''Villa Bamboo'' is a most charming El Cid resort style retreat. Consisting of a one story 2 BR, 2 BTH Bungalow main house with a raised seam tin roof and a private two story guest cottage with two 1 bedroom, 1 bath apartments. Surrounded by mature Palm trees and tropical landscaping, this downtown property feels miles away even though it is located in the Intracoastal lake block of Historic El Cid. Wood floors, original architectural details, fireplace, private garden views plus a heated tiled pool! Beautiful living room with lots of handcrafted wood work details, large dining room, renovated kitchen with gas range, master bath with high end fixtures and slate floors. Separate drive & entrance for apartments plus private patio and laundry. Apartments generate great income!
Single-familyProperty Type
1926Year Built
9,750 sq ftLot Size
$1,682Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Tom Davis• Coldwell Banker/ WPB
Bought with Donna Campbell• Coldwell Banker Realty
Villa Bamboo is a lake block 20's cottage in the historic El Cid neighborhood of West Palm Beach. The main house features 2 bedrooms, 2 baths with a private pool and brick courtyard. The kitchen and master bath have been renovated and the house has many original architectural woodwork details. The property also includes a 2 story guest house with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and kitchen. The property could be easily repurposed and current guest house attached to main house to create a large family home with beautiful gardens, courtyards, pool, and garage. With thoughtful renovations this property could easily compete with the far more expensive homes on this beautiful street. An excellent opportunity.
PBBOR #18-1053
Aug 3, 2018
Sold
$899,500
$614/sq ft
May 9, 2018
Listed
$899,500
$614/sq ft
+15
Villa Bamboo is a lake block 20's cottage in the historic El Cid neighborhood of West Palm Beach. The main house features 2 bedrooms, 2 baths with a private pool and brick courtyard. The kitchen and master bath have been renovated and the house has many original architectural woodwork details. The property also includes a 2 story guest house with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and kitchen. The property could be easily repurposed and current guest house attached to main house to create a large family home with beautiful gardens, courtyards, pool, and garage. With thoughtful renovations this property could easily compete with the far more expensive homes on this beautiful street. An excellent opportunity
Beaches MLS #R10316006
May 1, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Sep 19, 2017
Price Changed
$959,000
$654/sq ft
May 16, 2017
Price Changed
$1,099,000
$750/sq ft
Mar 13, 2017
Listed
$1,195,000
$815/sq ft
Beaches MLS #R10218541
Apr 24, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Apr 22, 2016
Price Changed
$999,900
$682/sq ft
Mar 21, 2016
Listed
$1,350,000
$921/sq ft
PBBOR #14-174
Feb 28, 2014
Sold
$807,000
$550/sq ft
Jan 22, 2014
Listed
$849,000
$579/sq ft
Beaches MLS #R10008510
Feb 28, 2014
Sold
$807,000
$550/sq ft
Feb 26, 2014
Pending
—
Feb 5, 2014
Contingent
—
Jan 16, 2014
Listed
$849,000
$579/sq ft
Beaches MLS #R2053692
Sep 22, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Dec 13, 2000
Listed
$595,000
$406/sq ft
Beaches MLS #R2130379
Aug 24, 2001
Sold
$530,000
$362/sq ft
Aug 3, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Jul 6, 2001
Listed
$595,000
$406/sq ft
PBBOR #01-1163
Aug 24, 2001
Sold
$530,000
$362/sq ft
Jul 3, 2001
Listed
$595,000
$406/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 1, 1985
Sold
$165,000
$113/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 1, 1983
Sold
$120,000
$82/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$47,348 (+8.1%)
2024
$43,818 (−6.4%)
$1,810,595 + $339,387
$2,149,982
2023
$46,820 (+23.7%)
$1,810,595 + $339,387
$2,149,982
2022
$37,858 (+76.4%)
$1,515,250 + $253,011
$1,768,261
2021
$21,466 (+11.3%)
2020
$19,289 (+1.5%)
$600,000 + $252,329
$852,329
2019
$18,995 (+11.3%)
$600,000 + $252,329
$852,329
2018
$17,068 (+0.7%)
$531,300 + $235,771
$767,071
2017
$16,952 (+7.1%)
2016
$15,822 (+9.1%)
2015
$14,506 (+55.3%)
$351,442 + $260,048
$611,490
2014
$9,339 (+8.3%)
2013
$8,622 (+6.0%)
2012
$8,137 (−12.0%)
2011
$9,241
Tax history for 237 Dyer Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$47,348 (+8.1%)
2024
$43,818 (−6.4%)
$1,810,595 + $339,387
$2,149,982
2023
$46,820 (+23.7%)
$1,810,595 + $339,387
$2,149,982
2022
$37,858 (+76.4%)
$1,515,250 + $253,011
$1,768,261
2021
$21,466 (+11.3%)
2020
$19,289 (+1.5%)
$600,000 + $252,329
$852,329
2019
$18,995 (+11.3%)
$600,000 + $252,329
$852,329
2018
$17,068 (+0.7%)
$531,300 + $235,771
$767,071
2017
$16,952 (+7.1%)
2016
$15,822 (+9.1%)
2015
$14,506 (+55.3%)
$351,442 + $260,048
$611,490
2014
$9,339 (+8.3%)
2013
$8,622 (+6.0%)
2012
$8,137 (−12.0%)
2011
$9,241
*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
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
75 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,787 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1985
Sq. Ft.
1,466
Year built
1926
Style
Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
County
Palm Beach County
APN
74434334030020020
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 2, 2026.
Oct 6, 2023 • Final
A/c changeout - residential
HVAC
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