Walk back through time as you approach architect Howard Major's personal cottage nestled in historic Phipps Plaza, one block from the Ocean in midtown Palm Beach. Built in 1941 by the renowned architect and landmarked, the classic, Florida-style cottage sits in a secluded setting in the Phipps Plaza cul-de-sac, surrounded by lush greenery. Included in the purchase is an adjoining landscaped lot which has the potential for a pool or water feature.
Sold for $4,900,000
$4,900,000
228 Phipps Plz, Palm Beach, FL 33480
2beds
1,318sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1941
7,840 Square Feet Lot
$4,922,600 Zestimate®
$3,718/sqft
$5,826 Estimated rent
Home value
$4,922,600
$4.43M - $5.46M
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Secluded settingClassic florida-style cottageSurrounded by lush greenery
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Listed by:
PAT S McINERNEY 561-758-0759,
Brown Harris Stevens of Palm Beach 6598
Bought with:
DARLENE STREIT, 3496596
The Corcoran Group
Source: Palm Beach BOR,MLS#: 25-296
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Florida room
- Level: First
- Area: 208
- Dimensions: 26 x 8
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 66
- Dimensions: 11 x 6
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 280
- Dimensions: 20 x 14
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Disposal, Washer, Dryer, Oven
Features
- Central Vacuum, Storage
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Double Hung
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,579
- Total interior livable area: 1,318 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Pool features: None
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 7,840 Square Feet
- Features: Irregular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 50434322090000051
- Zoning: RC
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Block, Stucco
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1941
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: No Security
- Subdivision: Plaza Pl
Location
- Region: Palm Beach
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $3,718/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $4,772,844
- Annual tax amount: $43,913
- Date on market: 2/14/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/25/2026 | Sold | $4,900,000-6.7%$3,718/sqft |
Source: Palm Beach BOR #25-296 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2026 | Pending sale | $5,250,000$3,983/sqft |
Source:  BeachesMLS #R11062550 Report a problem | ||
| 5/4/2026 | Price change | $5,250,000-4.5%$3,983/sqft |
Source: BeachesMLS #R11062550 Report a problem | ||
| 1/26/2026 | Price change | $5,495,000-8.3%$4,169/sqft |
Source: Palm Beach BOR #25-296 Report a problem | ||
| 11/4/2025 | Price change | $5,995,000-7.7%$4,549/sqft |
Source: BeachesMLS #RX-11062550 Report a problem | ||
| 3/25/2025 | Price change | $6,495,000-3.8%$4,928/sqft |
Source: BeachesMLS #RX-11062550 Report a problem | ||
| 2/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $6,750,000+610.5%$5,121/sqft |
Source: Palm Beach BOR #25-296 Report a problem | ||
| 8/23/2007 | Sold | $950,000$721/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $47,224 +7.5% | $1,889,938 +10% |
| 2024 | $43,913 +18.6% | $1,718,125 +10% |
| 2023 | $37,038 +36.2% | $1,561,932 +10% |
| 2022 | $27,189 +18.2% | $1,419,938 +10% |
| 2021 | $22,996 +13.7% | $1,290,853 +10% |
| 2020 | $20,230 +8% | $1,173,503 +10% |
| 2019 | $18,724 | $1,066,821 -1.7% |
| 2018 | $18,724 +1.1% | $1,085,510 +10% |
| 2017 | $18,516 +7.3% | $986,626 +7.6% |
| 2016 | $17,255 +5.1% | $916,995 +10% |
| 2015 | $16,416 +16.5% | $833,632 +10% |
| 2014 | $14,089 +5.4% | $757,992 +5.1% |
| 2013 | $13,365 +8% | $721,479 +10% |
| 2012 | $12,375 -16.6% | $655,890 -14.9% |
| 2011 | $14,840 +8.7% | $771,110 +9.9% |
| 2010 | $13,649 -3.4% | $701,341 -6.9% |
| 2009 | $14,133 +12.8% | $753,316 +4.8% |
| 2008 | $12,533 -18.6% | $718,725 -19.9% |
| 2007 | $15,393 -8.6% | $897,557 -0.3% |
| 2006 | $16,839 | $899,818 +29.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $697,014 +24.4% |
| 2004 | $6,107 +2423.7% | $560,348 +2.9% |
| 2003 | $242 -97.8% | $544,707 -0.3% |
| 2002 | $11,101 +9.8% | $546,292 +11.4% |
| 2001 | $10,108 +11.6% | $490,284 +13% |
| 2000 | $9,056 +19.7% | $434,034 +18.8% |
| 1999 | $7,567 | $365,201 |
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Neighborhood: 33480
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Palm Beach Public SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 4/10Conniston Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.4 mi
- 3/10Forest Hill Community High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4 mi
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