Top 5 Ultra-Luxury New Developments in South Florida for 2026
Quick Summary
- Peak asks span about $15.3M to $73M
- Flagler Drive leads West Palm Beach demand
- Fisher Island stays a scarcity trade
- Branding and service drive pricing
The 2026 ultra-luxury signal in South Florida
Ultra-luxury in South Florida is increasingly shaped by a new-development tier where the top residences are marketed roughly from $15.3 million to about $73 million. In practice, that range points to two distinct buyer motivations.
At the entry to this bracket, buyers are often purchasing precision: boutique scale, fewer neighbors, and an address that functions like membership. At the top, pricing aligns with a “trophy-home replacement” thesis, where a condominium competes with, and in some cases eclipses, estate-level single-family living through scale, staffing, security, and protected sightlines.
Looking toward 2026, the conversation concentrates in three corridors: Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach, the extreme privacy of Fisher Island, and the branded, high-service vertical neighborhoods of Brickell and Sunny Isles.
Top 5: South Florida’s highest-profile ultra-luxury new developments
1. South Flagler House - 1355 S Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach Designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects, South Flagler House is planned as 105 condominium residences along the Intracoastal edge of Flagler Drive. It has been marketed with penthouse asking pricing up to about $73 million, positioning it at the top of publicly cited new-development pricing in the region.
A notable market signal arrived in June 2025 with a reported $600 million construction financing package involving Bank OZK and mezzanine lenders. For buyers, financing of this size can indicate momentum and a clearer path from sales gallery to delivery, while acknowledging that pre-construction scope and timing can evolve.
2. Six Fisher Island - Fisher Island, Miami-Dade County Six Fisher Island is positioned as a new ultra-luxury condominium development on Fisher Island with roughly 50 residences and large-format floorplans. Penthouses have been projected above $60 million, with additional residences positioned in the eight-figure range.
The developer group has been widely covered as including Related Group alongside prominent partners and investors. In a market where a buyer can often “buy the view” but cannot always buy privacy, Fisher Island remains a scarcity trade: limited inventory, limited access, and a lifestyle defined by intentional seclusion rather than convenience.
3. St. Regis Residences Brickell - 1809 Brickell Avenue, Miami St. Regis Residences Brickell is a branded condominium development at 1809 Brickell Avenue being developed by Related Group and Integra Investments. A penthouse has been publicly offered around $45 million, among the highest asks cited in Brickell.
At this tier, branding is not cosmetic. It is a shorthand for service standards, the day-to-day owner experience, and a clearer resale narrative. For global buyers comparing Miami with other branded markets, Brickell’s appeal is the balance of waterfront proximity and a city-forward lifestyle that still prioritizes discretion.
4. Bentley Residences - 18401 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach Bentley Residences is planned for 18401 Collins Avenue in Sunny Isles Beach and has been promoted as a 62-story, 216-residence tower in widely published marketing. The project is also known for integrating car elevators, often branded as the “Dezervator,” allowing residents to bring vehicles into the building.
A penthouse has been promoted around $37.5 million, with published previews highlighting features such as a private pool terrace. For certain buyers, the car-elevator narrative is less about novelty and more about eliminating friction: privacy from curb to front door, with a controlled and curated arrival.
5. Forté on Flagler - 1309 S Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach Forté on Flagler is a boutique West Palm Beach condominium tower at 1309 S Flagler Drive with a limited residence count cited at 41 units. The project is associated with Arquitectonica and is positioned as a high-end Flagler Drive waterfront offering.
Top pricing has been cited around $15.3 million for the most expensive residences. Within West Palm Beach’s rising luxury profile, Forté’s value proposition is concentration: fewer units, fewer compromises, and a direct relationship with the Intracoastal landscape.
What the headline prices are really buying
At $15 million-plus, finishes matter, but they rarely decide the deal. Buyers typically pay for attributes that are difficult to reproduce later, even with capital.
First is controlled inventory. Lower residence counts can translate into a quieter ownership experience and a more “house-like” rhythm: fewer elevator stops, fewer unfamiliar faces, and fewer operational variables.
Second is permanence of view and waterfront adjacency. Flagler Drive’s Intracoastal frontage, Fisher Island’s separation, and select oceanfront enclaves each deliver a different version of permanence. The premium is strongest when the view is protected by geography, not simply reliant on optimistic assumptions about what might be built nearby.
