Waldorf Astoria St. Pete Sets $27M Record Could Pompano’s Oceanfront Penthouse Be Next to Break $20M?

A two‑story penthouse at the upcoming 50‑story Waldorf Astoria Residences in downtown St. Petersburg shattered Tampa Bay’s luxury real estate records by selling for $27 million, making it the highest‑priced condo ever sold in the region

Property Details & Market Context

• The penthouse spans approximately 10,684 to 10,700 square feet, occupying both the 49th and 50th floors
• Amenities include a 50‑foot private pool, a private foyer entry, custom closets, Italian stone‐vanity bathrooms, advanced smart‑home technology, and a private movie theater (Traded).
• The buyer is identified only as a local business leader and longtime supporter of St. Petersburg (St Pete Rising).

A New Benchmark for Tampa Bay

• This sale eclipses the previous Tampa Bay record an $11.6 million penthouse at the Ritz‑Carlton Residences Tampa in 2021 and more than triples St. Pete’s prior high of $8.25 million at Saltaire in 2024 (Axios).
• Reports emphasize that the sale “reflects a broader flight to quality,” as affluent buyers gravitate toward branded, design‑driven waterfront developments (Axios).

Is UPH 01 at The Waldorf Astoria Pompano Beach next in line to break records?

The $27 million penthouse at Waldorf Astoria Residences St. Petersburg, commanding over 10,600 sq ft with its own pool, private foyer, movie theater, and smart‑home integration, set a new Tampa Bay price record this summer. In contrast, Waldorf Astoria Residences Pompano Beach, currently under development and already over 70% presold, will feature a limited penthouse collection priced between $16 million and $20 million for units with roughly 6,000–6,700 sq ft interior plus expansive terraces, rooftop pools, and ocean–Intracoastal vistas (mansionglobal.com).

Upper Penthouse 01 on the 28th floor is listed at $20 Million, making it the priciest home ever offered in Pompano Beach (mansionglobal.com). The residence delivers about 6,600 sq ft of interior space five bedrooms, 6½ baths, a primary suite with dual 150‑sq ft wardrobes and a midnight bar paired with approximately 5,000 sq ft of outdoor “sky deck” plus a 1,000‑sq ft sky lounge, leading to a 3,500‑sq ft terrace with pool and BBQ area (mansionglobal.com).

Given St. Petersburg’s landmark $27 million sale and the premium on branded, ultra‑luxury residences in coastal Florida, it’s reasonable to expect that a Pompano upper penthouse could ultimately exceed the current $20 million top ask—perhaps pushing toward $22–24 million, especially if buyer enthusiasm intensifies and quality finishes rival the St. Petersburg standards.

The Marder Group continues to push sales and break records on real estate in Pompano Beach. For more information on The Waldorf Astoria Pompano Beach, contact The Marder Group today.