Fisher Island

Population

1,026

Amenity Access Index

39/100

Life & Practicalities

Est. drive to the airport: 43 minMiami International Airport (MIA)
Est. drive to the beach: 20 minLummus Park Beach access
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

Fisher Island lies a short way off the southern end of Miami Beach, and no bridge links it to the mainland. Getting there takes a private car ferry, a helicopter or a boat, and nothing else. Residences are low- and mid-rise condominium buildings, with a few villas. Boaters have a private marina on site, and the island also has a golf course plus a beach strip reserved for residents and their guests. At its historic heart stands William K. Vanderbilt II's winter estate, a late-1920s design by Maurice Fatio.

private, low-density, island

Highlights

Cars cross only by private ferry

Villas and mid-rise condominiums

Private marina

Golf course

Vanderbilt-era historic estate

Location

Fisher Island

Location

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about buying and investing in this area

What is Fisher Island known for?

Its water-only access: Fisher Island is reachable only by ferry, boat or helicopter, and no bridge ties it to the mainland.

What types of homes does Fisher Island have?

The island has low-rise condos and villas, and zoning limits how many units it can have in total.

Which amenities and landmarks are found on Fisher Island?

Fisher Island has a marina and a beach club, both private, plus a golf course. A historic Vanderbilt-era estate sits at its center.

Before you buy on Fisher Island, what needs checking?

On Fisher Island, a private association manages access and amenities, so review the ferry schedule and the association's membership terms before you buy.