Summary

Santa Maria is a 174-unit, 51-story waterfront condominium at 1643 Brickell Ave, built in 1997 with a distinctive cylindrical tower, a marina and a lighted tennis court, uncommon amenities among newer Brickell condos. Residents praise attentive building staff.

174 unitsBuilt 1997

Reviews

What residents praise

Attentive building staff

Residents appreciate professional, friendly front-desk and reception support.

Waterfront setting and views

Residents describe a calm, quiet Brickell location with some of the best bay and skyline views in the neighborhood, plus marina access and a lighted tennis court that few newer towers offer.

Amenities

Santa Maria has a resort-style pool with poolside service, a multi-story health club, a lighted tennis court and a 24-hour welcome desk with concierge and security. Every apartment has central air, a washer/dryer and a dishwasher, with valet parking and private storage.

In the apartment
In-unit laundry
Central air
Dishwasher
In the building
24-hour doorman
Elevator
Fitness center
Pool
Shared outdoor space
On-site parking
Package service
Resident storage

Also here: Marina and boat dock · Business center · Clubhouse and party room · Lobby-level cafe/restaurant · BBQ area · Landscaped gardens with waterfalls

Location

Santa Maria is located at 1643 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL 33129. Santa Maria sits on Brickell Avenue at the edge of Biscayne Bay, close to Brickell Key and a short drive or Metromover ride from Brickell's financial district and Downtown Miami.

  • 3 minby car
    Downtown
  • 9 minby car
    Wynwood
  • 12 minby car
    Coral Gables
  • 13 minby car
    South Beach (Lincoln Road)
  • 16 minby car
    Miami International Airport
  • 32 minby car
    Fort Lauderdale Airport

Driving times without traffic.

Things to know

FloodingModerate flood risk
  • FEMA moderate-risk flood zone
  • 1 street-flooding report to the City within a block since 2015, 1 at this building Show all 1
    • 1643 Brickell Ave (this building)Jul 2023
Safety and upkeepRecent repair permits
  • Major repair permits in the past year: concrete and structural repairs, window and door replacement Show all 3
    • Concrete and structural repairs, Deck and waterproofing workSep 2026
    • Window and door replacementMar 2026
    • Window and door replacementJan 2026
Noise and disruptionConstruction nearby
  • 2 construction sites within 750 ft, nearest 300 ft Show all 2
    • 1809 Brickell Ave300 ft
    • 1909 Brickell Ave700 ft
  • Night work permitted within 500 ft until Jan 2027 Show all 2
    • pre-cast panels installation, 8p–12auntil Jan 2027
    • pours, 6a–8auntil Nov 2026

Similar buildings

Brickell
4.2 ★ (129)Google Maps
From $4,845 1 bed · 3 listings

Compare a newer, single-tower Brickell condominium to see how amenities and building age affect unit finishes and owner-set rental terms.

Brickell
Google rating for Tower II: 4.2 ★ (58)Google Maps
From $2,600 studio · 104 listings

Compare a larger, multi-tower Brickell condo complex to see how amenity scale differs from Santa Maria's more intimate, older waterfront tower.

Sources