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.

For more information on The Waldorf Astoria Pompano Beach, contact The Marder Group today.