242 Wells Rd

Palm Beach, FL 33480

$23,500,000
Price
4
Beds
5,988 Sq. Ft.
$3,925 / Sq. Ft.
5,988
Sq. Ft.
$3,925
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

This extraordinary estate at 242 Wells Road combines classic French Provincial architecture with timeless elegance, offering an unparalleled lifestyle on one of Palm Beach's most prestigious streets. This magnificent 7,460 total sq. ft. French Provincial masterpiece is nestled on a sprawling 19,500 sq. ft. lot in the heart of Palm Beach. This stately manor, with its steep-pitched slate roof, symmetrical façade, and stone surrounds, exudes Old World charm and impeccable craftsmanship. The home's architectural...This extraordinary estate at 242 Wells Road combines classic French Provincial architecture with timeless elegance, offering an unparalleled lifestyle on one of Palm Beach's most prestigious streets. This magnificent 7,460 total sq. ft. French Provincial masterpiece is nestled on a sprawling 19,500 sq. ft. lot in the heart of Palm Beach. This stately manor, with its steep-pitched slate roof, symmetrical façade, and stone surrounds, exudes Old World charm and impeccable craftsmanship. The home's architectural grandeur is enhanced by graceful balustrades and meticulously sculptured landscaping, creating a serene and sophisticated retreat. Step inside to find luxurious interiors adorned with gleaming hardwood and marble floors
  1. Listed by PAULA WITTMANN • William Raveis Real Estate
  2. Listed by MICHELLE NOGA • William Raveis Real Estate

Property Details for 242 Wells Road

Subdivision
Adams Addition
Style
Other Style
WaterFront
No
Waterfront Type
No - Waterfront
Zoned
R-B - Low Density Residential
Pets Allowed
Yes
LISTING UPDATED: 03/04/2026 10:46 AM

Property Details for 242 Wells Road

StatusActive
MLS #25-1423
Days on Market198
Taxes$169,506 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2006
Lot Size0.45 AC / 19,500 SF
CountyPalm Beach County
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Building Information for 242 Wells Road

Stories-Year Built2006Building Size-Lot Size0.45 AC / 19,500 SF

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$132,460 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

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$118,335

Property Taxes

$14,126

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Property Information for 242 Wells Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area: 01 - Wells Rd & North
  • County Or Parish: Palm Beach
  • Latitude: 26.725317
  • Absolute Longitude: -80.039734
  • Exposure - North: True
  • Exposure - South: True
  • Landmark - No Landmarks: True
Parking
  • Garage Garage: True
  • Garage Attached: True
  • Garage Door Opener: True
  • Garage: Attached, Door Opener
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • PCN#: 50434314070000240
  • Tax Amount: $169,506.00
  • HOA None: True
Property
Lot Information
  • SqFt Total: 7460.0
  • Lot Dim (1): 100
  • X Lot Dim (2): 195
  • Lot SqFt: 19500.0
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Acres: 0.45
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Living Area: 5988.0
  • Lot Features: 1/4 A - 21779 SF
  • Lot Size Area: 19500.0
  • Living Area: 5988.0
Property and Assessments
  • Legal: ADAMS ADD LT 24
  • Certified Flood Elev: Yes
  • Documents Count: 1
  • Videos Count: 1
  • Certified Survey: No
  • Lot Dimensions Source: No
  • Photos Count: 54
  • Photo to be Supplied: Photo Supplied by LO
  • Land Improvements: Cable, Sewer
  • Approval Status: Yes
  • Possession: Occupancy At Closing
Utilities
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Water Sewer : City Water: True
  • Water Sewer : Sewer: True
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Beds Total: 4
  • Baths Total: 6.50
  • Total Bathrooms Source: MLS
  • Baths Half: 1
  • Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Refrigerator-Wine, Freezer, Ice Maker, Range-Electric, Oven-Single, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 6.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 7
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 6.10
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Marble
  • Heating: Central Heat, Multi Zone Heat
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Central Vacuum, Ceiling Fan(s), Bidet, Elevator, Fireplace, Sound System, Storage, Wet Bar, Pantry
  • Roof: Slate
  • Rooms Total: 11.0
  • Window Features: Wndw Trmnts Included, Impact Glass-Full
  • Appliances : Dishwasher: True
  • Appliances : Disposal: True
  • Appliances : Refrigerator: True
  • Appliances : Refrigerator-Wine: True
  • Appliances : Freezer: True
  • Appliances : Ice Maker: True
  • Appliances : Microwave: True
  • Appliances : Oven-Single: True
  • Appliances : Washer: True
  • Appliances : Dryer: True
  • Appliances : Central Vac System: True
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Block
  • Furnished/UnFurnished: Furnished
  • Floors : Hardwood: True
  • Floors : Marble: True
  • Interior Features : Bidet: True
  • Interior Features : Cable: True
  • Interior Features : Ceiling Fan: True
  • Interior Features : Elevator: True
  • Interior Features : Sound System: True
  • Interior Features : Fireplace: True
  • Interior Features : Storage: True
  • Interior Features : Smoke Detectors: True
  • Interior Features : Wet Bar: True
  • Interior Features : Wndw Trmnts Included: True
  • # of Baths: 6.0
Exterior Features
  • Pool Features: Pool, Fresh Water, Heated - Gas
  • Pool: true
  • Pool : Pool3: True
  • Pool : Fresh Water: True
  • Pool : Heated - Gas: True
  • Dock : No Dock: True
  • Roof : Slate: True
  • Exterior Features : Balcony: True
  • Exterior Features : PatioLanai: True
  • Exterior Features : Sprinkler System: True
  • Exterior Features : Impact Windows: True
  • Windows : Impact Glass-Full: True
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Sprinkler System, Impact Windows
Room
  • Other Rooms : Dining Room: True
  • Other Rooms : Eat-in Kitchen: True
  • Other Rooms : Pantry: True
  • Other Rooms : LibraryDen: True
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Security Features: Smoke Detectors, Security System
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 26.0
  • Room Width: 17.0
  • Room Dimensions: 26 x 17
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 14.5
  • Room Dimensions: 18 x 14.5
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Dimensions: 20 x 14
Room 4
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Width: 17.0
  • Room Dimensions: 21 x 17
Room 5
  • Room Type: Library
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 20.0
  • Room Dimensions: 14 x 20
Room 6
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Width: 17.0
  • Room Dimensions: 21 x 17
Room 7
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Dimensions: 14 x 10
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Dimensions: 17 x 14
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 17.0
  • Room Dimensions: 16 x 17
Room 10
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Dimensions: 14 x 11
Room 11
  • Room Type: Garage
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Width: 32.0
  • Room Dimensions: 21 x 32
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease Amount Frequency: No

