Williams Island Condos

Williams Island is ideally located on Island Boulevard in the historic Williams Island community of Aventura, Florida offering an exceptional bayfront living experience with superior amenities and beautiful Biscayne Bay, and cityscape views one would anticipate when living on a private island in Miami. When considering owning a new property here, click the 'Listing Alert' icon in the top right for immediate listing alerts of all new Williams Island condos for sale via email.

Williams Island Condo Development

Williams Island was developed on 84 acres in Aventura, Florida. The projects overall were constructed by The Trump Group in partnership with the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company; in partnership with the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company, the Trumps began development on Williams Island and the first condominium tower, 4000 Island Boulevard, was completed in 1985. In addition to the initial tower at 4000 Island Boulevard, the Trump Group developed an additional six towers at 1000, 2000, 2600, 2800, 3000, and 7000 Island Boulevard in addition to the low-rise Mediterranean Village at 3700 Island Boulevard.

Explore Williams Island Condo Buildings

• Bellini 24 Stories by Cohen, Freedman, Encinosa & Associates in 2013

• BellaMaré 30 Stories by Robert M. Swedroe Architects in 2005
• 7000 - Villa MarinaMore Info 33 Stories by Artec in 1998
• 2600 - Résidence du CapMore Info 31 Stories by Artec in 1997
• 2000 Island BoulevardMore Info 31 Stories by Robert M. Swedroe Architects in 1995
• 1000 Island BoulevardMore Info 31 Stories by Robert M. Swedroe Architects in 1990
• 2800 Island BoulevardMore Info 30 Stories by Robert M. Swedroe Architects in 1990
• 3000 Island BoulevardMore Info 30 Stories by Robert M. Swedroe Architects in 1989
• 4000 Island BoulevardMore Info 30 Stories by Robert M. Swedroe Architects in 1985

The Trumps sold an additional tower site at 6000 Island Boulevard for development to Naples-based WCI Communities in 2001. WCI completed construction on the 6000 Island Boulevard luxury tower, Bella MaréMore Info, in August 2005. An additional site at 1500 Island Boulevard was developed into Villa FloraMore Info by Vintage Properties and Williams Island Development in 2005. The luxurious Bellini condominiumMore Info was the final tower on Williams Island at 4100 Island Boulevard and was completed by Martin Margulies in 2013. The Trump Group maintained an active interest in Williams Island until selling and turning over management of the island's common facilities to the Williams Island Property Owner's Association in 2004 for $17 million. The sale was financed by a 20-year $90 assessment to be paid by all property owners.

Amenities & Resident Advantages

Williams Island in Aventura offers its residents an extensive array of luxurious amenities within the tropical grounds such as the privacy found here within the guard-gated entryway, the Island Grille restaurant, a 27,000 square foot Spa, a fitness & wellness center, a Grand Slam-inspired tennis center, a marina, the Island Shop boutique, and the Island Club venue for private events and entertainment and so much more.

Floor Plans & Market Reports

Contact us for the Williams Island floor plans to see which interior layout option is right for you. Be sure to review the valuable Williams Island Market ReportMore Info and you may also request a Williams Island Condo ValuationMore Info. Similar Aventura condo developmentsMore Info buyers compare with include Hamptons SouthMore Info, Peninsula I & IIMore Info, and Marina Palms Yacht ClubMore Info.

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Williams Island Aventura Penthouses

Owning a Penthouse at Williams Island is impressive with the top floor(s) having extraordinary views encompassing Biscayne Bay and Miami Skyline views. Contact us below for off-market and coming soon listings of the unique Williams Island penthouses.

The History of Williams Island

Raymond Gaylord Williams, is the name whose family first came to Miami in 1924 from Arkansas. Williams' father came to Miami to start a military academy in Coral Gables at the request of Coral Gables developer George E. Merrick whereas his father-in-law, Evert Price Maule, was the founder that created the peninsula on which Williams Island would later be developed. Starting in 1913, the company excavated and operated a large limestone quarry which filled with water from the area's high water table and created two artificial bodies of water known as Maule Lake and Little Lake Maule, which are connected to Dumfoundling Bay by the Ojus Canal. It was these bodies of water that would form the boundaries of present-day Williams Island.

