Seller's Agent in 2012
Richard Berman
Brown Harris Stevens of PB
(561) 723-6203
22 Total Sales
79 Middle Rd Palm Beach, FL 33480
Estimated Value: $2,229,000 - $20,026,243
8
Beds
9
Baths
8,005
Sq Ft
$1,390/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Wood Flooring
- Spanish Architecture
- Palm Beach Public School Rated A-
- Garden View
- No HOA
About This Home
As of August 2012Unique 1925 Maurice Fatio masterpiece named 'Buenos Recuerdos (Good Memories), one of the great estates on Middle Road. Over 8,000 sq. ft. living area, with many of the original building components fabricated by Mizner Industries still in place. Private elevator to master suite. 4 staff bedrooms on ground floor; 3 additional guest rooms - 15'x14' (ground floor), 19'x13' and 13'x9' (2nd floor), 3 rd floor 19'x19' 'Turret Room' with 360* views over the ocean, Palm Beach island and west towards the Everglades Club and the intracoastal. Just a short stroll to Worth Avenue, this home has been in the same family since the 1930's.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Brown Harris Stevens of PB License #3219383 Listed on: 02/02/2012
Last Buyer's Agent
Laurie Barfield
The Keyes Company - Stuart License #3229951
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $77,951
Year Built
- Built in 1925
Lot Details
- West Facing Home
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
- Irregular Lot
- Sprinkler System
Parking
- 3 Car Attached Garage
- Circular Driveway
Home Design
- Spanish Architecture
- Barrel Roof Shape
Interior Spaces
- 8,005 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- Elevator
- Wet Bar
- Bar
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Fireplace
- Entrance Foyer
- Formal Dining Room
- Garden Views
- Washer
Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Electric Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 8 Bedrooms
- Walk-In Closet
- Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Shower
- Balcony
- Open Patio
Utilities
- No Cooling
- No Heating
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Singer Add Palm Beach Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 50434326030000092
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 2, 2012
Closed on
Aug 27, 2012
Sold by
Nesbitt Geraldine T
Bought by
Omtvedt Craig P and Omtvedt Jane E
Seller's Agent
Richard Berman
Brown Harris Stevens of PB
Buyer's Agent
Laurie Barfield
The Keyes Company - Stuart
List Price
$7,500,000
Sold Price
$5,800,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,700,000
-22.67%
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
$5,327,622
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.95%
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Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omtvedt Craig P | $5,800,000 | Attorney |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/28/2012 08/28/12 | Sold | $5,800,000 | -22.7% | $725 / Sq Ft |
| 07/29/2012 07/29/12 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/02/2012 02/02/12 | For Sale | $7,500,000 | -- | $937 / 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 | $169,958 | $11,787,827 | -- | -- |
| 2024 | $169,958 | $11,455,614 | -- | -- |
| 2023 | $166,568 | $11,121,955 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $166,889 | $10,798,015 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $169,635 | $10,483,510 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $170,050 | $10,338,767 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $169,746 | $10,106,322 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $161,156 | $9,917,882 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $161,311 | $9,713,890 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $163,130 | $9,514,094 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $133,828 | $6,186,020 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $117,785 | $5,493,403 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Richard Berman
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Buyer's Agent in 2012
Laurie Barfield
The Keyes Company - Stuart
Map
Source: BeachesMLS (Greater Fort Lauderdale)
MLS Number: R3257009
APN: 50-43-43-26-03-000-0092
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