3501 S Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33405 (MLS# R10226496)

3501 S Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33405

$640,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,448 Status: Closed
Current Price: $640,000 List Date: 7/23/2016 Last Modified: 7/08/2026

Overview

Description

The well-known “Bell House” in historic Southland Park provides a relaxing sanctuary from today’s hectic lifestyle. The mission revival courtyard-style pool home with garage and guest house was originally built by RJ Blanford as his personal home. It is situated on a large corner lot 1.5 blocks from the Intracoastal Waterway. The home boasts many special architectural features from the magnificent intricately carved mahogany doors to the beautiful original Palladian windows. You will become enchanted with the archways, hardwood floors, pecky cypress ceiling and limestone working fireplace. Timeless surprises like linen cupboards, built-in bookshelves and claw-foot tub evoke nostalgic memories. Each interior window contains custom-fitted wooden plantation shutters and exterior windows are

Supplements: covered with decorative awnings. While the integrity of this historic home has been maintained, both the kitchen and baths have been updated to include granite counter tops, pendant lighting fixtures and appliances like double oven. The detached 1 BR guest house features a living room, fully equipped kitchen, bath, separate entrance, long driveway ...

Listing Details MLS# R10226496

General Property Information

Number Of Units In Community
2
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Bedrooms Total
3
Bathrooms Total
2
Bathrooms Full
2
Building Area Main
2448
Building Area Source
Appraiser
Living Area Main
1890
Year Built
1925
Garage YN
Yes
Garage Spaces
Yes
Covered Spaces
Yes
Lot Size Dimensions
77 X 115
Senior Community YN
No
Outdoor Living Spaces YN
Yes
Stories Total
2
Stories
2
Direction Faces
Northeast
Fireplace YN
Yes
Pool Private YN
Yes
Furnished
Unfurnished

Property Features

Dining Area: Formal Dining Flooring: Ceramic Tile; Wood Guest House Features: 1 Bath; 1 Bedrooms; Kitchen; Living Room; Patio Parking Features: Detached Garage; Garage Property Condition: Resale Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Heater Water Heater Details: Electric Water Heater Architectural Style: Spanish Construction Materials: Frame; Hollow Tile; Stucco Cooling: Central Air Fencing: Fenced Heating: Central Interior Features: Cabana Bath; Closet Cabinetry; French Doors; Storage Laundry Features: Washer Hookup; Dryer Hookup Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Other Structures: Cottage Pets Allowed YN: Yes Pool Features: Gunite; In Ground Possession: Close Of Escrow Restrictions: Other Restrictions Roof: Barrel; Composition; Rolled/Hot Mop Security Features: Motion Detector(s); Security System Owned; Smoke Detector(s) Sewer: Public Sewer Sprinkler Description: Auto Sprinkler; Zoned Sprinkler Tax Information: City/County Unit Description: Corner/End Unit Utilities: Sewer Available; Water Available Water Access: None Water Source: Public Window Features: Plantation Shutters Showing Requirements: Appointment Only; Call Listing Agent; Listing Agent Must Accompany Outdoor Living Spaces: Patio; Porch Patio Details: Patio - Open Contingencies: Financing Concessions Detail: Other Room Types: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Dining Room; Family Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Master Bedroom

Contract Information

Comp Sale YN
No
Original List Price
695000

Location and Legal

County Or Parish
Palm Beach
County Parish Name
Palm Beach
Street Number
3501
Street Direction Prefix
S
Street Name
Olive
Street Suffix
Avenue
City Name
West Palm Beach
State Or Province
FL
Postal Code
33405
Postal Zip
33405
Subdivision Name
SOUTHLAND PARK
Area
5440
Geographic Area
PB20
Special Assessment YN
No
Parcel Number
74434334090080010
Zoning
SF14
Directions
South on Olive Avenue from Belvedere Road. Property on SW corner of Olive/ Edgewood.

Financial Information

Membership Fee Required YN
No
Tax Annual Amount
6598
Tax Year
2015
Tax Legal Description
SOUTHLAND PARK LOTS 1 TO 3 INC BLK 8

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp
2016-11-07T13:59:40Z
Major Change Type
Status Change
Status Change Date
2016-11-07
Under Contract Date
2016-08-22
Close Date
2016-11-04
Close Price
640000
Buyer Financing
Conventional

More Information

Guest House Area Details

Building Area Guest House
498

Short Sale Details

Short Sale Addendum
No

Pool Size Details

Pool Size (WxL)
30 X 15

Room Types

Bedroom 2 Level
Second
Bedroom 3 Level
Second
Dining Room Level
First
Family Room Level
First
Kitchen Level
First
Living Room Level
First
Master Bedroom Level
Second

Price Calculations

Current Price To SqFt
338.62
Original List Price To Close Price
1.08

Originating Details

Originating System Key
20160415215400952770000000
Originating System ID
M00000170

Room Information

Room Name Length Width Level
Living Room 23.00 13.00 First
Dining Room 13.00 13.00 First
Kitchen 12.00 9.00 First
Family Room 15.00 11.00 First
Master Bedroom 13.00 11.00 Second
Bedroom 2 13.00 11.00 Second
Bedroom 3 12.00 11.00 Second
IDX
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Last Updated: July - 08 - 2026
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