Diddy Purchases Gloria Estefan’s Waterfront Mansion on Star Island

In July 2021, Gloria Estefan and her husband Emilio sold their Star Island home to a mysterious buyer for $35 million. At the time, we knew the buyer was listed under an LLC managed by Tri Star Sports & Entertainment Group and that Sean Combs, also known as Diddy, was a neighbor to the Estefan’s.

It has now been revealed that Diddy is actually the buyer of Gloria Estefan’s waterfront mansion on the exclusive Star Island. Diddy can now add this waterfront mansion located at 1 Star Drive to his portfolio.

The 8,000 square foot mansion sits on 1.3 acres and features a total of 6 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms spread out through the main and guest houses. The rich hardwood and marble floors flow effortlessly through the open floor plan leading to the gorgeous outdoor oasis.

The Estefans originally purchased the home for $1.84 million in 1993. Since 2015, the property has been on and off the market with an original list price of $40 million. The last list price of this property was $27.9 million in 2020.

Diddy purchased the home next door in 2003 for $14.5 million. This property features 19,545 square feet with 9 bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, a swimming pool, and a private boat dock. Diddy’s home was formerly owned by Tommy Mottola.

Is hasn’t been released yet what Diddy plans on doing with both of the properties or if he plans on combining the two but we can’t wait to see what he has in store!

Other notables that have owned or currently own on Star Island Include Alex Rodriguez, Don Johnson, Rosie O’Donnell, Xuxa, Shaquille O’Neal, Lea Black, and Phillip Frost.

Miami Heat’s Very Own Jimmy Butler Sold his Pinecrest Mansion for $7.1 Million

Jimmy Butler, Small Forward for the Miami Heat just sold his Pinecrest Mansion for $7.1 million. Butler who just purchased this home just 2 years ago really took advantage of the Miami market because he originally purchased the estate for $4.6 million in 2018. The home was built in 2013.

Records show that the managing partner, Reshma Sohoni, for London-based venture capital firm called Seedcamp purchased the home. Sohoni co-founded Seedcamp in 2007 with the idea to assist in investments for European tech start-ups.

The home located at 8975 Southwest 63rd Court in the Stritter Estates subdivision of Pinecrest features 7 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms and a 3 car garage. The custom Mediterain home with 8,958 square feet of living space showcases a grand foyer that opens to the living and dining rooms with double height ceilings.

The large game room is perfect for entertaining with a custom wet-bar and dedicant kitchen. The custom cabinetry, wine gallery, and butler’s pantry makes this home truly unique. The master offers a private terrace and spa bath. The backyard is the ultimate in luxury with covered terraces, playground, spa, and resort style pool.

For the next four years, Butler will still be a Miami resident with his recently signed 4 year contract extension with the Heat for an additional $184 million.

Butler isn’t the first Heat player to sell its Miami mansion. Dwayne Wade and wife Gabrielle Union sold their Miami mansion for $22 million after 2 years on the market.

Let’s also not forget that Pinecrest was ranked #2 in the top places to live in Miami!

Phil Collins’ Former Miami Beach Mansion set to be Demolished

Orlando Bravo, managing partner at Chicago-based private equity, Thomas Bravo purchased Phil Collin’s waterfront mansion in January 2021 for $40 million. Since then Bravo has been working with the City of Miami Beach Design Review Board on plans to submit blueprints for a new construction home.

The existing property located at 5800 North Bay Road features 12,153 square feet of living space including 7 bedrooms, 8 full baths, and 3 half-baths. The property also features a pool overlooking the water, a koi pond, and an expansive jacuzzi.

The 200 feet of Biscayne Bay frontage makes this location ideal with a large boat dock. The home was built in 1929 and was expanded in 1986 as well as 1987. The main house was again altered in 1991 and 2006 with kitchen and bathroom updates. The property sits on 1.2 acres of unobstructed Biscayne Bay views.

Bravo plans to replace the home with a more modern-style mansion with a tropical garden surrounding it. The new residence’s main house would include 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, a formal living room, a family room, a dining room, a movie room, and a wet bar. The residence’s 2 car detached garage would host the staff’s quarters, 2 separate suites as well as 2 home offices. The property will keep the current dock and pool but there will be an outdoor kitchen/barbecue area, spa, and gym.

Not only did Phil Collins own the property but Jennifer sold it in 2005 for $13.9 million. According to the Wall Street Journal, the property is being demolished due to the home having issues with flooding.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. Purchased Miami Beach Mansion for a Knockout Price

Floyd Mayweather Jr., former heavyweight boxing champion recently purchased a waterfront mansion for $18 million.

This home built in 2011 is located at 288 South Coconut Lane on the ultra-exclusive Palm Island in Miami Beach. This waterfront mansion features 3 floors of 10,853 square feet of living space all on a third of an acre. The 9 bedrooms, 10.5 bathrooms boasts 360 degrees views of the Miami skyline, bay, and the ocean.

The amenities for this gorgeous home include an outdoor movie theater, gym, dock, pool, and a 4 car garage. This waterfront home also features a private boat dock that can accommodate a 100-foot boat dock.

