NOT LISTED FOR SALE

138 Root Trail Palm Beach, FL 33480

North End Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $5,902,000 - $6,951,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,523 Sq Ft
$4,154/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 5, 2024

Last sale price $6,112,500 $4,013 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $35,242 / mo

94 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Florida Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Outdoor Living Area
  • Palm Beach Public School Rated A-
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of November 2024

Welcome to this enchanting 1925 Key West bungalow, ideally located on the highly sought-after ocean block of Root Trail. This historic home, brimming with the unique charm the street is famous for, features 2 bedrooms and 2 baths in the main house, plus a detached studio with an additional bath. Inside, you'll find beautiful Dade County pine floors, and outside, a lush tropical patio with two outdoor showers perfect for island living. With off-street parking and nestled in the prime location on one of the most captivating streets on the island, this property truly is a one-of-a-kind piece of paradise.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

BLAKE HANLEY

Brown Harris Stevens of PB License #3566018 Listed on: 07/12/2024

Brown Harris Stevens of PB

Last Buyer's Agent

JIM McCANN

Premier Estate Properties, Inc License #397290

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $32,645

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 4,443 Sq Ft Lot
  • North Facing Home
  • Fenced
  • Property is zoned R-C(ci

Home Design

  • Florida Architecture
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,523 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Single Hung Metal Windows
  • Wood Frame Window
  • French Doors
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Living Area
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Wall Furnace
  • Three-Phase Power
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 50434314000020060

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$32,645

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

4,443 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Directions: North on N County Rd, right onto Root Trail
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Architectural Style: Florida
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • DelayedMarketingYN: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Main Level Primary
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Living Area: 1523.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Single Hung, Skylight(s), Wood Frames

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Outdoor Living Area
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: < 1/4 Acre
  • Pool Private: No
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Frame
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Property Condition: Resale

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Yn: No

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Wall Furnace
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: 3 Phase
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Amenities: None
  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 50434314000020060
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1
  • Mobile Dim Units: Feet
  • Zoning: R-C(ci

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 32645.0

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 12, 2024
Closed on
Nov 5, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
BLAKE HANLEY
Brown Harris Stevens of PB
Buyer's Agent
JIM McCANN
Premier Estate Properties, Inc
List Price
$7,250,000
Sold Price
$6,112,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,137,500
-15.69%
Views
160
Current Estimated Value
$6,013,676

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$98,824
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.07%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 2002
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$6,112,500 None Listed On Document
$802,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/05/2024 11/05/24 Sold $6,112,500 -15.7% $4,013 / Sq Ft
10/15/2024 10/15/24 Pending -- -- --
07/12/2024 07/12/24 For Sale $7,250,000 -- $4,760 / Sq Ft
Source: BeachesMLS (Greater Fort Lauderdale)

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $33,115 $4,393,180 -- --
2024 $33,115 $1,882,924 -- --
2023 $32,645 $1,711,749 $0 $0
2022 $27,233 $1,556,135 $0 $0
2021 $23,977 $1,423,285 $1,317,660 $105,625
2020 $22,410 $1,321,249 $1,200,000 $121,249
2019 $21,408 $1,275,184 $1,152,000 $123,184
2018 $19,662 $1,273,336 $1,183,227 $90,109
2017 $17,203 $989,992 $931,675 $58,317
2016 $15,943 $878,397 $0 $0
2015 $14,809 $798,543 $0 $0
2014 $14,941 $794,772 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2024

    BLAKE HANLEY

    Brown Harris Stevens of PB

    (561) 818-0529

    3 in this area

    7 Total Sales

    BLAKE HANLEY
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    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    JIM McCANN

    Premier Estate Properties, Inc

    (561) 307-1525

    17 in this area

    55 Total Sales

    JIM McCANN
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Map

Source: BeachesMLS (Greater Fort Lauderdale)

MLS Number: R11003751

BeachesMLS (Greater Fort Lauderdale)

APN: 50-43-43-14-00-002-0060

Florida Palm Beach County Palm Beach 33480 North End

138 Root Trail, Palm Beach, FL

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