FLORIDA’S BEST OCEANFRONT PENTHOUSE UNDER $3 MILLION

by Craig Bujnowski

AQUAZUL MPH02 - 1600 S Ocean Blvd

SOUTH FLORIDA’S BEST OCEANFRONT PENTHOUSE UNDER $3 MILLION

$2,695,000 | 3 Bedrooms | 4.5 Bathrooms | 2,572 SF

DIRECT OCEANFRONT. PRIVATE ELEVATOR. DESIGNER FINISHES. EXCEPTIONAL VALUE.

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CRAIG BUJNOWSKI | 617-784-7504

 

1. THE $1,048/SF PENTHOUSE — WHILE THE COMPETITION COMMANDS $1,500–$4,000/SF

Why pay twice as much for the same Atlantic Ocean?

Compare South Florida’s luxury oceanfront penthouses:

  • Aquazul MPH02: $2.695M | $1,048/SF
  • Salato PH806: $5.25M | $1,565/SF
  • Casamar MPH02: $4.444M | $1,610/SF
  • Selene PH2601-S: $9.999M | $1,840/SF
  • Salato PH905: $4.895M | $2,296/SF
  • Waldorf Astoria Duplex PH: $17.1M | $2,591/SF
  • St. Regis Bahia Mar PH2302: $20.5M | $3,555/SF
  • St. Regis Bahia Mar PH2401: $22M | $3,971/SF

THE INVESTMENT ADVANTAGE

  • Casamar: 54% higher per SF
  • Selene: 76% higher per SF
  • St. Regis PH2302: 239% higher per SF

The takeaway: Aquazul delivers direct oceanfront penthouse living at a substantial discount to these luxury alternatives.

2. THE HIDDEN MILLION-DOLLAR ADVANTAGE: LOWER OWNERSHIP COSTS

Purchase price gets the headlines. Carrying costs determine what you actually spend.

Annual HOA + Estimated Property Taxes:

  1. Aquazul MPH02: $82,194
  2. Casamar MPH02: $127,880
  3. Salato PH905: $132,628
  4. Las Olas Beach Club PH2703: $137,136
  5. Las Olas Beach Club #2601: $154,992
  6. Aquazul UPH01: $225,720
  7. Selene PH2601S: $259,542
  8. Las Olas Beach Club #2905: $283,308
  9. Ritz-Carlton #2102: $358,400
  10. Auberge N1701/N1801: $371,076

POTENTIAL 10-YEAR HOA + TAX SAVINGS

  • Versus Casamar: $456,860
  • Versus Salato: $504,340
  • Versus Selene: $1,773,480
  • Versus Ritz-Carlton: $2,762,060
  • Versus Auberge: $2,888,820

The takeaway: Aquazul combines a lower acquisition price with dramatically lower estimated recurring ownership expenses.

3. DESIGNER LUXURY WITHOUT STARTING FROM SCRATCH

Luxury finishes are already part of the package.

  • Elegant Venetian plaster finishes.
  • Marble flooring throughout.
  • Italian cabinetry and custom wet bar.
  • Sophisticated interiors ready for personal customization.

Why it matters: Spend your renovation dollars enhancing luxury rather than rebuilding the basics.

4. PRIVATE ELEVATOR — YOUR OWN ARRIVAL EXPERIENCE

Privacy begins before you open your front door.

  • Exclusive private elevator access.
  • A more intimate penthouse arrival experience.
  • The convenience and exclusivity expected of a luxury residence.

5. PRIVATE TENNIS, PICKLEBALL & THE ATLANTIC OCEAN AT YOUR DOORSTEP

A private beachfront lifestyle without the mega-resort price tag.

  • Residents-only tennis and pickleball court.
  • Direct beachfront location.
  • No streets to cross to reach the sand.
  • Oceanfront swimming pool.
  • Private beach access and beach service.

The advantage: Resort-style amenities with boutique-building privacy.

6. TWO WATERFRONTS. ONE PENTHOUSE. SUNRISE TO SUNSET.

Wake up to the Atlantic. End your day overlooking the Intracoastal.

  • Direct Atlantic Ocean views.
  • Three private balconies.
  • Spectacular eastern sunrise exposure.
  • Western sunset views toward the Intracoastal.

The advantage: Enjoy two of South Florida’s most desirable waterfront perspectives from one residence.

7. REAL PENTHOUSE ARCHITECTURE — NOT SIMPLY A HIGH FLOOR

The difference is in the volume, light and views.

  • Higher ceilings than standard Aquazul residences.
  • Expansive floor-to-ceiling glass.
  • Exceptional natural light.
  • A true penthouse atmosphere.

The advantage: A distinctive living experience that ordinary high-floor condominiums cannot replicate.

8. BOUTIQUE OCEANFRONT PRIVACY

  • Approximately 80 residences.
  • Only four residences per typical floor.
  • Intimate oceanfront residential setting.
  • An alternative to crowded resort-style towers.

The advantage: Oceanfront exclusivity without the scale of a massive condominium development.

9. LAUDERDALE-BY-THE-SEA — THE BEST OF TWO LUXURY MARKETS

Fort Lauderdale sophistication meets Pompano Beach’s transformation.

  • Convenient access to Fort Lauderdale and Pompano Beach.
  • Charming beachfront restaurants and entertainment.
  • Relaxed coastal atmosphere.
  • Positioned between two evolving luxury real estate markets.

The advantage: Enjoy the lifestyle of both markets while living directly on the beach.

10. CREATE A CUSTOM OCEANFRONT PENTHOUSE FOR UNDER $3 MILLION

A compelling alternative to buying a $5 million luxury penthouse.

  • Acquisition Price: $2,695,000
  • Illustrative Luxury Renovation: $250,000
  • Total Acquisition + Renovation: $2,945,000

Imagine the possibilities:

  • Dramatic architectural stretch ceilings.
  • Designer LED lighting throughout.
  • Custom illuminated media walls.
  • Statement kitchen and waterfall island.
  • Spa-inspired primary bathroom.
  • Contemporary luxury furnishings and finishes.

The opportunity: Create a personalized oceanfront penthouse for less than $3 million in acquisition and renovation costs, before transaction expenses.

 

THE AQUAZUL INVESTMENT ADVANTAGE

FIVE REASONS THIS PENTHOUSE STANDS APART

1. EXCEPTIONAL ACQUISITION VALUE
$1,048/SF versus $1,565–$3,971/SF for the competing penthouses listed above.

2. LOWER LONG-TERM OWNERSHIP COSTS
Potentially $450,000–$2.9 million in estimated HOA and property tax savings over 10 years versus selected alternatives.

3. DIRECT OCEANFRONT SCARCITY
A true beachfront penthouse with no roads separating you from the Atlantic.

4. LUXURY AMENITIES WITHOUT MEGA-TOWER SCALE
Private elevator, tennis, pickleball, beach service and boutique privacy.

5. UNDER $3 MILLION — INCLUDING AN ILLUSTRATIVE $250,000 RENOVATION
A rare combination of customization potential, oceanfront positioning and relative value.

 

SCHEDULE YOUR PRIVATE PENTHOUSE TOUR

CRAIG BUJNOWSKI
617-784-7504

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