261 Desota Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33405 (MLS# R10638808)

261 Desota Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33405

$492,500
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,082 Status: Closed
Current Price: $492,500 List Date: 7/15/2020 Last Modified: 7/04/2026

Overview

Description

Classic 1950's Mid-Century Modern home designed by noted Florida architect, Alfred Browning Parker. Located on a 10,186 sq. ft. corner lot in desirable ''SoSo'' - just 2 blocks from the Intracoastal Waterway! Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, den/office, 2013 roof, terrazzo flooring, & original tile work along with other period details. Private backyard with lovely courtyard, lush landscaping, & storage sheds. Gas appliances, tankless water heater, AC split units, impact windows, & (treated) well water irrigation make this home energy efficient. Right across the street from South Olive Elementary & Community Center. Close to everything; downtown, L.W beach, Palm Beach island, Worth Ave., P.B Zoo/S. Fl. Science Center, Rosemary Square, PBI airport, Brightline station, Antique Row, & more.

Supplements: If someone wanted to have this home registered with the historic district, then any additions would not be taxed! "Alfred Browning Parker (19162011) was a Modernist architect who is one of the best-known post WWII residential architects. He gained fame for his highly published modern houses in the South Florida region. Influenced by Frank Lloyd W ...

Listing Details MLS# R10638808

General Property Information

Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Bedrooms Total
2
Bathrooms Total
2
Bathrooms Full
2
Building Area Main
2082
Building Area Source
Public Records
Living Area Main
1405
Year Built
1950
Carport YN
Yes
Attached Carport YN
Yes
Carport Spaces
Yes
Covered Spaces
Yes
Gated Community YN
No
Lot Size Area
10186
Lot Size Acres
0.23
Lot Size Dimensions
100x101
Senior Community YN
No
Outdoor Living Spaces YN
Yes
Stories Total
Yes
Stories
Yes
Direction Faces
East
Pool Private YN
No
Furnished
Negotiable

Property Features

Dining Area: Dining/Living Room Electric: Three Phase Flooring: Terrazzo Parking Features: Attached Carport Property Condition: Resale Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Range; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Heater Water Heater Details: Gas Water Heater Construction Materials: CBS Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s) Heating: Electric; Window/Wall Interior Features: Bedroom Layout - Stacked Levels: Multi/Split Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Lot Features: Room for Pool Pets Allowed YN: Yes Pets Allowed: No Restrictions Possession: Close Of Escrow Restrictions: No Restrictions Road Frontage Type: East of US-1 Roof: Tar/Gravel Sewer: Public Sewer Sprinkler Description: Well Sprinkler Tax Information: Homestead Exemption Utilities: Cable Available; Natural Gas Available; Sewer Available; Water Available Water Access: None Water Source: Public; Well Showing Requirements: Appointment Only; Call Listing Agent; Text Listing Agent Outdoor Living Spaces: Patio Contingencies: Financing Room Types: Den; Kitchen; Living Room; Master Bedroom Acreage Description: Less Than 1/4 Acre Lot

Contract Information

Comp Sale YN
No
Original List Price
523000

Location and Legal

County Or Parish
Palm Beach
County Parish Name
Palm Beach
Street Number
261
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
74434410220002740
Zoning
SF7(ci
Directions
From I-95, take Forest Hill Blvd. east to Olive Ave. Head south. Go 4 blocks to Desota Rd. 261 Desota is on the corner of Olive Ave & Desota Rd.

Financial Information

Association Deposit YN
No
Membership Fee Required YN
No
Tax Annual Amount
4847.95
Tax Year
2019
Tax Legal Description
EDGEWATER LTS 274 TO 277 INC

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp
2020-10-14T19:37:48Z
Major Change Type
Status Change
Status Change Date
2020-10-14
Under Contract Date
2020-07-20
Close Date
2020-10-14
Close Price
492500
Buyer Financing
Conventional

More Information

Short Sale Details

Short Sale Addendum
No

Room Types

Den Level
Main
Kitchen Level
Main
Living Room Level
Main
Master Bedroom Level
Main

Price Calculations

Current Price To SqFt
350.53
Original List Price To Close Price
1.06

Originating Details

Originating System Key
20200705185450099347000000
Originating System ID
M00000170

Room Information

Room Name Length Width Level
Living Room 22.00 17.00 Main
Kitchen 15.00 12.00 Main
Master Bedroom 15.00 10.00 Main
Den 22.00 14.00 Main
IDX
Listing Office: Compass Florida LLC
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Last Updated: July - 04 - 2026
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