$5,495,000
Palm Beach, FL 33480
MLS# R11062550
2 beds | 2 baths | 1579 sqft
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Property Description
Walk back through time as you approach architect Howard Major's personal cottage nestled in historic Phipps Plaza, one block from the Ocean in midtown Palm Beach. Built in 1941 by the renowned architect and landmarked, the classic Florida-style cottage sits in a secluded setting in the Phipps Plaza cul-de-sac, surrounded by lush greenery. Included in the purchase is an adjoining landscaped lot which has the potential for a pool or water feature.
Details
Documents
Contract Information
Comp Sale YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2025-02-12
Status: Active
Original List Price: 6750000
List Price: $5,495,000
Current Price: $5,495,000
Location and Legal
County Or Parish: Palm Beach
County Parish Name: Palm Beach
City Name: Palm Beach
Postal Zip: 33480
Geographic Area: PB30
Special Assessment YN: No
Country: United States
Street Number: 228
Street Name: Phipps
State Or Province: FL
Postal Code: 33480
Subdivision Name: PLAZA PL
Area: 5002
Parcel Number: 50434322090000051
Zoning: R-C(ci
Directions: Royal Palm Way to S County then, left to Phipps Plaza
General Property Information
Living Area Main: 1318
Gated Community YN: No
Lot Size Area: 7646
Senior Community YN: No
Outdoor Living Spaces YN: Yes
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories Total: 1
Stories: 1
Fireplace YN: Yes
Pool Private YN: No
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Bedrooms Total: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Bathrooms Full: 2
Building Area Main: 1579
Building Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 1941
Lot Size Acres: 0.18
Direction Faces: East
Financial Information
Association Deposit YN: No
Membership Fee Required YN: No
Tax Annual Amount: 43913
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Legal Description: PLAZA PL IN E 65 FT OF LT 5 & LT 5-A
Office/Member Information
DXORIGMLSID: RML
Amenities
None: 1
Electric
Three Phase: 1
Flooring
Wood: 1
Property Condition
Resale: 1
Short Sale Details
Short Sale Addendum: No
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Utilities
Cable Available: 1
Natural Gas Available: 1
Sewer Available: 1
Water Available: 1
View
Garden: 1
Heating
Central: 1
Water Access
None: 1
Window Features
Double Hung Wood: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Dryer: 1
Gas Range: 1
Microwave: 1
Washer: 1
Construction Materials
CBS: 1
Listing Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Roof
Composition: 1
Shingle: 1
Water Source
Public: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Showing Requirements
Call Listing Agent: 1
Text Listing Agent: 1
Main Level Rooms
Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Master Bedroom/Bath
None: 1
Pets Allowed YN
No: 1
Restrictions
No Restrictions: 1
Storm Protection Details
None: 1
Tax Information
City/County: 1
Showing Details
Pet(s) on Premises: No
Outdoor Living Spaces
Patio: 1
Patio Details
Patio - Open: 1
Room Types
Den: 1
Florida Room: 1
Kitchen: 1
Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room: 1
Living Room Level: Main
Master Bedroom: 1
Master Bedroom Level: Main
Price Calculations
Current Price To SqFt: 4169.19
Acreage Description
Less Than 1/4 Acre Lot: 1
Status Change Information
Major Change Timestamp: 2026-01-26T16:02:04Z
Major Change Type: Price Reduced
Price Change Timestamp: 2026-01-26T16:02:04Z
Status Change Date: 2025-02-14
Originating Details
Originating System Key: 20250214190902072034000000
Originating System ID: M00000170
Property Features
Electric: Three Phase
Flooring: Wood
Property Condition: Resale
Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Gas Range; Microwave; Washer
Construction Materials: CBS
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central
Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional
Pets Allowed YN: No
Restrictions: No Restrictions
Roof: Composition; Shingle
Sewer: Public Sewer
Storm Protection Details: None
Tax Information: City/County
Utilities: Cable Available; Natural Gas Available; Sewer Available; Water Available
View: Garden
Water Access: None
Water Source: Public
Window Features: Double Hung Wood
Showing Requirements: Call Listing Agent; Text Listing Agent
Outdoor Living Spaces: Patio
Patio Details: Patio - Open
Room Types: Den; Florida Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Master Bedroom
Acreage Description: Less Than 1/4 Acre Lot
Room Information
| Room Name | Length | Length | Width | Width | Level |
| Living Room | 20.00 | 20.00 | 14.00 | 14.00 | Main |
| Kitchen | 11.00 | 11.00 | 6.00 | 6.00 | Main |
| Master Bedroom | 16.00 | 16.00 | 14.00 | 14.00 | Main |
| Florida Room |
Plans and Survey 
Listing Office: Brown Harris Stevens of PB
Last Updated: February - 19 - 2026
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