Sands Pointe was making a design statement before Sunny Isles Beach became a skyline: completed in 1996 at 16711 Collins Avenue, this 29-story oceanfront tower was among the first luxury residential buildings to replace the aging motels along this stretch of beach. Developer J. Milton & Associates and architect José Milton gave it the signature it’s still known for (graceful undulating balconies that ripple down the façade) and a dramatic ocean-side arrival court where residents step out of their cars facing the beach, not a parking garage. With about 227 residences across 29 floors, the density stays low by modern...
Sands Pointe was making a design statement before Sunny Isles Beach became a skyline: completed in 1996 at 16711 Collins Avenue, this 29-story oceanfront tower was among the first luxury residential buildings to replace the aging motels along this stretch of beach. Developer J. Milton & Associates and architect José Milton gave it the signature it’s still known for (graceful undulating balconies that ripple down the façade) and a dramatic ocean-side arrival court where residents step out of their cars facing the beach, not a parking garage. With about 227 residences across 29 floors, the density stays low by modern standards, and floor plans run a generous 1,530 to over 2,100 square feet. For buyers who value space and architectural character over brand-new construction, Sands Pointe is the established classic.
Context matters. When Sands Pointe was designed in the early 1990s, Collins Avenue in Sunny Isles was a strip of low-rise motels, the luxury high-rise boom was still a decade away. Sands Pointe’s rippling balconies and ocean-facing arrival court were a bet that design could lead the market, and the bet paid off: the building’s look still photographs well against towers half its age, and its residences compete directly with new construction on space alone.
The numbers tell the value story. Where new Sunny Isles towers deliver two-bedrooms under 1,200 square feet, Sands Pointe starts at 1,530, with terraces, storage, and ceiling heights from an era when square footage was generous. Between Golden Beach and Bal Harbour, the location keeps Aventura Mall and the Bal Harbour Shops within minutes, with the beach directly out front.
Sands Pointe sits between Golden Beach and Bal Harbour, which defines the daily map: quiet residential streets, with the island's best shopping a short drive either way. Bal Harbour Shops is minutes south for luxury retail and dining, Aventura Mall minutes west for everything else. Samson Oceanfront Park sits nearby for beach days with the family, and Milam's Market on Collins covers groceries. Il Mulino ($$$$) is the close-in splurge. Value buyers also compare Sayan and Sole on the Ocean up the beach.
Well, and that’s the point of buying at Sands Pointe. The concrete-block tower has been continuously maintained, and many residences have been renovated with modern kitchens, impact glass, and updated baths. The reward for accepting an older vintage is space: layouts here are substantially larger than what new construction delivers at the same price.
Two- and three-bedroom residences from about 1,530 to 2,120 square feet, with wraparound terraces, floor-to-ceiling windows, marble baths, and full-size laundry rooms. The low unit-per-floor density means corner exposures and cross-ventilation that newer, denser towers rarely offer.
Yes, the building carries active rental listings, and MLS data shows two- and three-bedroom units renting from roughly $5,000 to $9,000 per month. Confirm current minimum lease terms, approval requirements, and any rental caps with the association before buying as an investor.
Sands Pointe’s oceanfront infinity pool with lounge chairs and daybeds, poolside café with wait service, beach chair and umbrella service, a wellness and fitness center, business center, party room with warming kitchen, billiards room, private screening room, sauna, valet, and 24-hour security.
Yes, the building is pet-friendly, with one pet per residence up to about 25 pounds for owners. Renters face tighter rules, so landlords should verify the current pet policy for tenant-occupied units.
Architect José Milton wanted the arrival to be the moment, so the entrance court faces the ocean, giving residents a beachfront first impression every time they come home. The undulating balconies were a deliberate break from the flat slabs of the era. Fellow J. Milton & Associates projects like Sayan and St Tropez continued the developer’s Sunny Isles run. See more Sunny Isles Beach condos for sale and rent.
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| Unit | Price | FT2 (M2) | $/SF |
| BC-10 | $2,800 | 550 (51 m2) | $5 |
| Unit | Price | FT2 (M2) | $/SF |
| 601 | $5,000 | 1730 (160 m2) | $3 |
| 602 | $6,000 | 1730 (160 m2) | $3 |
| 2301 | $6,500 | 1730 (160 m2) | $4 |
| 410 | $6,700 | 2050 (190 m2) | $3 |
| Unit | Price | FT2 (M2) | $/SF | Sale Date |
| 1004 | $1,500,000 | 1820 ft2 (169 m2) | $824 | 07/17/2026 |
| 1207 | $1,275,000 | 2120 ft2 (196 m2) | $601 | 02/27/2026 |
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| 1804 | $6,500 | 1820 ft2 (169 m2) | $4 | 06/01/2026 |
| 1208 | $7,000 | 2120 ft2 (196 m2) | $3 | 05/16/2026 |
| 808 | $9,333 | 2120 ft2 (196 m2) | $4 | 04/22/2026 |
| 1502 | $5,150 | 1730 ft2 (160 m2) | $3 | 03/15/2026 |
| 2007 | $6,600 | 2120 ft2 (196 m2) | $3 | 02/23/2026 |
| 706 | $4,000 | 1670 ft2 (155 m2) | $2 | 10/27/2025 |
