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Porto Bellagio is Sunny Isles Beach’s quiet giant: a nine-story, 500-residence community on North Bay Road where Intracoastal views meet some of the most attainable prices on the barrier island. Completed in 2003 by Altman Development Group and designed by Sieger Suarez (the architects behind Trump Tower I) it trades oceanfront flash for resort-scale amenities: two pools, a Mediterranean courtyard with fountain, a fitness center, and a private clubhouse, all a short stroll from the sand.

One- to three-bedroom floor plans from roughly 670 to 1,350 square feet draw first-time buyers, snowbirds, and investors alike. Both its for-sale...


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Porto Bellagio is Sunny Isles Beach’s quiet giant: a nine-story, 500-residence community on North Bay Road where Intracoastal views meet some of the most attainable prices on the barrier island. Completed in 2003 by Altman Development Group and designed by Sieger Suarez (the architects behind Trump Tower I) it trades oceanfront flash for resort-scale amenities: two pools, a Mediterranean courtyard with fountain, a fitness center, and a private clubhouse, all a short stroll from the sand.

One- to three-bedroom floor plans from roughly 670 to 1,350 square feet draw first-time buyers, snowbirds, and investors alike. Both its for-sale and for-rent markets stay consistently active, making it one of the island’s most liquid communities for condos for sale and for rent in Sunny Isles Beach.

Key Facts

  • Building: Porto Bellagio, Sunny Isles Beach
  • Address: 17150 N Bay Rd, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160
  • Neighborhood: Sunny Isles Beach (bay side, walk to beach)
  • Developer: Altman Development Group
  • Architect: Sieger Suarez
  • Stories: 9
  • Units: 500 residences (1 to 3 bedrooms, ~673 to 1,353 sq ft)
  • Completed: 2003

Resort Amenities Without the Oceanfront Markup

Two outdoor pools, a Jacuzzi, a fitness center, a Mediterranean courtyard with fountain, a billiard and media room, and a professional business center give Porto Bellagio a country-club feel unusual for a mid-rise. Twenty-four-hour gated access and a covered parking deck round out a package that would cost multiples more on the ocean side of Collins Avenue.

Families like the children’s play area and the A-rated school zoning; investors like the scale, with 500 units, there is almost always a for-sale or for-rent listing to benchmark against, which keeps pricing transparent.

A Value Play in Sunny Isles Beach

While neighboring oceanfront towers such as Jade Signature command luxury premiums, Porto Bellagio competes on practicality: generous layouts, real amenities, and a location minutes from the beach, the Aventura Mall corridor, and Bal Harbour. For buyers priced out of new construction, it is the island’s most proven alternative.

Sellers benefit from constant demand from first-time buyers, downsizers, and snowbirds; landlords benefit from a deep tenant pool. Few Sunny Isles Beach communities balance affordability and lifestyle this well.

Porto Bellagio's bay-side position keeps the neighborhood quiet while leaving everything close. The beach is an easy walk east, Oleta River State Park's trails sit a short drive west, and Haulover Park's marina is just north for boaters. Daily errands run through Milam's Market on Collins, with Aventura Mall minutes west for shopping and Bal Harbour Shops south for the luxury tier. Investors benchmarking the area usually cross-shop Sayan on the oceanfront and Parque Towers on the boulevard.

Porto Bellagio Frequently Asked Questions

❯ Is Porto Bellagio on the beach?

Not directly, it sits on the bay side at 17150 N Bay Rd, with the beach an easy walk east. Many buyers prefer the trade: lower prices than the oceanfront towers, the same Sunny Isles Beach zip code and lifestyle, and Intracoastal waterway views from the balconies instead of surf.

❯ What do HOA fees cover here?

Fees scale with unit size and fund 24-hour gated security, two swimming pools, the fitness center, clubhouse, courtyard upkeep, and reserves for a 500-unit community. Request the latest budget and ask about pending special assessments before writing an offer.

❯ Can I rent out my unit?

Yes, the building has a well-established rental market with steady demand from the area’s workforce and seasonal visitors. Minimum lease terms and tenant screening are set by the condo association, review current documents with your agent before buying as an investor.

❯ What floor plans are available?

One-, two-, and three-bedroom residences from about 673 to 1,353 square feet, with nine-foot ceilings, impact sliding doors, in-unit washer/dryer, and waterway-view balconies.

❯ Why is it cheaper than the oceanfront towers?

Location. Bay-side buildings skip the direct-beach premium while keeping Sunny Isles Beach schools, parks, Collins Avenue dining, and quick access to Aventura and Bal Harbour. For budget-conscious buyers, Porto Bellagio is one of the island’s best value plays, compare it with oceanfront options like Acqualina or Jade Signature to see the spread.

❯ Is the building pet-friendly?

Pets are allowed under association restrictions, listings commonly note weight limits around 20 lbs. Pet rules change often by board vote, so confirm the current written policy in the condo documents before committing.

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1 Bedroom

Unit Price FT2 (M2) $/SF
3102 $340,000 673 (62 m2)$505

2 Bedrooms

Unit Price FT2 (M2) $/SF
3410 $425,000 1024 (95 m2) $415
3609 $469,900 1024 (95 m2) $459
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