For buyers evaluating new construction condos in Miami, Bay Harbor Islands now offers a range of product that was not available five years ago. The island is positioned between Bal Harbour to the south and Surfside to the east — and the new development portfolio here reflects the corridor's growing appeal to developers who see available land at price points that support boutique luxury product.
Local Development Context
Bay Harbor Islands is a small residential island in Miami-Dade County, connected to the mainland via a single causeway and situated along the Intracoastal Waterway. Unlike Bal Harbour — where oceanfront land is effectively exhausted — Bay Harbor Islands still has available sites that support new construction at a range of scales. This has attracted a notable concentration of architects and developers with established track records, including Arquitectonica, Kobi Karp, Terra, and Frankel Benayoun Architects, within a single small municipality.
The result is a market where buyers can now compare boutique new construction — some with as few as nine residences — against resale inventory from the 1960s through the 1990s, at price points that span a wide range depending on building concept, waterfront positioning, and amenity level.
Current New Developments
Bay Harbor Towers — Developed by PPG and designed by Kobi Karp with interiors by Stephen G, Bay Harbor Towers is a 44-unit waterfront building on the east side of the island, with all residences featuring water views and units running east to west. The project includes 13 private boat slips accommodating vessels up to 50 feet, an indoor heated saline pool, a rooftop infinity pool, and a full wellness center with spa, steam, sauna, and massage. Units range from 2/3 + den starting at 1,907 sq. ft. to penthouse residences at 4,900 sq. ft. with private second-level pool decks. Groundbreaking September 2024, with delivery expected September 2026. View Full Details →
THE WELL Bay Harbor Islands — A branded wellness residence developed by Terra and designed by Arquitectonica, with interiors by Meyer Davis and creative direction by Anda Andrei Design. THE WELL is positioned around its partnership with the THE WELL wellness brand, with residences including built-in air purification systems, aromatherapy diffusers, red light therapy, and membership to THE WELL Bay Harbor Islands wellness center. Amenity offerings include a rooftop pool and hot tub with private cabanas, beach club access, and a dedicated electric house car. View Full Details →
La Mare Bay Harbor Islands — Three buildings on East Bay Harbor Drive: Regency (33 residences, 8 stories), Signature (9 residences, 8 stories — one unit per floor from levels five through eight), and Bay Collection (9 residences). All three share Kobi Karp architecture and Debora Aguiar interiors. Waterfront positioning, boat slips, Poliform kitchens, Miele appliances throughout. Residences range from 1,567 to 4,200+ SF across 2–4 bedrooms. View Full Details →
9900 West — Developed by The Horizon Group with architecture by Frankel Benayoun Architects, interiors by Craft, and landscape design by Geomatic Designs. A collection of 23 waterside residences ranging from 1,258 to 3,360 sq. ft. in 2-, 3-, and 4-bedroom configurations. The project features 10 private boat slips for owner purchase accommodating vessels up to 30 feet with zero bridges, paddleboard and kayak storage, a 9,000 sq. ft. landscaped rooftop with Finnish overflow saltwater pool, and six months of beach club access. View Full Details →
Origin Residences by Artefacto — A boutique non-waterfront condominium of 27 residences developed by VDA Development, with architecture by Revuelta Architecture International and interiors curated by Artefacto. The project targets design-oriented buyers with fully furnished residences.
Bay Villas — Three-level luxury townhomes with private rooftop terrace by Regency Development Group. 2,375–2,976 SF across 3–4 bedrooms. Two-car private garage and interior elevator from ground to rooftop. View Full Details →
Buyer Perspective
Buyers evaluating new developments in Bay Harbor Islands typically compare these projects against both resale inventory on the island and comparable new construction in Surfside. The range of building concepts — from the wellness-branded THE WELL to the ultra-boutique La Mare Signature with nine residences — means buyer priorities vary significantly across projects. Price per square foot, boat slip access, delivery timeline, and building concept are the most consistent decision factors across the buyer profiles active in this market.
Pre-construction buyers should evaluate deposit structures carefully, as they vary across projects, and factor in construction timelines and HOA estimates when comparing new development against resale options in the same price range.
Market Implications
The volume of new construction in Bay Harbor Islands over a compressed period has introduced pricing benchmarks that affect how resale inventory across the island is valued. For sellers of older resale inventory, this creates both competitive pressure from newer product and upward support from the overall pricing environment that new construction establishes. For buyers, the range of options now available — from boutique pre-construction to recently delivered resale — makes direct building-level comparison more important than in previous market cycles. For context on how Bay Harbor Islands compares with neighboring markets, see the Surfside vs Bay Harbor Islands page and the development context article.