Home in 1701 S Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 for sale with MLS# R11150999
Built in 1918, 1701-1703 S. Olive Avenue is a masonry vernacular property offering a seldom-found blend of historic character, enduring construction, and future flexibility. Both the main residence and carriage house are built of full concrete block up to the roof, giving the property unusual substance and permanence for its era. Currently arranged as three living spaces, it offers immediate versatility and a compelling opportunity to reimagine a distinctive historic property as a beautiful single-family home with guest apartment, ready for its next evolution in downtown West Palm Beach. Located in the Mango Promenade Historic District, 1701-1703 S. Olive Avenue offers exceptional proximity to many of the destinations that define downtown West Palm Beach living, including the Intracoastal, Palm Beach, CityPlace, the Norton Museum, and favored local spots such as Hive Bakery & Café, Table 26, Grato, Buccan Sandwich Shop, and Civil Society Brewing. Set among a charming historic streetscape with convenient access through El Cid and surrounding neighborhoods, the property is well positioned near dining, shopping, culture, waterfront destinations, and the energy of downtown. The detached carriage house adds meaningful flexibility for a variety of ownership approaches, whether a buyer is seeking a primary residence with guest space, multigenerational living, creative studio or office use, or supplemental income potential. Public records reflect MF32-C1 zoning. Buyer to independently verify zoning, permitted uses, historic district requirements, approvals, and any intended use, occupancy, rental, reconfiguration, or redevelopment with the City of West Palm Beach and all applicable authorities. A seldom-found opportunity to steward a historic property of real substance and take it into its next evolution in downtown West Palm Beach.
1701 S Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
- Price:
- $3,495,000.00
- Original List Price:
- $3,495,000.00
- List Price per Sq Ft (Calculated, Approx.):
- $982.84
- Listing Type:
- For Sale
- Status:
- Active
- Listing Category:
- Residential
- Property Type:
- Single Family House
- Description of Last Important Update:
- New Listing
- Last Major Update on:
- January 5, 2026 8:15 am
- Other Special Conditions:
- Sold As-is, Property Survey Available
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms Total:
- 4
- Full Bath:
- 4
- Room Type:
- Dining Room, Florida Room, Laundry, Other, Den, Attic, Workshop, Garage Apartment, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Convertible Bedroom
- Rooms Total:
- 18
- Master Bedroom Bath:
- Master Bdrm - Sitting, Master Bdrm - Upstairs, Separate Shower, Separate Tub
- Dining Area:
- Formal Dining
- Living Area:
- 3,556 Sqft
- Built-Up Area:
- 4,321 Sqft
- Lot Area:
- 6,969.60 Sqft
- Lot Size Dimensions and Info:
- 90' X 75'
- Building Area Source:
- Owner
- Lot Features:
- Corner Lot, Sidewalks
- Lot Size Acres:
- 0.16
- Waterfront:
- No
- Guest House Features:
- Kitchen, Living Room, 1 Bath, 1 Bedrooms
- Furnished:
- Unfurnished
- Appliances:
- Dryer, Dishwasher, Washer, Gas Range, Electric Water Heater, Water Heater
- Interior:
- High Ceilings, Entrance Foyer, Built-in Features, Storage, Bedroom Layout - Split, Upstairs Living Area
- Exterior:
- Balcony, Custom Lighting
- Patio and Porch:
- Patio, Porch, Porch - Open
- Windows:
- Blinds, Storm Window(s)
- Laundry:
- In Garage, Inside
- Fireplace
- Air Conditioning
- Air Conditioning System:
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Reverse Cycle
- Heating
- Heating System:
- Heat Pump
- Fence:
- Fenced
- Property Entrance Faces:
- East
- Balcony Details:
- Balcony - Covered
- Storm Protection Impact Glass:
- Complete
- Sprinkler Description:
- Auto Sprinkler, Zoned Sprinkler
- Year Built:
- 1918
- Roof:
- Shingle, Composition
- Year Roof Installed:
- 2026
- Levels:
- Two
- Entry Level Location:
- Entry Level Living Area Y
- Construction Materials:
- Block, Concrete, CBS
- Flooring:
- Carpet, Wood
- Number of stories:
- 2
- Structure Type:
- House
- Number of Units in the Community or Building:
- 3
- Stories:
- 2
- Road Frontage Type:
- East of US-1
- Property Condition:
- Resale
- Tax Annual Amount:
- $31,791.00
- Tax Year:
- 2025
- Property Tax Details:
- No Homestead
- Garage
- Garage Spaces:
- 2
- Covered Spaces:
- 2
- Parking Features:
- Garage, Garage Door Opener, Covered, Guest, Detached Garage
- Sewer:
- Public Sewer
- Electric:
- Three Phase
- Utilities Available:
- Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
- Water Source:
- Public
- Pets Allowed?:
- Yes, No Restrictions
- Building Name:
- 1
- Subdivision Name:
- CROTON PARK
- Senior Community:
- No
- Development Name:
- Croton Park
- Restrictions:
- Lease Ok
- Listing Terms Considered by Seller:
- Cash, Conventional
- Buyer Possession:
- Close Of Escrow
- Tax Legal Description:
- CROTON PARK E 75 FT OF LT 14
- Real Estate Folio Number (Parcel Number):
- 74434327180000141
- Zoning:
- MF32(c
- Elementary School:
- Moss Park Elementary
- High School:
- Forest Hill
- Middle Or Junior School:
- Conniston Community
- Active on the market since:
- January 5, 2026
- Listing Agreement executed on:
- January 2, 2026
- Listing Status Last Changed On:
- January 5, 2026 8:15 am
- Photos updated on:
- April 17, 2026 4:49 pm
- Last Modified:
- April 17, 2026 4:50 pm
- Courtesy of:
- Sotheby's Intl. Realty, Inc.
- Attribution:
- Not provided
- Road Surface Type:
- Paved
- Street Name:
- Olive
- Street Number:
- 1701
- City:
- West Palm Beach
- State:
- Florida
- Zip Code:
- 33401
- County:
- Palm Beach
- Latitude:
- N26° 41' 53.9''
- Longitude:
- W81° 56' 50.8''
- Street Suffix:
- Avenue
- Street Direction Prefix:
- S
Neighborhood Stats
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates
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