Bal Harbour

Population

3,055

Amenity Access Index

41/100

Life & Practicalities

Est. drive to the airport: 32 minFort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Est. drive to the beach: 4 minHaulover Beach Park
Mean commute to work: 35.5 min
Public schools nearby: 0

Flood zoneX · AE · VE — the zone changes from parcel to parcel, so look up the FEMA designation of the specific property; inside an A or V zone, a federally regulated lender makes flood coverage a condition of the mortgage

Sources: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenStreetMap contributors · Urban Institute / NCES. Informational only, not a flood insurance determination. Amenity Access Index: our measure of dining, grocery, park and transit density inside the mapped area boundary, from OpenStreetMap data; it is not a walkability score. Census values apply only to the named municipality/CDP (ACS 2020–2024 5-year). This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

About

Bal Harbour is a very small incorporated village on the north end of a barrier island, and Bal Harbour condos for sale cluster on its ocean side. The village's commercial heart is Bal Harbour Shops, an outdoor shopping center. Along Collins Avenue, most of the oceanfront condo towers have direct beach access. Unlike neighboring Surfside and Sunny Isles Beach, the village runs municipal services and a building department of its own.

oceanfront, compact, retail hub

Highlights

Bal Harbour Shops

Towers with direct beach access

Collins Avenue oceanfront

An independent, self-governed village

Compact, between ocean and bay

Location

Bal Harbour

Location

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about buying and investing in this area

What draws people to Bal Harbour?

Oceanfront living around Bal Harbour Shops, an outdoor shopping center. This small incorporated village sits at the northern end of a barrier island.

What property types are available in Bal Harbour?

Oceanfront condo towers, almost exclusively. They stand along Collins Avenue on the ocean side, and the majority have direct beach access.

Which amenities and landmarks does Bal Harbour have?

Bal Harbour Shops is the retail anchor, and the beachfront runs the full length of the village along Collins Avenue.

What should buyers check before buying in Bal Harbour?

Zoning and permitting rules, first. The village has its own, which differ from Surfside and Sunny Isles Beach, so ask the village and the building's condominium association directly instead of assuming.

How do you get around Bal Harbour?

Short hops are on foot. The village is compact enough to walk between the shops and the beachfront towers, while Collins Avenue carries through traffic and links to neighboring areas.

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