Luxury Home Builder in Bay Harbor Islands
EZ BH Projects builds luxury custom homes in Bay Harbor Islands. Modern teardowns, VE flood zones, and Bay Harbor Master Plan sidewalk easements — boutique island luxury from $4M to $15M.
Bay Harbor Islands is a two-island municipality on Biscayne Bay between Bal Harbour and Miami Beach — compact, walkable, and experiencing a wave of luxury teardown-and-rebuild activity driven by its proximity to the Bal Harbour Shops and top-rated Bay Harbor K-8 Center. EZ BH Projects builds custom homes here from $4M to $15M.
Lot & Build Economics
| Metric | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Typical Lot Size | 5,000–10,000 sq ft |
| Typical Project Size | 3,500–7,500 sq ft |
| Build Cost (Low) | $1100 |
| Build Cost (High) | $2000 |
| FEMA Zone | VE / AE |
Why building in Bay Harbor Islands is different
Bay Harbor Islands is a small incorporated municipality comprising East and West Islands connected by a bridge over a navigable waterway. The town sits between Surfside to the south and Sunny Isles Beach to the north, with direct Intracoastal access and within walking distance of the Bal Harbour Shops — a proximity that has consistently supported property values and attracted buyers who want the coastal lifestyle with the convenience of Miami Beach's amenities without the permitting complexity of Bal Harbour Village.
The town has experienced a sustained wave of luxury teardown-and-rebuild activity, particularly on the bay-front lots of East Island and the Intracoastal lots that line the interior waterways. The existing housing stock on most of these lots dates from the 1950s through the 1980s, and modern teardowns are replacing it with contemporary homes that fully exploit the water views and dock access.
The Bay Harbor Islands Master Plan includes specific sidewalk easement requirements that affect setbacks and site coverage on many parcels. These easements are not always visible from a standard title search and must be identified during the design phase. We include a Master Plan easement review in our due-diligence checklist for every Bay Harbor Islands project.
Lot economics
Bay Harbor Islands lots typically run 5,000 to 10,000 square feet. Construction at the luxury tier runs $1,100 to $2,000 per square foot. Total project costs fall between $4M and $15M, with bay-front and Intracoastal-front lots at the upper end of the range.
Architectural review and permitting
Bay Harbor Islands routes through the Town of Bay Harbor Islands Building Department. There is no mandatory architectural style review for single-family residential. The Bay Harbor Master Plan sidewalk easement requirements must be identified and incorporated into the site plan before permit submission. We perform a Master Plan easement review as part of due diligence on every project in this town.
Flood, wind, and structural considerations
Bay Harbor Islands is mapped in FEMA VE and AE zones. Bay-front and Intracoastal-front lots are in VE; some interior lots may be AE. Base flood elevations are significant. VE-zone construction requires open-foundation or breakaway-wall design. Miami-Dade high-velocity hurricane zone wind standards apply. Salt-air corrosion from the Intracoastal and bay exposure is a factor — our corrosion-resistant material specifications apply to all Bay Harbor Islands projects.
What we typically build here
Bay Harbor Islands new construction is dominated by contemporary modernist three-story homes that maximize water views and indoor-outdoor connection. Intracoastal-front lots with dock rights are the most sought-after parcels, and pool terraces facing the waterway are essentially universal on these sites. The town's boutique scale — walkable to the Bal Harbour Shops and local restaurants — attracts buyers who want a neighborhood feel alongside the water lifestyle.
Recent work nearby
EZ BH Projects has completed projects in Bay Harbor Islands and is familiar with the town's building department and Master Plan easement requirements. Client references in the neighborhood are available upon request.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Bay Harbor Master Plan sidewalk easements?
The Bay Harbor Islands Master Plan includes specific sidewalk easement requirements on many parcels that affect setbacks and site coverage. These must be identified before site planning begins. We include a Master Plan easement review in our due-diligence process for every Bay Harbor Islands project.
What does a custom home in Bay Harbor Islands cost?
Construction runs $1,100 to $2,000 per square foot. Total project costs fall between $4M and $15M, with waterfront lots at the upper end.
What flood zone is Bay Harbor Islands in?
Bay-front and Intracoastal-front lots are FEMA VE; some interior lots may be AE. VE-zone open-foundation construction is required on waterfront parcels.
Is there a style requirement?
No mandatory style review. Contemporary modernist dominates new construction, consistent with the teardown-and-rebuild activity across the town.
What makes Bay Harbor Islands attractive to luxury buyers?
Walkable proximity to the Bal Harbour Shops, top-rated Bay Harbor K-8 Center, Intracoastal water access with dock rights, and a boutique neighborhood scale — all at price points more accessible than neighboring Bal Harbour Village.
How long does permitting take?
Plan on six to nine months from completed design to permit issuance. The town's building department is smaller and more focused than Miami-Dade county average, which produces thorough but relatively predictable reviews.