South Florida’s luxury real estate market is experiencing a surge in high-value transactions, attracting notable buyers and sellers. Recent weeks have seen significant deals across Palm Beach and Miami Beach, highlighting the region’s continued appeal to the affluent.
Key Takeaways
- A nearly 9,000-square-foot mansion in Palm Beach fetched $43.3 million.
- Prominent figures like The Swan Group’s co-CEO and MSCI’s CEO were among the buyers.
- Waterfront properties in Miami Beach also saw substantial sales, including a home previously owned by a Broadway legend.
Palm Beach Mansion Sells for Over $43 Million
The most significant residential sale recorded in South Florida was a sprawling mansion in Palm Beach, located at 115 Via La Selva. The nearly 9,000-square-foot estate changed hands for $43.3 million. The sellers were a trust associated with Philip and Catherine Korsant, who had purchased the property in 2017 for $14 million. The buyer has been identified as Thomas Swan, co-CEO and director of The Swan Group. Built in 1928, the luxurious home features eight bedrooms, nine bathrooms, a gym, a pool, and a guest house on a 0.8-acre lot.
Miami Beach Waterfront Properties Draw Big Names
Miami Beach continues to be a hotbed for luxury real estate. Actor and director Daisy Chaplin sold her 9,000-square-foot waterfront home at 6000 North Bay Road for $31.5 million. This property was formerly owned by her late father, the renowned Broadway director and producer Harold Prince. The mansion boasts eight bedrooms and eight and a half bathrooms.
In another notable North Bay Road transaction, Keith Menin, co-founder of Menin Hospitality, sold a 5,000-square-foot waterfront residence at 5300 North Bay Road for $27 million. The property, which includes a guest house, was purchased by a trust. Menin had acquired this home in 2024 for $16.1 million.
Other Notable Transactions
Entrepreneurs Duncan and Renea Dayton sold their Miami Beach home at 302 West San Marino Drive for $11.3 million to an LLC linked to Thomas Boixel, founder and CEO of Boixel Investments. The 3,200-square-foot home features three bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms.
Further north, a condo at Fort Partners’ Seaway at the Surf Club in Surfside sold for $27.1 million, representing a significant price per square foot for the area. On the commercial front, an industrial property at 1600 Northwest 165th Street in Miami sold for just over $17 million. Additionally, art collectors Ian and Serge Krawiecki Gazes sold a Miami mansion for $15 million.
Sources
- South Florida Top Real Estate Deals: June 3, 2026, The Real Deal.
- Henry Fernandez of MSCI buys Palm Beach home, The Business Journals.
- South Florida Top Real Estate Deals: June 1, 2026, The Real Deal.