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Grand waterfront estate with mega-yacht dockage in Gables Estates

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Gables Estates

Gables Estates, Coral Gables

Gables Estates is the apex of Coral Gables waterfront — a guard-gated, members-only community of roughly 200 estates built around deep-water canals with no fixed bridges to Biscayne Bay. It is the address South Florida’s most discreet ultra-high-net-worth buyers pursue when they want privacy, security, and dockage capable of berthing a mega-yacht steps from the front door.

There is no entry-level here. Parcels are large, frontage is wide, and many trades are land value: buyers acquire to build ground-up trophy estates by the region’s leading architects. With membership-gated access, a private patrol, and tightly held inventory, listings are scarce and often transact off-market, which makes expert representation essential.

Despite its rarefied profile, Gables Estates sits within the broader Coral Gables fabric — minutes from Old Cutler Road, top schools, and the Gables’ cultural core, and a short drive from Brickell and the airport. It is the rare ultra-prime enclave that pairs trophy-level waterfront with genuine everyday convenience.

Typical price band

$15M$60M

Trophy waterfrontTier
Guard-gatedAccess
Mega-yachtDockage
No fixed bridgesTo bay

Lifestyle & Schools

Lifestyle & Schools

Life in Gables Estates is private and water-centered: boating from your own backyard to the open bay in minutes, with no bridge restrictions and the deep water that larger vessels demand. Families benefit from the same A-rated Coral Gables school access and elite private and college-prep options nearby — Gulliver, Carrollton, Ransom Everglades — within a guarded, intensely private community designed for those who value discretion above all.

Gables Estates

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do homes in Gables Estates cost?

Gables Estates is a trophy market with no entry-level inventory. Waterfront estates and buildable parcels typically begin around $15M and routinely reach $30M to $60M and beyond for the largest frontages and newest ground-up estates.

What makes Gables Estates dockage special?

The community’s deep-water canals have no fixed bridges between the homes and Biscayne Bay, allowing large vessels — including mega-yachts — to berth at private docks and reach the open bay in minutes. That unobstructed, deep-water access is the single biggest driver of value.

Is Gables Estates gated and private?

Yes. Gables Estates is a guard-gated, membership-controlled community with a private security patrol and roughly 200 large estates. Inventory is tightly held and frequently transacts off-market, so access to private and pocket listings is critical.

How does Gables Estates compare to Key Biscayne or Miami Beach islands?

All three are ultra-prime waterfront, but Gables Estates is distinguished by its no-fixed-bridge deep-water canals, large parcels, and members-only privacy within Coral Gables — favored by buyers who prioritize discreet boating access and security over the island or beach lifestyle.

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