Aria on the Bay is a 53-story luxury condominium completed in 2018 by the Melo Group, designed by Arquitectonica. With 648 units ranging from studios to three-bedrooms, it sits at 1770 N Bayshore Drive directly across from Margaret Pace Park in the heart of Edgewater. The building was one of Melo Group's first ventures into the luxury segment after years of building more affordable product in the neighborhood, and it shows in both the ambition and the execution. Aria on the Bay is not ultra-luxury. It is not trying to compete with the Paraiso towers or the new wave of Edgewater super-luxury developments. What it is, is a well-located, well-amenitized mid-tier luxury building with genuinely spectacular views and larger-than-average units for the era. The Arquitectonica-designed curved facade is distinctive on the skyline, and the building has held up reasonably well since delivery. If you are looking for a newer building in Edgewater that offers more space than the latest ultra-luxury towers at a more accessible price point, Aria on the Bay deserves a serious look.
Aria on the Bay attracts a mix of young professionals, couples, and small families who want a newer building in Edgewater without paying ultra-luxury prices. There is a significant international buyer base, particularly from Latin America and Europe, drawn by the Melo Group name and the competitive pricing relative to Brickell and Downtown. You will also find remote workers and tech professionals who value the larger unit sizes and the walkability to Margaret Pace Park. The no-short-term-rental policy helps maintain a residential feel, though some units are rented on longer-term leases to seasonal residents.
Aria on the Bay sits in the heart of Edgewater, directly across from Margaret Pace Park on Biscayne Bay. The neighborhood has undergone dramatic transformation in recent years with new luxury developments, restaurants, and retail popping up along Biscayne Boulevard and the surrounding streets. The Metromover is two blocks south, Publix is immediately behind the building, and the Venetian Causeway to Miami Beach is a short drive north. Edgewater is still developing, which means construction and change, but also means the neighborhood is on an upward trajectory.
Premier bayfront park directly across the street with tennis courts, basketball, volleyball, dog park, and waterfront jogging path.
Full-service grocery store directly behind the building on Biscayne Boulevard.
Free automated transit connecting to Downtown, Brickell, and the Omni area.
Growing restaurant and retail scene along the main corridor of Edgewater.
Scenic route to Miami Beach, popular for cycling and running, accessible from nearby.
Edgewater is in the middle of a building boom, and Aria on the Bay's location will only become more valuable as the neighborhood fills in. Multiple new luxury towers are planned or under construction within a few blocks, which will bring more residents, retail, and restaurants to the area. The downside is years of construction noise and disruption. The upside is that early buyers in Edgewater are likely to see significant appreciation as the neighborhood matures into one of Miami's premier waterfront communities.
Elevator Density Rating
6
Passenger
2
Service
~12
Units/Floor
648
Total Units
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Forget the pool deck for a second. The real amenity at Aria on the Bay is Margaret Pace Park directly across the street. This is one of the best public parks in all of Miami. Tennis courts, basketball courts, volleyball, a dog park, a waterfront jogging path, and stunning bay views. You will use this park more than any amenity in the building. It is genuinely one of the best locations in Edgewater, and Aria sits right on top of it.
From the upper floors facing east, the bay views are absolutely incredible. You are looking directly at Biscayne Bay, the Venetian Islands, and Miami Beach. The Arquitectonica curved design means many units get panoramic exposures that you would not get in a standard rectangular tower. If you can get an east-facing unit on a high floor, the views alone justify the building. West-facing units get dramatic city and sunset views as well.
Here is the catch. Aria on the Bay is flanked by Bay Parc to the south and 1800 Club to the north. If your unit faces directly north or south, you are looking into someone else's building. This is not a deal-breaker, but it is a significant consideration. The premium units face east or west. If a realtor shows you a north or south-facing unit at a great price, now you know why. Tour the unit and look out the window before you commit.
This is important to understand before you tour Aria on the Bay. The finishes are good but not exceptional. Bosch appliances, quartz countertops, porcelain floors. It is a step above builder-grade but a step below what you will find in the Paraiso towers or the newest Edgewater developments. The units are larger than what newer buildings offer at the same price point, which is a real advantage. But if you are expecting Ritz-Carlton finishes, recalibrate your expectations before you walk in.
This is not specific to Aria on the Bay, but you need to know it. All of Edgewater around Margaret Pace Park floods during heavy rain, tropical storms, and hurricanes. Bayshore Drive can see up to two feet of standing water during serious storms. The building itself is elevated and you do not need to worry about your unit, but getting in and out of the building during a flood event can be a real challenge. Your car in the garage should be fine, but the streets around you will be underwater. This is a neighborhood-wide issue that affects every building on this stretch.
Edgewater is one of the fastest-developing neighborhoods in Miami, and Aria on the Bay is right in the middle of it. There are multiple new developments planned and under construction on the blocks behind and around the building. You will be living with construction noise, dust, and traffic for years to come. This is the price of buying in a neighborhood that is still being built out. The upside is that all this development will likely increase your property value. The downside is that your quality of life will take a hit during the construction years.
Aria on the Bay is genuinely walkable in a city where almost nothing is. Publix is directly behind the building on Biscayne Boulevard. The Metromover is about two blocks south, giving you free transit to Downtown and Brickell. Margaret Pace Park is across the street. New restaurants and retail are opening along Biscayne Boulevard regularly. You can live here without a car for most daily needs, which is rare in Miami.
Aria on the Bay is a good building. Not great, not bad, good. The location is excellent, the views are excellent, the amenities are solid, and the units are larger than what you will find in newer buildings at the same price. It is Melo Group's first real attempt at luxury, and they delivered a competent product. If you want ultra-luxury, look at the Paraiso towers or wait for the new developments. If you want a well-located, reasonably priced newer building with great views and real space, Aria on the Bay is one of the better options in Edgewater. Just make sure you get an east or west-facing unit.
Aria on the Bay is one of the better options in Edgewater if you know what you are getting. This is Melo Group's first real swing at luxury, and they delivered a solid mid-tier product. The location is genuinely excellent. Margaret Pace Park across the street is one of the best parks in Miami. The Metromover is two blocks south. Publix is right behind you. The views from east-facing upper floors are spectacular. The units are larger than what newer buildings offer at the same price. The amenities are comprehensive with sauna, steam, a real gym, and a good pool. But this is not ultra-luxury. The finishes are Bosch and quartz, not Sub-Zero and marble. The north and south-facing units look directly into the neighbors. Edgewater floods when it rains. And there will be construction around you for years. If you want the newest, shiniest thing, look at the Paraiso towers or wait for the next wave. If you want a well-located newer building with real space, great views, and a price that does not make you flinch, Aria on the Bay is a genuinely good option. Just make sure you tour the exact unit and get an east or west exposure.
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