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Imperial House
5255 Collins Ave · Built 1963 · 15 floors · 174 residences
For sale
4
0 pending · 9.6 mo supply
Median asking
$1.2M
from $950K
Median $/sqft
$590/sqft
$466/sqft sold, 12 mo
Days on market
24
99 to sell · 5 in 12 mo
Imperial House is an iconic oceanfront building designed by architect Melvin Grossman. Situated on a stretch of beachfront along the Atlantic Ocean and Indian Creek, the property offers expansive views of the ocean, the bay, and the Miami skyline. The building is currently undergoing a comprehensive transformation and recertification.
The building provides a full-service lifestyle with a variety of shared amenities. Residents have access to a pool deck designed by Fernando Wong, a fitness center, and a 24-hour concierge. The property also features valet parking and private beach access with dedicated beach service.
Live near more of Miami
What surrounds Imperial House: seasonal events, annual programs and lifestyle indexes, measured from the building.
Flanigan's IndexLive now17 / 100
Nearest Flanigan's: Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill (Surfside), 3.8 mi
#68 in Mid-Beach & North Beach · #465 in Miami
Far enough to check the traffic first.
1 Flanigan's locations nearby
Publix IndexLive now
21 / 100
Nearest Publix: Publix at Publix at North Shore, 1.6 mi
#87 in Mid-Beach & North Beach · #733 in Miami
A quick hop. Your car will barely warm up.
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
67
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B+
own.miami Score
A data-grounded score for Imperial House from live market data — value, momentum, liquidity, building health, waterfront and age. Computed, not opinion.
Value37
$590/sqft — vs. Mid-Beach & North Beach condos, then all of Miami
Momentum99
+65.4% $/sqft over 6 months
Liquidity69
9.6 months of supply · 24 days on market
Health87
1 verified record: DBPR complaints
Waterfront90
Waterfront building
Age5
Built 1963 — vs. Mid-Beach & North Beach buildings
own.miami Condo Index
81Value100 = the median Miami condo building's price per sq ft; 200 = twice it.
Rank
#507 of 698 tracked Miami condos
Top 73% by price per sq ft
#61 of 85 in Mid-Beach & North Beach
Momentum
↑ Rising
$590/sqft median ask
Liquidity
Warm
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Inventory
$1,490,000$641/sqft
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,324 sqft
5255 Collins Ave #11E
Listing courtesy of Douglas Elliman, Flavia Maia (Lic. #3353585) · MLS #A12060043
$1,250,000$538/sqft
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,324 sqft
5255 Collins Ave #12E
Listing courtesy of AVYA Corp, Alex De Gaspari (Lic. #3577295) · MLS #A12045642
$1,145,000$776/sqft
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,475 sqft
5255 Collins Ave #8F
Listing courtesy of Berger Realty Group Inc, Clifford Berman (Lic. #3255759) · MLS #A12019444
$950,000$375/sqft
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,534 sqft
5255 Collins Ave #5D
Listing courtesy of Compass Florida, LLC, Luiz Fleury (Lic. #3505877) · MLS #A11922713
Sold $/sqft trend
3-month rolling median of closed sales in Imperial House; bars are closings per month.
Location
Nearby buildings within half a mile.
Building facts
- Address
- 5255 Collins Ave
- Year built
- 1963
- Floors
- 15
- Residences
- 174
- Developer
- Cabot, Cabot & Forbes
- Waterfront
- Yes
Amenities
- · Pool
- · Fitness center
- · Valet
- · Concierge
- · Beach access
- · Security
Building rules
- Parking
- The building offers assigned garage parking spaces.
Special assessments & recertification outlook
ElevatedPublic records checked Oct 30, 2026 (Miami-Dade Clerk, civil docket, Florida DBPR).
Verified records
- WatchDBPR complaintsMar 8, 2026
Florida DBPR Division of Condominiums public complaint record for association licence MA00007691: 3 complaints in the last 36 months (2 open, 0 with discipline, 0 closed with a letter). A complaint is an allegation; only dispositions are findings. Investigations are confidential and not counted.
Source: health.src.dbpr
- Verified: open or disciplined DBPR complaints against the association
- Built 1963 — a recurring structural milestone inspection is due around 2028
Estimated from Imperial 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 Imperial House: 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
- 17%
- 6 recorded sales, 12 months · Resales only
- Average down payment
- —
- Lowest down payment accepted
- —
Loan programmes, 24 months:Conventional 1Other 1
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 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
- 10.7 ft
- Lowest nearby street
- 2.6 ft
- Highest predicted tide, 2026
- 1.0 ft
Elevations in feet above the NAVD88 datum.
The lowest street next to this building sits 1.6 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
- 3
- DBPR complaints
- 3
- Open DBPR complaints
- 2
DBPR registration PR1V011209 · 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 Imperial House cost?+
There are 4 condos for sale at Imperial House, from $950,000, with a median asking price of $1,197,500 ($590/sqft).
How much are the HOA fees at Imperial House?+
HOA / maintenance fees at Imperial House run around $3,571 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 Imperial House a waterfront building?+
Yes — Imperial House is a waterfront building (Mid-Beach & North Beach).
When was Imperial House built?+
Imperial House was built in 1963, 15 stories, 174 residences.
Who developed Imperial House?+
Imperial House was developed by Cabot, Cabot & Forbes.
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