Home in 228 Phipps, Palm Beach, FL 33480 for sale with MLS# R11062550

Walk back through time as you approach architect Howard Major's personal cottage nestled in historic Phipps Plaza, one block from the Ocean in midtown Palm Beach. Built in 1941 by the renowned architect and landmarked, the classic Florida-style cottage sits in a secluded setting in the Phipps Plaza cul-de-sac, surrounded by lush greenery. Included in the purchase is an adjoining landscaped lot which has the potential for a pool or water feature.

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228 Phipps, Palm Beach, FL 33480

Price
Price:
$5,250,000.00
Original List Price:
$6,750,000.00
List Price per Sq Ft (Calculated, Approx.):
$4,169.19
Property Status and Type
Listing Type:
For Sale
Status:
Pending (An offer has been accepted)
Contingency:
Pending
Listing Category:
Residential
Property Type:
Single Family House
Description of Last Important Update:
Status Change
Last Major Update on:
May 28, 2026 2:00 pm
Rooms Distribution
Bedrooms:
2
Bathrooms Total:
2
Full Bath:
2
Room Type:
Florida Room, Den, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Rooms Total:
5
Measures
Living Area:
1,318 Sqft
Built-Up Area:
1,579 Sqft
Lot Area:
7,840.80 Sqft
Building Area Source:
Public Records
Lot Size Acres:
0.18
Property Features
View from the Property:
Garden
Waterfront:
No
Furnished:
Unfurnished
Appliances:
Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Gas Range
Patio and Porch:
Patio, Patio - Open
Fireplace
Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning System:
Central Air
Heating
Heating System:
Central
Property Entrance Faces:
East
Construction
Year Built:
1941
Roof:
Shingle, Composition
Levels:
Two
Construction Materials:
CBS
Flooring:
Wood
Number of stories:
1
Stories:
1
Property Condition:
Resale
Taxes and Expenses
Tax Annual Amount:
$43,913.00
Tax Year:
2024
Property Tax Details:
City/County
Parking
Garage Spaces:
0
Covered Spaces:
0
Utilities
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Electric:
Three Phase
Utilities Available:
Cable Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Water Source:
Public
Community
Subdivision Name:
PLAZA PL
Senior Community:
No
Restrictions:
No Restrictions
Terms
Listing Terms Considered by Seller:
Cash, Conventional
Zoning and Legal
Tax Legal Description:
PLAZA PL IN E 65 FT OF LT 5 & LT 5-A
Real Estate Folio Number (Parcel Number):
50434322090000051
Zoning:
R-C(ci
Listing History
Active on the market since:
February 14, 2025
Listing Agreement executed on:
February 12, 2025
Purchase Contract Date:
May 28, 2026
Price change occurred on:
May 4, 2026 4:00 pm
Listing Status Last Changed On:
May 28, 2026 2:00 pm
Photos updated on:
July 24, 2025 6:18 pm
Last Modified:
May 31, 2026 12:08 am
Additional Information
Courtesy of:
Brown Harris Stevens of PB
Attribution:
Not provided
Location
Street Name:
Phipps
Street Number:
228
City:
Palm Beach
State:
Florida
Zip Code:
33480
County:
Palm Beach
Latitude:
N26° 42' 22.8''
Longitude:
W81° 57' 43.5''
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Neighborhood Stats

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates

Median Household Income $151,121
Median Home Value $1,218,500
Median Rent $1,840/mo
Median Age 69
Population 10,901

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