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398 5th St, Unit 1601
$1.4M

Elser Unit 1601

398 5th St, Unit 1601 • Miami, FL 33132

at Elser

Beds
3
Baths
3
Living Area
1,150 SF
Price / SF
$1,217
HOA / Monthly
$1,666
Days on Market
9

About This Unit

Experience luxury in this stunning 3-bed, 3-bath residence at The Elser Hotel & Residences in Downtown Miami. Enjoy breathtaking views of Biscayne Bay and the city skyline from floor-to-ceiling windows and a private balcony. The open-concept layout features a gourmet kitchen with high-end finishes, smart keyless entry, and a 9'2" ceiling height. Perfect for investors, this fully furnished unit allows short-term rentals with no restrictions, or live year-round in style. The Elser offers resort-style amenities: a rooftop pool, fitness center, and 24/7 concierge. Steps from Bayfront Park, top dining, and entertainment, this residence delivers a vibrant, sophisticated lifestyle. Schedule a tour today to discover modern Miami living at its finest!

Pricing at Elser — $1,217/sqft
Elser Unit 1601 is listed at $1,217/sqft.
Building-level comparison data is thin for this bedroom count — see Recent Comparable Sales below.
Based on live MIAMIRE active & closed listings at Elser.
Time on Market — 9 days
Elser Unit 1601 has been on the market for 9 days.
Building-level pace data is thin for this bedroom count.
Estimated Monthly Cost
Mortgage (P&I)
$7,602
HOA
$1,666
Property Tax
$1,963
Total / mo
$11,231
Assumes 7.20% rate on 20% down (30-year fixed). Tax effective rate 1.68%. HOA $1.45/sqft · All-in $9.77/sqft / month. Excludes wind / flood / contents insurance — verify your actual rate with a lender.

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Insider Notes from Ricky
  • Elser is a 47-story high-rise at 398 5th St, Miami, FL 33132, built 2022. Currently 55 active listings on the market, with active asking prices ranging up to $2.0M.
  • Neighborhood: Downtown Miami. Downtown Miami covers Park West, Worldcenter, and Bayfront -- north of the Miami River, currently in the middle of a master-planned redevelopment that's reshaping the neighborhood through 2028. Lower density than Brickell, bayfront access, and Metromover (free) connecting the district to Brickell.
  • Buyer profile here: Buyers willing to wait for the neighborhood to fill in -- tradeoff is lower price for the same building tier vs. Brickell.
  • Built 2022 (4 years old).
  • Entry-luxury condos with active asking prices up to $2.0M.
  • At 47 stories, Elser is among the taller residential structures in Downtown Miami -- high-floor units typically command pricing premiums for unobstructed views.
  • Compared anchor: Compared to Brickell (built-out financial district), Downtown is the bet on the next 4 years -- newer construction, 15-30% lower per square foot for similar building quality, less walkable today, more transformation per month.
  • Rental rules vary per association in this market -- most Miami-Dade condos require 6 or 12-month minimum leases. Verify per-association before assuming Airbnb potential.
  • Pre-offer diligence: Building selection matters more than neighborhood selection here. Look at construction completion timelines for adjacent Worldcenter projects -- they directly affect resale timing.
  • Ricky has worked the Downtown Miami market for years and can pull HOA documents, recent comps, and reserve study status on any unit you're considering. Text (305) 33-RICKY -- that's (305) 337-4259 -- for a same-week walk-through.
What to Verify
Building Age: Built in 2022 (4 years old).
Ricky will verify all of the above with the HOA before closing.
💰 Current Owner's Cost Basis
The current owner bought this unit Oct 2022 for $1,575,300 — held 4 years. They’re now asking $1,399,999−11.1% (−$175,301) vs. cost basis.
Source: most recent qualified deed on file with the Miami-Dade Property Appraiser.
Sales History
Date Price Type
Oct 2022 $1,575,300 arm’s-length
Source: Miami-Dade Property Appraiser. This unit owns 0.2912% of the building’s common elements. County living area: 1,150 sqft.
Building: Elser
Unit: 1601
Year Built: 2022
Stories: 42
City: Miami
Postal Code: 33132
HOA Fee: $1,666 / Monthly
View: Bay
Waterfront: Yes
Private Pool: No
Heating: Central, Electric
Cooling: Central Air, Electric
Days on Market: 9
Listed: November 6, 2025
MLS #: A11909504

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Listing courtesy of: EXP Realty LLC
Information provided by Miami Association of Realtors / SEFMLS • Deemed reliable but not guaranteed • MLS #: A11909504 • Updated Nov 16, 2025
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