Biscaya (Aventura)

Independent Assessment

Biscaya was independently confirmed as a genuine, currently operating, gated, legally age-restricted 55+ condominium community at 20500 W Country Club Dr, Aventura, FL 33180, built in 1972, with an active for-sale resale market corroborated by multiple independent listing sources (55places, Echo Fine Properties, and multiple Aventura-focused brokerage sites) — confirming this is a genuine ownership community rather than a rental-only or non-existent property, which mattered given that Miami-Dade has been flagged as a thin market for age-restricted for-sale product. Sources differ on the exact total unit count (287 versus 290), which is presented as an unreconciled approximate range. A fixed monthly HOA dollar figure could not be independently confirmed — fees are reported to be assessed per square foot of unit ownership rather than as a flat rate — and the specific current per-square-foot rate and any recent changes remain an open item for buyer verification.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers who want an affordable, legally age-restricted, gated 55+ condo inside Aventura's otherwise mostly all-ages, luxury high-rise condo market are the strongest fit for Biscaya. Its inland location near Aventura Mall and the Turnberry area suits buyers who want walkable-adjacent shopping and dining without paying oceanfront or Intracoastal-front premiums common elsewhere in the city.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Biscaya was developed in 1972 by Edward J. Lewis and Oxford Development Company, with architecture credited to Morris Lapidus, at 20500 W Country Club Dr in Aventura. Independent sources report unit sizes ranging from roughly 717 to 1,083 square feet in one-bedroom/1.5-bath and two-bedroom/two-bath layouts across multiple buildings (including a building independently referenced as Biscaya III). The current total number of separate buildings or associations that make up the overall Biscaya complex could not be independently confirmed.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

Resale pricing is reported roughly in the mid-$100,000s to mid-$200,000s, with an average sale price reported near $233,000 across recent activity; a comprehensive current range from live listing data beyond these secondary-source figures could not be independently confirmed. Buyers should request current active listings and closed comparables directly from a local agent, since Aventura's broader condo market includes both age-restricted buildings like Biscaya and much higher-priced, non-age-restricted luxury towers nearby.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

Biscaya is fully built out and resale-only, more than 50 years past its original 1972 construction date, so buyers should expect no builder warranty and should place particular weight on a milestone-inspection and reserve-study review for the specific building. A standard home inspection is essential, and buyers should confirm which units have been updated versus retaining original systems and finishes.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes here are subject to City of Aventura and Miami-Dade County real estate tax; buyers should confirm the current millage rate and assessed value directly with the Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser for the specific unit. Built in 1972, the buildings are subject to Florida's SB 4-D milestone-inspection and structural-integrity-reserve-study requirements; current reserve-fund balance, milestone-inspection status, and insurance premiums for any specific building could not be independently confirmed. Buyers should request the specific association's master insurance declarations, reserve-fund balance, and any pending special assessments before making an offer.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

Biscaya's gated, multi-building layout along W Country Club Drive gives residents a self-contained, age-restricted enclave inside Aventura's otherwise mostly all-ages, high-density condo corridor, with walkable-adjacent proximity to Aventura Mall and the Turnberry area's shopping and dining. The specific mix of buildings/associations within the overall Biscaya complex, and whether amenities and management are unified across all of them, were not independently confirmed; buyers should confirm which building's association governs the specific unit under consideration.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Biscaya is located at 20500 W Country Club Dr, Aventura, FL 33180, in northeastern Miami-Dade County near the Broward County line. Aventura Mall and the Turnberry area are close by. Drive times to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, Miami International Airport, or the beach were not independently measured; buyers should confirm current travel times directly.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Biscaya is independently reported across multiple sources as a gated, legally age-restricted 55+ community. The recorded HOPA deed language and the exact age-verification and occupancy-compliance procedure were not independently confirmed; buyers should confirm the current process directly with the HOA before purchasing.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

Built in 1972, Biscaya's buildings are more than 50 years old and fall under Florida's SB 4-D milestone-inspection and structural-integrity-reserve-study requirements; current inspection status, reserve-fund balance, and whether any special assessments are pending for the specific building under consideration could not be independently confirmed. Because HOA fees are reported to be billed per square foot rather than as a single flat rate, buyers should confirm the exact current rate and any recent or planned increases for the specific unit rather than relying on any single reported figure. A current, comprehensive price range from live listing data beyond the reported mid-$100,000s to mid-$200,000s band also could not be independently confirmed.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Within Miami-Dade County's genuinely thin market for legally age-restricted, for-sale condo product, Biscaya compares most directly to Star Lake Estates in the Miami/North Miami Beach area, though Biscaya sits in the more affluent, high-density Aventura market with an inland-but-walkable-to-Aventura-Mall position, while Star Lake Estates is a lower-density, lower-priced complex further west. Relative to Broward County's much larger age-restricted communities like Century Village East in Deerfield Beach, Biscaya is a smaller, single-complex community without a golf course or comparably large clubhouse program.

Current Listings

A connected local agent can provide current available units by building, recent comparable sales, and the current per-square-foot HOA rate and reserve status for the specific association.

Is Biscaya in Aventura age-restricted?

Yes — Biscaya is independently reported as a gated, legally age-restricted 55+ condominium community. Buyers should confirm current age-verification procedures directly with the HOA.

How many units does Biscaya have?

Sources disagree — independent sources cite either 287 or 290 total condominium units. The discrepancy could not be independently reconciled.

What are Biscaya's HOA fees?

Biscaya's HOA fee is reported to be billed per square foot of unit ownership (roughly $0.42-$0.45/sq ft/month across sources reviewed) rather than a single flat amount, so it varies by unit size. Confirm the current exact rate directly with the association.

Is Biscaya a rental community or for-sale ownership?

Biscaya is a for-sale condominium ownership community. Multiple independent brokerage and listing sources show an active resale market of individually owned units, though as with most condos, individual owners may separately choose to rent out their units.