Location, Location! This elegant, custom built 2012 estate property, which sits on almost .4 of an acre in the historical heart of the Old Floresta neighborhood, gives a fresh and unique perspective on classic Mediterranean design with a modern and refined twist. The Old Floresta section preserves Old Florida beauty in East Boca Raton- all just minutes from the landmark Boca Raton Resort, beautiful beaches, and world class dining and shopping venues. It is also situated in the highly acclaimed Addison Mizner/Boca Raton High school district. Saturnia marble (with a beautiful inlaid entry way foyer), hardwood floors, deep crown moldings, and complete impact-glass windows (including stacking wall system sliders in the family room) are featured in this incredible home! There is a private There is a private and distinguished courtyard style entry that extends into a long Stonehurst brick paver driveway that feeds into a three car garage which offers custom flooring, extensive custom cabinets and storage features, as well as an 240 volt electric car plug in. This classic residence features over 5300 square feet (under air) of spectacular exterior and interior architectural elements and includes five bedrooms, five full and two half baths, plus an upstairs living area and a first floor custom designed home office. The soaring double-height living room is illuminated by designer lighting and a soaring arched window which draws one's eyes to the dramatic (and heated) infinity pool and spa that is surrounded by a tropical oasis of greenery, lush gardens and Podocarpus hedges. The elegant dining room, which the current owners use as their music room, is served by a chef's kitchen, with an extra-large island with a granite countertop, and high-end appliances, including a six-burner Thermador gas range, double oven, a wine cooler, and coffee system. In the light-filled family/breakfast room, the wraparound glass slider pocket doors completely open to the poolside loggia which is complete with a summer kitchen and T.V.- setting the stage for a fabulous indoor/outdoor entertaining space! There is a cabana bath, plus another powder room for guests on the first floor of this residence. Also on the ground floor (next to the office) in a private wing, is the bright bay-windowed master suite, which offers direct access to the pool and features two very large customized wardrobe rooms plus a luxurious marble bath with a jetted tub and glass shower. Upstairs, there is a large living area and four generous sized bedrooms, all with large walk-in/ built-in closets, custom cabinetry, and ensuite bathrooms. Additional features (too numerous to include all in the general description, so please refer to the supplement attached to this listing) include a full house GENERAC generator, a mosquito misting system, enhanced security and multicolored pool lighting system, which adds a beautiful nighttime ambiance. LIST OF LUXURIOUS APPOINTMENTS FOR 475 CARDINAL AVENUE, BOCA RATON: All Impact windows and doors Stacking, Moving Glass Wall System Sliders (Hurricane Impact) on two walls in family room Rinnai tankless water heaters (2) 36kw Generac whole house generator Luxurious Master Bedroom custom designed walk in closet systems (separate hers/his) with multiple compartments, accessories, drawers, granite countertop, and space to hang clothes Engineered wood floors in all 5 bedrooms Custom home office built-ins/ shelving with dual desk capacity and 1 ½" extended white quartz desktop Custom bedroom built-ins with integrated desk, bookshelves, and drawers Installed and modified custom closets in all bedroom, linen, storage closets Completely re-landscaped rear and front of property Converted all recessed lighting inside and out to LED Installed all new designer fans and elegant light