Palm Island in Miami Beach

Palm Island
Homes for Sale in Miami Beach, FL

Community in Miami Beach · Miami-Dade County · ZIP 33139
Median sale $23.93M
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As of September 2026, Palm Island in Miami Beach, FL has 3 homes for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-12, 4 recorded sales closed at a median of $23,925,000, $2,715 per square foot, a median 133 days on market, sellers accepting 83% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1926–2025 with 1 new construction. At the median price and Miami-Dade County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.59 mills, annual property tax runs about $420,920 ($420,200 with the full homestead exemption).

Live · Palm Island Housing Pulse MIAMI MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$23.93M
Median sold · 12 mo
$2715/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $2715 in 2026
83.3%
Sale vs ask
Miami-Dade median: 94.0%
+360%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $5.20M median in 2012
Tempo
134days
Median DOM · closed
76 days at the 2021 low
25%
Under contract
Miami-Dade: 18% (3,290 of 18,399)
3 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
4
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 3 a year
Track record · 14 years of records
9,209sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales

Homes For Sale Right Now in Palm Island

Live MLS inventory for Palm Island. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

Active and pending Palm Island listings as of 2026-09-12, priced high to low. Based on information from the Southeast Florida Multiple Listing Service (SEFMLS) or from MIAMI Association of REALTORS(R) for the period 2012 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.

Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Palm Island trades in a category where the sale count is small enough that every closing moves the median. With only three closings in this window, the $25,000,000 figure and the $2,714.74 per-square-foot number are better read as a snapshot of what actually sold than as a stable pricing curve for the island as a whole.

A median days-on-market of 194 tells you these are considered, negotiated transactions rather than quick trades. Pricing here is set property by property — lot, water frontage, structure, and condition all move the number more than any broad market trend. Buyers should expect a deliberate process; sellers should expect it to take real time to find the right buyer at the right basis.

The 60-Second Overview

Palm Island market snapshot (as of September 12, 2026): the median sale price is about $23.93M ($2715 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 134 days on market for closed sales.

Palm Island's market is defined less by volume than by the individual character of each home that comes up for sale, with pricing and timeline both shaped by a small number of transactions rather than broad demand patterns.

Best for

  • Buyers with a substantial budget seeking a distinct property rather than a standardized comp-driven purchase.
  • Sellers prepared for a longer marketing period in exchange for reaching the right buyer at full value.
  • Buyers comfortable pricing a home on its individual attributes rather than a neighborhood average.

Probably not for

  • Buyers expecting a quick closing timeline measured in weeks rather than months.
  • Buyers relying on a deep set of recent comparables to validate price.
  • Buyers seeking shared community amenities as part of the purchase — none are identified from current MLS listings.

Windows contain 0 to 8 sales each (4 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on information from the Southeast Florida Multiple Listing Service (SEFMLS) or from MIAMI Association of REALTORS(R) for the period 2012 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$10M$20M20122014201620182020202220242026
Every sale since 2012 · price vs size
$0$20M$40M5k10k15k20k
48 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$1K$2K20122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $1022 in 2012 to a $2715 peak in 2026; $2715 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
10020030020122014201620182020202220242026
76 days at the 2021 low; 134 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
85%90%95%20122014201620182020202220242026
83.3% now vs Miami-Dade 94.0%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
025820122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 8 a year; 4 in the current window.
Indexed since 2012 · Palm Island vs Miami-Dade
200400Miami-Dade +244%Palm Island +360%20122014201620182020202220242026
Same MIAMI MLS record, indexed to 100 at 2012.

The real cost & risk here

Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Miami-Dade County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$3,172/mo
Miami-Dade County typical true cost to own
$158/mo
Miami-Dade County typical home insurance
Check CDD
Confirm before you offer

County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.

PALM ISLAND Market Scorecard

Thin data

PALM ISLAND is currently a thin data market. Limited supply, a median asking price of $48,000,000, and homes go under contract in about 365 days.

n/a
Months supply
$48,000,000
Median list
n/a
Median sold
$3570
Per sqft
365
Days on mkt
3/1/0
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 33139 ZIP is $471,014, about 48.9% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

If we were buying in Palm Island today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Palm Island.

Best Buy
Buyers and sellers working at the top tier of the Miami-Dade market who expect a bespoke transaction.
Biggest Risk
A thin sales record means limited comparables, so pricing requires case-by-case analysis rather than trend-following.
Sweet Spot
Well-positioned, well-maintained properties that stand out clearly on their individual merits.
Avoid If
You need a fast, high-volume comparable-driven sale — the 194-day median timeline and small sample size argue against that.

A market of individual transactions, not trends

With a closings window of just three sales, Palm Island does not generate the transaction volume that produces a reliable market curve. The median price of $25,000,000 and median price per square foot of $2,714.74 reflect what those specific properties were — their size, condition, and position — more than they forecast what the next listing will command.

The 194-day median days-on-market fits a segment where marketing periods are longer by nature: fewer qualified buyers, more customized negotiations, and properties that are frequently unique enough that direct comparables are scarce. No community amenities are identified from current MLS listings, which is consistent with a market where individual estates carry their own private features rather than shared association infrastructure.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Palm Island. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a market this thin on transactions, comparables have to be built property by property rather than pulled from a standard report. We track what has actually closed on Palm Island, understand why the days-on-market runs long here, and help clients price or negotiate against the real basis of a sale rather than an assumed one.

Palm Island in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers and sellers working at the top tier of the Miami-Dade market who expect a bespoke transaction.
Biggest advantageEach sale is priced on its own merits, giving room to negotiate on condition and specifics rather than a fixed per-square-foot norm.
Biggest riskA thin sales record means limited comparables, so pricing requires case-by-case analysis rather than trend-following.
Sweet spotWell-positioned, well-maintained properties that stand out clearly on their individual merits.
Avoid ifYou need a fast, high-volume comparable-driven sale — the 194-day median timeline and small sample size argue against that.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Palm Island sales matched to your home.

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Recently off market in PALM ISLAND

Homes in PALM ISLAND that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 1 on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Palm Island?
The median sale price in Palm Island was $23.93M over the 12 months ending September 12, 2026 (4 closed sales, MIAMI MLS).
How long do homes in Palm Island take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 12, 2026 took a median 134 days on market (4 sales, MIAMI MLS).
Have Palm Island home prices gone up?
The trailing-12-month median is up 360% since 2012, from $5.20M to $23.93M (MIAMI MLS closed records).
Who is the best real estate agent for Palm Island?
The best agent for Palm Island is one who actively works Miami Beach and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Palm Island.
How do I find a top Miami Beach real estate agent who knows Palm Island?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Palm Island and the wider Miami Beach area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Palm Island?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Palm Island purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Buyers with a substantial budget seeking a distinct property rather than a standardized comp-driven purchase.Excellent fit
Sellers prepared for a longer marketing period in exchange for reaching the right buyer at full value.Excellent fit
Buyers comfortable pricing a home on its individual attributes rather than a neighborhood average.Excellent fit
Buyers expecting a quick closing timeline measured in weeks rather than months.Probably not
Buyers relying on a deep set of recent comparables to validate price.Probably not
Buyers seeking shared community amenities as part of the purchase — none are identified from current MLS listings.Probably not

Nearby Communities

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsMIAMI MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 12, 2026)
Community market statsMIAMI MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 12, 2026
Under-contract sharesMIAMI MLS records, as of 2026-09-08
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2012 (48 transactions analyzed)

Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.

Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of MIAMI MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

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Thinking of selling in PALM ISLAND? 4 recorded closings; median 133 days on market (window ending 2026-09-12). See the Miami-Dade County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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