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About This Unit
The Elser Residences and Hotel : New Construction, FULL FURNISHED 3 Hab + 3Bath -Balcony -waterfront, City skyline Location, Magnetic and Magical street. Enjoy access to well appointed amenities and direct proximity to world-class entertainment, arts. Maintenance fee. Can be rented trough hotel. Airbnb permitted.
Pricing at Elser — $1,249/sqft
Elser Unit 1617 is listed at $1,249/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 — 90 days
Elser Unit 1617 has been on the market for 90 days.
Building-level pace data is thin for this bedroom count.
Estimated Monthly Cost
Mortgage (P&I)
$7,054
HOA
$1,040
Property Tax
$1,681
Total / mo
$9,775
Assumes 7.20% rate on 20% down (30-year fixed).
Tax effective rate 1.55%.
HOA $1/sqft · All-in $9.4/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
Flood Zone: This unit is in flood zone X. Outside the Special Flood Hazard Area — low-to-moderate risk; insurance optional but recommended.
Building Age: Built in 2025 (1 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 Jun 2023 for $1,355,600 — held 3 years. They’re now asking $1,299,000 — −4.2% (−$56,600) vs. cost basis.
Source: most recent qualified deed on file with the Miami-Dade Property Appraiser.
Sales History
| Date | Price | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | $1,355,600 | arm’s-length |
Source: Miami-Dade Property Appraiser. This unit owns 0.2634% of the building’s common elements. County living area: 1,040 sqft.
Building: Elser
Unit: 1617
Year Built: 2025
Stories: 47
City: Miami
Postal Code: 33132
HOA Fee: $1,040 / Monthly
View: Bay
Waterfront: Yes
Private Pool: No
Heating: Central
Cooling: Central Air
Days on Market: 90
Listed: January 13, 2026
MLS #: A11945090
Location
Listing courtesy of: EXP Realty LLC
Information provided by Miami Association of Realtors / SEFMLS • Deemed reliable but not guaranteed • MLS #: A11945090
• Updated Apr 13, 2026
