Nearest: Between Tides, 0.3 mi away

Riviera is a waterfront condominium at 2401 Collins Ave in South Beach, completed in 1980. It rises 19 floors and holds 185 residences, recorded by the Property Appraiser as THE RIVIERA CONDO.
FEMA places the building in zone AE, part of the Special Flood Hazard Area, where a 1% yearly chance of flooding is mapped and lenders require flood insurance for federally backed or regulated mortgages. The building sits in Miami-Dade hurricane evacuation zone B, and the lowest street beside it is 1.4 ft above the highest tide predicted for 2026 at Virginia Key.
Recent purchases have mostly been paid in cash, according to recorded deeds and mortgages, and the financeability index is 27 of 100. Miami-Dade Clerk records show 11 resale deeds in the 12 months to October 21, 2026. On the 2025 tax roll, 24% of units carry a homestead exemption and 27% are owned by a company or trust.
The Car-Free Index is 0, and the nearest Publix is 1510 m away in a straight line. Three active tower construction sites lie within 1 km, which can bring noise and traffic while building continues and can change views.
Live near more of Miami
What surrounds Riviera: seasonal events, annual programs and lifestyle indexes, measured from the building.
A brisk walk or a lazy scooter ride. Both respectable.
1 Publix stores nearby
4 tower sites nearby
Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
Getting around
South Beach is a walkable urban neighborhood. Transit, parks, dining and landmarks within reach:
A data-grounded score for Riviera from live market data — value, momentum, liquidity, building health, waterfront and age. Computed, not opinion.
The stacks
5 lines · modeled from 21 salesCondos repeat vertically — each “line” is a stack of near-identical units up the tower. We reconstruct Riviera’s lines from its sale history: the floorplan, the view, and how $/sqft climbs with the floor. The best value is the -09 line.
| Line | Layout | Size | View | $/sqft | Per floor | Low→high floor | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -05 | 1 bd · 2 ba | 1,121 sqft | Ocean ViewWaterfront | $506/sqft | — | — | 2 |
| -07 | 1 bd · 2 ba | 1,121 sqft | Ocean ViewWaterfront | $553/sqft | — | — | 3 |
| -08 | 2 bd · 2 ba | 1,619 sqft | BayWaterfront | $616/sqft | — | — | 1 |
| -09Best value | 2 bd · 2 ba | 1,368 sqft | Ocean ViewWaterfront | $450/sqft | — | — | 3 |
| -12 | 1 bd · 1.5 ba | 1,030 sqft | Ocean ViewWaterfront | $529/sqft | — | — | 3 |
Modeled from Riviera’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 Riviera’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.
Get new listings here before the portals, and a straight answer from someone who knows the building.
Inventory
Sold $/sqft trend
3-month rolling median of closed sales in Riviera; bars are closings per month.
Location
Nearby buildings within half a mile.
Building facts
- Address
- 2401 Collins Ave
- Year built
- 1980
- Floors
- 19
- Residences
- 185
- Developer
- Riuviera,(the),a FLA GEN. Partnership
- Waterfront
- Yes
Amenities
- · Pool
- · 24-hour security
- · Beach access
- · Billards
- · Gathering room
- · Community room
- · Bbq area
- · Storage
Building rules
- Parking
- The building offers covered and assigned parking spaces.
Special assessments & recertification outlook
WatchPublic records checked Oct 31, 2026 (Miami-Dade Clerk, civil docket, Florida DBPR).
Verified records
- InfoSpecial assessment reported as paid — noted on 1 listingsAug 29, 2025
Source: MLS listing remarks
- Positive40-year recertification completedAug 29, 2025
Source: MLS listing remarks
- Listings report the 40-year recertification completed
- Listings note no special assessment currently
- Built 1980 — past its first structural milestone; next inspection around 2035
Estimated from Riviera’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 Riviera: recorded purchase mortgages, the down payments they accepted, and the programmes in use.
- Mortgages recorded, 12 months
- 3
- 3 from banks and credit unions · purchases and refinances
- Sales bank-financed
- 18%
- 11 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 South 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
- 5.5 ft
- Lowest nearby street
- 2.4 ft
- Highest predicted tide, 2026
- 1.0 ft
Elevations in feet above the NAVD88 datum.
The lowest street next to this building sits 1.4 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 PR1S001890 · 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 Riviera cost?+
There are 3 condos for sale at Riviera, from $669,000, with a median asking price of $998,000 ($616/sqft).
How much are the HOA fees at Riviera?+
HOA / maintenance fees at Riviera run around $1,345 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 Riviera a waterfront building?+
Yes — Riviera is a waterfront building (South Beach).
When was Riviera built?+
Riviera was built in 1980, 19 stories, 185 residences.
Who developed Riviera?+
Riviera was developed by Riuviera,(the),a FLA GEN. Partnership.
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