Isola

About Isola

Isola sits on the eastern edge of Brickell Key at 770 Claughton Island Drive, directly facing Biscayne Bay. Completed in 1990 by Swire Properties and designed by J. Scott Architecture, the 23-story tower contains 300 residences in one- through three-bedroom layouts. Floor plans are compact by island standards, which has historically made Isola one of the more affordable buildings on Brickell Key on a per-unit basis and a common choice for first-time island buyers and investors.

Nearly every residence has a private balcony, and the building's east-facing orientation means unobstructed water views toward Fisher Island and the Atlantic from the upper floors. Isola is positioned between Brickell Key One and St. Louis, within a short walk of the Islanders Marketplace and the island's jogging path.

Amenities

What Carlos Says

Isola is underrated in the Brickell Key market. The newly-renovated pool deck — with cabanas, a mini golf course, and an observatory deck — is genuinely distinctive among the island’s older buildings, and Isola doesn’t command the premium of Asia or Carbonell, which means better relative value for buyers who appreciate the location.

If you want a building that feels more intimate than the large towers and are comfortable with more compact floor plans, Isola deserves a serious look. It’s also one of the more accessible entry points on the island for buyers priced out of the newer construction.

Building Fees & Assessments

This association doesn’t publish a per-unit fee schedule. Based on its 2026 operating budget, we estimate HOA fees at about $1.81 per square foot per month (our own calculation, spreading the budgeted owner assessments and reserves by each unit’s share of square footage), so confirm the exact figure for a specific unit with the association. Request current financials and reserve fund status before any offer.

Rental Potential

Strong rental demand given the price point and bayfront amenities. Long-term rentals are allowed with a 6-month minimum lease. Plan on Board approval for tenants as well as buyers. The original Declaration allowed leasing without further approval when dues are current, but a 2015 By-Laws amendment lets the Board approve or deny both lease and purchase applicants (an application, background check, and interview, with no reason required for a denial), and the association’s 2026 budget includes $10,000 in screening-fee income, so treat approval as required. Rental agreements must reach the office at least 7 days before the tenant arrives. Owners may keep up to two pets (dogs, cats, fish, or birds) up to 60 lbs, and the Board may allow more in a particular case; dogs over 30 lbs must be trained, hold an obedience certificate, and (while the developer still owns an interest in the property) be approved by the developer; no pit bulls, Dobermans, potbellied pigs, or snakes. Since 2015, tenants may not keep pets and every lease must prohibit them; tenants who already had pets under existing leases could keep them but cannot replace them. We found no waiting period after purchase in the documents on file. Verify short-term rental rules with the association.

Frequently Asked Questions about Isola