Lydia Gates PA
KW Reserve
(561) 461-5493
87 Total Sales
5 in North End
$329K - $727K Price Range
259 Merrain Rd Palm Beach, FL 33480
North End NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $12,410,600
5
Beds
6.5
Baths
4,842
Sq Ft
$2,563/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Private Pool
- Marble Flooring
- No HOA
- Palm Beach Public School Rated A-
- Outdoor Living Area
- Formal Dining Room
About This Home
As of April 2025This absolutely stunning Old Palm Beach style custom estate designed by Tom Kirchhoff and featured in Architectural Digest is in outstanding condition on one of the most desirable north end streets with direct beach and Lake Trail street access. Meticulous and thoughtful, its many details include well scaled rooms, ultra high ceilings, downstairs primary suite with dual baths and bay window overlooking the lush gardens by Mario Nievera. Its free flowing floor plan includes an open kitchen, breakfast and family room, formal dining room, library, two amazing outdoor loggias, gracious two story foyer, beautiful millwork and pecky cypress. This is one of the most serene properties with a fabulous pool and spa to relax and enjoy everything harmonious for wonderful indoor/outdoor living.
Last Buyer's Agent
Suzanne Trapani Frisbie
The Corcoran Group License #508253
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $96,172
Year Built
- Built in 2001
Lot Details
- 16,618 Sq Ft Lot
- South Facing Home
- Property is zoned R-B(ci
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
Interior Spaces
- 4,842 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Entrance Foyer
- Formal Dining Room
- Marble Flooring
Kitchen
- Cooktop
- Microwave
- Free-Standing Freezer
- Ice Maker
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
- Walk-In Closet
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Private Pool
- Balcony
- Patio
- Outdoor Living Area
Utilities
- Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
- Three-Phase Power
- Cable TV Available
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 50434303050000060
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- MC Intosh Homesites P B In Subdivision
Recreation
- Trails
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 1, 2024
Closed on
Apr 28, 2025
Sold by
Fensterstock Lee and Fensterstock Ann
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Dana Koch
The Corcoran Group
Buyer's Agent
Suzanne Trapani Frisbie
The Corcoran Group
List Price
$19,500,000
Sold Price
$15,153,700
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,346,300
-22.29%
Views
177
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$2,743,100
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-13.38%
Original Mortgage
$10,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$9,834,422
Interest Rate
5.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,576,178
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 2, 2012
Closed on
Feb 11, 2013
Sold by
Jacobs Joseph and Jacobs Michelle
Bought by
Fensterstock Lee and Fensterstock Ann
Buyer's Agent
Heather Woolems
Sotheby's Intl. Realty, Inc.
List Price
$6,250,000
Sold Price
$4,712,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,537,500
-24.6%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.04%
Original Mortgage
$3,063,125
Interest Rate
2.87%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 15, 2009
Sold by
Woolems James M and Woolems Eleanor
Bought by
Jacobs Joseph and Jacobs Michelle
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 2, 1995
Sold by
Sturrock June M
Bought by
Woolems James M and Woolems Eleanor R
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in North End, FL
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Lydia Gates PA
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Don Todorich
Don Todorich
The Corcoran Group
(561) 559-4923
116 Total Sales
2 in North End
$489K - $7.8M Price Range
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Michelle Derrin
Michelle Derrin
Masters Real Estate Inc.
(561) 556-8838
28 Total Sales
2 in North End
$335,000 Price Range
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Guy Clark
Guy Clark
Douglas Elliman
(646) 846-0176
50 Total Sales
4 in North End
$420K - $425K Price Range
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Taryn Pisaneschi
Taryn Pisaneschi
EXP Realty LLC
(561) 621-1077
69 Total Sales
3 in North End
$295K - $428K Price Range
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Craig Bretzlaff
Craig Bretzlaff
Compass Florida LLC
(561) 678-4914
56 Total Sales
1 in North End
$12,000,000 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15,153,700 | Lighthouse Title Services | ||
| Fensterstock Lee | $4,712,500 | Attorney | |
| Jacobs Joseph | $4,583,500 | Attorney | |
| Woolems James M | $450,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $10,000,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | Fensterstock Associates Llc | $4,850,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Fensterstock Lee | $3,083,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Fensterstock Lee | $3,063,125 | |
| Previous Owner | Woolems James M | $2,400,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Woolems James | $500,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Woolems James M | $1,500,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Woolems James M | $300,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Woolems James M | $950,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/29/2025 04/29/25 | Sold | $15,153,700 | -15.3% | $3,130 / Sq Ft | |
| 03/20/2025 03/20/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 02/05/2025 02/05/25 | Price Changed | $17,900,000 | -3.2% | $3,697 / Sq Ft | |
| 12/06/2024 12/06/24 | Price Changed | $18,500,000 | -5.1% | $3,821 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/01/2024 05/01/24 | For Sale | $19,500,000 | +313.8% | $4,027 / Sq Ft | |
| 02/15/2013 02/15/13 | Sold | $4,712,500 | -24.6% | $973 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 01/16/2013 01/16/13 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 10/02/2012 10/02/12 | For Sale | $6,250,000 | -- | $1,291 / 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 | $96,172 | $6,612,955 | ||
| 2024 | $96,172 | $6,426,584 | ||
| 2023 | $94,176 | $6,239,402 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $94,344 | $6,057,672 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $95,967 | $5,881,235 | $3,639,342 | $2,241,893 |
| 2020 | $96,939 | $5,882,447 | $3,381,763 | $2,500,684 |
| 2019 | $89,809 | $5,309,357 | $3,074,330 | $2,235,027 |
| 2018 | $80,447 | $5,029,544 | $3,074,330 | $1,955,214 |
| 2017 | $73,117 | $4,320,581 | $2,603,672 | $1,716,909 |
| 2016 | $73,403 | $4,230,750 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $70,063 | $3,846,136 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $63,622 | $3,496,487 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Dana Koch
Seller's Agent in 2025
Dana Koch
The Corcoran Group
(561) 379-7718
55 in this area
195 Total Sales
-
ST
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Suzanne Trapani Frisbie
The Corcoran Group
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Heather Woolems
HW
Buyer's Agent in 2013
Heather Woolems
Sotheby's Intl. Realty, Inc.
(561) 301-0928
2 in this area
2 Total Sales
Map
Source: BeachesMLS (Greater Fort Lauderdale)
MLS Number: R10983446
APN: 50-43-43-03-05-000-0060
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