Rare opportunity to own Miami mansion on ultra-exclusive Fisher Island as stunning home is listed for $28M: Oprah and Julia Roberts have houses on enclave that are only accessible by boat

PUBLISHEDSat Mar 9 2024 16:32 GMT

UPDATEDSat Mar 9 2024 17:37 GMT

A luxury, Parisian-inspired mansion, nestled in the ultra-exclusive Fisher Island of Miami, has hit the market with a breathtaking $27.9 million price tag.

Spanning an impressive 9,400 square feet, the residence stands as the largest and most opulent estate currently available on the private island, accessible only by boat or helicopter.

Located at 6915 Valencia Drive in Miami Beach, the mansion boasts six bedrooms, nine full bathrooms, a home office, a library and living rooms adorned with multiple fireplaces.

Noteworthy for hosting A-listers such as Oprah Winfrey and Julia Roberts, Fisher Island holds a distinguished status as one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in the country.

The 173-acre island earned the title of the wealthiest zip code in the U.S. in 2019, with residents boasting a typical net worth of $57.3 million.

A luxury Parisian-inspired mansion, nestled in the ultra-exclusive Fisher Island of Miami, has hit the market with a breathtaking $28 million price tag

Spanning an impressive 9,400 square feet, the residence stands as the largest and most opulent estate currently available on the private island, accessible only by boat or helicopter

Located at 6915 Valencia Dr in Miami Beach, the mansion boasts six bedrooms, nine full bathrooms, a home office , a library, and living rooms adorned with multiple fireplaces

The outdoor area is meticulously crafted too, highlighted by a well-appointed bar, heated pool, barbecue area and complemented by a stunning waterfront view

Noteworthy for hosting A-listers such as Oprah Winfrey and Julia Roberts, Fisher Island holds a distinguished status as one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in the country

Rich dark wood and marble flooring lined the expansive home that features ample space for both relaxation and productivity.

Grand living areas are adorned with numerous fireplaces that create an inviting ambiance, whether the owner is entertaining guests or enjoying precious family moments.

The chef's kitchen offers a center island and an abundance of high-end appliances and prep space. Other features include a spa room, cabana sauna, and walk-in closets.

The outdoor area is meticulously crafted too, highlighted by a well-appointed bar, heated pool, barbecue area and complemented by a stunning waterfront view.

Rich dark wood and marble flooring lined the expansive home that features ample space for both relaxation and productivity. Grand living areas are adorned with numerous fireplaces that create an inviting ambiance

The chef's kitchen offers a center island and an abundance of high-end appliances and prep space

Bathrooms are complimented by glass shower, a tub and intricate marble floor

The outdoor area highlights a private pool

Other features include a spa room (left), cabana sauna(right), and walk-in closets

Fisher Island is minutes from downtown Miami and Miami Beach by the island’s auto-ferry system or private yacht

The prestigious enclave has easy access to private beaches, tennis courts, fine dining, and more.

Listing agent Tatyana Ionin with Coldwell Banker Realty described the home as a 'luxurious retreat where Parisian-inspired charm meets Fisher Island living at its finest.'

Renowned for its unmatched amenities and top-notch security, Fisher Island is minutes from downtown Miami and Miami Beach by the island’s auto-ferry system or private yacht.

It has been a part-time home to a slew of celebrities over the years, including Winfrey, Roberts, Mel Brooks, Andre Agassi, and even the Vanderbilts from the 1930s to 1950s.

Oprah former luxury four-bedroom Fisher Island condo pictured above. She sold her Florida 6,170-square-foot penthouse in 2001 for $6.5 million. Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll then purchased it for $13.5 million in 2014

Fisher Island, situated off the Southern tip of Scenic Miami Beach, represents a unique section of the luxury market, due to its limited inventory and inherent isolated nature

About 560 people live on Fisher Island in total, with all visitors requiring an invitation from local residents to be granted entry. Pictured is the island's sprawling golf course accessible to residents and guests by invite only

The island also features a marina that can accommodate yachts up to 250 feet

The members-only Fisher Island Club includes a beach club, a par-35 championship golf course, 18 tennis courts and two private deep-water marinas.

Upon purchasing property on the island, residents are granted a membership to the country club.

Fish Island has also attracted residents in recent years for its prekindergarten-through-eighth grade school, Fisher Island Day School, which serves roughly 100 students and boasts a stellar academic reputation.

Locals attracted by the island’s exclusivity, meanwhile, traverse its lush fields and immaculate roads on golf carts, as cars cannot be brought across the water.

About 560 people live on Fisher Island in total, with all visitors requiring an invitation from local residents to be granted entry.

Island off Miami that has been named the wealthiest zip code in the US with a per capita income of $2.5million

In 2019, Fisher Island was named the wealthiest zip code in the United States, where the average income in 2015 was $2.5 million per year.

Located just a short boat ride away from Miami, an analysis conducted by Bloomberg shows that the highest per capita income of anywhere in the 50 states is the area whose zip code reads 33109.

Fisher Island, Florida, is a 216-acre island that was once home to celebrities like media mogul Oprah Winfrey, actor Mel Brooks, retired tennis star Boris Becker and Czech supermodel Karolina Kurkova.

It is also a preferred landing spot for wealthy foreigners who buy up pricey real estate.

The relative wealth of residents of Fisher Island is staggering. Of all zip codes in the US, Fisher Island was the only one where more than half of all tax returns showed an income of at least $200,000.

It has approximately 700 families who own either a home or an apartment, but only a small fraction of them are actually there at a given time, according to Forbes.

That's because Fisher Island is primarily a vacation haunt for the super rich, who only spend a few weeks or months at a time.

In February 2015, an unidentified buyer plunked down $35 million for a seven-bedroom penthouse on the island, according to Mansion Global.

The buyer, reported to be a Russian businessman, then put the property back on the market in August 2015 for $38.5 million.

Eventually, the property, with 9,715 square feet and a rooftop deck of 6,798 square feet, sold in May 2017 for $35 million, The Real Deal reported.

Anyone visiting the island will need to be prepared to shell out some big bucks. The island is home to eight restaurants, among them several high-end steakhouses. All the restaurants charge residents' expense accounts, so no cash changes hands, according to Forbes.

There is also a nine-hole golf course, a bird-watching area and 18 tennis courts that are made of the same grass as in Wimbledon and the same clay as in Roland-Garros.

As if that weren't enough, the island boasts of a mile-long private beachfront with sand that was especially imported from Bermuda. Every morning, workers rake it.

Fisher Island as a home to multiple families is a relatively new concept. It was first created over 100 years ago as part of land reclamation projects in and around Miami Beach.

In 1925, William Vanderbilt II traded a luxury yacht for ownership of the island. After he died in 1944, the island was inherited by Edward Moore, a member of the Moore family which co-founded US Steel.

After Moore's death, the island was sold to Gar Wood, a millionaire who invented hydraulic construction equipment. Wood's family was the only one living on the island.

In 1963, Wood sold the island to a development group that included Richard Nixon, who would eventually become president in 1968.

It wasn't until the 1980s that massive, widescale development on the island began in earnest.

Since then, it has become one of the most expensive areas in which to buy real estate.

Rare opportunity to own Miami mansion on ultra-exclusive Fisher Island as stunning home is listed for $28M: Oprah and Julia Roberts have houses on enclave that are only accessible by boat

Island off Miami that has been named the wealthiest zip code in the US with a per capita income of $2.5million

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