285 CORDOVA, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

$1,200,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 1,912 Status: Closed
Current Price: $1,200,000 List Date: 9/26/2005 Last Modified: 7/22/2026

Overview

Description

WORDS CANNOT ADEQUATELY DESCRIBE THE LUSH 100 X 125 FOOT MAGNIFICENT TREED PROPERTY THAT IS THE SETTING FOR THIS VINTAGE MEDITERRANEAN VILLA ON THE LAKE BLOCK OF CORDOVA IN PRESTIGIOUS HISTORIC EL CID! SURROUNDED BY A TEN FOOT HIGH PRIVET WITH AN EXQUISITE ANTIQUE WROUGHT IRON GATE & ELECTRIC REMOTE CONTROL DRIVEWAY GATED ENTRY, THIS ONE OF A KIND GEM IS LIKE A MINI-ESTATE! BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED, UPDATED & PRESERVED TO MAINTAIN THE HOME'S PROVENANCE, EVERY DETAIL HAS BEEN METICULOUSLY INTEGRATED INTO AN EXAMPLE OF TRUE RESTORATION WITHOUT COMPROMISE TO THE INTEGRETY OF THE ORIGINAL DESIGN. THE MIAMI-DADE HARDWOOD FLOORS HAVE BEEN REFINISHED,PECKY CYPRESS CEILINGS HAVE ALSO BEEN RESTORED TO THEIR ORIGINAL GLORY, THE FIREPLACE MANTEL IN THE LIVING ROOM &... (see supplement for full remarks)

Supplements: WORDS CANNOT ADEQUATELY DESCRIBE THE LUSH 100 X 125 FOOT MAGNIFICENT TREED PROPERTY THAT IS THE SETTING FOR THIS VINTAGE MEDITERRANEAN VILLA ON THE LAKE BLOCK OF CORDOVA IN PRESTIGIOUS HISTORIC EL CID!SURROUNDED BY A TEN FOOT HIGH PRIVET WITH AN EXQUISITE ANTIQUE WROUGHT IRON GATE & ELECTRIC REMOTE CONTROL DRIVEWAY GATED ENTRY, THIS ONE OF A KIND G ...

Listing Details MLS# R2572332

General Property Information

Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Bedrooms Total
2
Bathrooms Total
3
Bathrooms Full
Yes
Bathrooms Half
2
Building Area Main
1912
Living Area Main
1632
Year Built
1925
Garage YN
Yes
Garage Spaces
Yes
Covered Spaces
Yes
Lot Size Dimensions
100 X 125
Senior Community YN
No
Outdoor Living Spaces YN
Yes
Stories Total
Yes
Stories
Yes
Direction Faces
South
Fireplace YN
Yes
Pool Private YN
No
Furnished
Unfurnished
LP/Assessed Value
2.3

Property Features

Dining Area: Breakfast Area; Eat-In Kitchen; Formal Dining Electric: Three Phase Exterior Features: Outdoor Shower Flooring: Ceramic Tile; Wood Guest House Features: 1 Bath; Garage Parking Features: Decorative; Driveway; Garage Door Opener; Guest; Detached Garage; Garage Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Range; Ice Maker; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Heater Water Heater Details: Electric Water Heater Architectural Style: Mediterranean Construction Materials: Frame; Hollow Tile; Stucco Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air Fencing: Fenced Heating: Central; Electric Interior Features: Bedroom Layout - Stacked; Cabana Bath; French Doors; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Storage Laundry Features: Washer Hookup; Dryer Hookup Levels: Multi/Split Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Other Structures: Cabana Pets Allowed YN: Yes Possession: Close Of Escrow Restrictions: No Restrictions Roof: Barrel Security Features: Gated - No Guard; Security Lights; Security System Owned Special Information: Sold As-Is Sprinkler Description: Auto Sprinkler; Zoned Sprinkler Tax Information: City/County; Homestead Exemption Utilities: Cable Available; Water Available View: Garden Water Access: None Water Source: Public; Well Window Features: Blinds; Casement; Plantation Shutters Showing Requirements: Appointment Only; Listing Agent Must Accompany Outdoor Living Spaces: Patio; Porch Patio Details: Patio - Covered; Patio - Open; Patio - Screened Room Types: Bedroom 2; Den; Dining Room; Family Room; Florida Room; Garage Converted; Kitchen; Living Room; Master Bedroom

Contract Information

Comp Sale YN
No
Original List Price
1295000
Owner Phone
WITHHELD

Location and Legal

Country
United States
County Or Parish
Palm Beach
County Parish Name
Palm Beach
Street Number
285
Street Name
CORDOVA
City Name
West Palm Beach
State Or Province
FL
Postal Code
33401
Postal Zip
33401
Subdivision Name
EL CID IN
Development Name
EL CID
Area
5440
Geographic Area
PB20
Special Assessment YN
No
Parcel Number
74434327210070300
Zoning
RES
Directions
LAKE BLOCK OF CORDOVA BETWEEN SOUTH FLAGLER DRIVE AND SOUTH OLIVE

Financial Information

Tax Annual Amount
13111
Tax Year
2004
Tax Assessed/SOH Value
563756
Tax Legal Description
EL CID LTS 30 TO 33 INC BLK

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp
2005-11-22T11:14:22Z
Major Change Type
Contingency
Status Change Date
2006-02-21
Under Contract Date
2006-01-11
Close Date
2006-02-21
Close Price
1200000
Buyer Financing
Conventional

More Information

Guest House Area Details

Building Area Guest House
280

Price Calculations

Current Price To SqFt
735.29
Original List Price To Close Price
1.07

Originating Details

Originating System Key
20130204235300785723000000
Originating System ID
M00000170

Room Information

Room Name Length Width
Bedroom 2 13.00 11.00
Den 13.00 11.00
Dining Room 13.00 12.00
Family Room 20.00 13.00
Kitchen 16.00 14.00
Living Room 20.00 13.00
Master Bedroom 13.00 12.00
Florida Room
Garage Converted
IDX
Listing Office: Coldwell Banker/WPB
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Last Updated: July - 22 - 2026
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