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For sale
1
0 pending · 3.0 mo supply
Median asking
$6M
from $6M
Median $/sqft
$2,151/sqft
$809/sqft sold, 12 mo
Days on market
306
52 to sell · 4 in 12 mo
The Carlyle is a small waterfront condominium on Ocean Drive in South Beach, with 19 residences across 5 floors. It was built in 1941, and the Property Appraiser records it as The Carlyle Deco Hotel Condo.
The building sits in FEMA 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 regulated mortgages. It is in Miami-Dade hurricane evacuation zone B. The lowest street next to the building is 4.3 ft above the highest tide predicted for 2026 at Virginia Key.
The Car-Free Index is 1, and the nearest Publix is 1390 m away in a straight line, about 0.9 miles. One active tower construction site lies within 1 km, which can bring noise and traffic while it lasts.
A public records check run on October 20, 2026 found no liens, lawsuits or regulatory complaints at watch level or higher. Three resale deeds were recorded in the 12 months to October 21, 2026.
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What surrounds The Carlyle: seasonal events, annual programs and lifestyle indexes, measured from the building.
Publix IndexLive now
46 / 100
Nearest Publix: Publix at Fifth & Alton, 0.9 mi
#129 in South Beach · #516 in Miami
A brisk walk or a lazy scooter ride. Both respectable.
3 Publix stores nearby
Crane IndexLive now
Tower sites within 1 km: 1
Within 500 m: 0 · within 250 m: 0
Nearest tower site: Ritz-Carlton Residences South Beach, 0.5 mi
2 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:
Ocean DriveLincoln RoadSouth Pointe ParkMiami Beach BoardwalkEspañola Way
51
/ 100
B−
own.miami Score
A data-grounded score for The Carlyle from live market data — value, momentum, liquidity, building health, waterfront and age. Computed, not opinion.
Value1
$2,151/sqft — vs. South Beach condos, then all of Miami
Momentum39
-2.7% $/sqft over 6 months
Liquidity52
3.0 months of supply · 306 days on market
Health100
Public records checked — no liens, lawsuits or complaints on file
Waterfront90
Waterfront building
Age7
Built 1941 — vs. South Beach buildings
own.miami Condo Index
132Above market100 = the median Miami condo building's price per sq ft; 200 = twice it.
Rank
#192 of 698 tracked Miami condos
Top 28% by price per sq ft
#36 of 121 in South Beach
Momentum
↓ Cooling
$2,151/sqft median ask
Liquidity
Warm
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Inventory
Sold $/sqft trend
3-month rolling median of closed sales in The Carlyle; bars are closings per month.
Location
Nearby buildings within half a mile.
Building facts
- Address
- 1250 Ocean Dr
- Year built
- 1941
- Floors
- 5
- Residences
- 19
- Developer
- Carlyle Beach Associates LLC
- Waterfront
- Yes
Amenities
- · Concierge
- · Security
- · Restaurant
Building rules
- Parking
- The building offers valet parking.
Special assessments & recertification outlook
ElevatedPublic records checked Oct 31, 2026: no liens, lawsuits or regulatory complaints found for the association.
- Built 1941 — a recurring structural milestone inspection is due around 2026
Estimated from The Carlyle’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 The Carlyle: 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
- 33%
- 3 recorded sales, 12 months · Resales only
- Average down payment
- —
- Lowest down payment accepted
- —
Loan programmes, 24 months:Conventional 2
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 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
- 6.5 ft
- Lowest nearby street
- 5.3 ft
- Highest predicted tide, 2026
- 1.0 ft
Elevations in feet above the NAVD88 datum.
The lowest street next to this building sits 4.3 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
- 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 PR70820 · 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 The Carlyle cost?+
There are 1 condos for sale at The Carlyle, from $5,999,000, with a median asking price of $5,999,000 ($2,151/sqft).
How much are the HOA fees at The Carlyle?+
HOA / maintenance fees at The Carlyle run around $5,477 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 The Carlyle a waterfront building?+
Yes — The Carlyle is a waterfront building (South Beach).
When was The Carlyle built?+
The Carlyle was built in 1941, 5 stories, 19 residences.
Who developed The Carlyle?+
The Carlyle was developed by Carlyle Beach Associates LLC.
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