229 Desota Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33405

$204,500
Property Type: Residential Baths: 1 Square Footage: 1,032 Status: Closed
Current Price: $204,500 List Date: 9/26/2014 Last Modified: 7/10/2026

Overview

Description

Old Florida Charm! 2 bedroom 1 bath home/cottage close to downtown West Palm Beach and a couple blocks from the intracoastal and Flagler Drive. High ceilings and exposed brick. Needs some TLC. Great landscaping, fully fenced. Beautiful neighborhood with mature trees.

Listing Details MLS# R10075854

General Property Information

Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Bathrooms Total
Yes
Bathrooms Full
Yes
Building Area Main
1032
Building Area Source
Public Records
Living Area Main
1032
Year Built
1952
Lot Size Area
5227
Lot Size Acres
0.12
Senior Community YN
No
Outdoor Living Spaces YN
Yes
Stories Total
Yes
Stories
Yes
Direction Faces
North
Pool Private YN
No
Furnished
Unfurnished
LP/Assessed Value
1.6

Property Features

Dining Area: Florida/Dining Combination Flooring: Terrazzo Property Condition: Resale Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Range; Refrigerator; Water Heater Water Heater Details: Electric Water Heater Architectural Style: Traditional Construction Materials: Concrete Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air Fencing: Fenced Heating: Central Interior Features: High Ceilings Laundry Features: Inside Listing Terms: Conventional; FHA Pets Allowed YN: Yes Possession: Close Of Escrow Restrictions: No Restrictions Road Frontage Type: East of US-1; Public Road Roof: Composition; Shingle Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Sewer: Public Sewer Tax Information: City/County; No Homestead Utilities: Electricity Available; Sewer Available; Water Available View: Garden Water Access: None Water Source: Public Window Features: Casement Showing Requirements: Call Listing Agent Outdoor Living Spaces: Patio Patio Details: Patio - Open Contingencies: Other Room Types: Family Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Master Bedroom Acreage Description: Less Than 1/4 Acre Lot

Contract Information

Comp Sale YN
No
Original List Price
225000

Location and Legal

County Or Parish
Palm Beach
County Parish Name
Palm Beach
Street Number
229
Street Name
Desota
Street Suffix
Road
City Name
West Palm Beach
State Or Province
FL
Postal Code
33405
Postal Zip
33405
Subdivision Name
Edgewater
Area
5440
Geographic Area
PB20
Elementary School
South Olive
Middle Or Junior School
Conniston Community
High School
Forest Hill
Special Assessment YN
No
Parcel Number
74434410220002920
Zoning
SINGLE FAMILY L
Directions
Forest Hill Blvd east to S. Olive. South on Olive Ave to Desota. East on Desota and property will be on the right(south).

Financial Information

Membership Fee Required YN
No
Tax Annual Amount
3478.06
Tax Year
2013
Tax Assessed/SOH Value
140484
Tax Legal Description
EDGEWATER LTS 292 & 293

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp
2014-10-31T23:19:17Z
Major Change Type
Status Change
Status Change Date
2014-10-31
Under Contract Date
2014-10-01
Close Date
2014-10-31
Close Price
204500
Buyer Financing
FHA

More Information

Short Sale Details

Short Sale Addendum
No

Buyer Details

Intended Use
Primary Residence

Room Types

Kitchen Level
First
Living Room Level
First
Master Bedroom Level
First

Price Calculations

Current Price To SqFt
198.15
Original List Price To Close Price
1.1

Originating Details

Originating System Key
20140926145444035935000000
Originating System ID
M00000170

Room Information

Room Name Length Width Level
Living Room 15.00 11.00 First
Kitchen 8.00 10.00 First
Master Bedroom 12.00 11.00 First
Family Room
Laundry
IDX
Listing Office: Florida Premier Realty of the Palm Beaches LLC
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Last Updated: July - 10 - 2026
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