Miami Luxury Realtors on Indian Creek
Ivan Chorney and Michael Martirena, co-founders of the Ivan & Mike Team at Compass Florida, have built one of South Florida’s most recognized ultra-luxury real estate practices, with deep ties to Indian Creek Village, the gated, guarded enclave known worldwide as the “Billionaire Bunker”.
Who Are Ivan and Mike
Ivan Chorney and Michael Martirena founded the Ivan & Mike Team at Compass Florida, and together the pair has closed more than $2 billion in luxury real estate transactions. Each has more than 15 years of real estate experience, and the team has been ranked among the Top 19 Medium Teams in the U.S., as well as the #1 team in new construction sales in Miami. Ivan Chorney’s own 2024 production exceeded $360 million, underscoring the scale at which the duo operates in the ultra-high-net-worth segment.
The team is based in Coconut Grove, Miami, and works with off-market listings, pre-construction opportunities, and record-setting trophy properties across South Florida, drawing on direct relationships with the city’s top developers. Their client roster spans UHNWIs, CEOs, family offices, professional athletes, and global investors seeking Miami’s most coveted addresses, and their geographic footprint covers Bal Harbour, Sunny Isles, Surfside, South of Fifth, Coral Gables, Edgewater, Bay Harbor Islands, and Brickell.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Team name | The Ivan & Mike Team at Compass Florida |
| Founders | Ivan Chorney and Michael Martirena |
| Combined experience | 30+ years |
| Career sales volume | $2B+ closed transactions |
| Base | Coconut Grove, Miami, FL |
| Contact |
ivan.chorney@compass.com / mike.martirena@compass.com, (305) 877-5236 |
| Ranking |
#1 New Construction Team in Miami #4 Best Real Estate Medium Team in Florida #19 Medium Team in the U.S |
Schedule a private, confidential consultation with Ivan Chorney and Michael Martirena to explore investment opportunities in Miami’s ultra-luxury market.
What Is Indian Creek Village
Indian Creek Village is a man-made barrier island of roughly 274 to 300 acres in Biscayne Bay, incorporated as its own municipality with 41 residential home sites and a private 18-hole golf course occupying most of the interior. The island is reachable only by a single guarded, two-lane bridge, and it maintains its own police department, the Indian Creek Village Police Department, with roughly 11 officers patrolling around the clock for a population of about 84 residents, a ratio often cited as one officer for every eight inhabitants. That combination of fixed scarcity, extreme privacy, and round-the-clock security has earned the island its enduring nickname, “Billionaire Bunker”.
The island’s origins trace back to a 1920s plan to build a chain of interconnected islands in Biscayne Bay; only one was completed, and during the Great Depression wealthy buyers transformed the marshy land into an exclusive residential community. It later became a magnet for entertainers and business figures, Julio Iglesias, Miami Dolphins coach Don Shula, and TV host Don Francisco were early notable residents, before a fresh wave of tech and sports wealth arrived in the past decade.
Who Lives on Billionaire Bunker
Indian Creek’s roster of residents reads like a list of the world’s wealthiest people, and Bloomberg has estimated that the island’s five wealthiest owners alone control a combined fortune of $191 billion. Confirmed or widely reported residents include:
- Jeff Bezos, who assembled multiple adjoining parcels for a reported total exceeding $250 million across several purchases since 2023
- Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan, who closed on an under-construction, roughly two-acre estate in early 2026 for a reported $170 million, the largest residential sale in Miami-Dade County history
- Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, who bought a waterfront lot for a reported $32 million; Kushner now sits on the village council
- Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen, who paid $17 million for a mansion they planned to demolish and rebuild
- Carl Icahn, Eddie Lampert, Norman Braman, Charles Johnson, Julio Iglesias, and DJ David Guetta, among other longtime and recent owners
How Much Homes Cost on the Island
Pricing on Indian Creek has escalated sharply as tech and finance fortunes have concentrated there, with no arm’s-length sale closing below $64 million since mid-2023. Finished or near-finished waterfront estates have traded in the roughly $80 million to $120 million range, while assembled land sites have pushed past $100 million on their own, including one reported at $105 million in mid-2025. Brokers active on the island, including Dina Goldentayer, have said prices for homes renovated to billionaire standards will soon start at nine figures.
| Sale | Buyer/Detail | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|
| Under-construction estate, early 2026 | Mark Zuckerberg & Priscilla Chan | ~$170 million |
| Star Island estate (prior county record) | Sold by developer Vlad Doronin, 2025 | $120 million |
| Bezos parcel | Jeff Bezos, mid-2025 | ~$105 million |
| Waterfront lot | Ivanka Trump & Jared Kushner | $32 million |
| Mansion (later demolished) | Tom Brady & Gisele Bündchen | $17 million |
| Newly built mansion, 2012 | Russian billionaire buyer | $47 million |
For historical context, this compares against a 2014 estimate that put the island’s collective resident net worth at more than $37 billion, a figure that has since been dwarfed by the concentration of wealth tied to just the five richest current owners.
