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Casa Bella Residences Opens in Downtown Miami: Closings Begin, What Buyers Should Know
Casa Bella Residences by B&B Italia, the 56-story tower at 1400 Biscayne Boulevard, has been reported complete. Closings are reported underway and the first residents have moved in. For a buyer, the question has changed from “will it be built?” to “what exactly am I buying, from whom, and at what all-in cost?”
Completed · Closings underway (reported October 2026)
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Five answers, as of October 7, 2026
Each answer is expanded, with sources, further down the page.
- What happened?
- The Real Deal reported on October 5, 2026 that Related Group and Alta Developers had completed Casa Bella and paid off its construction loan. Florida YIMBY reported on October 7 that the tower has opened, with closings underway and the first residents moved in.
- What was built?
- A 56-story tower of approximately 650 feet with 319 residences, including 10 penthouses, two full amenity floors and a rooftop pool terrace on the 56th floor. Architecture is by Arquitectonica, interiors by Piero Lissoni, and landscape by Enzo Enea.
- Is it sold out?
- Not necessarily. More than 90% of residences were reported under contract when the tower topped out in July 2025, and October 2026 coverage repeats that figure. That leaves a limited, changing pool of developer residences. Resales may follow as owners close.
- What does it cost now?
- As of October 7, 2026, the official project website advertises residences “starting at $1M.” It does not publish unit-level availability. Launch-era prices from 2021–2022 are historical and should not be used to value a residence today.
- What should a buyer do next?
- Establish your representation before contacting the sales gallery, then compare remaining developer residences with any resale listings on price, view, condition, fees and closing terms. Eligible buyers receive up to 50% of our buyer-agent commission back at closing.
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Casa Bella Residences at a glance
Building facts that are consistent across official and independent sources, plus the two status items that rest on October 2026 reporting.
| Item | Detail | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Developers | Related Group and Alta Developers | Confirmed |
| Design team | Arquitectonica (architecture), Piero Lissoni (interiors), Enzo Enea (landscape), with B&B Italia furnishings | Confirmed |
| General contractor | Coastal Construction | Confirmed |
| Construction financing | $240 million from Cain International, closed November 2023 | Confirmed |
| Construction start / top-off | November 2023 / July 2025 | Confirmed |
| Completion | Reported complete; construction loan reported paid off | Reported |
| Closings and move-ins | Closings underway; first residents moved in | Reported |
| Sales team | Fortune Development Sales, from a sales gallery in the building | Confirmed |
| Current inventory, prices, fees | Not published at unit level | Not verified |
Casa Bella is now completed and opening to residents
What was reported, by whom, and what “complete” does and does not settle for an individual buyer.
Reported
On October 5, 2026, The Real Deal reported that Related Group and Alta Developers had completed the Casa Bella tower and paid off the $240 million construction loan provided by Cain International in November 2023. Two days later, Florida YIMBY reported the opening, saying more than 90% of homes are under contract, closings are underway and the first residents have moved in. We did not find a developer press release with a closing count or a move-in date, so those details are attributed to that reporting rather than stated as our own finding.
Confirmed
The project’s building facts are consistent across the developer’s fact sheet, the lender’s 2023 release, the general contractor and earlier construction coverage: 56 stories, 319 residences including 10 penthouses, construction starting in November 2023, and a July 2025 top-off. The official website, read on October 7, 2026, lists a sales gallery inside the building and advertises residences from $1 million.
What completion settles, and what it does not. A finished tower removes construction and delivery risk from the purchase. It does not tell you which residences remain, what recent closings in the building have recorded at, what the association budget looks like, or how a specific unit compares with a resale on the next floor. Those are now knowable questions, and a buyer should get answers to them before making an offer.
From launch to first closings
Dated milestones from official disclosures and attributed reporting. Unit counts and pricing changed during this period. Only the current figures are used elsewhere on this page.
November 2021 · Confirmed
Project launched at 1400 Biscayne
Related Group announced Casa Bella by B&B Italia. Early coverage described a smaller unit count and a different floor count than the final building.
January–February 2022 · Confirmed
Sales formally launch
Reporting at launch put non-penthouse pricing between about $550,000 and $2 million, with a deposit schedule of 20% at contract, 10% at groundbreaking, 10% at top-off and 60% at closing. Both are historical.
October 2022 · Confirmed
Construction permits filed
Coastal Construction was named general contractor.
June 2023 · Reported
$12.6 million penthouse contract
A triplex penthouse went under contract at about $2,138 per square foot, reported as a record for the Arts & Cultural District at the time. That was a contract, not a closing.