The home was originally listed in 2016 for $21.8 million and has since then been on and off the market with the last list price of $19.9 million. The Viyellas originally purchased the lot in 2009 for $2.7 million.

Candido Viyella, a former Morgan Stanley executive, and his wife Annabelle are listed as the sellers for this property, records show. Fojoso LLC, a Nevada-based corporation managed by Mayweather shows as the purchaser of the property.

Mayweather is not a new resident of Miami. Just last year, he sold his Pine Tree Drive home in Miami Beach for $6.3 million. He originally paid $7.7 million for the property.

Mayweather is considered one of the best boxers in the last 10 years. According to Forbes, Mayweather is also considered one of the top-earning athletes of 2019, earning around $915 million for that year.

On Hibiscus Island, a neighboring island, Andrew Mirmelli purchased a waterfront mansion for $21 million and re-listed it for $30 million. Gloria Estefan also sold their Star Island home for $35 million in July 2021. Lea Black of the Real Housewives also sold her waterfront mansion on Star Island for $34 million.

Gloria Estefan Sold Star Island Mansion for $35 Million

The Miami luxury real estate market is hot! It is so hot, that multiple real estate records have been broken in the last few months for Miami-Dade. Just last month, a luxury mansion sold for the highest price sold home in all of Miami-Dade history at $65 million.

Bay Harbor Islands also had a record-breaking sale of $12 million just last week, making it the highest sold home on all of the 2 islands. We are seeing more and more luxury residential homes sell than ever in the past few years and now we can add Gloria Estatfan’s mansion to the list!

Gloria Estefan and her husband Emilio sold their Star Island Mansion for $35 million at the end of July. The buyer for this property is unknown but according to tax records, the buyer is listed under an LLC managed by Tri Star Sports & Entertainment Group.

The gated waterfront mansion located at 1 Star Island Drive features a main house as well as a guest house situated on 1.3 acres of bliss. The two-story main house boasts 3 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms, rich hardwood and marble floors throughout, arched doorways, and a large refined kitchen with remarkable ocean views.

At the front of the property is the separate 3 bedroom, 2.1 bathroom guest house. The grounds also feature a pool/spa, private boat dock, tropical foliage, and palm trees providing plenty of privacy. Sean “Diddy” Combs is also the neighbor of this gorgeous estate.

Gloria and Emilio first purchased the home for $1.84 million in 1993. The property has been on and off the market since 2015 at $40 million but the last list price in 2020 was $27.9 million.

Although their house sold, they will reside in their primary home which is reported to be within proximity to Star Island.

Want to Buy David Guetta’s Miami Condo? It will Cost you $14 million or 348 in Bitcoin

The internationally famous French DJ, David Guetta has listed his Miami beachfront lower penthouse condo at Setai Hotel and Residences in South Beach. Listed at $14 million, he is also accepting payments in Bitcoin (BTC) or Ether (ETH). At todays prices, $14 million is equal to 348 BTC (6/14/2021).

His luxury 3 bedroom fully furnished residence is located on the 37th floor and boasts 2,528 square feet of living space. The condo features 3 bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms with 2 master suites.

The wraparound balconies offer unobstructed views of the Atlantic Ocean, Miami Beach, and the Miami skyline. This penthouse has been tastefully designed by Piero Lissoni.

Setai Hotel and Residences features 24 hour security, valet, and concierge services. The five-star hotel features many hotel amenities that are available to residences including a 90-foot poolside bar, boutique and art gallery, private ground transportation, three beachfront pools, and cabanas.

DJ David Guetta also has a rental located at Paraiso Bay in Edgewater Miami. This stunning upper penthouse starts at $22,000 a month with a minimum of a 6 month contract.

Guetta originally purchased the property in 2018 for $9.5 million from Richard LeFrak (New York billionaire).

Guetta is a French DJ, songwriter, and producer who has hit 50 million in record sales and streams over 10 million. For 2011 and 2020, Guetta was voted the #1 DJ in DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs. In 2013, he was also title Billboard’s #1 Dance-Pop Collaborator of all Time.

Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union Sell their Miami Beach Waterfront Mansion for $22 Million

What a crazy week for luxury real estate! Another mansion just sold in Miami Beach by none other than retired Miami Heat basketball player, Dwyane Wade and wife, Gabrielle Union.

Wade and Union first purchased the home located at 5980 North Bay Road in Miami Beach in 2010 for $10.6 million. The couple originally listed the home for $32.5 million in 2019 and lowered the price in December 2020 to $20.6 million. The home has been under contract with the same buyer since January of this year and just closed on June 1, 2021.

Sitting on 13,800 square feet of living, the 6-bedroom, 9 full bathrooms, and 2 half bathrooms is infused with Spanish architecture mixed with contemporary designs throughout. The chef’s kitchen features neutral tones and quartz countertops with Sub-zero and Wolfe appliances. The home also boasts an impressive master suite, wine cellar, and a large theater.

