$25,000,000
SOLD FEB 6, 2026

143 Clarendon Ave Palm Beach, FL 33480

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
7,603 Sq Ft
23,958 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$3,288 Per Sq Ft

23 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property has ocean access
  • Heated Spa
  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Palm Beach Public School Rated A-
  • Marble Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of February 2026

Villa Dolce is Palm Beach! Exquisite details throughout this Maurice Fatio estate, with many original features combined with current renovations for today's lifestyle. The dining room with beautiful pecky cypress ceilings creates the perfect environment for entertaining. The grand living room and adjacent loggia overlook the pool, gardens and fountain. All major rooms surround the property creating access to the outside making it perfect for indoor outdoor living. The original staircase leads to the private primary bedroom suite complete with sitting room, den, dual baths and a private staircase down to the spa. In addition are three guest bedrooms with baths en-suite. A spacious terrace can be reached from the bedrooms which overlook the property. Separately located Guest/Staff quarter Private deeded Beach access and deeded boat access are steps away from this beautiful estate.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carole Koeppel

Sotheby's Intl. Realty, Inc. License #327796 Listed on: 11/17/2025

Sotheby's Intl. Realty, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Carole Koeppel

Sotheby's Intl. Realty, Inc. License #327796 Listed on: 11/17/2025

Sotheby's Intl. Realty, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $228,821

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

  • 0.55 Acre Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 7,603 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Elevator
  • Built-In Features
  • Bar
  • Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Dryer

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Marble

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • Closet Cabinetry
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Pool

  • Heated Spa
  • Heated Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Property has ocean access
  • Balcony
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Vita Serena Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 50434335030000160

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$228,821

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

0.55 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Architectural Style: European, Mediterranean
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • DelayedMarketingYN: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Breakfast Area, Bathtub, Closet Cabinetry, Entrance Foyer, Elevator, Kitchen/Dining Combo, Multiple En Suite Bathrooms, Pantry, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Upper Level Primary, Bar, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Spa Features: Heated
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Free-Standing Freezer, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Entry Location: Entry Level Living Area Y
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Marble, Other, Wood
  • Living Area: 7603.0
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Outdoor Living Area
  • View: Other
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers Automatic
  • Pool Features: Heated, In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Ocean Access
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Other
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Balcony
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Other

Garage/Parking

  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Closet
  • Security: Security System, Fire Sprinkler System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Sewer Available

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 50434335030000160
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.55
  • Lot Size: 100.0 ft x 239.0 ft
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 23958.0
  • Mobile Dim Units: Feet
  • Zoning: R-A(ci

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 228821.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 17, 2025
Closed on
Feb 6, 2026
Sold by
Rickman William M and Rickman Marcia B
Bought by
143 Clarendon Ave Llc
Seller's Agent
Carole Koeppel
Sotheby's Intl. Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Carole Koeppel
Sotheby's Intl. Realty, Inc.
List Price
$25,000,000
Sold Price
$25,000,000
Views
118

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-99.99%
Original Mortgage
$14,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$14,000,000
Interest Rate
6.15%
Mortgage Type
Balloon
Estimated Equity
-$1,483,676

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 29, 2008
Sold by
Gease Robert I
Bought by
Rickman William M and Rickman Marcia B

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 2004
Sold by
Echele Robert C
Bought by
Echele Robert Christian and Robert Christian Echele Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 2003
Sold by
Harris Robert Perry and Harris Karen
Bought by
Echele Robert C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,500,000
Interest Rate
4.15%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 11, 2002
Sold by
143 Clarendon Avenue Llc
Bought by
Harris Robert Perry and Harris Karen

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 24, 2000
Sold by
Bayshore Management Company
Bought by
143 Clarendon Avenue Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 2000
Sold by
The 143 Clarendon Avenue Llc
Bought by
Bayshore Management Co Trustee

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 2000
Sold by
Stuart Eric and Bischoff Ann M
Bought by
143 Clarendon Ave Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 1997
Sold by
Giacco Alexander and Giacco Christine
Bought by
Fishman Eric S and Fishman Ann M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,560,000
Interest Rate
7.98%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $25,000,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $9,000,000 Attorney
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Warranty Deed $4,200,000 --
Deed $4,285,000 Premier Title Company Ltd
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $3,600,000 --
Warranty Deed $1,950,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $14,000,000 Balloon
Previous Owner $2,500,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $1,560,000 New Conventional
Closed $0 No Value Available
Closed $400,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/06/2026 02/06/26 Sold $25,000,000 0.0% $3,288 / Sq Ft
01/10/2026 01/10/26 For Sale $25,000,000 0.0% $3,288 / Sq Ft
12/10/2025 12/10/25 Pending -- -- --
11/17/2025 11/17/25 For Sale $25,000,000 -- $3,288 / Sq Ft
Source: BeachesMLS (Greater Fort Lauderdale)

Tax History

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 $197,431 $11,837,190 -- --
2024 $197,431 $10,761,082 -- --
2023 $180,123 $9,782,802 $10,780,836 $3,912,814
2022 $164,501 $8,893,456 $0 $0
2021 $132,864 $8,084,960 $5,060,000 $3,024,960
2020 $85,814 $5,141,535 $0 $0
2019 $85,655 $5,025,938 $0 $0
2018 $81,403 $4,932,226 $0 $0
2017 $81,440 $4,830,780 $0 $0
2016 $80,868 $4,731,420 $0 $0
2015 $83,636 $4,698,530 $0 $0
2014 $84,040 $4,661,240 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: BeachesMLS (Greater Fort Lauderdale)

MLS Number: R11141382

BeachesMLS (Greater Fort Lauderdale)

APN: 50-43-43-35-03-000-0160

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