fixtures, exterior security and Hinkley lights Installed modern white window treatments in all rooms High end custom garage organization and floor system with coordinated refrigerator Installed ADT security system w cameras and remote control (thru iPhone) Installed flooring and light in garage attic (accessible by drop-down stairs) Ring doorbell system Installed Wi-Fi/Remote pool controls/aqua-link Installed new black aluminum fence in rear of property Installed new Lift Master belt system for single garage Installed SWAT insect spraying system for outdoors Installed tv outside New central vacuum system House exterior painted in 11/20 Majority of driveway recently redone Wood stairs recently restained APPLIANCE UPGRADES FOR 475 CARDINAL AVENUE, BOCA RATON, FL: New LG Front loader washer and dryer New Drainvac/ Petvac central vac system Gladiator Chillerator garage refrigerator Pool with deluxe waterfall spa and LED colored lighting system and automatic cleaning system Undermount stainless kitchen sink with garbage disposal Instant hot Thermador 42" side by side stainless steel refrigerator w freezer Thermador 30" stainless steel double oven Thermador 48 inch stainless 6 burner Cooktop with griddle Thermador stainless steel hood GE stainless built-in microwave Avanti 24 inch stainless/glass under counter dual zone wine chiller Dacor stainless built in semi-automatic coffee system Thermador stainless dishwasher 500 Gallon Propane tank 36kw Generac Quietsource propane generator Toto toilets in all bathrooms 1" inch thick granite countertops in kitchen Extra-large kitchen island with storage All countertops either granite, marble or quartz Master bath Mirabelle whirlpool tub 36" Artisan stainless steel outdoor grill with stainless steel access doors Trane Air Conditioner Units (3)
Old Floresta Estate Boca Raton, Florida Location Cardinal Avenue, Boca Raton, Florida. Steeped in yesteryear’s charm, Old Floresta is a unique historic neighborhood established in the 1920’s by celebrated society architect Addison Mizner, who created Boca Raton’s signature Spanish Mediterranean style. This sought-after enclave preserves Old Florida beauty in the heart of Boca Raton, minutes from the landmark Boca Raton Resort, Mizner Park’s world-class shopping and dining, and the beach. Property Custom built in 2012, this architect-designed residence gives a fresh take on classic Mediterranean design for modern living while perfectly fitting Old Floresta’s rich heritage. The gorgeous garden setting features a loggia with summer kitchen and an infinity pool with waterfall spa for resort-at-home living. Residence Saturnia marble and hardwood floors, deep crown moldings, and impact-glass windows are featured in a total of 6,470± square feet with five bedrooms, five full and two half baths, and a three-bay garage. Just ahead of the beautiful inlaid marble foyer, the soaring double-height living room is illumined by a soaring arched window focused on the pool and garden. The elegant dining room is served by the chef's kitchen, an exquisite modern design with granite counters and high-end appliances including a six-burner Thermador gas range, double ovens, a wine cooler, and coffee system. In the light-filled family/breakfast room, wraparound glass pocket doors completely open to the poolside loggia for a fabulous indoor/outdoor entertaining space. There is a cabana bath plus another powder room. In its own large wing, next to the office, the bright bay-windowed master suite opens by the pool and features two customized wardrobe rooms plus a luxurious marble bath with jetted tub and glassed shower. Upstairs, four bedrooms with walk-in closets and marble baths are arranged off the spacious loft. Showing by appointment only. The information herein is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed and may be subject to errors or omissions, and may be changed without notice. All measurements are approximate.
