Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds2,947 sqft
855 NE 78 Th St, Boca Raton, FL 33487
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.19 acresLot Size
1988Year Built
$285/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$8/moHOA Fees
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Short sale! Updated in 2006! Cherry cabinetry,marble/wood floors,granite countertops,stainless appliances, large rooms,high ceilings,elegant master bath with his/hers areas. Wide canal,16,000lb boat lift,close to icw. Wonderful neighborhood! This is a home to be proud of! The master bath is spacious and beautiful, with his and hers areas, plus tub and shower. The real working fireplace in the living room is delightful for cool winter nights. THE WIDE CANAL WITH A 16,000+lb. Boat lift makes boating...Short sale! Updated in 2006! Cherry cabinetry,marble/wood floors,granite countertops,stainless appliances, large rooms,high ceilings,elegant master bath with his/hers areas. Wide canal,16,000lb boat lift,close to icw. Wonderful neighborhood! This is a home to be proud of! The master bath is spacious and beautiful, with his and hers areas, plus tub and shower. The real working fireplace in the living room is delightful for cool winter nights. THE WIDE CANAL WITH A 16,000+lb. Boat lift makes boating easy and fun. The house is just a block from the intracoastal. This is a wonderful friendly upscale neighborhood! A boaters delight! Seller would like to sell furniture and boat to buyer.
  • Listed by: Carol H. Tannen 561.750.1000 ctzoo@aol.com Brokerage DRE #2028863 • The Keyes Company
Listing closed: 01/18/2012 12:00 AM • Source: Beaches MLS, MLS#: R3142222

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Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty /Delray Beach

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Property Information for 855 Northeast 78 Th Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $16,233 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Furnished: Negotiable
  • View: Canal, Pool
  • Waterfront Details: No Fixed Bridge, Ocean Access, Canal Front, Seawall, No Fixed Bridges
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Style: WF/Pool/Ocean Access
  • Year Built Numeric: 1988
  • Pets Allowed YN: Yes
  • Subdivision: WALKERS CAY/ BOCA BAY COLONY
  • Waterview Description: Canal
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1988
  • Lot Size: 0.19 AC / 8,400 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area: 4180
  • Boat Access: Hoist/Davit, Private Dock
  • Boat Services: Hoist/Davit, 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: South
  • Front Exposure: South
  • Geo Lat: 26.419458
  • MLS Area: 4180
  • MLS Sub Area: PB02, Palm Bch 4180;4190;4240;4250;4260;4270;4280;4290
  • Postal Code: 33487
  • State: FL
  • Street Direction Prefix: NE
  • Street #: 855
  • Subdivision Complex Bldg: Walkers Cay/Boca Bay, WALKERS CAY/ BOCA BAY COLONY
  • Complex Name: Walkers Cay/Boca Bay, WALKERS CAY/ BOCA BAY COLONY
  • Water Access: No Fixed Bridge, Ocean Access
  • Water View: Canal
  • Zoning: R1b
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee: $8
  • HOA Amenities: Mandatory
  • Legal Desc: Tropic Isle Sec 04, Lot: 592
  • Parcel ID: 06434628040005920
  • Tax Information: City/County
  • Tax Year: 2010
  • Type of Association: Homeowner Association
  • Senior Community: No
Parking
  • Covered Spaces: 3
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking: 2 Or More Spaces, 2+ Spaces, Attached Garage, Circular Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Property
Lot Information
  • Acreage Description: Less Than 1/4 Acre Lot
  • Approx Sqft Total Area: 3565
  • Approximate Lot Size: 120x70
  • Condo Model Name: custom
  • Lot Dimensions: 120x70
  • Sq Ft: 3565
  • Sq Ft Liv Area: 2947.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 3,565
  • Total Floors in Bldg: 1.00
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
Property and Assessments
  • Construction Type: Single Family Residence, Spanish Tile
  • Development: Walkers Cay/Boca Bay
  • Development Name: Walkers Cay/Boca Bay
  • Document Count: 0
  • Legal Description: Tropic Isle Sec 04, Lot: 592
  • Special Assessment: No
  • Type of Governing Bodies: Homeowner Association
  • Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built Description: 1988
Utilities
  • On Site Utilities: Electricity Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Sewer Description: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Closet
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Balcony Porch/Patio: Yes
  • Guest Accommodations: No
  • Pool Description: In Ground
  • Pool Dimensions: 30 X 15
  • Private Pool: Yes
  • Private Pool Description: In Ground
  • Private Pool Description: Pool Size (W x L): 30 X 15
  • Roof: Spanish Tile
  • Roof Description: Spanish Tile
  • Security Information: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdiv Amenities: Boating, Sidewalks
  • Window Features: Blinds, Drapes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio - Open, Patio, Deck
  • Fencing: Fenced
Interior Features
  • Baths Total: 4
  • Beds Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Equipment: Satellite Dish
  • Flooring: Marble, Wood
  • Heating: Central Building
  • Heating Description: Central Building
  • Master Bath Features: Bidet, Dual Sinks, Separate Shower, Whirlpool Tub
  • Num Floors: 1
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num Stories: 1
  • PatioFeatures: Deck, Patio
  • Room Count: 9
  • Rooms: Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Laundry
  • Stories: 1.0
  • Interior Features: Bar, Bedroom Layout - Stacked, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Central Vacuum, Closet Cabinetry, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Roman Tub, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 3
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 4
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 5
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 25.0
  • Room Width: 18.0
Room 6
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 7
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 18.0
Room 8
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Width: 18.0
Room 9
  • Room Type: Laundry
Multi Family
Multi Family Information
  • Number of Stories: 1.0
Income & Expenses
  • Exp Incl Pool Service: No
Mobile Home
Mobile Home Information
  • Builder Model: custom
Rental
Rental Information
  • Application Fee: $100.00
  • DXORIGMLNO: RML
  • Fee/Deposit Required: HOA Application Fee: 100.0
  • Other Fees: $100
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Possession Information: Close Of Escrow
  • Rental Price/SqFt: $322.36

Property History for 855 Northeast 78 Th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 18, 2012

Sold

Beaches MLS #R3142222

$840,000—
Jan 10, 2012

Pending

Beaches MLS #R3142222

—
Sep 24, 2010

Listed (Active)

Beaches MLS #R3142222

$1,295,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/18/2012

Sold

Beaches MLS #R3142222

$840,000
01/10/2012

Pending

Beaches MLS #R3142222

—
09/24/2010

Listed (Active)

Beaches MLS #R3142222

$1,295,000

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Schools near 855 Northeast 78 Th 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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