November 2023 · Confirmed
Construction begins; $240 million loan closes
Cain International provided construction financing. The release reported more than 80% of residences pre-sold at that point.
July 2025 · Confirmed
Tower tops out at 56 stories
The developers reported more than 90% of residences under contract.
October 5, 2026 · Reported
Tower complete; construction loan paid off
According to The Real Deal.
October 7, 2026 · Current
Opening: closings underway, first residents in
According to Florida YIMBY.
Next · To watch
Recorded closings and first resales
As deeds record and owners list, the building will establish an actual sales history. This page will be updated when that information can be verified.
Why completion changes the purchase
A pre-construction buyer is underwriting a promise. A buyer today is evaluating a finished product and an operating building, and has more ways to check it.
What pre-construction buyers relied on
- Renderings and floor plans. Views, light and finishes were projections.
- Developer disclosures. The offering documents described a building that did not yet exist.
- A construction timetable. Delivery was a target, not a fact.
- A deposit schedule. Capital was tied up for years before closing.
What a buyer may be able to check now
- The actual residence. View from that specific floor and line, light, noise, finish quality and how the floor plan was built.
- The finished common areas. Amenity floors, the rooftop pool terrace, elevators, valet and arrival, as they actually operate.
- Current association documents. The recorded declaration, rules, budget and reserves, rather than launch-era summaries.
- Market evidence. Recorded closings, competing resales and actual operating costs as they become available.
The practical version. Not every document or data point will be available on day one. Closings record over weeks and months, and a new association’s first operating figures take time to settle. But you are no longer limited to the developer’s description. Tour the specific residence where access is offered, request the current documents in writing, and compare the price against whatever recorded sales and resale listings exist at the time you offer.
Nothing here is legal or financial advice. Contract and condominium-document questions belong with qualified Florida counsel.
Casa Bella Residences: building and design
What the developer specified, drawn from the developer fact sheet and construction-era reporting. Confirm the delivered specification for any residence you consider.
Location. The tower stands at 1400 Biscayne Boulevard in the Arts & Cultural District of Downtown Miami, across from the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, with Pérez Art Museum Miami, the Frost Museum of Science and the Kaseya Center to the south along the bayfront.
Design. Arquitectonica designed the tower. Piero Lissoni led the interiors, and Enzo Enea designed the landscape. Casa Bella is widely described as B&B Italia’s first residential development, and B&B Italia furnishings are used in the common areas.
Residences. The developer’s fact sheet describes one- to four-bedroom layouts, two private elevators and a private vestibule per residence, biometric access, and 10-foot ceilings on standard floors. Kitchens use Italkraft cabinetry with Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances. For standard residences, the fact sheet presents a B&B Italia furniture package as an option, not as included. Confirm what a given residence is delivered with.
Amenities. Two full amenity floors with an approximately 80-foot lap pool, gardens and cabanas, a Mediterranean-style café, the 360 Wellness Center with fitness, yoga, spa and salon, a theater, a wine room, a game room, a children’s playroom, a co-working lounge and pickleball. The 56th floor holds the Sky Pool Terrace with a rooftop lounge and a private observatory. The fact sheet also lists 24-hour valet and concierge services.
Cielo Collection
- According to Florida YIMBY’s October 2026 opening report, the Cielo Collection comprises 16 residences on floors 48 through 51.
- The developer fact sheet describes Cielo residences in three-bedroom-plus-den and four-bedroom layouts. Confirm the current floor plan for the specific unit.
Penthouse Collection
- 10 penthouses across seven floor plans, on the top residential floors, with ceilings of up to 12 feet.
- Construction-era and opening coverage describes the penthouses as delivered with B&B Italia furnishings. Corner penthouses have rooftop terraces with spa pools and summer kitchens.
- Launch materials once referred to a larger penthouse count. The current figure is 10.
Remaining developer inventory vs. resales
With most residences under contract and closings underway, Casa Bella may begin to trade in two markets at once. They are priced and negotiated differently, so compare them side by side.
| What to compare | Developer residence | Resale from an owner |
|---|---|---|
| Who sets the price | The developer, through its sales team. Room to negotiate on price is typically narrow. Any incentives, if offered, vary by unit and over time. | The owner. Price depends on what the owner paid, carrying costs and motivation. |
| Price per square foot | Compare against the developer’s measurement method in the documents. | Listing measurements may use a different method. Confirm against the condominium plans. |
| Floor, line and view | Limited to what remains unsold. | Can include lines no longer available from the developer. |
| Furnishings and upgrades | As delivered, with any optional package priced separately. | May include owner upgrades or furniture, which should be valued separately. |
| Contract and closing | The developer’s purchase agreement and closing timeline. | A standard Florida resale contract, negotiated terms and inspection period. |
| Buyer-agent compensation | Set by the developer’s broker policy. | Agreed with the seller, and varies by listing. |
| Transaction costs | Developer closing charges per the contract. | Customary resale costs and title, depending on what is negotiated. |
Assignments. Buyers who signed during pre-construction and have not yet closed may be bound by assignment restrictions in their purchase agreements. If you are offered a pre-closing assignment rather than a deeded resale, have the original contract and the developer’s consent requirements reviewed before you commit.
