The Barbara, Miami Beach, FL Homes for Sale

Discover the Lifestyle of The Barbara Homes

The Barbara is a small condominium community in Miami Beach’s South Beach area, located at 1211 Pennsylvania Avenue. Its historic Art Deco character and central location place residents close to the beach, Lincoln Road, restaurants, shopping, and the cultural attractions of Miami Beach.

The Barbara Homes for Sale offer the opportunity to live in a distinctive, intimate building while staying within easy reach of the neighborhood’s walkable streets and coastal recreation. The community is not gated, and its location provides convenient access to the broader South Beach area.

About The Barbara

The Barbara is a historic condominium building with a classic Art Deco design. The four-story property was built in 1939 and is associated with architect Henry Hohauser, whose work helped shape Miami Beach’s recognizable Art Deco architecture.

The building includes a small collection of residences and features details such as high ceilings, landscaped grounds, a courtyard, outdoor seating areas, and decorative fountains. Its Pennsylvania Avenue location puts the community near Lincoln Road and within a few blocks of the Atlantic Ocean.

As a condominium community, residences at The Barbara vary in size and configuration. Recent and past listings have included one-bedroom residences as well as smaller units, with approximately 450 to 720 square feet represented in available property records and listings.

History of The Barbara

The Barbara dates to the late 1930s, an important period in the development of Miami Beach’s Art Deco architecture. The building reflects the architectural character that made the South Beach area internationally recognized for its historic design.

Its location in the Flamingo/Lummus area also places it within one of Miami Beach’s most established urban neighborhoods, where historic buildings sit alongside restaurants, shops, cultural venues, and newer residential developments.

Amenities

The Barbara has a small-scale residential setting with features associated with its historic condominium design.

• Landscaped front grounds and gardens
• Shared courtyard and outdoor seating areas
• Decorative fountains
• Bike storage
• On-site laundry facilities
• Fenced property with controlled phone entry
• Street parking and nearby public parking facilities

The surrounding Miami Beach area provides additional public and neighborhood amenities, including beaches, parks, pedestrian-friendly shopping areas, restaurants, and cultural attractions. These are neighborhood amenities rather than amenities of The Barbara itself.

Key Details

• Community type: Condominium
• Property type: Condominium residences
• Gated: No
• Location: 1211 Pennsylvania Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida
• Neighborhood: South Beach / Flamingo-Lummus area
• Building: Four stories
• Year built: 1939
• Residences: Small condominium community
• Nearby roads: Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington Avenue, Alton Road, and Collins Avenue
• Beach access: Located a few blocks from the Atlantic Ocean
• HOA/association: Condominium association applies; fees and rules vary and should be confirmed for individual residences

Nearby Communities

1523 West Avenue — A Miami Beach residential community along West Avenue, offering a different setting near Biscayne Bay while remaining close to the South Beach area.

West Court — A nearby Miami Beach community with residences in the same broader South Beach market, providing another option for buyers comparing locations in the area.

Washington Pointe — A small Miami Beach condominium community near Washington Avenue and the South of Fifth area, with convenient access to the beach, dining, and downtown South Beach.

Work with Echo Fine Properties

Explore available homes and residences in The Barbara and surrounding Miami Beach communities with Echo Fine Properties. Contact the team to learn more about current listings, property details, and opportunities in South Beach.

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