The home sits on professionally manicured 1 acre parcel with an expansive pool overlooking Biscayne Bay, boat dock, outdoor kitchen, guest house, outdoor basketball court, and playground.

The buyer for this property has not been disclosed. Wade and Union are currently residing in Los Angeles where they purchased a Hidden Hills Mansion for $18 million in 2020.

Dwyane Wade retired from his 16-year Miami Heat basketball career in 2019. Wade holds the Miami titles for all-time leader in points, games, assists, steals, shots made, and shots taken. He is also a minority owner of the Utah Jazz.

Gabriel Union is an American actress, activist, and voice actor. She has stared in movie roles on Bad Boys II, Bring It On, and She’s All That. Time Magazine included Union in the 100 Most Influential People in the World of 2020 magazine edition.

Lea Black of the Real Housewives of Miami Sells Waterfront Mansion on Star Island for $34 Million

Another waterfront mansion has just been added to the market and the owner is non-other than Lea Black of the Real Housewives of Miami. Her and her husband, Roy Black are selling their waterfront estate on Star Island for $34 million.

The waterfront mansion is located at 45 Star Island Drive situated at the entrance of Star Island on 1.07 acres with 190 feet of water frontage with an expansive dock. Featuring 9 bedrooms, 9 full bathrooms, and 3 half baths, the home includes 2 stories of 10,636 square feet of living space. The property was built in 1981. Amenities for this massive mansion include a pool and guest cottage.

The Black’s originally purchased the home in 2011 for $7 million, which is also the same year that the Real Housewives of Miami first aired on Bravo.

Leah Black stated in an email to TMZ, “We had planned to renovate and move there ourselves, but later decided that with our son in college, the amount of time we spend traveling and in L.A. that it was not feasible for us to enjoy further. Although we own other homes, this one is very special to us because of the exclusivity it offers and the wonderful people that live there.”

Lea and Roy have listed their home ‘for sale by owner,’ and stated that they have received a few qualified offers. The family also owns home in Coral Gables, Key West, and Los Angeles.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Rent a Waterfront Mansion in Miami Beach

As news continues to spread of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s rekindling, it was recently announced that the couple have rented a Miami Beach mansion at 2700 North Bay Road in the North Bay Road neighborhood. North Bay Road features some of the most exclusive properties in South Florida, and has a reputation of luxury, exclusivity, and celebrity appeal.

Lopez and Affleck’s current residence was originally listed at $130,000 a month and still remains active on Miami’s Multiple Listing Service. With Bayfront views, this estate sits on 0.6 acres with 100 feet of water frontage.

With 11 bedrooms, 12 full bathrooms, and 3 half baths, this stunning 2-story residence features 10,114 square feet of living space. Additionally, the home features a guest house, 3 parking garages, gym, office, master suite with expansive balcony, large pool, jacuzzi, spa, and boat dock.

Originally built in 1925 by MV Group USA, the home was renovated in 2015 with a more modern and minimalist design. The home was originally listed for sale in December 2020 for $18.9 million and sold to a Jewelry designer, Paul Morelli in April 2021 for $17.5 million. The home was then listed for rent for $130,000 monthly and the status is still showing as ‘active’ in the MLS. According to the New York Post, Lopez is the one who rented the mansion.

Jennifer Lopez has previously owned in the neighborhood at 5800 North Bay Road but sold the property to Phil Collins for $33 million in 2015. Lopez and recent ex-fiancé, Alex Rodriguez purchased a home together on Star Island in Miami in late 2020 and it is unclear what they plan to do with the home since their separation.

Lopez and Affleck were previously engaged in 2002 but separated in 2003. Alex Rodriguez is still living in Miami at his other home located in Coral Gables, Florida.

Is Kim Kardashian Moving to Miami?

American media personality and socialite, Kim Kardashian may be making the move to Miami along with other celebrities who are leaving the west coast. With announcements of her recent filing for divorce from rapper Kayne West; Life & Style Magazine have revealed that Kim K. is “checking out Miami real estate – and Miami men.”

Her claim to fame came when she first debuted on television as the personal stylist and friend to Paris Hilton. Over the years, she has created brands KKW Beauty, KKW Fragrance, and SKIMS; as well as starring in a hit reality tv show ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’ that just ended its’ final season. Sources have said that Kim K. wants to restart her life and has referenced Miami being her target.

Florida is known for its less strict COVID guidelines, no state income tax, and lower cost of living; it should be of no surprise that a large number of celebrities are leaving the west coast and moving to South Florida.

Other celebrities that have made their way to Miami include; Ivanka and Jared Kushner purchasing their $32.2 million estate in Miami Beach’s Indian Creek, Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen purchased a $17 million home also in Indian Creek, and Rob Gronkowski purchasing a $1.7 million condo in the Marquis Residences.

Kim and her sister Kourtney Kardashian previously lived in Miami from 2009-2013 when they filmed their spin-off series; ‘Kourtney and Kim Take Miami.’ Whether she purchases a condo in downtown or in the famous Indian Creek where many celebs flock too, we will definitely be on the look out for Kim Kardashian’s next moves!