Bal Harbour

Population

3,055

Lifestyle Score

41/100

Life & Practicalities

Estimated drive to the airport: 32 minFort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Estimated drive to the beach: 4 minHaulover Beach Park
Mean commute to work: 35.5 min
Median household income: $81K
Public schools nearby: 0

Flood zoneX · AE · VE — Flood zones can change from one parcel to the next, so look up the FEMA zone for the exact property you're considering. If that property is in an A or V zone, a mortgage from a federally regulated lender will require flood insurance.

Sources: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenStreetMap contributors · Urban Institute / NCES. Informational only, not a flood insurance determination. Census values apply only to the named municipality/CDP (ACS 2020–2024 5-year). This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

About

Looking at Bal Harbour condos for sale? Start with the map. This is a small incorporated village at the northern end of the barrier island, with municipal services and a building department that are its own, not shared with Surfside or Sunny Isles Beach. Bal Harbour Shops, open-air retail, is the commercial heart. Oceanfront towers line the ocean side of Collins Avenue, and most reach the beach directly.

oceanfront, compact, retail-anchored

Highlights

Bal Harbour Shops

Towers with direct beach access

Oceanfront along Collins Avenue

Self-governed, independent village

Compact, low-density village

Location

Bal Harbour

Location

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions on buying and investing here

What is Bal Harbour known for?

Bal Harbour Shops, an open-air retail center. Around it sits a small incorporated oceanfront village, at the northern end of its barrier island.

If I buy in Bal Harbour, what am I actually buying?

Nearly all of it is condos in oceanfront towers. They stand ocean-side of Collins Avenue, and most lead straight to the sand.

What are the main amenities and landmarks in Bal Harbour?

Retail in the village revolves around Bal Harbour Shops. The beachfront covers its entire Collins Avenue frontage.

What should I check before buying in Bal Harbour?

Bal Harbour sets its own zoning and permitting rules, and they can differ from what applies next door in Surfside or Sunny Isles Beach. Check the requirements with the village itself and with the building's association.

How do people move around Bal Harbour?

Walking works, since shops and beachfront towers sit close in a compact village. Through-traffic uses Collins Avenue, which links to neighboring areas.

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