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$1.9M
Porto Vita South Tower Unit 1701
19955 38th Ct, Unit 1701 • Aventura, FL 33180
About This Unit
Enjoy this beautiful furnished 2 bedroom paradise in the sky, located in the most exclusive and luxurious community in Aventura. A full service building complete with a private full service country club with an array of amenities. This spectacular 2 bedroom plus den 3 1/2 bath; offers complete privacy with a resident/guest only elevator leading to your private foyer that opens directly into the living space. Incredible city and water views with expansive balconies overlooking the Turnberry golf course and marina. Includes 2 accompanied parking spots as well as the use of the complimentary valet for you and your guests. This residence has it all!
Pricing at Porto Vita South Tower — $771/sqft
At $771/sqft, Porto Vita South Tower Unit 1701 is priced below the building's typical 2BR — worth a closer look.
Porto Vita South Tower Unit 1701 vs Active Listings at Porto Vita South Tower: This condo is -4.0% lower ($32/less per sqft) than the building's active 2BR median of $803/sqft, based on 4 active 2BRs.
Porto Vita South Tower Unit 1701 vs Recent Sold Listings at Porto Vita South Tower: This unit is +21.0% higher (+$134/more per sqft) than recent 2BR sales (median $637/sqft, based on 2 sales over 9 months).
Rank: This unit's $/sqft is higher than 25% of currently-active 2BR units at Porto Vita South Tower (sample of 4).
Insider Negotiation Strategy: 2BR units at Porto Vita South Tower typically close at 84.8% of asking. At that ratio, this unit could plausibly trade around $1,569,170.
Based on live MIAMIRE active & closed listings at Porto Vita South Tower.
Time on Market — 323 days
Porto Vita South Tower Unit 1701 is above the typical days on market for this building. The seller may be flexible on price.
This unit's 323 days on the market is 322 days longer than the active 2BR median of 1 days (+32200.0%).
Inventory position: 75th percentile for 2BRs currently active at this building.
Price History
Originally listed at $1,887,500. Reduced to $1,850,000 on Apr 21, 2026 (after 324 days on market) — -2.0% (−$37,500).
Estimated Monthly Cost
Mortgage (P&I)
$10,046
HOA
$2,250
Property Tax
$83
Total / mo
$12,379
Assumes 7.20% rate on 20% down (30-year fixed).
Tax effective rate 0.05%.
HOA $0.94/sqft · All-in $5.16/sqft / month.
Excludes wind / flood / contents insurance — verify your actual rate with a lender.
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Recent Comparable Sales
Active 2BR Comps at Porto Vita South Tower
UnitListSqft$/sqftDOM
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2,400
$750
0
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2,390
$1151
1
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2,400
$771
323
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2,390
$835
1
Recent Closed 2BR Sales
ClosedUnitSold$/sqftvs List
2025-11-17
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$1,760,000
$736
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2026-03-20
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$1,290,000
$538
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Comps are limited to the same bedroom count. Sold prices reflect what closed buyers actually paid.
Insider Notes from Ricky
- Porto Vita South Tower is a 35-story mid-high-rise at 19955 38th Ct, Aventura, FL 33180, built 2000. Currently 7 active listings on the market, with active asking prices ranging up to $3.7M.
- Neighborhood: Aventura. Aventura is a city of about 40,000 that didn't exist before 1995 -- anchored by the Aventura Mall (one of the largest shopping centers in the U.S.), threaded with intracoastal canals carved into private islands. Williams Island and Prive are the gated mini-communities; Turnberry sets the golf-club tone.
- Buyer profile here: Primary-residence and family buyers, less investor-heavy than Sunny Isles. Significant international ownership.
- Built 2000 (now 26 years old) -- past Florida's 25-year structural recertification trigger.
- Mid-luxury tier with active inventory ranging up to $3.7M.
- At 35 stories, Porto Vita South Tower is mid-rise scale -- a typical balance of view exposure and intimate community feel.
- Compared anchor: Compared to Sunny Isles (beachfront, oceanfront tower density), Aventura is inland by 5-10 minutes but has more parking, retail, and stronger public schools.
- 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: Aventura's city ordinance generally requires 6-month minimum rentals; most associations stricter at 12-month.
- Ricky has worked the Aventura 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 AE. High-risk flood zone (Special Flood Hazard Area). Federal flood insurance required for federally-backed mortgages.
Building Age: Built in 2000 (26 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 Aug 2021 for $1,125,000 — held 5 years. They’re now asking $1,850,000 — +64.4% (+$725,000) vs. cost basis.
Source: most recent qualified deed on file with the Miami-Dade Property Appraiser.
Sales History
| Date | Price | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | $1,125,000 | arm’s-length |
| Aug 2001 | $500,000 | arm’s-length |
| Mar 2000 | $575,000 | arm’s-length |
Source: Miami-Dade Property Appraiser. County living area: 2,400 sqft.
Building: Porto Vita South Tower
Unit: 1701
Year Built: 2000
City: Aventura
Postal Code: 33180
HOA Fee: $27,000 / Annually
View: Golf View, Skyline, Water View
Waterfront: No
Private Pool: No
Heating: Central, Electric
Cooling: Air Purifier, Central Air, Electric
Days on Market: 323
Listed: June 2, 2025
MLS #: A11813964
Location
Listing courtesy of: Premier Elite Realty Inc.
Information provided by Miami Association of Realtors / SEFMLS • Deemed reliable but not guaranteed • MLS #: A11813964
• Updated Apr 21, 2026
