Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds4,842 sqft$3,130/sqft
259 Merrain Rd, Palm Beach, FL 33480
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.38 acresLot Size
2001Year Built
$3,130/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

This absolutely stunning Old Palm Beach style custom estate designed by Tom Kirchhoff and featured in Architectural Digest is in outstanding condition on one of the most desirable north end streets with direct beach and Lake Trail street access. Meticulous and thoughtful, its many details include well scaled rooms, ultra high ceilings, downstairs primary suite with dual baths and bay window overlooking the lush gardens by Mario Nievera. Its free flowing floor plan includes an open kitchen, breakfast...This absolutely stunning Old Palm Beach style custom estate designed by Tom Kirchhoff and featured in Architectural Digest is in outstanding condition on one of the most desirable north end streets with direct beach and Lake Trail street access. Meticulous and thoughtful, its many details include well scaled rooms, ultra high ceilings, downstairs primary suite with dual baths and bay window overlooking the lush gardens by Mario Nievera. Its free flowing floor plan includes an open kitchen, breakfast and family room, formal dining room, library, two amazing outdoor loggias, gracious two story foyer, beautiful millwork and pecky cypress. This is one of the most serene properties with a fabulous pool and spa to relax and enjoy everything harmonious for wonderful indoor/outdoor living.
  • Listed by: PAULETTE KOCH • The Corcoran Group
  • Listed by: DANA L KOCH • The Corcoran Group
Listing closed: 04/29/2025 12:00 AM • Source: PBBOR, MLS#: 24-771

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Median sold price

$16,970,000

Avg days on market

270

Sale-to-list ratio

87.8%

Palm Beach, FL

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Location

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group

Sold By The Corcoran Group

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Property Information for 259 Merrain Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $96,172 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision: Tropic Isle
  • Style: Pool Only
  • WaterFront: No
  • Waterfront Type: No - Waterfront
  • Zoned: R-B(ci
Building Information
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Lot Size: 0.38 AC / 16,553 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area: 01 - Wells Rd & North
  • County Or Parish: Palm Beach
  • Latitude: 26.759775
  • Absolute Longitude: -80.039403
  • Exposure - North: Yes
  • Landmark - No Landmarks: True
Parking
  • Garage Garage: True
  • Garage Attached: True
  • Garage: Attached
  • GarageSpaces: 2.00
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • PCN#: 50434303050000060
  • Tax Amount: $96,172.00
  • HOA None: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • SqFt Total: 6439.0
  • Lot Dim (1): 95
  • X Lot Dim (2): 175
  • Lot SqFt: 16553.0
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Acres: 0.38
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Living Area: 4842.0
  • Lot Size Area: 16553.0
  • Living Area: 4842.0
  • Landmark: No Landmarks
Property and Assessments
  • Legal: MC INTOSH HOMESITES LT 6
  • Certified Flood Elev: true
  • Documents Count: 2
  • Videos Count: 0
  • Certified Survey: true
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Yes
  • Photos Count: 57
  • Photo to be Supplied: Photo Supplied by LO
  • Land Improvements: Sewer
  • Approval Status: Yes
  • Possession: Occupancy At Closing
Utilities
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Water Sewer : City Water: Yes
  • Water Sewer : Sewer: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Beds Total: 5
  • Baths Total: 6.50
  • Total Bathrooms Source: MLS
  • Baths Half: 1
  • Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Ice Maker, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 6.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 7
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 6.10
  • Flooring: Marble, Other Flooring
  • Heating: Central Heat, Multi Zone Heat
  • Heating: Yes
  • Roof: Other
  • Rooms Total: 11.0
  • Window Features: Other
  • Appliances : Dishwasher: True
  • Appliances : Disposal: True
  • Appliances : Refrigerator: True
  • Appliances : Freezer: True
  • Appliances : Ice Maker: True
  • Appliances : Microwave: True
  • Appliances : Washer: True
  • Appliances : Dryer: True
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Block
  • Furnished/UnFurnished: Unfurnished
  • Floors : Marble: True
  • Floors : Other Flooring: True
  • # of Baths: 6.0
  • ACHeat: Central Air, Central Heat, Multi Zone Air, Multi Zone Heat
Exterior Features
  • Pool Features: Pool
  • Pool: true
  • Pool : Pool3: True
  • Dock : No Dock: True
  • Roof : Other: True
  • Exterior Features : Balcony: True
  • Exterior Features : PatioLanai: True
  • Windows : Other: True
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
Room
  • Other Rooms : Dining Room: Yes
  • Other Rooms : Utility Room: Yes
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: 15.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 14
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Dimensions: 18 x 15
Room 4
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Dimensions: 17 x 14
Room 5
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Dimensions: 18 x 15
Room 6
  • Room Type: Library
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 13
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Dimensions: 14 x 11
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Dimensions: 17 x 14
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 12
Room 10
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Dimensions: 14 x 14
Room 11
  • Room Type: Loggia
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 30.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Dimensions: 30 x 12
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease Amount Frequency: No

Property History for 259 Merrain Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 29, 2025

Sold

Beaches MLS #R10983446

$15,153,700
Apr 29, 2025

Sold

PBBOR #24-771

$15,153,700
Apr 23, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1557653673

$15,153,700

+10.1% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/29/2025

Sold

Beaches MLS #R10983446

$15,153,700
04/29/2025

Sold

PBBOR #24-771

$15,153,700
04/23/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1557653673

$15,153,700

+10.1% / yr

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

Public Records for 259 Merrain Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$98,954 ($8,246 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths6.5Total Finished SqFt4,842 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,842 SqFtStories2Lot Size16,618 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2001Year Renovated2021ZoningR-BCountyPALM BEACHAPN50-43-43-03-05-000-0060

Schools near 259 Merrain Road

This home is within Palm Beach.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Palm Beach Public School
PublicPK to 5

Conniston Middle School
Public6 to 8

Palm Beach Lakes High School
Public9 to 12

Northboro Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 259 Merrain Road, Palm Beach, FL 33480
$15,153,700
5
4,842
16,553
$1,650,000
4
3
6,501
16,618
$850,000
4
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16,625
$1,718,000
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10,406
$2,850,000
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10,454
$1,950,000
3
2,040
0

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