miami
Twenty minutes each way. Worth it for the rib basket, debatable for the coleslaw.
1 Flanigan's locations nearby
Publix IndexLive now
18 / 100
Nearest Publix: Publix at Publix at North Shore, 1.8 mi
#90 in Mid-Beach & North Beach · #740 in Miami
Not walking distance, unless the sub is the workout.
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:
Miami Beach BoardwalkFaena DistrictFontainebleauNorth Shore Open Space ParkNormandy Isle ParkLa Gorce Country ClubCollins Avenue
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own.miami Score
A data-grounded score for Crystal House from live market data — value, momentum, liquidity, building health, waterfront and age. Computed, not opinion.
Value53
$488/sqft — vs. Mid-Beach & North Beach condos, then all of Miami
Momentum50
Recent price trend
Liquidity29
16.0 months of supply · 128 days on market
Health100
Verified records on file — nothing adverse
Waterfront90
Waterfront building
Age3
Built 1961 — vs. Mid-Beach & North Beach buildings
own.miami Condo Index
73Value100 = the median Miami condo building's price per sq ft; 200 = twice it.
Rank
#565 of 698 tracked Miami condos
Top 81% by price per sq ft
#74 of 85 in Mid-Beach & North Beach
Momentum
→ Steady
$488/sqft median ask
Liquidity
Slow
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Inventory
$675,000$536/sqft
1 bd · 2 ba · 1,260 sqft
5055 Collins Ave #14H
Motivated seller
Listing courtesy of Bestway Realty Sales, LLC, Lourdes Garcia (Lic. #0653801) · MLS #A12048648
$675,000$407/sqft
2 bd · 3 ba · 1,660 sqft
5055 Collins Ave #5M
Listing courtesy of Compass Florida, LLC, Menachem Fellig (Lic. #3291623) · MLS #A11986651
Sold $/sqft trend
3-month rolling median of closed sales in Crystal House; bars are closings per month.
Location
Nearby buildings within half a mile.
Building facts
- Address
- 5055 Collins Ave
- Year built
- 1961
- Floors
- 14
- Residences
- 180
- Waterfront
- Yes
Amenities
- · Pool
- · Fitness center
- · Sauna
- · Valet
- · Concierge
- · Pickleball
- · Beach access
- · Bbq area
- · Basketball court
- · Business center
- · Game room
- · Media room
Building rules
- Parking
- 24-hour valet parking
Special assessments & recertification outlook
WatchPublic records checked Oct 29, 2026: no liens, lawsuits or regulatory complaints found for the association.
Verified records
- Positive40-year recertification completedOct 10, 2026
Source: MLS listing remarks
- Listings report the 40-year recertification completed
- Built 1961 — a recurring structural milestone inspection is due around 2026
Estimated from Crystal House’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 Crystal House: 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
- 0%
- 5 recorded sales, 12 months · Resales only
- Average down payment
- 26.7%
- Lowest down payment accepted
- 25%
Loan programmes, 24 months:Conventional 1Other 1
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
- 9.6 ft
- Lowest nearby street
- 6.3 ft
- Highest predicted tide, 2026
- 1.0 ft
Elevations in feet above the NAVD88 datum.
The lowest street next to this building sits 5.3 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
- 4
- Open DBPR complaints
- 0
No civil cases involving the association were found on the Miami-Dade docket in the last five years.
DBPR registration PR1V017561 · 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 Crystal House cost?+
There are 4 condos for sale at Crystal House, from $95,000, with a median asking price of $562,000 ($488/sqft).
How much are the HOA fees at Crystal House?+
HOA / maintenance fees at Crystal House run around $1,377 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 Crystal House a waterfront building?+
Yes — Crystal House is a waterfront building (Mid-Beach & North Beach).
When was Crystal House built?+
Crystal House was built in 1961, 14 stories, 180 residences.
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