$5,900,000
159 Australian Avenue
Palm Beach, FL 33480
MLS# RX-10520083
Status: Closed
5 beds  |  4.1 baths  |  3744 sqft


Landmarked on the ocean block
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Landmarked on the ocean block Polly Earl Award winning restoration Classical style, modern amenities Bright living areas East facing windows allow brightness Formal dining space Thoughtful details throughout Updated and modern kitchen Large covered outdoor seating Guest house living room Guest house bath 1 of 2 bedrooms in Guest House 2nd Guest house bedroom View of pool from master suite Master suite w/French doors to pool Large master bath Dual sink master bath 2nd floor office space Guest suite in main residence Guest bath in main residence Secluded pool area Water feature flows into the pool Aerial

Property Description
In-Town 5-Bedroom historic pool home on the ocean block. Winner of the Preservation Foundation's Polly Earl Award for its incredible attention to detail. Enter through the porte-cochere to the entry porch that welcomes you into the foyer. Enjoy pristine hardwood floors throughout, formal living room with fireplace, formal dining room, new kitchen and baths, new full impact glass, first floor master suite. Attached to the main house by a breezeway the 2-car air-conditioned garage has separate utility/laundry and exercise rooms as well as a guest cottage above with 2Br/2Ba and living room. The heated pool is perfectly sited among the beautifully landscaped gardens.

Details
Contract Information
Auction: No
List Price/SqFt: 1734.77
Listing Date: 2019-04-08
Status: Closed
Original List Price: 5450000
Sold Price: $5,900,000
Current Price: $5,900,000
General Property Description
Governing Bodies: None
Property Condition: Resale
SqFt - Total: 4436
Waterfront: No
SqFt Source: Floor Plan
Covered Spaces: 2
Homeowners Assoc: None
Pets Allowed: Yes
Front Exp: South
Directions: Middle Bridge to County, south to Australian (a one way street running east) property is in the ocean block
Membership Fee Required: No
Private Pool: Yes
Type: Single Family Detached
Total Bedrooms: 5
Baths - Full: 4
Baths - Half: 1
Baths - Total: 4.1
Year Built: 1922
SqFt - Living: 3744
Garage Spaces: 2
Subdivision: ROYAL PARK
Legal Desc: ROYAL PARK ADD LT 41 & W 1/2 OF LT 42 BLK H
Lot SqFt: 10498
Total Floors/Stories: 2
Location, Tax & Legal
Geo Area: PB30
State/Province: FL
HOPA: No Hopa
Short Sale: No
Tax Year: 2018
Zoning: R-B(ci
Short Sale A/U: N/A
Short Sale Addendum: No
Taxes: 57366
Special Assessment: No
REO: No
Area: 5001
County: Palm Beach
Parcel ID: 50434323050280410
Street #: 159
Street Name: Australian
Street Suffix: Avenue
Zip Code: 33480
Geo Lat: 26.703523
Geo Lon: -80.035628
Office/Member Info
DXORIGMLNO: RX-10520083
DXORIGMLSID: RML
Status Change Info
Terms of Sale: Cash
Sold Price/SqFt: 1575.85
Under Contract Date: 2019-06-27
Sold Date: 2019-07-26
Sold Price: $5,900,000
Construction
CBS: 1
Frame: 1
Other: 1
Master Bedroom/Bath
Mstr Bdrm - Ground: 1
Rooms
Garage Apartment: 1
Waterfront Details
None: 1
Lot Description
< 1/4 Acre: 1
Equip/Appl Included
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Cooling
Central: 1
Heating
Central: 1
Furnished
Unfurnished: 1
Interior Features
Entry Lvl Lvng Area: 1
Foyer: 1
French Door: 1
Walk-in Closet: 1
Flooring
Wood Floor: 1
Other: 1
Utilities
Public Sewer: 1
Public Water: 1
Restrict
None: 1
Subdiv. Amenities
Sidewalks: 1
Street Lights: 1
Terms Considered
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Possession
At Closing: 1
Storm Protection
Impact Glass: Complete
Dining Area
Formal: 1
Taxes
City/County: 1
Guest House
2 Baths: 1
2 Bedrooms: 1
Living Room: 1
Contingencies
None: 1
Property Features
Construction: CBS; Frame; Other
Waterfront Details: None
Lot Description: < 1/4 Acre
Interior Features: Entry Lvl Lvng Area; Foyer; French Door; Walk-in Closet
Furnished: Unfurnished
Rooms: Garage Apartment
Restrict: None
Flooring: Wood Floor; Other
Heating: Central
Cooling: Central
Dining Area: Formal
Guest House: 2 Baths; 2 Bedrooms; Living Room
Terms Considered: Cash; Conventional
Utilities: Public Sewer; Public Water
Taxes: City/County
Possession: At Closing
Contingencies: None
Supplements
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Room Information
Room Name Length Width Length Level Width
Living Room22.0019.0022.00Main19.00
Kitchen15.009.0015.00Main9.00
Master Bedroom15.0014.0015.00Main14.00

IDX
Listing Office: Premier Estate Properties, Inc

Last Updated: January - 26 - 2021

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