Monad Terrace Miami Beach Location & Neighborhood
1300 Monad Terrace, Miami Beach, FL 33139
The Neighborhood
What's within reach.
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Biscayne Bay (direct waterfront) Direct bayfront0.05 mi
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Sunset Harbour Shoppes Walking distance0.3 mi
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Whole Foods Market Walking distance0.3 mi
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Lincoln Road Walking distance0.6 mi
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Barton G. The Restaurant Across the street0.05 mi
Life at Monad Terrace Miami Beach
Monad Terrace stands on the quieter side of South Beach overlooking Biscayne Bay, on the West Avenue corridor in Sunset Harbour neighborhood. Residents are within minutes from Whole Foods Market, Trader Joe's, Fresh Market, Walgreens, the neighborhood pocket of Sunset Harbour Shoppes, and the popular shopping and dining haven of Lincoln Road. The development is across the street from Barton G. The Restaurant.
Pritzker-Winning Jean Nouvel
Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning French architect Jean Nouvel — best known for the Louvre Abu Dhabi, Foundation Cartier in Paris, and Quai Branly Museum. Monad Terrace is Nouvel's only residential project in Florida and only residential building in South Beach.
116-Foot Bayfront Pool + Central Lagoon
116-foot bayfront swimming pool — among Miami's largest. Plus 12,000 sq ft central lagoon between the two towers. Climbing gardens over northern and southern facades.
Sawtooth Honeycomb Glass
Sawtooth honeycomb glass curtain walls reflect direct sunlight away from each residence while preserving views in all directions. Distinctive Nouvel 'reflection machine' aesthetic.
11 Feet Above Sea Level
Elevated 11 feet above sea level — exceeding Miami Beach's 6-foot building code by 5 feet. Monad Terrace was the first building to comply with the new sea level resilience requirements. Future-proof for rising seas.
Longest Private Pool in South Beach
Penthouse B features the longest private condo pool in South Beach. PH B totals 5,350 interior sq ft + 7,697 exterior sq ft. Each penthouse has its own private rooftop pool and terrace.
Monad Terrace Miami Beach Investment & Market Outlook
Why Miami Beach Pre-Construction Outperforms
South Florida pre-construction has historically delivered double-digit appreciation between contract and delivery, especially in branded residences. Miami Beach 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 Monad Terrace Miami Beach 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 Miami Beach pre-construction deposit structures range from 20% at contract to 50% by delivery, with milestone payments at groundbreaking, top-off, and certificate of occupancy. Monad Terrace Miami Beach follows the Miami Beach 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 Monad Terrace Miami Beach
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.
Monad Terrace Miami Beach FAQs
Answers to the most common questions about Monad Terrace Miami Beach pricing, amenities, and policies. For anything else, our team is here to help.
How much do Monad Terrace residences cost?
Monad Terrace pricing ranges from approximately $1.5 million for 2-bedrooms (1,453 sq ft) to $14 million+ for premium penthouses. Resale market shows Unit 7C listed around $2.7M; Penthouse E listed around $14.15 million. Original sales started at $1.5M for east-facing 2-bedrooms with some ocean views.
Who designed Monad Terrace?
Monad Terrace was designed by Pritzker Prize-winning French architect Jean Nouvel (Ateliers Jean Nouvel) — best known for the Louvre Abu Dhabi, Foundation Cartier Paris, and Quai Branly Museum. In collaboration with Miami-based Kobi Karp Architecture. Nouvel personally designed the kitchens (cantilevered marble islands, wooden slatted ceilings, high-gloss reflective cabinetry) and bathrooms (rich veiny white marble ceiling-to-floor). Monad Terrace is Nouvel's only residential project in Florida and only residential building in South Beach.
Who developed Monad Terrace?
Monad Terrace was developed by JDS Development Group — a major NYC-based developer also developing 111 West 57th Street in Manhattan (one of the world's slimmest skyscrapers), and 9 DeKalb in Brooklyn.
When did Monad Terrace complete?
Monad Terrace completed in 2021. The development was first unveiled in December 2016 with construction commencing 2017.
How many residences does Monad Terrace have?
59 individually designed waterfront residences across two all-glass towers (the smaller tower rises 7 stories, the taller tower rises 14 stories). Two-, three-, and five-bedroom floor plans ranging from 1,453 to 3,996 interior sq ft, plus terraces.
What's included in each residence?
Sawtooth honeycomb glass curtain walls reflecting sunlight away while preserving views, polished metal balcony framing, floor-to-ceiling glazing, generous deep terraces, cantilevered marble kitchen islands (Nouvel-designed), wooden slatted ceilings, fully-integrated state-of-the-art appliances, high-gloss reflective cabinetry, rich veiny white marble ceiling-to-floor bathrooms (Nouvel-designed). Each residence is waterfront and has been designed to capture inspiring views of the central lagoon, Biscayne Bay, and beyond.
What are the amenities?
12,000 sq ft central lagoon between the two towers, climbing gardens over northern and southern facades, 116-foot bayfront swimming pool, private rooftop pools and terraces for the 4 penthouses (PH A on smaller tower; PH B, E, F on larger tower). Penthouse B has the longest private condo pool in South Beach (5,350 interior + 7,697 exterior sq ft).
Why is Monad Terrace elevated 11 feet above sea level?
Monad Terrace was the first building to comply with Miami Beach's new building code requiring new structures to be elevated at least 6 feet above sea level (with hopes of alleviating future flooding from climate change-driven sea level rise). Nouvel exceeded the requirement by elevating Monad Terrace 11 feet — providing additional resilience to rising waters.