Resale timing. As closings continue, resale inventory may begin to appear. Early resale asking prices are not the same as recorded sales, so weigh them against closed transactions once those exist.
Comparing a developer residence with a resale? We line them up on price, floor, view, condition, fees and closing terms, and confirm the buyer rebate available on each in writing. Eligible buyers receive up to 50% of our buyer-agent commission back at closing.
What current pricing can and cannot be confirmed
We could not verify a complete, current list of available residences and asking prices from a primary source, so this page does not publish one.
Current, with a date
- “Starting at $1M.” The official project website as read on October 7, 2026. It is an advertised entry point, not a price for any particular residence.
- More than 90% under contract. Reported at top-off in July 2025 and repeated in October 2026 coverage. Contracts are not closings.
- No public unit-level inventory. The developer does not publish which residences remain or at what price.
Historical, not current
- Launch pricing, 2021–2022. Coverage at launch put non-penthouse residences between about $550,000 and $2 million. Late-2021 reports gave differing entry points.
- Launch deposit schedule. 20% / 10% / 10% / 60%. This applied to pre-construction contracts and does not describe the terms for a residence bought today.
- $12.6 million penthouse, June 2023. A reported contract at about $2,138 per square foot, not a recorded closing.
Availability and asking prices change as closings and resales progress. Buyers should request a current inventory comparison before making a decision.
Condo fees, financing and carrying costs
We did not find primary-source figures for association fees or a current budget. Each item below is something to request and confirm, not a number we can publish.
- Association fees. Not verified from a primary source. Request the current adopted budget and the assessment for the specific residence.
- Reserves and special assessments. Ask what reserves the budget funds and whether any assessment has been approved or proposed.
- Building insurance. Ask how the association’s insurance cost is reflected in the budget.
- Property taxes. A newly completed residence may not have a tax history that reflects the finished unit. Estimate taxes from your purchase price and current millage rates, not from a prior bill.
- Financing. Lenders review the condominium project as well as the buyer, and approval for a newly completed building can depend on factors such as presale and owner-occupancy levels. See our 2026 Florida condo financing guide.
- Rental rules. 2021 launch coverage described a 30-day minimum rental, up to six times a year. That is historical marketing. Confirm the rules in the recorded declaration and current rules.
- Pets. The fact sheet lists pet amenities, but we found no published pet policy. Check the rules.
- Parking and storage. The fact sheet describes valet service. Space assignment, any additional spaces and storage are not published.
What buyers should review before making an offer
A working checklist for a completed condominium. Your attorney handles the legal review. We help you gather and compare the information.
The building and the market
- Current developer inventory and any active resale listings
- Recent recorded sales in the building, as they become available
- Condominium declaration, rules and amendments
- Adopted budget, reserves and any special assessments
- Association insurance and monthly fees
- Rental, pet, parking and storage rules
Your transaction
- Contract type: developer agreement, resale contract or assignment
- Warranty coverage and how to report items on a new residence
- Inspection rights and a walk-through of the actual unit
- Title review and closing-cost allocation
- Financing approval for the project and the unit
- Tax implications, with your own tax advisor
Casa Bella vs. other Downtown Miami luxury options
Completed vs. under construction. Casa Bella is now a finished building. Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami at 300 Biscayne Boulevard is still under construction (see our latest construction update), so a purchase there still carries delivery timing and a long deposit period.
New vs. established resale towers. Older towers to the south along Biscayne Boulevard, such as Ten Museum Park, 900 Biscayne Bay and Marquis, have years of recorded sales and association history. Casa Bella offers a newer building and design, but with a shorter track record. For the full corridor, see the Downtown Miami buyer guide.
Can you receive a buyer rebate at Casa Bella?
Eligible buyers receive up to 50% of our buyer-agent commission back at closing. Whether a rebate arises on a particular Casa Bella purchase, and how much, depends on the buyer-broker compensation available in that transaction, your representation agreement, the transaction structure, lender and concession limits where financing is involved, and applicable law and closing requirements. We confirm your figure in writing before you sign.
