450 Alton Road · South of Fifth, Miami Beach
ICON South Beach Condominiums
A curved glass landmark on Biscayne Bay — and one of the buildings that opened Alton Road to full-service waterfront living.
The Building
ICON South Beach at 450 Alton Road
ICON South Beach was completed in 2005 as one of the first full-service luxury towers on Alton Road, and it remains the neighbourhood's most sculptural silhouette. The 40-story building was developed by The Related Group, with architecture by Fullerton Diaz and interiors by Philippe Starck — an involvement that gave the address a design-forward identity at a time when South of Fifth was still mostly low-rise.
The S-curved glass curtain wall is the defining move. The sweep of the facade turns residences toward Biscayne Bay, the Miami Beach Marina, and the downtown skyline beyond, while keeping the building's mass off the street edge. With 289 residences across nine floor plans, ICON is a larger, fuller-service building than the boutique addresses further south — a tower with genuine breadth of inventory rather than a handful of homes.
Design and Architecture
ICON's design is a study in turning a large building into a waterfront one. Rather than a flat slab squared to the street, the tower curves, so a high proportion of residences — including lines that would otherwise face a neighbour — open to the bay. Full-height glass and deep terraces complete the idea: at ICON the water and the weather are the primary material.
What Sets It Apart
Two waterfront pools at the base of the tower — an infinity-edge pool and a heated bayfront lap pool — plus a pool bar and grill, which is more amenity than most South of Fifth buildings of its generation offer. The S-curved facade gives ICON the most recognisable silhouette on Alton Road, and its bay-side position means marina and skyline exposure rather than straight oceanfront.
History
Completed in 2005, ICON arrived when the bay side of South of Fifth was still largely low-rise and before the newer towers further north on Alton Road. It helped establish the street as a full-service alternative to the oceanfront buildings at the neighbourhood's southern tip, and its design-forward identity — Related Group development with Philippe Starck interiors — set the tone for what followed.
At a Glance
- Address
- 450 Alton Road
- Neighborhood
- South of Fifth
- Developer
- The Related Group
- Architecture
- Fullerton Diaz Architects
- Interior Design
- Philippe Starck
- Completed
- 2005
- Stories
- 40
- Residences
- 289
- Architectural Style
- Contemporary high-rise with an S-curved glass curtain wall
- Residence Types
- One- to six-bedroom residences across nine floor plans, with penthouses on the upper floors
Building facts are compiled from developer, architectural, and public building records. Details such as rules, fees, and policies should be confirmed with the association or with Dan before you rely on them.
The Living Experience
Living at ICON South Beach
ICON is a bay building rather than a beach building, and daily life here follows that geography. Mornings begin at the lap pool or the fitness centre, or with a walk toward South Pointe Park; afternoons are spent on a terrace above the bay watching the marina traffic and the ships working through Government Cut; evenings belong to the two waterfront pools and to dinner a few minutes away on Alton Road or down toward South Pointe.
Because the building is genuinely full-service — attended lobby, concierge, valet, spa — it suits owners who want their time returned to them. It offers the amenity depth of the oceanfront towers while sitting in a quieter, more residential stretch of the neighbourhood.
Who It Suits
Buyers who want a waterfront address with real amenity depth and more floor-plan variety than the boutique buildings allow — including one- and two-bedroom lines that make the address more accessible. It also suits seasonal owners who need the building to run well in their absence, and buyers who prefer bay, marina, and skyline exposure to direct oceanfront.
Amenities and Services
Within the Building
- —Two waterfront swimming pools, including an infinity-edge pool
- —Heated bayfront lap pool
- —Whirlpool spa
- —Pool bar and grill
- —Spa with sauna and steam room
- —Fitness centre
- —Billiards room
- —Conference room
- —Attended lobby with concierge service
- —Valet parking
- —24-hour security
- —Assigned parking
Nearby in the Neighborhood
- —South Pointe Park, its oceanfront promenade and the pier
- —Miami Beach Marina and the adjacent South Pointe dining district
- —Joe's Stone Crab and the restaurants at the southern tip of the neighbourhood
- —The beach and Ocean Drive to the east
- —Alton Road's everyday shops and services
Amenities shared across the development are provided by the wider residential community rather than the individual tower. Nearby destinations are public or independently operated, and are not owned, operated, or guaranteed by the condominium association. Amenity access and hours can change and should be confirmed before purchase.
