The vast penthouse on Miami's ultra-exclusive Fisher Island is listed for $85 million. This is an incredible leap from the $40 million paid by its current owner, Kayak co-founder Steve Haffner and his wife Stasi Haffner just four years ago.
The couple acquired a 10,200-square-foot residence above DeLarná Palace as an unfinished shell in 2021, and said it was a founding partner of a bespoke property to match its vision. Wall Street Journal.
Now, full-floor units with five bedrooms, eight bathrooms and wide views of the Atlantic, Biscayne Bay and the glittering skyline of Miami, have been hit by the market, supported by the luxury residential sector in South Florida.
Property Crown Jewel is a luxurious retreat with a heated infinity pool, spa, summer kitchen and dual wet bars on a private 7,300-square-foot rooftop.
Add to your main level of approximately 2,000 square feet of terrace space, private cabanas, transferred beach access and membership to the prestigious Fisher Island Club. Penthouses embody the rich peak in one of America's most secluded communities.
Residents enjoy six-star concierge service, 24-hour security, plus access to golf, tennis, beach clubs and marinas.
Miami's luxury property market is driving eye-opening asking prices, with Cantwell pointing to a dramatic escalation of home values.
Data from valuation company Miller Samuel highlights trends. The median selling price for Fisher Island rose 64.7% in the fourth quarter of the year, while transaction volume rose 60% over the same period.
The $85 million listing has staves off the region's previous condo records (a $60 million double penthouse sale at Faena House in 2015), but has not reached more than $120 million in the Oceanfront unit of Shore Club Private Collection last year.
In the case of HAFNERS, the decision to sell will be made immediately after another purchase earlier this month. This is the $24 million penthouse at Ocean House, a previously reported post, a boutique South Beach Mansion.
Hafner told the Journal that they love the island there and their apartment.