Property History for 242 Wells Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 4, 2026

Price Change

PBBOR #25-1423

$23,500,000—
Mar 4, 2026

Price Change

Beaches MLS #R11129330

$23,500,000—
Oct 3, 2025

Price Change

PBBOR #25-1423

$26,500,000—
Oct 3, 2025

Listed (Active)

Beaches MLS #R11129330

$26,500,000—
Oct 3, 2025

Listed (Active)

PBBOR #25-1423

$23,500,000—
Mar 23, 2004

Sold

Beaches MLS #R2344154

$2,875,000—
Mar 23, 2004

Sold

PBBOR #03-2270

$2,875,000—
Mar 23, 2004

Pending

Beaches MLS #R2344154

—
Feb 12, 2004

Pending

PBBOR #03-2270

—
Jan 16, 2004

Sold

Beaches MLS #R2344154

—
Oct 20, 2003

Listed (Active)

PBBOR #03-2270

$3,200,000—
Jul 15, 2003

Listed (Active)

Beaches MLS #R2344154

$3,600,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/04/2026

Price Change

PBBOR #25-1423

$23,500,000
03/04/2026

Price Change

Beaches MLS #R11129330

$23,500,000
10/03/2025

Price Change

PBBOR #25-1423

$26,500,000
10/03/2025

Listed (Active)

Beaches MLS #R11129330

$26,500,000
10/03/2025

Listed (Active)

PBBOR #25-1423

$23,500,000
03/23/2004

Sold

Beaches MLS #R2344154

$2,875,000
03/23/2004

Sold

PBBOR #03-2270

$2,875,000
03/23/2004

Pending

Beaches MLS #R2344154

—
02/12/2004

Pending

PBBOR #03-2270

—
01/16/2004

Sold

Beaches MLS #R2344154

—
10/20/2003

Listed (Active)

PBBOR #03-2270

$3,200,000
07/15/2003

Listed (Active)

Beaches MLS #R2344154

$3,600,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 242 Wells Road

Taxable ValueLand$9,997,500Additions$3,796,906Total$13,794,406
Tax Record2025$169,506 ($14,126 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths6Total Finished SqFt5,988 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,988 SqFtStories2Lot Size19,502 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2006ZoningR-BCountyPALM BEACHAPN50-43-43-14-07-000-0240Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 242 Wells Road

This home is within Palm Beach.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Palm Beach Public School
Public - PK to 5
Conniston Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Palm Beach Lakes High School
Public - 9 to 12
Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Palm Beach Public School
PublicPK to 5

Conniston Middle School
Public6 to 8

Palm Beach Lakes High School
Public9 to 12

Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 242 Wells Road, Palm Beach, FL 33480

242 Wells Road is a single family home for sale in Palm Beach, FL 33480. This property was listed for sale on October 3, 2025 by William Raveis Real Estate, it's currently listed at $23,500,000. It has been on the market for a total of 198 days and was last sold on March 23, 2004. This listing's school district is Palm Beach. Nearby schools include Palm Beach Public School, Conniston Middle School and Palm Beach Lakes High School. 242 Wells Road is a 4-bed, 7-bath, 5,988 sqft single family home built in 2006.

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