Reimagined St. Barts-inspired Boca Square Residence sited in East Boca Raton's sought-after enclave. A brick driveway leads to a motor court welcoming you to this organic tropical modern residence updated to today's living standards. An open-floor plan features wide plank porcelain floors throughout. The gourmet kitchen features slim-line shaker cabinetry, [countertop material] countertops, and stainless steel appliances. The Primary suite boasts a spa-like bathroom/cabana and wardrobe. Two additional bedroom suites are provided for guests. An expansive lanai with a pecky cypress ceiling is perfect for entertaining alongside the bean-shaped pool with lush private landscaping. Other amenities include a separate laundry room, impact windows and doors and re-roofed in 2025. DISCLAIMER: Information published or otherwise provided by the listing company and its representatives including but not limited to prices, measurements, square footages, lot sizes, calculations, statistics, and videos are deemed reliable but are not guaranteed and are subject to errors, omissions or changes without notice. All such information should be independently verified by any prospective purchaser or seller. Parties should perform their own due diligence to verify such information prior to a sale or listing. Listing company expressly disclaims any warranty or representation regarding such information. Prices published are either list price, sold price, and/or last asking price. The listing company participates in the Multiple Listing Service and IDX. The properties published as listed and sold are not necessarily exclusive to listing company and may be listed or have sold with other members of the Multiple Listing Service. Transactions where listing company represented both buyers and sellers are calculated as two sales. "No payments made until title passes" Some affiliations may not be applicable to certain geographic areas. If your property is currently listed with another broker, please disregard any solicitation for services. Information published or otherwise provided by seller, listing company or its representatives is deemed reliable but are not guaranteed and subject to errors, omissions, or changes without notice. Copyright 2026 by the listing company. All Rights Reserved.
Single-familyProperty Type
1961Year Built
$722Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Maria Liguori• Premier Estate Properties Inc
Boca Raton Square, located between Federal Highway (US-1) and I-95, is a suburban and residential Boca Raton neighborhood with mid-century ranch streetscapes and a low-key, coastal-inland feel. The neighborhood’s energy concentrates around the Mizner Park area near Plaza Real and S Mizner Boulevard, where sidewalk dining, galleries, and boutique storefronts set a polished pace. Architectural character leans to single-story homes, updated interiors, and tidy lots framed by palms. Sugar Sand Park adds a broad green counterpoint with trails, play areas, and a science-focused venue. Cultural pillars nearby include the Boca Raton Museum of Art, the Mizner Park Amphitheater, and the Wick Theatre & Costume Museum. Daily rhythms track beach-bound routes east and commuter corridors west, with shopping and dining clustered along US-1.
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Market insights
1278 SW 5th St · $1,075,000
DAYS ON MARKET
8 days
The average home goes pending in 76 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
96.0%
Most homes are selling 4% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,075,000
Median sale price in this area is $711,859. (34% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
17% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Split bedroom layout
Cabana bath
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms on the main level
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms (all on the main level)
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Indoor laundry room
Flooring
Other flooring
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air conditioning
Ceiling fans
Exterior features
Landscaped yard
Fenced yard
Private pool
Home design
Single-family home
One-story
North-facing
Parking
Driveway with room for 2 vehicles
Construction
Built with CBS construction
Composition/other roof
Resale condition
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
No additional utilities listed
Other
Pets allowed with no restrictions
Electricity and solar
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Cozy pool home in desirable area. Nice lot with screened rear porch. Excellent Opportunity
Beaches MLS #R3352241
Apr 17, 2013
Listing Removed
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Mar 19, 2013
Listing Removed
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Mar 14, 2013
Listed
$171,900
$115/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,286 (+137.1%)
$362,096 + $221,713
$583,809
2024
$4,339 (+2.5%)
2023
$4,232 (+1.2%)
2022
$4,180 (+1.0%)
2021
$4,141 (+1.6%)
2020
$4,076 (−0.2%)
2019
$4,083 (+6.9%)
2018
$3,818 (+1.1%)
2017
$3,776 (+0.4%)
2016
$3,760 (−2.0%)
2015
$3,838 (−16.2%)
2014
$4,578 (+14.1%)
2013
$4,011 (+36.7%)
2012
$2,933 (−6.4%)
2011
$3,133
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
75 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1995
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,489
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,489
Year built
1961
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Palm Beach County
APN
06424725040190140
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 2026.
R1D
Single-Family Residential Districts
The purpose, intent and methods underlying the comprehensive zoning plan of the city are set forth in section 28-3, and the same are hereby declared applicable to this article and are herewith restated and reaffirmed and made part hereof. It is further declared the intent and purpose of this article to provide and protect suitable locations and good environments for a cross section of single-family housing types and accommodations including those for lower middle income groups, which are needed and marketable in the several single-family residential districts of this city, and to provide reasonable opportunity for owner occupancy of individual single-family residential units.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Wastewater treatment
Water cleansing
Storage
And conveyance
Recreation
Park & open space
May 27, 2019 • Final
Trade permits - building
Addition
May 31, 2018 • Active
Addition/interior and/or exterior alteration - building (residential)
Addition
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
10/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Boca Raton, FL • 33486
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Sun exposure
90/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.8 hrs
6.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1278 SW 5th St
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently sold between $740,000 and $1,249,900.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $740K to $1.2M.