3030 Aventura
Seven stories, 45 residences, one architect with a signature: 3030 Aventura is the boutique tower that Kobi Karp designed to feel like a "charming, yet statuesque, single-family estate" on the 188th Street canal. Built in 2007 by developers Jose Saal, Mark Rousso, and Lauris Boulanger at 3030 NE 188th Street, the building sits on a quiet cul-de-sac across from the A-rated Aventura Charter School and a short walk from Founders Park. Inside, two- to four-bedroom floor plans feature floor-to-ceiling glass, granite counters, stainless appliances, and private glass-railed balconies. A four-bedroom, four-bath two-story residence and its 20-foot ceilings as...
3030 Aventura
Seven stories, 45 residences, one architect with a signature: 3030 Aventura is the boutique tower that Kobi Karp designed to feel like a "charming, yet statuesque, single-family estate" on the 188th Street canal. Built in 2007 by developers Jose Saal, Mark Rousso, and Lauris Boulanger at 3030 NE 188th Street, the building sits on a quiet cul-de-sac across from the A-rated Aventura Charter School and a short walk from Founders Park. Inside, two- to four-bedroom floor plans feature floor-to-ceiling glass, granite counters, stainless appliances, and private glass-railed balconies. A four-bedroom, four-bath two-story residence and its 20-foot ceilings as the building's crown jewel.
Key Facts
- Building: 3030 Aventura, boutique 45-unit tower on the 188th Street canal
- Address: 3030 NE 188th St, Aventura, FL 33180
- Neighborhood: 188th Street canal cul-de-sac, across from Aventura Charter School
- Developers: Jose Saal, Mark Rousso & Lauris Boulanger (3030 Associates)
- Architect: Kobi Karp
- Stories: 7
- Units: 45 residences (2 to 4 bedrooms)
- Year completed: 2007
Kobi Karp's Boutique Statement
Karp's design for 3030 Aventura leans into the canal: floor-to-ceiling glass pulls the water into every main room, and private balconies with glass railings keep the sightlines clean. Interiors were finished to a genuine luxury spec: granite, stainless steel, wood cabinetry, in-unit washer and dryer, and the building's two-story four-bedroom residence, with soaring 20-foot ceilings, remains one of the most architecturally interesting units on the 188th Street corridor.
Buying or Renting on 188th Street
Resales typically span the $500s to $800s for two- and three-bedrooms, with the rare four-bedroom commanding more. Strong value for canal-front Aventura across from a top charter school. Rentals lease steadily to families and professionals who want the school zone without the purchase. Compare nearby Uptown Marina Lofts and the broader Aventura market.
Families pick 3030 Aventura for the school zone, and the neighborhood backs the choice. Founders Park is steps away with fields, trails, and weekend programming; the Publix on Biscayne Boulevard handles the grocery run. Dinner nearby runs from casual to polished: Soho Asian Bar and Grill for kosher Asian fusion on NE 29th Avenue, JOEY Aventura for the lively global menu, Divieto for Italian at the mall. Golfers get the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa's two championship courses ten minutes west, and Whole Foods Aventura covers the organic shop. Compare the boutique scale here with Uptown Marina Lofts' loft-style layouts and private marina, or Atrium's canal setting.
3030 Aventura Frequently Asked Questions
❯ What makes a 45-unit building different from Aventura's big towers?
Privacy and pace. Three elevators serve 45 homes, the lobby and pool never feel crowded, and the cul-de-sac setting on the 188th Street canal keeps traffic near zero. It's the closest thing to estate living in a condo format.
❯ Who designed it?
Architect Kobi Karp, the same hand behind Capri South Beach and Avenia Aventura, gave 3030 Aventura its canal-front glass walls and single-family-estate massing. The developers were Jose Saal, Mark Rousso, and Lauris Boulanger of 3030 Associates.
❯ What's across the street, and why do families care?
The A-rated Aventura Charter School sits directly across the street: drop-off is a crosswalk, not a car ride, and Founders Park's fields and trails are steps away. Few Aventura condos pair this school access with waterfront views.
❯ Are rentals allowed?
Yes. The building has an active lease market, with two- and three-bedroom rentals commonly listed. The association requires minimum lease terms (historically around one year) and limits leasing frequency, so investors should confirm current rules.
❯ What amenities does the building offer?
A sundeck pool and Jacuzzi, state-of-the-art spa and fitness center, clubhouse lounge, concierge and valet services, high-speed elevators, and EV charging stations: a full luxury roster scaled to 45 homes.
❯ Is it pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed with association registration. Confirm current size or breed guidelines with the HOA before buying.
3030 Aventura
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