FLORIDA’S BEST OCEANFRONT PENTHOUSE UNDER $3 MILLION
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:
- Aquazul MPH02: $82,194
- Casamar MPH02: $127,880
- Salato PH905: $132,628
- Las Olas Beach Club PH2703: $137,136
- Las Olas Beach Club #2601: $154,992
- Aquazul UPH01: $225,720
- Selene PH2601S: $259,542
- Las Olas Beach Club #2905: $283,308
- Ritz-Carlton #2102: $358,400
- 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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