Williams sold the Williams Island tract to Saul J. Morgan and Norman Cohen for $1,815,000 in 1969. Morgan sold his stake in the tract to Cohen in 1971 and in 1980, Cohen sold the property to Julius and Edmond M. Trump for $17,616,500.

Residents, Athletes & Celebrities Who've Owned Here

Who Has Lived at Williams Island? 

Advertisements for Williams Island featured Italian actress Sophia Loren, who was hired by the Trump Group as a creative consultant and spokeswoman. In addition to serving as a consultant, Loren and her family also maintained a seasonal home on the island.

The Williams Island complex was featured in a 1986 episode of the television series Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous featuring its resident, celebrity spokeswoman, and creative consultant Sophia Loren. In the episode, series host Robin Leach referred to Williams Island as an "exclusive billion-dollar condominium community," and further stated "don't be surprised to see $200,000 Italian sports cars. It's all part of this money-no-object, Europe-in-America feel that Sophia helped give just the right accent to." Loren and her Ted Fine decorated Williams Island condo were featured in the March 1987 issue of Architectural Digest. Describing the complex in the article, Loren stated "from the very beginning we used Portofino, one of the loveliest resorts on the Mediterranean, as the model while the plan for Williams Island was taking shape."

Along with the ultra-luxury cruise ship Royal Viking Sun, the complex was featured as a filming location in the 1988 television special, Bob Hope's Jolly Christmas Show. In the broadcast, Hope and co-host Dolly Parton sang a rendition of Silver Bells while strolling through a faux snowstorm on Williams Island. In reality, the temperature the day of filming had been as high as 80 degrees and the snow consisted of shredded styrofoam and cotton dropped from a box suspended among palm trees. Also featured was a conversation between Bob Hope and Miami Vice star Don Johnson in the Williams Island Marina in which Johnson showcases his 43-foot Wellcraft Scarab Excel "Don Johnson Signature Series" powered by twin Lamborghini V-12 engines.

Williams Island was a filming location for the 1992 comedy-drama film Folks!, starring Tom Selleck and Don Ameche. In the film, the island was portrayed as the home of the irresponsible and gold-digging Arlene Aldrich (Christine Ebersole), sister of main character Jon Aldrich (Selleck). Filming was done on-site at 2800 Island Boulevard.

Footage of the island was featured in the 2012 documentary film Évocateur, The Morton Downey Jr. Movie. Downey, a Williams Island resident, is shown showcasing the artwork and furnishings in his new Ted Fine decorated apartment he shared with his wife Lori Krebs. According to Robert Perlberg of Ted Fine Decorators, Downey chose a color palette of "tone on tone, ivory and taupe, with hints of black" when decorating his apartment. Also included in the film was exterior footage of the Mediterranean Village and the Williams Island Marina.

Notable Williams Island residents of the Past

• Bobbi Kristina Brown, American reality television personality, singer and actress, daughter of singers Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown
• Bobby Brown, American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor, husband of Whitney Houston
• Jim Courier, American tennis player
• Billy Cunningham, American basketball player and coach
• Morton Downey Jr., American singer, songwriter and television talk show host of The Morton Downey Jr. Show
• Whitney Houston, American singer and actress
• Jimmy Johnson, Dallas Cowboys 2-time Super Bowl Champion; Cowboys and later Miami Dolphins Coach
• Sophia Loren, Italian actress, creative consultant and spokeswoman for Williams Island
• Carlo Ponti, Italian film producer, husband of Sophia Loren
• Carlo Ponti Jr., Italian orchestral conductor, son of Carlo Ponti and Sophia Loren
• Edoardo Ponti, Italian director, son of Carlo Ponti and Sophia Loren
• Fred Stolle, Australian tennis player, 2 time major winner
• Frankie Valli, American pop singer

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