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The Bristol vs. South Flagler House: Which WPB Tower Is Right for You?
Two of South Flagler Drive's most significant towers, compared side by side — established resale versus 2027 new construction, and what the difference actually means for your purchase.
Buyers cross-shopping South Flagler Drive's ultra-luxury tier almost always end up comparing The Bristol and South Flagler House — the two towers that define the top of the WPB market, a few blocks apart on the same street. They are not interchangeable. One is a completed, sold-out building with a real resale history; the other is new construction delivering in 2027. Here's how they actually compare.
The Bristol — 1100 S Flagler Dr. Completed 2019. 68 flow-through residences, 25 floors, $4M–$25M. HOA fees run $5,500–$18,000/month. Pet-friendly with no size limit and dedicated indoor and outdoor dog walk areas. Rentals are limited — this is a primarily owner-occupied building by design.
South Flagler House — 1355 S Flagler Dr. Two 28-story towers, topped out November 2025, delivering 2027. Approximately 105 residences from $3.5M to over $20M. HOA fees run $3,000–$8,000/month. Pets allowed, two-pet maximum, no weight limit. Minimum 6-month rentals permitted.
The core tradeoff is completion versus flexibility. The Bristol is finished — you can walk the unit, verify the finishes, and review a real sales history before you commit. South Flagler House is a rendering and a construction site today; buyers are purchasing based on the developer's track record and Pembrooke & Ives-designed floor plans, with the payoff being new-construction specifications and typically lower entry pricing than a comparable Bristol unit.
On price per square foot, The Bristol's estate-scale flow-through residences (3,700–14,000 sq ft) command a premium tied to their proven scarcity — there is no more land on South Flagler Drive to build a second Bristol. South Flagler House's entry pricing starts lower, but its penthouse tier climbs past $20M, overlapping directly with The Bristol's range at the top.
On rental flexibility, South Flagler House's 6-month minimum is meaningfully more permissive than The Bristol's effectively owner-occupant culture — worth weighing if you want the option to rent even occasionally.
On HOA fees, The Bristol's $5,500–$18,000/month reflects an established building's full staffing and reserve funding; South Flagler House's projected $3,000–$8,000/month is a new-construction estimate that should be reconfirmed against final condo documents once the building delivers and reserves are established.
Both buildings sit within the same few blocks of South Flagler Drive, with the same access to Palm Beach Island, downtown dining, and the Brightline station. The decision mostly comes down to whether you want to move in now with a known quantity, or buy into 2027 delivery at new-construction pricing. DO Homes Group works both sides of this market — contact us for current availability at either building and a side-by-side walkthrough of what fits your timeline.
Written by Christine Dekant, Luxury Condo Specialist · DO Homes Group — RENE, GRI, CLA, CPRES, REDM, C2EX-certified WPB luxury condo specialist at Premier Brokers International.
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This guide is provided by DO Homes Group at Premier Brokers International for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, tax, or investment advice. Pricing, availability, HOA fees, rental and pet policies, building rules, and development timelines change frequently and may have changed since publication. Verify all details independently — including the building's current association documents — and consult the appropriate licensed professionals before making any real estate decision.
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