Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds3,553 sqft
891 NE 78th St, Boca Raton, FL 33487
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.2 acresLot Size
1986Year Built
$493/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$10/moHOA Fees
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Big Price Reduction from Motivated Seller. Bring your 100 ft yacht to this spectacular home that's just one lot off the point in prestigious Walker Cay. No fixed bridges and ocean access. This gorgeous home shows like a model and has 134 ft. of waterfront on a wide canal and new 20,000 lb boat lift. It's a yachtsman's paradise. It boasts 3BD, office, 3.5 BA,plantation shutters, central vac, and superior security system with Satellite. Over sized Lanai and pool/spa areas with Coral rock decking Jacuzzi...Big Price Reduction from Motivated Seller. Bring your 100 ft yacht to this spectacular home that's just one lot off the point in prestigious Walker Cay. No fixed bridges and ocean access. This gorgeous home shows like a model and has 134 ft. of waterfront on a wide canal and new 20,000 lb boat lift. It's a yachtsman's paradise. It boasts 3BD, office, 3.5 BA,plantation shutters, central vac, and superior security system with Satellite. Over sized Lanai and pool/spa areas with Coral rock decking Jacuzzi Tub, separate steam show and Saturnia & Onyx vanity counters in Master bath. New roof and two new air conditioners installed in 2013. Impact windows throughout the house. This is a very special house.
  • Listed by: Olive M Belcher 561.271.6922 selling@olivebelcher.com Brokerage DRE #2020018 • Lang Realty/BR
Listing closed: 04/09/2015 12:00 AM • Source: Beaches MLS, MLS#: R10072806

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Property Information for 891 Northeast 78th Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $21,640 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • View: Intracoastal, Canal
  • Waterfront Details: No Fixed Bridge, Ocean Access, Seawall, No Fixed Bridges
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Style: WF/Pool/Ocean Access
  • Year Built Numeric: 1986
  • Pets Allowed YN: Yes
  • Subdivision: Walkers Cay
  • Waterview Description: Canal, Intracoastal
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Lot Size: 0.20 AC / 8,712 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area: 4180
  • Boat Access: Yes, Electric Available, Lift, Water Available, Up to 100 Ft Boat
  • Boat Services: Electric Available, Lift, Water Available
  • 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: 26.419499
  • 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 #: 891
  • Subdivision Complex Bldg: Walkers Cay, Walkers Cay
  • Complex Name: Walkers Cay, Walkers Cay
  • Water Access: No Fixed Bridge, Ocean Access
  • Water View: Canal, Intracoastal
  • Zoning: SINGLE FAMILY
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee: $10
  • HOA Amenities: Voluntary
  • Legal Desc: TROPIC ISLE 4TH SEC LOT 598
  • Membership Fee Required: No
  • Parcel ID: 06434628040005980
  • Tax Information: City/County
  • Tax Year: 2013
  • Total Assessed Value: $1,097,061.00
  • Type of Association: Homeowner Association
  • Senior Community: No
Parking
  • Covered Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking: 2 Or More Spaces, 2+ Spaces, Attached Garage, Garage, Garage Door Opener, On Street
Property
Lot Information
  • Acreage Description: Less Than 1/4 Acre Lot
  • Acres: 0.2
  • Approx Sqft Total Area: 4743
  • Boat Dock Accommodates: Up to 100 Ft Boat
  • Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Sq Ft: 4743
  • Sq Ft Liv Area: 3553.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 4,743
  • Total Floors in Bldg: 2.00
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
Property and Assessments
  • Construction Type: Single Family Residence, Spanish Tile, Resale, CBS
  • Development: Walkers Cay
  • Development Name: Walkers Cay
  • Document Count: 0
  • Legal Description: TROPIC ISLE 4TH SEC LOT 598
  • Special Assessment: No
  • Type of Governing Bodies: Homeowner Association
  • Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built Description: 1986
Utilities
  • On Site Utilities: Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Sewer Description: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Closet, Laundry Tub, Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Balcony Porch/Patio: Yes
  • Construction: CBS
  • Dock: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Guest Accommodations: No
  • Pool Description: Heated, In Ground
  • Pool Dimensions: 30 x 18
  • Private Pool: Yes
  • Private Pool Description: Heated,In Ground
  • Private Pool Description: Pool Size (W x L): 30 x 18
  • Roof: Spanish Tile
  • Roof Description: Spanish Tile
  • Security Information: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdiv Amenities: Sidewalks
  • Window Features: Plantation Shutters, Storm Window(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio - Open, Patio - Covered, Patio, Deck
  • Balcony Details: Balcony - Open
Interior Features
  • Baths Total: 4
  • Beds Total: 4
  • Column Description: CBS
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Flooring: Carpet, Marble
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating Description: Central
  • Master Bath Features: Bidet, Dual Sinks, Master Bdrm - Upstairs, Separate Shower, Spa Tub & Shower, Whirlpool Tub
  • Num Floors: 2
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num Stories: 2
  • PatioFeatures: Balcony, Deck, Patio
  • Room Count: 9
  • Rooms: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Laundry
  • Stories: 2.0
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Central Vacuum, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Washer, Water Heater
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 4
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 5
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 16.0
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 9
  • Room Type: Laundry
Multi Family
Multi Family Information
  • Number of Stories: 2.0
  • Unit Floor #: 1
Income & Expenses
  • Exp Incl Pool Service: No
Rental
Rental Information
  • Application Fee: $.00
  • DXORIGMLNO: RML
  • Fee/Deposit Required: HOA Application Fee: 0.0
  • Other Fees: $0
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Possession Information: Close Of Escrow
  • Rental Price/SqFt: $505.21

Property History for 891 Northeast 78th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 9, 2015

Sold

Beaches MLS #R10072806

$1,750,000—
Feb 12, 2015

Pending

Beaches MLS #R10072806

—
Sep 15, 2014

Listed (Active)

Beaches MLS #R10072806

$1,995,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/09/2015

Sold

Beaches MLS #R10072806

$1,750,000
02/12/2015

Pending

Beaches MLS #R10072806

—
09/15/2014

Listed (Active)

Beaches MLS #R10072806

$1,995,000

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Schools near 891 Northeast 78th 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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