When you are considering buying a home in the South Beach

you are going to want to do some research to find out what the average price is for homes. One of the easiest ways to do that is to compare the average price per square foot of the different properties. Here are some of the most popular properties in the area as well as the average price per square foot. They are in order from highest to lowest. All of the data is from units sold in 2010.

Ten units were recently sold at The Setai Miami Beach

The Setai condos sold for an average of $1,517.28 per square foot. Apogee Miami Beach, another popular property, sold nine units. The average price per square foot at this property was $1,317.74. Twelve units sold at Continuum North for $1,053.44, and four units sold at Il Villaggio Miami Beach for $859.08 per square foot.

Continuum South

had sixteen properties sell with an average square foot price of $769.49. Murano at Portofino had four sold properties at $730.21 per square foot. Mosaic sold five units at $631.59 per square foot, while Murano Grande had eleven properties sell at $556.68.

Seventeen properties sold at ICON South Beach

for $543.99, while Blue Diamond Miami Beach sold twelve units for $470.51 per square foot. The Yacht Club sold sixteen properties at $443.40, and at Bentley Bay, nine condos sold for $412.74 per square foot.

Cosmopolitan South Beach

sold eleven units for $384.58, and Sunset Harbor had fourteen units sell at $346.17 per square foot. Roney Palace had an amazing thirty units sell for $341.87 per square foot, the Floridian had twenty-five condos sell at $317.81 per square foot. Rounding out the list is Wavery, which had eighteen units sell at $307.04 per square foot.

As you can see, there are many different types of properties available in the area, and people with large and small budgets alike should be able to find a great home in South Beach.

The Venetian Islands homes

are located just off the coast of Florida, literally within minutes of Miami Beach. From these islands, one is availed of a city skyline view, day or night, and is offered a suburban environment located very close to what the city has to offer. These islands are among the most sought-after Miami Beach real estate. While one enjoys a very short commute to the city, they are removed enough from the heart of it to allow a very tranquil environment and plenty of space to relax and enjoy the seaside environs.

The Venetian Islands real estate

is populated by primarily luxury single-family homes. The history of this development goes back to the 1920′s when one of the first real estate booms hit Florida. The islands are artificial and there are 7 of them in total, 6 of which are the site of homes. From east to west the island are Belle Isla, Rivo Alto Island, Di Lido Island, San Marino Island, San Marco Island and Biscayne Island. The seventh island, called Flagler Monument Island, is not developed but is used as a recreational destination by residents. The islands are all part of either Miami or Miami Beach.

Island residents

make their way to the city via a series of bridges that link the island and the mainland. The Venetian Causeway is a stretch of road that has become popular for recreational activities over the years. Residents of the islands use this causeway for activities such as taking a bike ride, walking their pets, going out for a run or for simply strolling about and enjoying the subtropical climate. The islands are properly located in Biscayne Bay.

Nearby the Venetian Islands homes are Star Island homes, Palm Island homes, Hibiscus Island homes and Fisher Island real estate. As is the case with its neighbors, the Venetian Islands houses are a waterfront community which is characterized by a great many villas and estates for sale. This area is perfect for those who want or need to be close to the major metropolitan areas but who want a bit of distance between themselves and the hustle and bustle of urban life at the end of the day. The communities on this island are peaceful, laid-back and emphasize a luxury lifestyle. All of these factors have made the Venetian Islands Miami homes consistently among the most sought-after locations for those seeking a luxury lifestyle near the dynamic and growing city of Miami.