Miami’s Sunland Group Debuts Casa Vanda, a Defining New $10M Luxury Residence on the Belmar Waterfront

Sunland Group, a leading, full-service design, development, construction, and brokerage firm, today announced the debut of Casa Vanda, a new luxury residence in Miami's Belmar district that is pioneering a new standard for design-forward, single-family living in the neighborhood. Situated on an over 9,000-square-foot lot, the three-story home is thoughtfully oriented toward a teal-toned canal flowing into Biscayne Bay, its distinctive architectural profile giving rise to a cascading series of terraces and balconies that capture sweeping water views. A lush rear garden extends this vision further, flowing into the home's open ground-floor living space and cultivating an indoor-outdoor experience defined by the serene natural beauty and marina-like lifestyle for which Belmar is known.

Priced at $10M, Casa Vanda is brought to market by Sunland Real Estate Exclusives, Sunland Group's dedicated brokerage arm for luxury residences fully designed and developed in-house. The listing marks the firm's latest milestone in an expanding portfolio of design-forward, waterfront single-family homes, following the debut of Marea Collection, a group of four architecturally distinct ultra-luxury residences that similarly redefined luxury living. Together, the two projects underscore Sunland's growing reputation as a creative force in Miami's luxury market, bringing compelling architectural vision to emerging neighborhoods and setting new benchmarks for single-family design along the city’s waterways.

"Casa Vanda represents everything we set out to achieve when we founded Sunland Group," said Naoshi Matsumoto, Founder of Sunland Group. "We wanted to create a home rooted in its surroundings, where the water, landscape, and architecture are in constant dialogue. The result is a residence that offers a genuinely new way of living in Miami, one where the line between indoors and out dissolves completely, and where the serenity and ease of a water-centric lifestyle are woven into every detail of the everyday experience."

Located at 1155 NE 89th Street, Casa Vanda is crafted in the spirit of Tropical Modernism, blending clean contemporary lines with exposed concrete walls, warm natural materials, and integrated planters that blur the boundary between architecture and landscape. In conceiving the home, Sunland Group's in-house design team drew the location into its very ethos, weaving terraces and balconies across all three floors to capture commanding canal views in every direction and extend everyday living effortlessly into the open air. Seen from the street, the home makes an immediate impression through a dynamic, stacked silhouette anchored by a dramatic cream-colored stone feature wall textured with seashells and a soaring three-story window that frames a statement staircase. This sense of elevation finds its fullest expression at the rear, where the ground floor opens completely, its two upper stories carried on sleek, minimal supports that give the structure the appearance of floating above the landscape.

"Tropical Modernism gave us the perfect framework for Casa Vanda," said Evelyn Gavilondo, Director of Design at Sunland Group. "It is a design language that is inherently in conversation with its environment, and one that allowed us to temper the home's bold geometric presence with real warmth, through the natural materials, integrated planters, and way light moves through the space. We wanted the architecture to feel considered and precise, yet also deeply livable. Casa Vanda is the kind of home that draws you outside and makes every transition feel completely at ease."

Inside, the 4,800-square-foot, five-bedroom, five-bathroom and one-half bath residence unfolds as an airy sanctuary, with generous layouts framed by oversized windows that flood the interiors with natural light. Moving past the main entry, the property’s ground floor opens into an expansive al fresco living area that extends into the lush rear garden, creating a seamless and ultra-private indoor-outdoor living experience. The covered open-air living space encompasses an ample sitting area, outdoor kitchen with island, and dining area, opening directly onto a terrace with an integrated pool and lawn framed by tropical greenery.

Upstairs, the second floor encompasses four different rooms: a formal living room, separate dining room, kitchen with island and a family room adjacent to the kitchen. Warm neutral tones create a cohesive aesthetic across the different spaces while lending them a refined yet inviting character. A sweeping rear-facing terrace, accessed through floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, serves as an exterior extension to the communal spaces, offering a dedicated setting for outdoor dining and lounging among the treetops. Bedrooms, located on the second and third floors, offer a mix of canal and verdant garden views and include private outdoor spaces. Occupying the third floor, the home’s generously sized primary suite contains a dedicated sitting area and a spa-inspired ensuite bathroom with an oversized soaking tub, walk-in shower, and dual vanities.

Adorning the residence is a rooftop terrace with 360-degree vistas of Belmar's waterways and the surrounding landscape. Finished in warm wood, the terrace serves as the crowning jewel of the property, offering an exceptional area for outdoor lounging, dining, and entertaining against a panoramic backdrop. Casa Vanda has also been outfitted with an integrated two-car garage and a private, 50-foot boat dock along the canal, providing direct water access.

Situated along the waterways of Miami's Upper East Side, Belmar is one of the city's most coveted residential enclaves. Tree-lined streets and well-preserved mid-century modern architecture give the neighborhood a distinct character and unhurried pace, while easy canal and bay access draws residents who prioritize a marina-like lifestyle without sacrificing city conveniences. Families, young professionals, and retirees alike are drawn to its strong sense of community, excellent schools, and walkable mix of restaurants, parks, and local amenities. The neighborhood also sits within reach of some of Miami's most iconic destinations, including the Miami Beach Boardwalk and the Miami Design District, with Downtown Miami just 25 minutes away and easy access to I-95. 

Sunland Group’s in-house luxury brokerage, Sunland Real Estate Exclusives, is leading sales for Casa Vanda, which is priced at $10 million. For more information visit www.casavanda.sunlandgp.com

By ML staff. Images courtesy of Casa Vanda.