The Residences
Residences and Interior Features
Residences span one to six bedrooms across nine distinct floor plans, from compact one-bedroom lines to large multi-bedroom combinations. Philippe Starck's interiors shaped the original language of the building, and the tower's curve means most lines open to the bay, the marina, or the skyline rather than into a neighbouring building. Expect floor-to-ceiling glass, open living and dining areas, and deep terraces, with corner lines carrying the widest exposure.
Features vary considerably by line, floor, and ownership. Many residences have been renovated since 2005, and layouts, finishes, and appliance packages differ from unit to unit — a high-floor bay residence with a reworked kitchen and a lower-floor one-bedroom are effectively different products inside the same address.
Residence types at ICON South Beach: One- to six-bedroom residences across nine floor plans, with penthouses on the upper floors
The Location
Location and Neighborhood Lifestyle
ICON sits at 450 Alton Road on the bay side of South of Fifth, near the district's northern edge. Alton Road is the neighbourhood's everyday artery — groceries, pharmacy, coffee, casual dinners — while the beach, Ocean Drive, and the oceanfront promenade lie east across the residential streets. South Pointe Park, the pier, and Miami Beach Marina are to the south and southeast.
The MacArthur Causeway approach is close, which makes the mainland, downtown Miami, and the airport straightforward — a practical advantage for owners who travel or work on both sides of the bay.
Ownership
Buying, Selling, and Ownership Considerations
ICON's scale and amenity level give it a broad buyer pool: one- and two-bedroom lines, mid-floor two- and three-bedroom residences, and larger combinations and penthouses at the top. That range produces genuinely different dynamics inside one address — entry-level lines and high-floor bay residences rarely move for the same reasons or on the same timelines.
Bayfront towers on Alton Road also carry a resale profile distinct from the oceanfront buildings at the southern tip: more inventory inside the building, more direct competition between listings, and an amenity package buyers will compare against newer towers on the same street.
Rental and Pet Policies
Current building records indicate pets are permitted and residences may be leased at ICON South Beach. Minimum lease terms, pet limits, and any association approval requirements have changed over time and should be confirmed with the association before purchase.
Association fees, assessments, rental terms, and building rules change and vary by unit and by association. Nothing on this page is a substitute for reading the current governing documents, estoppel, and budget, which Dan can help you request.
The Market
Available Residences at ICON South Beach
Live inventory for ICON South Beach is not available on the site yet. Contact Dan for current and off-market availability in the building.
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ICON South Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
Where is ICON South Beach located?
450 Alton Road, in the South of Fifth area of Miami Beach — the bay side of the neighbourhood, near its northern edge, with the beach and oceanfront promenade to the east and South Pointe Park and the marina to the south.
Is ICON South Beach oceanfront or bayfront?
Bayfront. Residences face Biscayne Bay, the Miami Beach Marina, and the Miami skyline. The Atlantic and the beach are a walk east through the neighbourhood.
How many residences are there at ICON, and what types?
289 residences across nine floor plans, ranging from one to six bedrooms, with penthouses on the upper floors.
What amenities does ICON South Beach offer?
Two waterfront pools — an infinity-edge pool and a heated bayfront lap pool — a pool bar and grill, a spa with sauna and steam room, a fitness centre, a billiards room, a conference room, valet parking, and an attended lobby with concierge service.
Who developed ICON South Beach, and when was it completed?
It was developed by The Related Group with architecture by Fullerton Diaz and interiors by Philippe Starck, and completed in 2005.
What are the rental and pet policies at ICON?
Current building records indicate pets are permitted and residences may be leased. Minimum lease terms, limits, and association approval requirements should be confirmed with the association, as they change over time.
Are there residences for sale or rent at ICON right now?
Live availability appears in the Available Residences section of this page when inventory is showing in the MLS feed. When it is not, contact Dan directly for current and off-market availability.
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