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Why Ivan & Mike Are Relevant to Indian Creek
As one of Miami’s top-producing ultra-luxury teams with direct access to off-market and pre-construction inventory, Ivan & Mike operate in the same rarefied segment of the market that defines Indian Creek transactions, giving them visibility into trophy-property deal flow even on islands with single-digit annual sales activity. Their positioning as strategic advisors, rather than transactional agents, for UHNWIs, family offices, and global investors aligns with the discretion-first culture that governs deals on Indian Creek, where privacy and security often matter as much as price.
Looking for a property on Indian Creek Village or another exclusive Miami island? Contact the Ivan & Mike Team at Compass Florida for access to off-market inventory reserved for UHNW clients.
Security and Governance on the Island
Indian Creek functions as a fully incorporated village with its own government, its own police force, and full control over bridge access, which is unusual for a residential community of its size. The village is also modernizing its infrastructure, with a new sanitary sewer system, replacing older septic systems, expected to be fully operational by 2028, connecting through a planned link with neighboring Surfside starting in 2025.
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About Ivan & Mike
Ivan Chorney and Michael Martirena are the founders of The Ivan & Mike Team at Compass Florida, one of the most distinguished luxury real estate teams in the United States. With more than $2 billion in closed transactions, they are recognized among the Top 10 Medium Teams in the U.S. by RealTrends and #1 in New Construction Sales in Miami.
Ivan & Mike are celebrated for their deep market intelligence, developer partnerships, and discreet, relationship-driven approach. Their clients include UHNWIs, CEOs, athletes, and global investors seeking strategic acquisitions across South Florida.
Their mission is simple:
“We connect extraordinary people with extraordinary properties, delivering not just a transaction—but a lifestyle.”
Their insights have been featured in The Real Deal, Forbes México, Mansion Global, Inman, and The Wall Street Journal, positioning them as architects of Miami’s luxury lifestyle.
📍 Based in Coconut Grove, Miami, FL 📞 (305) 907-7948 📧 ivan.chorney@compass.com** | **mike.martirena@compass.com 🌐 www.ivanandmike.com
What is Indian Creek Village and why is it called the "Billionaire Bunker"?
Indian Creek Village is a man-made island of roughly 274 to 300 acres in Biscayne Bay, with only 41 residential lots and a private 18-hole golf course occupying most of the interior. Its only access point is a guarded bridge, and it maintains its own police department, which has earned it the nickname “Billionaire Bunker”.
Who are the island's most famous residents?
Confirmed or widely reported owners include Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen, as well as Carl Icahn and DJ David Guetta.
How much does a property on Indian Creek cost?
Since mid-2023, no arm’s-length sale has closed below $64 million, and finished or near-finished properties have traded between $80 million and $120 million. The largest and most recent sale in Miami-Dade history was Zuckerberg’s, at roughly $170 million.
Who are Ivan and Mike, and how are they connected to Miami's luxury market?
Ivan Chorney and Michael Martirena are the founders of the Ivan & Mike Team at Compass Florida, with more than $2 billion in closed transactions and recognition among RealTrends’ Top 10 Medium Teams in the U.S.. Their access to off-market and pre-construction inventory positions them in the same ultra-luxury segment where Indian Creek transactions take place.
Is it possible to buy a property on Indian Creek Village?
Yes, though transactions are extremely rare and discreet; the island has only 41 total lots, and most sales happen privately, off the MLS, which is why working with specialized advisors like Ivan & Mike is key to accessing these opportunities.
The Surf Club remains a clear example of why building-specific experience matters in South Florida’s luxury market. Ivan & Mike’s work as Miami luxury realtors, including transactions involving Unit 707, Unit N-819, and Unit N-919, reflects the hands-on knowledge clients should expect from realtors for exclusive listings in Miami.
