Cora Merrick Park Location & Neighborhood
4241 Aurora Street, Coral Gables, FL 33146
The Neighborhood
What's within reach.
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Shops at Merrick Park Adjacent luxury retail0.1 mi
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University of Miami Walking distance0.5 mi
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Coral Gables Country Club Short drive1.0 mi
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Coconut Grove 10 minutes2.5 mi
Life at Cora Merrick Park
The Merrick Park neighborhood of Coral Gables is anchored by The Shops at Merrick Park — one of South Florida's premier outdoor luxury shopping destinations. Cora positions wellness as infrastructure rather than amenity, redefining what 'luxury' means in The City Beautiful.
First WELL-Certified in South Miami
Cora Merrick Park is the first WELL-Certified residential property in South Miami — a recognized building standard for buildings that prioritize human health and wellness through air, water, light, and materials.
Wellness as Infrastructure
Unlike most luxury condos where wellness is an amenity, Cora integrates wellness throughout — air purification, water filtration, red light therapy in primary baths, biophilic design with greenery interwoven through interior spaces.
Rooftop Padel Court
Coral Gables' first rooftop padel court — the explosively popular European racquet sport now a luxury amenity standard at Cora.
Lamarca Well Curation
Wellness facilities curated by Lamarca Well — a wellness consultancy specializing in residential community wellness programming.
Shops at Merrick Park
Adjacent to The Shops at Merrick Park — South Florida's premier outdoor luxury shopping destination with Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, and dozens of luxury boutiques.
Cora Merrick Park Investment & Market Outlook
Why Coral Gables Pre-Construction Outperforms
South Florida pre-construction has historically delivered double-digit appreciation between contract and delivery, especially in branded residences. Coral Gables specifically has seen sustained demand from international buyers seeking US dollar-denominated real estate, tax advantages from Florida's no-income-tax structure, and currency hedging against home-market inflation.
Branded residences like Cora Merrick Park typically command 25–35% price premiums over comparable non-branded inventory in the same submarket, and resale price retention has consistently outpaced the broader Miami condo index over the past decade.
Friends & Family Pricing
As pre-construction specialists with direct developer relationships, we offer qualified buyers access to friends-and-family pricing — typically 4–8% below current public release pricing — along with extended deposit schedules, custom unit selection, and priority on the most desirable exposures and floors.
Deposit Structure
Standard Coral Gables pre-construction deposit structures range from 20% at contract to 50% by delivery, with milestone payments at groundbreaking, top-off, and certificate of occupancy. Cora Merrick Park follows the Coral Gables market standard. Our team can walk you through the full deposit schedule and any current developer incentives reducing the at-contract deposit requirement.
How to Reserve a Residence at Cora Merrick Park
Pre-construction purchases follow a different path than resale transactions. Here's what to expect, step by step.
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Initial Consultation
We start with a 30-minute call to understand your goals — primary residence, investment, legacy asset — and walk you through current availability, pricing tiers, and the floor plans best suited to your needs.
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Floor Plan Selection & Reservation
Once you've narrowed your selection, a refundable reservation deposit (typically $25,000–$100,000) holds your residence for 14–30 days while contracts are prepared. You'll receive the full developer reservation package and the most current pricing for your specific unit.
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Contract & First Deposit
The purchase contract is executed with the developer, and the first deposit (typically 10–20% of the purchase price) is wired to the developer's escrow account at a Florida-licensed institution. All funds are protected under Florida pre-construction escrow law until milestones are reached.
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Construction Milestones
Subsequent deposits are released as construction reaches defined milestones — typically groundbreaking, top-off, and certificate of occupancy. You'll receive quarterly construction updates, photo documentation, and the option to tour the unit once interiors are roughed in.
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Closing & Delivery
At closing, the final balance is funded (cash or financing via approved lenders), title transfers, and you receive keys. Closing typically occurs 30–60 days after the developer issues the certificate of occupancy. Move-in coordination, designer access, and Mercedes-Benz/Bentley/Armani concierge enrollment all happen at this stage.
Cora Merrick Park FAQs
Answers to the most common questions about Cora Merrick Park pricing, amenities, and policies. For anything else, our team is here to help.
How much do Cora Merrick Park condos cost?
Cora Merrick Park pricing starts at $950,000 for one-bedroom units (700 sq ft). Two-bedrooms from $1.5M, three-bedroom corners from $2.3M, and top-floor penthouses approximately $3.5M+.
What is WELL Certification?
WELL is an internationally-recognized building standard that focuses on the human health impacts of building design — air quality, water quality, nourishment, light, fitness, comfort, and mind. Cora is the first WELL-Certified residential property in South Miami.
What wellness features are included?
Advanced air purification, water purification, red light therapy in primary baths, biophilic design with integrated greenery, circadian-aligned lighting, low-VOC materials, and Lamarca Well-curated wellness amenities including the rooftop padel court.
Who is developing Cora?
Cora Merrick Park is developed by Constellation Group and The Boschetti Group — two developers with 30+ years of combined experience and an investment portfolio exceeding $1 billion.
Who designed Cora?
Architecture by Arquitectonica (Miami-headquartered globally-recognized firm). Interiors by Urban Robot — a Miami-based design and landscape studio with 80+ premium projects and recognition in Architectural Digest, Surface, and Dezeen.
When will Cora be completed?
Cora Merrick Park is targeted for 2027 delivery. Sales launched in February 2025.
How many residences does Cora have?
74 residences across 12 stories, ranging from 700 to 2,700 square feet in one- to three-bedroom configurations.
What's included in each residence?
10-foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, Italian cabinetry, Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, spacious private balcony, bronze interior accents, advanced wellness HVAC and water systems, smart home pre-wiring.
