This 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.
Sold for $15,153,700
$15,153,700
259 Merrain Rd, Palm Beach, FL 33480
5beds
4,842sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 2001
0.38 Acres Lot
$15,397,600 Zestimate®
$3,130/sqft
$112,740 Estimated rent
Home value
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$13.70M - $17.25M
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Listed by:
PAULETTE KOCH 561-346-8639,
The Corcoran Group,
DANA L KOCH 561-379-7718
Bought with:
SUZANNE T FRISBIE, 508253
The Corcoran Group
Source: Palm Beach BOR,MLS#: 24-771
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 6
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 270
- Dimensions: 18 x 15
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 14 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 238
- Dimensions: 17 x 14
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 15 x 12
Bedroom 5
- Level: Second
- Area: 196
- Dimensions: 14 x 14
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 210
- Dimensions: 15 x 14
Family room
- Level: First
- Area: 238
- Dimensions: 17 x 14
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 270
- Dimensions: 18 x 15
Library
- Level: First
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15 x 13
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 442
- Dimensions: 26 x 17
Other
- Level: First
- Area: 360
- Dimensions: 30 x 12
Heating
- Central, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Freezer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Disposal, Washer, Dryer, Ice Maker
Features
- Flooring: Marble, Other
- Windows: Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,439
- Total interior livable area: 4,842 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Has private pool: Yes
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.38 Acres
- Dimensions: 95
Details
- Parcel number: 50434303050000060
- Zoning: R-B - Low Density Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Block, Stucco
- Roof: Other
Condition
- Year built: 2001
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Tropic Isle
Location
- Region: Palm Beach
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $3,130/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $13,827,732
- Annual tax amount: $96,172
- Date on market: 5/3/2024
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/29/2025 | Sold | $15,153,700-15.3%$3,130/sqft |
Source: Palm Beach BOR #24-771 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2025 | Pending sale | $17,900,000$3,697/sqft |
Source:  BeachesMLS #RX-10983446 Report a problem | ||
| 2/5/2025 | Price change | $17,900,000-3.2%$3,697/sqft |
Source: Palm Beach BOR #24-771 Report a problem | ||
| 12/6/2024 | Price change | $18,500,000-5.1%$3,821/sqft |
Source: BeachesMLS #RX-10983446 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2024 | Listed for sale | $19,500,000+313.8%$4,027/sqft |
Source: BeachesMLS #RX-10983446 Report a problem | ||
| 2/15/2013 | Sold | $4,712,500-24.6%$973/sqft |
Source: Palm Beach BOR #12-2160 Report a problem | ||
| 10/11/2012 | Listed for sale | $6,250,000+36.4%$1,291/sqft |
Source: Christian Angle Real Estate, Inc #R3316267 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2009 | Sold | $4,583,500+918.6%$947/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/1995 | Sold | $450,000$93/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $98,939 +2.9% | $6,612,955 +2.9% |
| 2024 | $96,172 +2.1% | $6,426,584 +3% |
| 2023 | $94,175 -0.2% | $6,239,402 +3% |
| 2022 | $94,343 -1.7% | $6,057,672 +3% |
| 2021 | $95,966 -1% | $5,881,235 +2.3% |
| 2020 | $96,939 +8.4% | $5,750,693 +10% |
| 2019 | $89,459 | $5,227,903 +3.9% |
| 2018 | $89,459 +11.2% | $5,029,544 +16.4% |
| 2017 | $80,447 +10% | $4,320,581 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $73,117 -0.4% | $4,230,750 +10% |
| 2015 | $73,403 +15.4% | $3,846,136 +10% |
| 2014 | $63,622 +25.8% | $3,496,487 +25.2% |
| 2013 | $50,566 +0.5% | $2,792,427 +2.1% |
| 2012 | $50,300 +4.5% | $2,733,905 +7% |
| 2011 | $48,125 -1.6% | $2,555,043 -0.6% |
| 2010 | $48,898 +11.4% | $2,570,801 +5.8% |
| 2009 | $43,895 +8% | $2,430,618 +0.1% |
| 2008 | $40,656 +3.2% | $2,428,190 +3% |
| 2007 | $39,386 -5.6% | $2,357,466 +3.2% |
| 2006 | $41,723 | $2,285,333 +3% |
| 2005 | -- | $2,218,770 +3% |
| 2004 | $23,206 +22213.3% | $2,154,146 +1.9% |
| 2003 | $104 -99.7% | $2,113,980 +2.4% |
| 2002 | $41,157 +150.1% | $2,064,434 +157.6% |
| 2001 | $16,453 +17.9% | $801,260 +19.4% |
| 2000 | $13,950 +24.7% | $671,336 +24.3% |
| 1999 | $11,190 | $540,082 |
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Neighborhood: 33480
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