Third is service, increasingly delivered through branded residences. Branded living remains a central theme in Miami’s luxury condominium market because service culture and consistency are legible to international buyers. For seasonal owners, it can also reduce the complexity of keeping a residence running to a predictable standard.
Neighborhood lens: where each buyer profile tends to land
In Brickell, the buyer profile is often optimizing proximity: access to the financial district, travel logistics, and entertaining in a cosmopolitan setting rather than a resort-only environment. For those benchmarking branded living in the urban core, St. Regis® Residences Brickell is a clear reference point for what a $40 million-plus penthouse narrative can look like. Brickell also remains one of the most discussed submarkets for trophy listings, reinforcing liquidity at the top end even as broader housing conditions shift.
Sunny Isles appeals to a different logic: direct coastline presence, high-rise drama, and a dense concentration of newer product. Buyers here often pair Florida residency planning with an oceanfront daily routine. If privacy and vehicle logistics are non-negotiables, Bentley Residences Sunny Isles captures the “arrival experience” thesis in a way few projects attempt.
Fisher Island is not about convenience. It is about permission and access control. Ownership in this orbit tends to prioritize low-density social proximity and a resort-level environment that still reads as residential. For buyers studying the island’s newest chapter, The Residences at Six Fisher Island is a useful lens into why scarcity can remain durable, even amid a competitive luxury pipeline.
West Palm Beach, particularly along Flagler Drive, has become a focal point for luxury development attention. For many buyers, the move is lifestyle arbitrage: Intracoastal views, cultural and philanthropic gravity, and a daily cadence that feels more private than Miami’s core. Boutique inventory is part of the appeal, and Forté on Flagler West Palm Beach illustrates how limited unit counts can command outsized attention.
Lifestyle premiums that keep compounding
Two themes keep resurfacing in buyer conversations because they compress time, increase privacy, and simplify day-to-day use.
The first is water access. Private marina access is frequently highlighted as a premium feature for South Florida luxury condominiums, especially among waterfront buyer profiles. Even when slips are not provided directly, proximity to marinas and the ease of getting on the water can materially influence willingness to pay.
The second is operational ease. Branded residences aim to deliver a predictable ownership experience through staffing, standards, and a service framework that supports second-home usage. For ultra-luxury buyers with global calendars, frictionless living can be as valuable as incremental square footage.
How to underwrite a pre-construction purchase at this tier
In ultra-luxury pre-construction, the contract is the product as much as the residence. The priority is not just what is promised, but what is explicit, what is “subject to change,” and what is implied.
Start with fundamentals: residence count, the developer team, and any publicly disclosed financing milestones. Then translate amenity language into operations: who runs it, who pays for it, and how it may affect monthly costs and privacy.
Finally, align the purchase with your exit plan. Some buyers underwrite a multi-year hold anchored by lifestyle use. Others view the acquisition as a strategic allocation into a globally legible asset. Either approach can be rational, but the questions, and the tolerance for uncertainty, are different.
FAQs
What price range defines South Florida’s ultra-luxury new developments right now? Market discussion of top asking and promotional pricing spans roughly $15.3 million to about $73 million for select residences.
Are these prices closed sales or asking figures? They are typically asking or promotional figures for specific residences, especially penthouses, and they can change with availability.
Why is Flagler Drive drawing so much attention in West Palm Beach? Its Intracoastal frontage and the growing pipeline of luxury projects have made Flagler Drive a focal address for new development.
How many residences are planned at South Flagler House? South Flagler House has been described as planned for 105 condominium residences.
What is the most cited top asking price at South Flagler House? Penthouse asking pricing has been marketed up to about $73 million.
What makes Six Fisher Island feel different from other Miami addresses? Fisher Island is defined by limited access and scarcity, which many buyers equate with privacy and long-term defensibility.
Is St. Regis® Residences Brickell actually a branded residence? Yes. St. Regis Residences Brickell is positioned as a branded condominium development.
What is the headline feature buyers associate with Bentley Residences Sunny Isles? The project is widely known for integrating car elevators so residents can bring vehicles into the building.
What is Forté on Flagler’s approximate unit count and why does it matter? It has been cited at 41 units, and low inventory can support a quieter, more controlled ownership experience.
What should buyers prioritize when evaluating pre-construction at this level? Focus on developer track record, disclosed financing momentum, contract terms, and the operational realities behind amenity promises.
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