$2,000,000
SOLD DEC 30, 2024

251 8th St West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Downtown West Palm Beach Neighborhood
5 Beds
4.5 Baths
2,784 Sq Ft
5,118 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$718 Per Sq Ft

20% Below List Price

45 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Saltwater Pool
  • Wood Flooring
  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Roman Tub
  • Garden View
  • High Ceiling

About This Home

As of December 2024

Nestled within a rich tapestry of history and modern elegance, this stunning luxury residence, originally built in the 1920s, has been meticulously transformed into a modern haven of comfort and style. A comprehensive 2020 renovation brought this historic home into the present, blending its classic charm with top-tier, contemporary amenities. The fully permitted restoration included new framing, plumbing, electrical systems, and the addition of hurricane-rated windows and enhanced security features, such as a new gate system. Inside, the gourmet kitchen stands as a masterpiece of culinary design, boasting a Wolf induction range (convertible to gas), and premium Bosch, Miele, and Viking appliances, all framed by sleek quartz countertops and a spacious center island. The master suite

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brett Colby

Re/Max Direct License #3116792 Listed on: 10/28/2024

Re/Max Direct

Last Buyer's Agent

Matthew Doyle

Compass Florida, LLC. License #3022877

Compass Florida, LLC.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,254

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 5,118 Sq Ft Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned PPD-R

Property Views

  • Garden
  • Pool

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Studio
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,784 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Built-In Features
  • High Ceiling
  • Awning
  • Blinds
  • French Doors
  • Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Closet Cabinetry
  • Walk-In Closet
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Dual Sinks
  • Roman Tub
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Security Lights
  • Impact Glass
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Saltwater Pool
  • Patio
  • Shed

Schools

  • Palm Beach Lakes High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Brelsford Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 74434315200080050
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,254

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Directions: From I-95, take Okeechobee East to Olive Ave. Turn left and continue to 8th St. Turn right and the home is on the left.
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean
  • Year Built Details: Resale
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Wet Bar, Built-in Features, Closet Cabinetry, Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Dual Sinks, Eat-in Kitchen, French Door(s)/Atrium Door(s), Garden Tub/Roman Tub, High Ceilings, Living/Dining Room, Pantry, Separate Shower, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Appliances: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
  • Living Area: 2784.0
  • Dining Room Type: Den, Family Room, In-Law Suite, Studio
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Blinds, Impact Glass

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Awning(s), Patio, Shed
  • View: Garden, Pool
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers Automatic, < 1/4 Acre
  • Pool Features: Heated, Pool, Salt Water
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Frame
  • Other Structures: Apartment, Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Property Condition: Resale

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Two or More Spaces, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Security: Security System, Closed Circuit Camera(s), Security Lights, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Non-Gated, Street Lights, Sidewalks
  • Senior Community: No
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Schools

  • High School: Palm Beach Lakes

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 74434315200080050
  • Lot Size: < 1/4 Acre,East of US-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5118.0
  • Zoning Description: PPD-R
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 12254.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 28, 2024
Closed on
Dec 28, 2024
Sold by
Hastrup Soren and Hastrup Julie
Bought by
Gonzalez Jorge Gabriel and Doyle-Gonzalez Hadley Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Brett Colby
Re/Max Direct
Buyer's Agent
Matthew Doyle
Compass Florida, LLC.
List Price
$2,499,000
Sold Price
$2,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$499,000
-19.97%
Total Days on Market
45
Views
21
Current Estimated Value
$2,071,962

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$71,962
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.81%
Original Mortgage
$1,400,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,396,427
Interest Rate
6.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$675,535

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 2014
Sold by
Daniel Shawn
Bought by
Hastrup Soren

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 17, 2012
Closed on
Sep 27, 2012
Sold by
Palm Beach Residential Corp
Bought by
Shawn Daniel
Seller's Agent
Julie Mangold
Real Estate Asset Disp Corp.
Buyer's Agent
Sam Fisch
Real Estate Solutions
List Price
$319,900
Sold Price
$319,150
Premium/Discount to List
-$750
-0.23%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.83%
Original Mortgage
$306,839
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 2, 2010
Sold by
Homesales Inc
Bought by
Palm Beach Residential Corp

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 2010
Sold by
Alfeo John and Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na
Bought by
Homesales Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 2001
Sold by
John E Wilson Iii I
Bought by
Alfeo John

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$55,000
Interest Rate
7.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 11, 1998
Sold by
Houmans Ann H
Bought by
Wilson John E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$157,250
Interest Rate
7.07%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $2,000,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $570,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed $312,500 Southern Financial Title Ser
Special Warranty Deed $152,000 Attorney
Trustee Deed $190,100 Attorney
Warranty Deed $229,000 --
Warranty Deed $185,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,400,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $434,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $306,839 FHA
Previous Owner $575,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $500,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $145,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $100,657 Unknown
Previous Owner $268,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $55,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $206,100 New Conventional
Previous Owner $157,250 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/30/2024 12/30/24 Sold $2,000,000 -20.0% $718 / Sq Ft
12/12/2024 12/12/24 Pending -- -- --
11/19/2024 11/19/24 For Sale $2,499,000 0.0% $898 / Sq Ft
11/19/2024 11/19/24 Price Changed $2,499,000 -7.4% $898 / Sq Ft
11/12/2024 11/12/24 Pending -- -- --
10/28/2024 10/28/24 For Sale $2,700,000 +746.0% $970 / Sq Ft
09/27/2012 09/27/12 Sold $319,150 -0.2% $115 / Sq Ft
08/28/2012 08/28/12 Pending -- -- --
07/17/2012 07/17/12 For Sale $319,900 -- $115 / Sq Ft
Source: BeachesMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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
2024 $12,254 $577,892 -- --
2023 $12,220 $552,672 $0 $0
2022 $11,107 $528,949 $0 $0
2021 $10,489 $506,235 $0 $0
2020 $10,308 $485,568 $0 $0
2019 $10,232 $477,578 $0 $0
2018 $9,588 $466,868 $0 $0
2017 $9,298 $446,893 $152,628 $294,265
2016 $9,581 $450,911 $0 $0
2015 $9,633 $441,873 $0 $0
2014 $7,931 $319,923 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Brett Colby

    RE/MAX

    (561) 903-4200

    2 in this area

    161 Total Sales

    Brett Colby
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  • M

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Matthew Doyle

    Compass Florida, LLC.

    (305) 851-2820

    1 in this area

    6 Total Sales

    Matthew Doyle
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  • T

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2024

    Terrance Harris

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (561) 832-4663

    3 in this area

    22 Total Sales

    Terrance Harris
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  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Julie Mangold

    Real Estate Asset Disp Corp.

    (561) 723-4087

    2 in this area

    19 Total Sales

    Julie Mangold
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  • Sam Fisch

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Sam Fisch

    Real Estate Solutions

    (561) 523-2036

    1 in this area

    23 Total Sales

    Sam Fisch
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Map

Source: BeachesMLS

MLS Number: R11032009

BeachesMLS

APN: 74-43-43-15-20-008-0050

Florida Palm Beach County West Palm Beach 33401 Downtown West Palm Beach

251 8th St, West Palm Beach, FL

This home is located at 251 8th St, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 and is currently priced at $2,000,000, approximately $718 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 251 8th St is a home located in Palm Beach County with nearby schools including U. B. Kinsey/Palmview Elementary School, Conniston Middle School, and Palm Beach Lakes Community High School.

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