140 homes sold in Bay Harbor Islands in the last year, at a typical $1.1M
Most homes sold are condos. Below: what each kind of home sells for, what your budget buys, the best months to buy, how hard you’ll have to bid, and a shortcut to every site where Bay Harbor Islands homes are listed.
Every place Bay Harbor Islands homes are listed, in one stop
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Condos are 91% of Bay Harbor Islands’ sales, at a typical $875K (year to May 2026)
140 homes sold in the year to September 2026.
typical sale · 104 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $581FL $262
- Days to sell
- 170
- Sold over asking
- 0%
- Listings with a price cut
- 15%
Townhouses: 2 sold, typical $630K
Houses: 8 sold, typical $5M
Too few sales in 12 months for reliable figures.
About as many homes sell as usual, at 3.3 times the 2016 price
140 sales in the last year, against 297 in 2021 and a low of 101 in 2016. The typical sale went from $330K in 2016 to $1.1M.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3. Typical price and $/sq ft are the monthly medians, weighted by sales. Redfin stopped publishing towns’ figures by property type after May 2026, so houses and condos are shown for the year to then.
What $1.1M buys in Bay Harbor Islands
Check a listing against what Bay Harbor Islands homes sold for
Against the town’s median price per square foot over the last 12 months. A rough check: condition, lot and location within town move a price more than this can see.
Bidding wars in Bay Harbor Islands are back to pre-pandemic levels, with about as many homes for sale
We read every month of Bay Harbor Islands’ home sales since 2012 so you don’t have to. Each figure covers 12 months, because a single month in a town is too few sales to mean much. Latest: the year to September 2026, 140 sales.
If you’re buying in Bay Harbor Islands
- Shop in March. It brings about 28 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (4% over asking).
- Offer under asking. Buyers paid 92.2% of the list price on average; 0% paid over.
- You’ll usually have time. Only 4% of homes go under contract within two weeks; the typical one takes 155 days.
Spring brings the homes; summer brings the bidding wars
March has the most new listings (about 28 a month), but June is the most competitive: 11% of June sales close over asking. December has the least competition (3%).
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Calmer than the 2021 frenzy, and calmer than Florida
| Bay Harbor Islands now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | FL now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 0% | 4% | 12% | 9% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 4% | 5% | 12% | 21% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 92.2% | 93.1% | 95.9% | 96.4% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 155 | 150 | 137 | 75 |
155 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 1.8 times the 2022 low (85) and about the 2017–19 level.
Since 2019, houses are up 192%, condos 215%
A house typically sold for $5M in the year to May 2026 (8 sales), a condo for $875K (104).
Median sale price, weighted by sales each month. Years with fewer than 4 sales of a type are left out.
Bay Harbor Islands ranks 541st of 542 busy Florida markets for bidding wars
Share of sales over asking in the last year, among towns with 60 or more sales. Bay Harbor Islands is one of the state’s calmer markets.
Source: Redfin Data Center, city figures, January 2012 to September 2026 (MLS sales, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Ratios are weighted by homes sold; price cuts by homes for sale.
Owning the typical Bay Harbor Islands home costs about $6,599 a month
Price: Bay Harbor Islands’ typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Bay Harbor Islands’ 1% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Bay Harbor Islands is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in March
The month with the most choice. December has the fewest, about 21.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $1.1M home, about $10,500 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Bay Harbor Islands, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Bay Harbor IslandsTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Bay Harbor Islands.
Work & commuteCheck the flood map
Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.
Natural hazardsLook up any property
Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.
North Miami, North Bay Village and Biscayne Park sell for less a square foot; Bal Harbour and Surfside for far more
The busier markets within 25 miles of Bay Harbor Islands, by what sold. Prices, taxes and how far a paycheck goes next door are on Cost of living.
| Sold | Typical sale | $/sq ft | Over asking | Days to sell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Miami | 399 | $462K | $342 | 7% | 88 |
| Miami Shores | 173 | $1.2M | $649 | 8% | 107 |
| Bay Harbor Islands | 140 | $1.1M | $655 | 0% | 155 |
| Surfside | 135 | $1.4M | $856 | 3% | 137 |
| Bal Harbour | 120 | $1.9M | $971 | 4% | 113 |
| North Bay Village | 120 | $452K | $400 | 5% | 132 |
| Biscayne Park | 56 | $1.3M | $614 | 5% | 103 |
Redfin Data Center, October 2025 to September 2026. Towns with fewer than 20 sales are left out, and Redfin doesn’t report every town separately.
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Questions about buying a home in Bay Harbor Islands
What do homes sell for in Bay Harbor Islands, FL?
140 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $1.1M, $655 a square foot.
Is Bay Harbor Islands a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: 146 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 13 sold, about 10.7 months of supply. Buyers paid 92.2% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Bay Harbor Islands?
March brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Bay Harbor Islands?
About 1% of a home’s value a year. On a $1.1M home that’s near $10,500.
Where can I see homes for sale in Bay Harbor Islands?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Bay Harbor Islands’ MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Bay Harbor Islands.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).