251 Galen Dr

Key Biscayne, FL 33149

$3,400/mo

2Beds

2Baths

1,109Sq ft

1968Year built

CondoType

About this home

Enjoy laid back, chic lifestyle of Key Biscayne, in spacious 2 bedroom/2 bath, 1st floor condo. Charming unit has direct access to community pool off the living room, new white kitchen, granite counters & brand new appliances. Timeless terracotta flooring throughout & mostly white bathrooms, accented with blue Delft tile, which creates a serene vibe. Rental includes keyed access to private beach, accessible only to residents of the condo community. Located in the very desirable heart of Key Biscayne. Just a short distance to tranquil beach, Paradise & Village Green Parks, KB Community Center, multiple Restaurants, Shops, Grocery Stores, A+ Schools, Boat Marinas & even a State Park. Laundry Facilities on site. Pets considered with deposit. Additional parking space available for $179/month.

Features

Waterfront

Property details

Listing

MLS #: A12076320
Status: For sale
Listed on: Aug 24, 2026
Days on market: 3 days
Listing data updated: Aug 24, 2026

Interior

Beds: 2
Baths: 2
Living area: 1,109 ft²
Unit: 101E

Building & community

Type: Condo
Year built: 1968
County: Miami-Dade

Lot & exterior

Waterfront: Yes

Days on market, price per ft² and the monthly HOA amount are calculated by this site from the MLS data shown; the association fee is normalized to a monthly figure.

What's nearby

Elementary school: KEY BISCAYNE K-8 CENTER · 0.3 mi away
Middle school: KEY BISCAYNE K-8 CENTER · 0.3 mi away
High school: MAST ACADEMY · 3.3 mi away
Transit: CRANDON BD & GALEN DR · 0.1 mi away
Supermarket: Winn-Dixie · 0.2 mi away
Park: Paradise Park · 0.2 mi away
Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy · 0.3 mi away

Straight-line distances · Sources: NCES/FL DOE, GTFS Miami-Dade and Broward, OpenStreetMap

Rental details

Available from: Oct 1, 2026
Lease term: 1 Year With Renewal Option
Furnishing: Unfurnished
Rent includes: Waste · Water/Sewer · Yard Maintenance

Move-in cost (estimate)

Estimated move-in total: ~$10,200
Deposit includes: First Month's Rent · Last Month's Rent · Security Deposit
Application fee: $150
Pet fee: $300 · Nonrefundable

Figures declared by the listing in the MLS — an estimate, not a quote. Confirm every amount before signing.

Building structural health (SIRS)

No filing record found

We couldn't find a SIRS filing record for this building in Florida's public DBPR database. That is not a red flag by itself: buildings under three stories are exempt, recent or mailed-in filings may not appear yet, and the name or address on file may differ from this listing.

Questions about this

What is a SIRS and why does it matter?

Since the Surfside collapse, Florida requires condo and co-op buildings three stories or taller to complete a Structural Integrity Reserve Study: an inspection-based plan that forces the association to fund structural repairs (roof, load-bearing walls, plumbing, electrical) instead of deferring them. It matters because underfunded buildings are the ones that surprise owners with large special assessments.

Has this building filed its SIRS?

We didn't find a filing record for this building in the DBPR's public database. Absence of a record does not mean the building is out of compliance — it may be exempt (under three stories), the filing may be recent or on paper, or the recorded name/address may differ. It IS the right question to ask before offering.

What is a special assessment?

A one-off charge the association levies on every owner when reserves don't cover a needed repair — in older coastal buildings they have ranged from a few thousand to over $100,000 per unit. The SIRS exists precisely to make these predictable and funded in advance. Always review the building's budget, reserves and meeting minutes before buying.

What should I check before buying in this building?

Florida law gives buyers the right to review the association's SIRS, milestone inspection reports, budget and reserves — the full study is available from the association by written request. Nilyan requests and walks through these documents with her buyers as part of the offer process.

Source: Florida DBPR public SIRS reporting database. Filing status is self-reported by the association; this is not an audit, inspection or safety certification, and absence of a record does not mean non-compliance. Data as of July 30, 2026.

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