Nina and Timothy Brya n are the new owners of 745 Mashta Dr. in Key Biscayne. The 8,500-square-foot home was listed for $9.5 million, but sold for $8.5 million, or $1,000 per square foot. Built in 2008, the estate has six bedrooms and 5 1/2 bathrooms. It includes an elevator, wet bar, three-car garage, marble floors and electric hurricane shutters. The estate sits on a relatively narrow bayfront property and has a pool.
Taxes in 2008 were $118,990, not reflecting a homestead exemption. Maureen Jauregui and Margaret Carter were the selling agents; the listing agent was Elizabeth Warner. The previous owner was 745 S Mashta Drive LLC.
Point lot
Gil Jorge has sold his Fort Lauderdale home at 229 Nurmi Dr. for $7,757,500, or $1,034 per square foot. The 7,502-square-foot home has six bedrooms and five bathrooms. Built in 1995, the home has wood and marble floors, a barbecue and wood deck, a fireplace, gym and a private office/library. The estate includes a workshop, storage room, home theater and a four-car garage. It is on a point lot in Nurmi Isles and has a dock and pool.
In 2010 taxes were $101,140, reflecting a homestead exemption. The new owner is Jerry Sokol as trustee for the 229 Nurmi Trust. Kelly Drum and Ted Drum were the listing agents; Scott Sheron was the selling agent.
On the ocean
Maura Ziska, as the trustee of the Palmeiral Revocable Trust, has recently purchased a home in Palm Beach for $16.8 million, or $1,365 per square foot. The 12,305-square-foot home has eight bedrooms, 10 full bathrooms, and four half bathrooms. It was built in 1928 and features terrazzo, wood and ceramic floors, a wet bar and maids’ quarters. Located at 801 South County Rd. on 300 feet of oceanfront property, the estate also includes a pool.
In 2009 the taxes were $515,453, reflecting no homestead exemption. At the time of sale, the property was listed for $24.9 million with Dana Koch. Jack Elkins was the selling agent. The previous owner was 801 SOCO LLLP.
Rooms with views
Hugh and Carole Westbrook have recently sold their 6,904-square-foot home in Coral Gables for $4,150,000, or $601 per square foot. The estate has six bedrooms, six bathrooms and two half bathrooms. Built in 1999 and renovated in 2006, the Mediterranean style home includes marble floors, a generator, elevator, barbecue and electric shutters. Located at 6797 Pullen Ave on 100 feet of bayfront, the estate has ocean access, a dock and bay views from all rooms. It features a center courtyard, lush landscaping, separate quest quarters and a six-car garage.
In 2009 taxes were $91,921, not reflecting a homestead exemption. At the time of sale, the estate was listed for $5.375 million with Josie Wang, who was also the selling agent. The new owner is International Finance Bank.
12 bedrooms
Oscar and Patricia Mederos have sold their 14,446-square-foot home in Pinecrest for $3,998,000, or $276 per square foot. The Mediterranean estate has nine bedrooms, 12 full bathrooms and two half bathrooms. Built in 2001, the home features a romantic façade, a two-story living room, fireplace, upstairs art gallery, wet bar and custom wine cellar. The home also includes a billiard room, home theatre, gym, lighted tennis court and a separate guest house. Located at 9300 SW 62nd Ct., the estate has an elevator, marble and wood floors, a four-car garage and a pool with fountains.
In 2009 taxes were $65,901, reflecting a homestead exemption. At the time of sale, the property was listed for $4.5 million with Helen Nicrasti, who was also the selling agent. The new owners are David and Aglyn Perez.