Public Records
Nov 6, 2013
Sold
$2,200,000
$412/sq ft
Beaches MLS #R9977808
Oct 31, 2013
Pending
—
Oct 31, 2013
Sold
$2,200,000
$412/sq ft
Oct 29, 2013
Contingent
—
Sep 16, 2013
Listed
$2,300,000
$431/sq ft
+27
BRAND NEW BUILT LUXURY ESTATE!! 5,200 LIV.SQ.FT. FEATURES 5BR/5BA/2 HALF BA, HUGH LOFT PLUS PRIVATE OFFICE. STATE OF THE ART UPGRADES, HIGHEST QUALITY IN WORKMANSHIP AND PERFECTION!! SITUATED ON 1/3 ACRE SECLUDED LOT IN HEART OF BOCA'S PRESTIGIOUS HISTORIC OLD FLORESTA AREA!! CLASSIC PALM BEACH MEDITERRANEAN INSPIRED STYLE & MODERN FLAIR BLEND SEAMLESSLY IN THIS ELEGANT TWO STORY RESIDENCE. SPACIOUS PRIVATE MASTER SUITE SITUATED ON FIRST LEVEL FEATURING ELEGANT APPOINTED MARBLE BATHROOM, UPGRADED PLUMBING FIXTURES, OVERSIZED HIS/HERS WALK-IN BUILT OUT CALIFORNIA CLOSETS, & LARGE PRIVATE SEPARATE OFFICE/LIBRARY. SATURNIA MARBLE 24 X 24 FLOORS & DESIGNER CROWN MOLDING THROUGHOUT TRANSCENDS INTO A TWO-STORY LIVING ROOM W/FLOOR-TO-CEILING WINDOWS SHOWCASING... (see supplement for full remarks) RESORT-STYLE HEATED STATE OF THE ART AQUALINK REMOTE CONTROLLED INFINITY POOL & RAISED 18" WATERFALL SPA WITH 6 JETS, NEON LIGHTING EFFECTS & LARGE ENTERTAINMENT SEMI-COVERED PATIO/BBQ AREA. STUNNING & SENSATIONAL SUNSET VISTAS & SOUTHERN EXPOSURE EXPANSIVE VIEWS SURROUNDED BY LUSH TROPICAL LANDSCAPING! CENTRALLY LOCATED CONTEMPORARY KITCHEN & BREAKFAST AREA OFF HUGE FAMILY ROOM OFFERS WOOD DESIGNER CABINETS, UPSCALE STAINLESS STEEL THERMIDOR APPLIANCES, GAS STOVE, WINE FRIDGE, BUILT IN COFFEE MACHINE, GRANITE COUNTER TOPS, & CUSTOM TILED BACK SPLASH. DESIGNER WROUGHT IRON & WOOD STAIRCASE LEAD TO SECOND LEVEL WHICH OFFERS FOUR LARGE ADDITIONAL EN-SUITE BEDROOMS WITH PRIVATE INTERIOR DESIGNED GRANITE & MARBLE BATHROOMS, LARGE WALK IN BUILT OUT CALIFORNIA CLOSETS,+ AN OVER SIZED LOFT. HURRICANE IMPACT RESISTANT DOORS & WINDOWS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE HOME, EARTH TONE S-TILE ROOF, THREE CAR GARAGE, CENTRAL VAC, SECURITY SYSTEM, & EQUIPPED W/THE HIGHEST UPGRADES & STANDARDS IN THE BUILDING INDUSTRY TODAY!BRAND NEW 2012!! 5,200 LIV.SQ.FT. LUXURY ESTATE FEATURES 5BR/5BA/2 HALF BA, LOFT + OFFICE. STATE OF THE ART & HIGHEST QUALITY, TOTAL PERFECTION,& UPGRADES!! SITUATED ON 1/3 ACRE SECLUDED LOT IN HEART OF BOCA'S PRESTIGIOUS HISTORIC OLD FLORESTA AREA!!CLASSIC PALM BEACH MEDITERRANEAN INSPIRED STYLE & MODERN FLAIR BLEND SEAMLESSLY IN THIS ELEGANT TWO STORY RESIDENCE. SPACIOUS PRIVATE MASTER SUITE SITUATED ON FIRST LEVEL FEATURING ELEGANT APPOINTED MARBLE BATHROOM, UPGRADED PLUMBING FIXTURES, OVERSIZED HIS/HERS WALK-IN BUILT OUT CALIFORNIA CLOSETS, & LARGE PRIVATE SEPARATE OFFICE/LIBRARY. SATURNIA MARBLE 24 X 24 FLOORS & DESIGNER CROWN MOLDING THROUGHOUT TRANSCENDS INTO A TWO-STORY LIVING ROOM W/FLOOR-TO-CEILING WINDOWS SHOWCASING RESORT-STYLE HEATED STATE OF THE ART AQUALINK REMOTE CONTROLLED INFINITY POOL & RAISED 18'' WATERFALL SPA WITH 6 JETS, NEON LIGHTING EFFECTS & LARGE ENTERTAINMENT SEMI-COVERED PATIO/BBQ AREA. STUNNING & SENSATIONAL SUNSET VISTAS & SOUTHERN EXPOSURE EXPANSIVE VIEWS SURROUNDED BY LUSH TROPICAL LANDSCAPING! CENTRALLY LOCATED CONTEMPORARY KITCHEN & BREAKFAST AREA OFF HUGE FAMILY ROOM OFFERS WOOD DESIGNER CABINETS, UPSCALE STAINLESS STEEL THERMIDOR APPLIANCES, GAS STOVE, WINE FRIDGE, BUILT IN COFFEE MACHINE, GRANITE COUNTER TOPS, & CUSTOM TILED BACK SPLASH. DESIGNER WROUGHT IRON & WOOD STAIRCASE LEAD TO SECOND LEVEL WHICH OFFERS FOUR LARGE ADDITIONAL EN-SUITE BEDROOMS WITH PRIVATE INTERIOR DESIGNED GRANITE & MARBLE BATHROOMS, LARGE WALK IN BUILT OUT CALIFORNIA CLOSETS,+ AN OVER SIZED LOFT. HURRICANE IMPACT RESISTANT DOORS & WINDOWS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE HOME, EARTH TONE S-TILE ROOF, THREE CAR GARAGE, CENTRAL VAC, SECURITY SYSTEM, & EQUIPPED W/THE HIGHEST UPGRADES & STANDARDS IN THE BUILDING INDUSTRY TODAY! VIEW VIRTUAL TOUR AT http://tours37.vht.com/CGF/T391779205/nobranding
