A sprawling penthouse on Miami’s ultra-exclusive Fisher Island has listed for $85 million, a staggering leap from the $40 million paid by its current owners, Kayak co-founder Steve Hafner and his wife, Staci Hafner, just four years ago.
The couple acquired the 10,200-square-foot residence atop Palazzo Della Luna in 2021 as an unfinished shell, tailoring it to their vision, Michael Cantwell, founding partner of Bespoke Real Estate, told the Wall Street Journal.
Now, the full-floor unit — complete with five bedrooms, eight bathrooms, and sweeping views of the Atlantic, Biscayne Bay and Miami’s glittering skyline — has hit the market, buoyed by a red-hot South Florida luxury housing sector.
The property’s crown jewel is its 7,300-square-foot private rooftop, a lavish retreat featuring a heated infinity pool, a spa, a summer kitchen and dual wet bars, all designed for entertaining.
Add to that nearly 2,000 square feet of terrace space on the main level, a private cabana, deeded beach access and membership in the prestigious Fisher Island Club — and the penthouse embodies the pinnacle of opulence in one of America’s most secluded communities.
Residents enjoy six-star concierge service, round-the-clock security, plus access to golf, tennis, a beach club and marinas — all hallmarks of Fisher Island’s allure.
Miami’s luxury real estate market is driving the eye-popping asking price, with Cantwell pointing to a dramatic escalation in home values.
Data from appraisal firm Miller Samuel underscores the trend: Fisher Island’s median sale price soared 64.7% in the fourth quarter year-over-year, while transaction volume climbed 60% in the same span of time.
The $85 million listing eclipses the region’s previous condo record — a $60 million double-penthouse sale at Faena House in 2015 — though it falls short of a $120 million-plus deal for an oceanfront unit at the Shore Club Private Collection last year, signaling the market’s relentless upward trajectory.
For the Hafners, the decision to sell comes on the heels of a separate purchase earlier this month: a $24 million penthouse at Ocean House, a boutique South Beach condominium, The Post previously reported.
Hafner told the Journal they love the island and their apartment there, “but we also enjoy South Beach, the community and staff at Ocean House, and even the renovation process.”
