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Rare Opportunity: Historic Board-Approved Luxury Estate in the Heart of El Cid Discover an extraordinary opportunity to transform a 1925 historic gem into a spectacular luxury estate in the heart of West Palm Beach's highly sought-after El Cid neighborhood. In a significant milestone, the property's stunning architectural plans by celebrated architect Dr. Russell Rosicki have received approval from the West Palm Beach Historic Preservation Board. This coveted approval, achieved through a rigorous and often lengthy review process, represents an exceptional advantage for the discerning buyer—eliminating a major development hurdle and providing a valuable head start toward construction. The thoughtfully designed and historic board-approved plans envision an elegant four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath main residence, complemented by a freestanding two-car garage with a private one-bedroom, one-bath guest apartment above. Set on a spacious 7,230-square-foot Lake Block corner lot, the property offers an exceptional opportunity to combine historic character with contemporary luxury and personalized finishes. The sale includes the existing home, garage and guest apartment in as-is condition, the architectural plans, and lot clearing. With the critical Historic Preservation Board approval already secured, buyers can move forward with greater confidence, avoiding the substantial time, complexity, and uncertainty associated with obtaining this important approval. Construction bids are also available, providing additional clarity and a valuable head start on bringing this remarkable vision to life. A truly rare opportunity to create a one-of-a-kind luxury estate in one of West Palm Beach's most desirable historic neighborhoods—with the architectural vision established, a major approval milestone achieved, and the freedom to make the finishing touches entirely your own. The property has been preliminarily approved to receive the 10 year tax abatement which exempts 100% of the increase in assessed property value resulting from the renovation!
Property Details
Price: $4,100,000
Sq Ft: 2,119
($1,935 per
sqft)
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 4
City: West Palm Beach
County: Palm Beach
Type: Single Family
Development: Aravale
Acres: 0.1700
Virtual Tour/Floorplan:
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Year Built: 1930
Listing Number: B26087754
Status Code: A-Active
Taxes: $34,482.00
Tax Year: 2026
Garage:
2
/
Y
Pets Allowed: Yes, No Restrictions
Financial Information:
Taxes: $34,482.00
Tax Year: 2026
Equipment:
Other
School Information:
Elementary School: Palm Beach Public
High School: Forest Hill
Additional Information:
MLS Area: 5440
Total Square Footage: 2,826
Price per Square Feet: $1,934.87
Total Rooms: 3
Total Floors: 2
Water: Public
Construction: Frame
Date Listed: 2026-10-13 00:00:00
Parking: Garage, Attached Garage
Garage Description: Y
Garage Spaces: 2
Attached Garage: Y
Flooring: Wood
Roof: Barrel
Heating: Central
Cooling: Central Air
Pets: Yes, No Restrictions
Restrictions: No Restrictions
Sewer: Public Sewer
Parcel ID: 744343280100000
Map of 227 Sunset Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Listing Courtesy Of: William Raveis Real Estate
ssimpson@raveis.com