Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds4,745 sqft
848 NE 79th St, Boca Raton, FL 33487
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.43 acresLot Size
1986Year Built
$464/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$250/moHOA Fees
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Motivated ESTATE Sale. Rare double-waterfront home on one of the most exclusive streets in the Boca/Delray area. On the private gated street of Lilac Drive on Walker's Isle, only 9 homes sit along the 300 foot wide intracoastal canal with room for a 100+ ft yacht out front and 50 feet of waterfront along the pool deck. This 5 bedroom, 6 bath home was completely remodeled in 2017, including all bathrooms, a gorgeous kitchen, an outdoor kitchen and bar, and a synthetic turf terrace looking long down...Motivated ESTATE Sale. Rare double-waterfront home on one of the most exclusive streets in the Boca/Delray area. On the private gated street of Lilac Drive on Walker's Isle, only 9 homes sit along the 300 foot wide intracoastal canal with room for a 100+ ft yacht out front and 50 feet of waterfront along the pool deck. This 5 bedroom, 6 bath home was completely remodeled in 2017, including all bathrooms, a gorgeous kitchen, an outdoor kitchen and bar, and a synthetic turf terrace looking long down the waterway. Every window is impact glass with soaring high ceilings. 10 minutes from Mizner Park and downtown Boca, 10 minutes from downtown Atlantic Avenue in Delray. Enjoy the breeze on Walker's Isle and bring your yacht if you have one!
  • Listed by: Edward Speno 954.415.9443 spenoe@gmail.com Brokerage DRE #214098 • Preferred Realty, Inc..
  • Listed by: Richard D Speno 954.778.3519 rspeno@prd-realty.com Brokerage DRE #214098 • Preferred Realty, Inc..
Listing closed: 01/07/2019 12:00 AM • Source: Beaches MLS, MLS#: F10141590

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Sold By United Realty Group, Inc

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Property Information for 848 Northeast 79th Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $23,139 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • View: Intracoastal
  • Waterfront Details: Ocean Access, Canal Front, Canal Width 121 Feet or More, No Fixed Bridges
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Style: WF/Pool/Ocean Access
  • Year Built Numeric: 1986
  • Subdivision: Tropic Isle Sec 04
  • Waterview Description: Intracoastal
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Lot Size: 0.43 AC / 18,731 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area: 4180
  • Boat Access: Deeded Dock, Lift, Private Dock
  • Boat Services: Deeded Dock, Lift, Private Dock
  • Boat Services: Dock Available: Yes
  • City and Location Text: Boca Raton
  • County Land Code: Palm Beach County
  • County Or Parish: Palm Beach County
  • Front Exp: North
  • Front Exposure: North
  • Geo Lat: 26.420096
  • MLS Area: 4180
  • MLS Sub Area: PB04, Palm Beach 4750; 4760; 4770; 4780; 4860; 4870; 488
  • Postal Code: 33487
  • State: FL
  • Street #: 848
  • Subdivision Complex Bldg: Tropic Isle Sec 04
  • Complex Name: Tropic Isle Sec 04
  • Water Access: Ocean Access
  • Water View: Intracoastal
  • Waterfrontage: 150
  • Zoning: R1B
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee: $250
  • Legal Desc: TROPIC ISLE 4TH SEC LT 589 & 50 FT ABNDED RD LYG N OF & ADJ THERETO
  • Membership Fee Required: No
  • Parcel ID: 06434628040005890
  • Parcel Number MLX: 5890
  • Tax Information: Homestead Exemption
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Total Assessed Value: $1,265,716.00
  • Type of Association: Homeowner Association
  • Senior Community: No
Parking
  • Covered Spaces: 3
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking: 2 Or More Spaces, 2+ Spaces, Attached, Attached Garage, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Property
Lot Information
  • Acreage Description: 1/4 To Less Than 1/2 Acre Lot
  • Approx Sqft Total Area: 6282
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Sq Ft: 6282
  • Sq Ft Liv Area: 4745.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 6,282
  • Total Floors in Bldg: 2.00
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
Property and Assessments
  • Construction Type: Single Family Residence, Barrel, Resale, Block, CBS
  • Document Count: 0
  • Legal Description: TROPIC ISLE 4TH SEC LT 589 & 50 FT ABNDED RD LYG N OF & ADJ THERETO
  • Management Co: No
  • Type of Governing Bodies: Homeowner Association
  • Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built Description: 1986
Utilities
  • Sewer Description: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Balcony Porch/Patio: Yes
  • Construction: Block, CBS
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Built-in Barbecue, Outdoor Shower
  • Guest Accommodations: No
  • Pool Description: Above Ground, Heated
  • Pool Dimensions: 30x15
  • Private Pool: Yes
  • Private Pool Description: Above Ground,Heated
  • Private Pool Description: Pool Size (W x L): 30x15
  • Roof: Barrel
  • Roof Description: Barrel
  • Security Information: Key Card Entry
  • Subdiv Amenities: Spa/Hot Tub
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
Interior Features
  • Baths Total: 6
  • Beds Total: 5
  • Column Description: Block, CBS
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Flooring: Marble, Wood
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating Description: Central
  • Master Bath Features: Master Bdrm - Ground
  • Num Floors: 2
  • Num Interior Levels: Two
  • Num of Baths: 6.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 6
  • Num Stories: 2
  • PatioFeatures: Balcony, Deck, Porch
  • Room Count: 1
  • Rooms: Media Room
  • Spa: Yes
  • Stories: 2.0
  • Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Gas Range, Oven, Water Heater, Water Purifier, Water Softener
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Media Room
Multi Family
Multi Family Information
  • Number of Stories: 2.0
Income & Expenses
  • Exp Incl Pool Service: No
Rental
Rental Information
  • Approval Information: Association Approval Required
  • DXORIGMLNO: FLL
  • Occupancy Information: Owner
  • Possession Information: Negotiable
  • Rental Price/SqFt: $516.33

Property History for 848 Northeast 79th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 7, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #638233508

$1,950,000

+2.7% / yr

Jan 7, 2019

Sold

Beaches MLS #F10141590

$2,200,000—
Dec 3, 2018

Pending

Beaches MLS #F10141590

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/07/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #638233508

$1,950,000

+2.7% / yr

01/07/2019

Sold

Beaches MLS #F10141590

$2,200,000
12/03/2018

Pending

Beaches MLS #F10141590

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Public Records for 848 Northeast 79th Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$29,638 ($2,470 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths6Total Finished SqFt4,745 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,745 SqFtStories2Lot Size18,731 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1986Year Renovated1999ZoningR-1-BCountyPALM BEACHAPN06-43-46-28-04-000-5890

Schools near 848 Northeast 79th Street

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 12
Rating
School
Distance
J. C. Mitchell Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Boca Raton Community Middle School
Public6 to 8

Boca Raton Community High School
Public9 to 12

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