Mid-Century Miami Home on the Water Lists for $9.5 Million

A reimagined mid-century four-bedroom home with a saltwater pool on an oversized lot in

Miami
has hit the market for $9.495 million.

The 4,225-square-foot family home, located in the Miami Shores community, has 84 feet of open Biscayne Bay frontage.

“Miami Shores is a very well-known community in the North Miami (NoMi) area, between Downtown Miami and Fort Lauderdale,” said selling agent Chad Carroll, executive president of the Carroll Group at Compass, who listed the home earlier this month. He described the “family-oriented” village as primarily occupied by year-round residents. 

Such was the case for fintech executive Guy Kurlandski, who bought the property in 2013. “As our children are now headed to college, it’s time for us to move to an apartment and make way for another family to enjoy this paradise,” Kurlandski said in an emailed statement. “It is in an area with great schools, including Miami Country Day and Cushman.” 

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He added that they “undertook a major and complete rebuild of the existing house that was completed in 2017.” 

This included replacing the roof, trusses, windows, electrical systems, HVAC, and drainage and septic system. New sections were also added to the front north and south sides, which approximately doubled the square footage. 

“Externally, too, the entire house was redesigned and landscaped. The driveway was moved to the north side, and a new seawall and dock were constructed,” Kurlandski explained. 

The interior was also reimagined to take full advantage of the waterfront lot. “As soon as you walk into the foyer, you have these piercing water views as far as the eye can see,” Carroll said.

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Listing photos demonstrate that effect: Double glass doors along the living area wall, adjacent chef’s kitchen, and primary suite offer unobstructed water views and open onto a limestone patio with a saltwater pool and 84 feet of open bay frontage, bridging indoors and out. 

The dining area spills through its own glass doors onto an entertaining lounge outfitted with an outdoor kitchen and defined by a teak epi pergola and decking. More epi decking is used along the dock, which Carroll said could accommodate a boat lift if desired.

Two interior en-suite bedrooms, a powder room, and a separate office are also on this level. The chef’s kitchen by Veneta Cucine features high-end appliances, including a Sub-Zero wine refrigerator and Wolf range. Gray limestone and marble floors run throughout. 

A two-story extension on the front of the house consists of a two-car garage below and a guest suite with a terrace above, according to Carroll. 

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State-of-the-art smart home tech includes Insteon lighting, an integrated Sonos audio system, and electronic SomFy blackout blinds and shades in all bedrooms, plus a backup home generator.

Entering the stone-and-stucco property from the street, “the oversized lot has a courtyard feel,” Carroll said, and is screened for privacy with more landscaping. 

“Rather than just block it off with straight greenery, the owners incorporated orchids, palm trees, and other specimens for more of a tropical vibe,” he said, noting that the same feeling carries over to the front door and the grounds in back. 

Such could be said of the residential neighborhood as a whole, prized for lush parks and wide, tree-lined streets amid iconic Miami Modern (MiMo), Mediterranean Revival and Art Deco architecture. 

As its name implies, however, Miami Shores is primarily about being on the water. 

“We have truly enjoyed what can only be described as one of the best views in town, situated on perhaps the quietest section of the bay, as the boat channel is at a distance—‘seen but not heard,’” Kurlandski said. “The sunrises are spectacular and still amaze us every day.”