Sequence matters. Developer broker-registration policies vary. Contacting or registering directly with the sales office can affect whether an outside buyer’s agent is recognized and compensated. Establish representation first. The same applies to a resale: involve your representative before you tour with a listing agent.
TheBuyerRebate.com and Jordan Real Estate represent buyers independently. We are not affiliated with Related Group, Alta Developers, B&B Italia or Fortune Development Sales. For the building profile and a Casa Bella-specific estimate, see the Casa Bella Residences buyer rebate page.
This is a general Florida illustration, not a quote for this building. Any rebate depends on the compensation actually received, buyer eligibility, representation terms, lender and closing requirements, and the transaction itself. It is not a guarantee.
Casa Bella Residences opening: common questions
Is Casa Bella Residences completed?
Are closings underway at Casa Bella?
Where is Casa Bella Residences located?
How many residences are in Casa Bella?
Is Casa Bella sold out?
Are there Casa Bella residences for sale now?
What should buyers review before purchasing at Casa Bella?
What is the Cielo Collection at Casa Bella?
Who developed Casa Bella Residences?
Can a buyer receive a commission rebate when buying at Casa Bella?
Should I register with a buyer’s agent before visiting the Casa Bella sales gallery?
Buying at Casa Bella? Talk to us before you contact the sales office.
Before you contact the sales office, we can compare available developer residences and resales, look for recent closing activity, and estimate the buyer rebate available in your transaction. Eligible buyers receive up to 50% of our buyer-agent commission back at closing.
We confirm the compensation structure and your rebate figure in writing before you tour or sign anything.
(786) 550-6294- Developer residence or resale? We request what is available and line the options up on price, floor, view, fees and closing terms.
- Reviewing documents? We help you gather the budget, rules and contract, then work through them with you and your attorney.
- Financing? We flag project-approval questions early so your lender can confirm them before you commit.
- Already contacted the sales gallery? Tell us exactly what happened and we will tell you honestly what is still possible.
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What this page is based on
Research cutoff: October 7, 2026. Where earlier sources gave different unit counts, heights or pool dimensions, we use the current figures confirmed by several sources and leave out superseded launch-era numbers.
Source Register
- Florida YIMBY · October 7, 2026Casa Bella Residences opens at 1400 Biscayne Boulevard
Supports: opening, closings underway, first residents, 90%+ under contract, Cielo Collection, penthouse and amenity details. - The Real Deal · October 5, 2026Related Group, Alta complete Casa Bella tower, pay off $240M loan
Supports: completion and loan payoff, as reported in the headline. - Official project website · read October 7, 2026casabellaresidences.com
Supports: “starting at $1M,” sales gallery location, Related Group as developer. - Related Group · developer fact sheet (undated)Casa Bella fact sheet
Supports: design team, residence features, optional furniture package, amenities, valet, launch deposit schedule (historical). - Cain International · November 17, 2023$240 million construction financing release
Supports: loan amount, 56 stories, 319 residences, 80%+ pre-sold at that time. - Florida YIMBY · November 9, 2023Construction commences
Supports: November 2023 construction start. - PROFILEmiami · July 10, 2025Casa Bella tops off
Supports: July 2025 top-off and more than 90% under contract. - Florida YIMBY · July 24, 2025Tops off at 56 stories
Supports: 56 stories, 319 residences, 10 furnished penthouses, 80-foot lap pool. - Mann Report · January 18 and June 1, 2023Penthouse collection debut and $12.6M penthouse contract
Supports: 10 penthouses across seven plans; the June 2023 contract. - Florida YIMBY · January 25, 2022; October 26, 2022Sales launch and permits filed
Supports: historical launch pricing and deposit schedule; Coastal Construction as general contractor. - PROFILEmiami · November 8, 2021Project launch
Supports: November 2021 launch and the launch-era rental description (historical). - Coastal Construction · undated project pageCasa Bella project page
Supports: general contractor, location across from the Arsht Center, 10 penthouses, pool deck and amenities.
Independence and status. TheBuyerRebate.com / Jordan Group is not affiliated with Related Group, Alta Developers, B&B Italia, Fortune Development Sales, or any developer entity of this project. This page is independent buyer-advisory editorial content. Status is described as of October 7, 2026 and will change. Renderings are conceptual and do not show current conditions. Nothing here is an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy real estate, and nothing here is legal, tax or financial advice. Rebate amounts depend on the compensation actually received on each transaction and, where financing is involved, lender approval of credits. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and is subject to change without notice.