This absolutely stunning Old Palm Beach style custom estate designed by Tom Kirchhoff and featured in Architectural Digest is in outstanding condition on one of the most desirable north end streets with direct beach and Lake Trail street access. Meticulous and thoughtful, its many details include well scaled rooms, ultra high ceilings, downstairs primary suite with dual baths and bay window overlooking the lush gardens by Mario Nievera. Its free flowing floor plan includes an open kitchen, breakfast and family room, formal dining room, library, two amazing outdoor loggias, gracious two story foyer, beautiful millwork and pecky cypress. This is one of the most serene properties with a fabulous pool and spa to relax and enjoy everything harmonious for wonderful indoor/outdoor living.
Single-familyProperty Type
2001Year Built
0.38 acresLot Size
$3,864Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Dana Koch• The Corcoran Group
Bought with Suzanne Trapani Frisbie• The Corcoran Group
This absolutely stunning Old Palm Beach style custom estate designed by Tom Kirchhoff and featured in Architectural Digest is in outstanding condition on one of the most desirable north end streets with direct beach and Lake Trail street access. Meticulous and thoughtful, its many details include well scaled rooms, ultra high ceilings, downstairs primary suite with dual baths and bay window overlooking the lush gardens by Mario Nievera. Its free flowing floor plan includes an open kitchen, breakfast and family room, formal dining room, library, two amazing outdoor loggias, gracious two story foyer, beautiful millwork and pecky cypress. This is one of the most serene properties with a fabulous pool and spa to relax and enjoy everything harmonious for wonderful indoor/outdoor living.
Beaches MLS #R3316267
Feb 15, 2013
Sold
$4,712,500
$973/sq ft
Oct 2, 2012
Listed
$6,250,000
$1,291/sq ft
+14
Featured in the ''Architectural Digest'', the two story West Indies located on an oversized 16K+/- sq ft lot., with sophisticated design and details throughout. Spectacular 5BD/6.5BA with 6,500+/- sq ft, vaulted ceilings, limestone fireplaces, Ludowic roof, crown molding, 2 loggias & 2 air conditioned car garage. Summer kitchen, outdoor BBQ, Jacuzzi.
Public Records
Sep 8, 1995
Sold
$450,000
$93/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$98,940 (+2.9%)
2024
$96,172 (+2.1%)
2023
$94,176 (−0.2%)
2022
$94,344 (−1.7%)
2021
$95,967 (−1.0%)
$3,639,342 + $2,241,893
$5,881,235
2020
$96,939 (+7.9%)
2019
$89,809 (+11.6%)
2018
$80,447 (+10.0%)
2017
$73,117 (−0.4%)
$2,603,672 + $1,716,909
$4,320,581
2016
$73,403 (+4.8%)
2015
$70,062 (+10.1%)
2014
$63,621 (+25.8%)
2013
$50,566 (+0.5%)
2012
$50,300 (+4.5%)
2011
$48,124
Tax history for 259 Merrain Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$98,940 (+2.9%)
2024
$96,172 (+2.1%)
2023
$94,176 (−0.2%)
2022
$94,344 (−1.7%)
2021
$95,967 (−1.0%)
$3,639,342 + $2,241,893
$5,881,235
2020
$96,939 (+7.9%)
2019
$89,809 (+11.6%)
2018
$80,447 (+10.0%)
2017
$73,117 (−0.4%)
$2,603,672 + $1,716,909
$4,320,581
2016
$73,403 (+4.8%)
2015
$70,062 (+10.1%)
2014
$63,621 (+25.8%)
2013
$50,566 (+0.5%)
2012
$50,300 (+4.5%)
2011
$48,124
*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
6.5
Stories
2
Lot width
95 ft.
Lot depth
175 ft.
Lot size
0.38 Acres
Year renovated
2021
Sq. Ft.
4,842
Year built
2001
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Palm Beach County
APN
50434303050000060
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 2, 2026.
R-B
Low Density Residential District
The purpose of the R-B low density residential district is to provide for low density single-family residential use, as that term is defined in section 134-2, of moderately spacious character together with publicly operated recreational facilities and accessory uses as may be necessary or are normally compatible with residential surroundings. This district is located to protect and preserve existing development of this character and contains vacant land considered appropriate for such development in the future.