B
al Harbour’s condo market is booming. A corner penthouse at Oceana Bal Harbour recently closed at $29 million, plus $1.5 million for parking and furnishings, totaling $30.5 million—setting a new area record. The 7,442‑sq‑ft unit boasts four bedrooms, four full baths, and two powder rooms. A private elevator opens to a foyer with a custom orchid wall, floor‑to‑ceiling windows, and a chef’s kitchen. The main bedroom overlooks the water and includes two boutique dressing rooms and a spa‑style bath. A wrap‑around terrace offers views of the ocean, Biscayne Bay, and downtown Miami. High ceilings, oak floors, an entertaining bar, and temperature‑controlled windows add to the luxury.
The seller, French insurance magnate Solly Azar, originally bought two units and five parking spots in 2017 for $16.3 million. He listed the penthouse last year at $38.5 million, then reduced it to $35.9 million before the final sale. The buyers are Chicago attorneys Dan Fischel and Sylvia Neil, who also own a Hollywood Hills penthouse purchased in 2021 from Evan Metropoulos.
Oceana Bal Harbour, completed in 2017 on 5.5 acres, is a 28‑story oceanfront tower with resort‑style amenities: a pool, restaurant, gym, and tennis courts. Jeff Koons’ stainless‑steel sculptures “Seated Ballerina” and “Pluto and Proserpina” adorn the property.
Listing brokers were Douglas Elliman’s Ruthie and Ethan Assouline and Eytan Namiech; sellers’ brokers included Joelle Oiknine, Marie Miller, and Nathalie Attias of One Sotheby’s International Realty.
