860 NE 78th St

A low-rise waterfront condominium completed in 1973, the five-story Bay Vista community consists predominantly of one-bedroom residences with occasional two-bedroom layouts. The building’s exterior presents a modest midcentury profile with balconies and privacy walls facing a wide canal and limited common dock access. Units commonly feature first-floor entry or elevator access, wood and tile floors, walk-in closets, terrazzo or tile kitchen counters, updated bathrooms, in-unit washer/dryer hookups, and multiple outdoor exposures including two balconies for many corner homes. Shared amenities are intimate and functional: a gated entry, swimming pool, small fitness room, secured parking (including some deeded covered spaces), common dock area for casual fishing and barbecues, and basic on-site laundry. Landscaping includes fruit trees and fenced patios or decks for ground-floor units; storm shutters and high-impact doors are typical for coastal protection. Pet policies and specific board rules vary by unit but have historically been restrictive with occasional moves to relax limits. The location is highly urban-edgeside — a block from Biscayne Boulevard, minutes from Miami Beach, I‑95, Bayside and South Beach — offering a mix of waterfront calm and direct access to downtown Miami’s shops, transit corridors, and waterfront recreation.