138 Root Trail, Palm Beach, FL 33480

$6,112,500
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 1,673 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 4,356 Status: Closed
Current Price: $6,112,500 List Date: 7/12/2024 Last Modified: 1/13/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to this enchanting 1925 Key West bungalow, ideally located on the highly sought-after ocean block of Root Trail. This historic home, brimming with the unique charm the street is famous for, features 2 bedrooms and 2 baths in the main house, plus a detached studio with an additional bath. Inside, you'll find beautiful Dade County pine floors, and outside, a lush tropical patio with two outdoor showers perfect for island living. With off-street parking and nestled in the prime location on one of the most captivating streets on the island, this property truly is a one-of-a-kind piece of paradise.

Listing Details MLS# R11003751

General Property Information

Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Bedrooms Total
3
Bathrooms Total
3
Bathrooms Full
3
Building Area Main
1673
Building Area Source
Other
Living Area Main
1523
Year Built
1925
Gated Community YN
No
Lot Size Area
4443
Lot Size Acres
0.1
Senior Community YN
No
Outdoor Living Spaces YN
Yes
Stories Total
2
Stories
2
Direction Faces
North
Pool Private YN
No
Furnished
Unfurnished

Property Features

Electric: Three Phase Flooring: Wood Property Condition: Resale Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Architectural Style: Key West Construction Materials: Frame Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s) Fencing: Fenced Heating: Window/Wall Interior Features: French Doors Laundry Features: Inside Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Pets Allowed YN: Yes Possession: Close Of Escrow Restrictions: No Restrictions Sewer: Public Sewer Storm Protection Details: None Tax Information: No Homestead Utilities: Cable Available; Sewer Available; Water Available Water Access: None Water Source: Public Window Features: Double Hung Wood; Single Hung Wood; Skylight(s) Showing Requirements: Call Listing Agent Outdoor Living Spaces: Porch Contingencies: None Contributions Detail: Closing Costs Room Types: Bedroom 2; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Master Bedroom; Other Acreage Description: Less Than 1/4 Acre Lot

Contract Information

Comp Sale YN
No
Listing Contract Date
2024-07-12
Original List Price
7250000

Location and Legal

Country
United States
County Or Parish
Palm Beach
County Parish Name
Palm Beach
Street Number
138
Street Name
Root
Street Suffix
Trail
City Name
Palm Beach
State Or Province
FL
Postal Code
33480
Postal Zip
33480
Subdivision Name
N/A
Area
5002
Geographic Area
PB30
Special Assessment YN
No
Parcel Number
50434314000020060
Zoning
R-C(ci
Directions
North on N County Rd, right onto Root Trail

Financial Information

Association Deposit YN
No
Membership Fee Required YN
No
Tax Annual Amount
32645
Tax Year
2023
Tax Legal Description
14-43-43, E 50 FT OF W 578.7 FT OF SUB P OF GOV LT 2

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp
2024-11-06T14:15:00Z
Major Change Type
Status Change
Status Change Date
2024-11-06
Under Contract Date
2024-10-13
Close Date
2024-11-05
Close Price
6112500
Buyer Financing
Cash

More Information

Short Sale Details

Short Sale Addendum
No

Main Level Rooms

Main Level Bathrooms
3
Main Level Bedrooms
3

Showing Details

Pet(s) on Premises
No

Concessions

Seller Concessions
No

Contributions

Buyer Contributions
Yes
Buyer Contributions Amount
387500

Room Types

Bedroom 2 Level
Main
Kitchen Level
Main
Living Room Level
Main
Master Bedroom Level
Main
Other Level
Main
Bedroom 2
Yes
Kitchen
Yes
Laundry
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Master Bedroom
Yes
Other
Yes

Price Calculations

Current Price To SqFt
4013.46
Original List Price To Close Price
1.18

Originating Details

Originating System Key
20240711152044315710000000
Originating System ID
M00000170

Office/Member Information

DXORIGMLSID
RML

Amenities

None
Yes

Electric

Three Phase
Yes

Flooring

Wood
Yes

Property Condition

Resale
Yes

Fencing

Fenced
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Utilities

Cable Available
Yes
Sewer Available
Yes
Water Available
Yes

Heating

Window/Wall
Yes

Water Access

None
Yes

Window Features

Double Hung Wood
Yes
Single Hung Wood
Yes
Skylight(s)
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Gas Range
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Construction Materials

Frame
Yes

Interior Features

French Doors
Yes

Laundry Features

Inside
Yes

Listing Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Architectural Style

Key West
Yes

Cooling

Wall/Window Unit(s)
Yes

Showing Requirements

Call Listing Agent
Yes

Master Bedroom/Bath

Master Bdrm - Ground
Yes

Pets Allowed YN

Yes
Yes

Restrictions

No Restrictions
Yes

Storm Protection Details

None
Yes

Tax Information

No Homestead
Yes

Outdoor Living Spaces

Porch
Yes

Contingencies

None
Yes

Contributions Detail

Closing Costs
Yes

Acreage Description

Less Than 1/4 Acre Lot
Yes

Room Information

Living Room Length: 33.00 Length: 33.00 Width: 11.00 Width: 11.00 Level: Main Kitchen Length: 19.00 Length: 19.00 Width: 11.00 Width: 11.00 Level: Main Master Bedroom Length: 12.00 Length: 12.00 Width: 11.00 Width: 11.00 Level: Main Bedroom 2 Length: 12.00 Length: 12.00 Width: 11.00 Width: 11.00 Level: Main Other Length: 20.00 Length: 20.00 Width: 12.00 Width: 12.00 Level: Main Laundry
Listing Office: Brown Harris Stevens of PB
IDX
Last Updated: January - 13 - 2026
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