Beaches MLS #R3285524
Sep 16, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Jun 21, 2013
Price Changed
$2,300,000
$431/sq ft
Jun 9, 2013
Price Changed
$2,250,000
$422/sq ft
Apr 16, 2013
Price Changed
$2,399,000
$449/sq ft
May 31, 2012
Listed
$2,299,000
$431/sq ft
Beaches MLS #R2755179
Sep 21, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Dec 17, 2006
Listed
$1,475,000
$276/sq ft
Beaches MLS #R2039729
Sep 22, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Sep 13, 2000
Listed
$1,300,000
$244/sq ft
Beaches MLS #R3255550
Feb 16, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Jan 25, 2012
Listed
$2,495,000
$467/sq ft
Beaches MLS #RX-2912998
Apr 24, 2009
Sold
$750,000
$141/sq ft
Mar 20, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Apr 4, 2008
Listed
$1,175,000
$220/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 31, 2003
Sold
$937,500
$176/sq ft
Beaches MLS #R2232542
Dec 18, 2002
Sold
$937,500
$176/sq ft
Sep 15, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Nov 21, 2001
Listed
$985,000
$185/sq ft
Beaches MLS #R2224576
Jul 1, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Nov 21, 2001
Listed
$1,150,000
$215/sq ft
Beaches MLS #R2152924
May 14, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Nov 21, 2001
Listed
$1,150,000
$215/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$54,825 (−4.9%)
$1,073,415 + $2,129,859
$3,203,274
2024
$57,645 (+0.2%)
$1,073,415 + $2,294,415
$3,367,830
2023
$57,533 (+12.0%)
$1,073,415 + $2,294,415
$3,367,830
2022
$51,351 (+52.1%)
$784,080 + $2,120,878
$2,904,958
2021
$33,762 (+1.4%)
2020
$33,290 (−0.5%)
2019
$33,471 (+6.7%)
2018
$31,373 (−2.2%)
$438,005 + $1,352,228
$1,790,233
2017
$32,080 (−0.4%)
2016
$32,214 (−11.9%)
2015
$36,578 (+4.1%)
$315,120 + $1,618,476
$1,933,596
2014
$35,136 (+14.8%)
2013
$30,597 (+447.3%)
2012
$5,590 (−10.5%)
2011
$6,243
Tax history for 475 Cardinal Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$54,825 (−4.9%)
$1,073,415 + $2,129,859
$3,203,274
2024
$57,645 (+0.2%)
$1,073,415 + $2,294,415
$3,367,830
2023
$57,533 (+12.0%)
$1,073,415 + $2,294,415
$3,367,830
2022
$51,351 (+52.1%)
$784,080 + $2,120,878
$2,904,958
2021
$33,762 (+1.4%)
2020
$33,290 (−0.5%)
2019
$33,471 (+6.7%)
2018
$31,373 (−2.2%)
$438,005 + $1,352,228
$1,790,233
2017
$32,080 (−0.4%)
2016
$32,214 (−11.9%)
2015
$36,578 (+4.1%)
$315,120 + $1,618,476
$1,933,596
2014
$35,136 (+14.8%)
2013
$30,597 (+447.3%)
2012
$5,590 (−10.5%)
2011
$6,243
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
5
Baths
6
Stories
2
Lot width
123 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.38 Acres
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
5,338
Year built
2012
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Palm Beach County
APN
06424724010000080
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Garage Spaces: 3
Attached Garage: Yes
Covered Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage, Attached Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 5
Bathrooms Half: 2
Bathrooms Total Integer: 7
Main Level Bathrooms: 3
Bedroom Information
Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Interior Features
Interior Features: Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Bedroom Layout - Split, Pull Down Stairs, Roman Tub, Upstairs Living Area, Cabana Bath
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Disposal, Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Furnished: Unfurnished
Flooring: Marble, Wood
Window Features: Storm Window(s), Arched, Sliding
Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Inside, Washer Hookup, Laundry Tub