2535 Sunset Dr, Miami Beach, FL, 33140
About This Home
A rare opportunity to acquire one of Miami Beach’s most historically significant residences: a 1939 estate on guard-gated Sunset Island No. II. One of the first four homes built on Sunset Island No. II and designed by architect Arthur Laidler-Jones, visionary behind Casa Casuarina, later known worldwide as the Versace Mansion, this estate retains many original architectural features and is ideally positioned with a front yard facing a park and a private walled backyard. So architecturally distinguished upon completion, the home was commissioned for photography by Gottscho-Schleisner, Inc., America’s preeminent architectural photography firm of the era. Those images are preserved in the permanent collection of the Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division. Few Miami Beach residences carry such documented provenance. Set on a 100 x 125-foot lot, one of only 102 dry-lot parcels on the Sunset Islands, the home offers 3,952 square feet with four bedrooms and four and a half baths. Treasured by the same family for nearly 50 years, the residence reflects the enduring quality of Laidler-Jones’ design. Whether preserved as a landmark historic home or reimagined as a new architectural statement, 2535 Sunset Drive presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity. Minutes from Sunset Harbour, Lincoln Road, and South Beach, yet tucked behind the 24-hour guarded gates of Sunset Islands No.’s I and II, it offers privacy, prestige, and timeless Art Deco character.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Minimal Transit
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Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1939
Materials
- Roof: Concrete,Curved/S-Tile Roof
- Construction materials: Concrete Block Construction,Block
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Electric Water Heater,Microwave,Electric Range,Refrigerator,Self Cleaning Oven,Oven,Washer
- Laundry features: Laundry Room
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Built-in Features,Closet Cabinetry,Entrance Foyer,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Atrium
- Door features: French Doors
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile,Wood
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central
- Cooling features: Central Air,Wall/Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 3,952
- Total interior livable area: 3,952 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 0232280010560
- Zoning: 0800
Features
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: First Floor Entry,Foyer
- Pool features: R30-No Pool/No Water
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Room For Pool
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden,Other
Lot
- Lot size: 0.29 Acres
- Features: 1/4 To Less Than 1/2 Acre Lot
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway,Paver Block,Converted Garage
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Coastal Flooding
- Hurricane
- Heat Wave
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Miami-Dade County and Florida
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $53,093 | $637,116 |
| Home Insurance * | $9,250 | $111,000 |
| Property Taxes | $14,621 | $175,452 |
| Electricity | $397 | $4,772 |
| Total | $77,361 | $928,332 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Florida FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
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Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-15 | Listed for sale | $10,500,000 |
| 2018-08-08 | Listing removed | $3,250,000 |
| 2017-07-28 | Price change | $3,250,000 |
| 2017-02-24 | Price change | $3,100,000 |
| 2016-03-17 | Price change | $3,398,000 |
| 2016-02-18 | Listed for sale | $3,790,000 |
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