228 Phipps, Palm Beach, FL 33480
$5,495,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
2
Baths:
2
Square Footage:
1,318
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$5,495,000
Last Modified:
2/16/2026
Description
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.
More Information MLS# RX-11062550
Contract Information
Auction: No
List Price/SqFt: 4169.19
Listing Date: 2025-02-12
Status: Active
Original List Price: 6750000
List Price: $5,495,000
Current Price: $5,495,000
General Property Description
Governing Bodies: None
Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Property Condition: Resale
SqFt - Total: 1579
Waterfront: No
SqFt Source: Tax Rolls
Gated Community: No
Covered Spaces: 0
Homeowners Assoc: None
Pets Allowed: No
Pets on Premises: No
Front Exp: East
Association Deposit: No
Directions: Royal Palm Way to S County then, left to Phipps Plaza
Membership Fee Required: No
Private Pool: No
Type: Single Family Detached
Total Bedrooms: 2
Baths - Full: 2
Baths - Total: 2
Year Built: 1941
SqFt - Living: 1318
Subdivision: PLAZA PL
Legal Desc: PLAZA PL IN E 65 FT OF LT 5 & LT 5-A
Lot SqFt: 7646
Total Floors/Stories: 1
Location, Tax & Legal
Geo Area: PB30
Country: United States
State/Province: FL
HOPA: No Hopa
Short Sale: No
Tax Year: 2024
Zoning: R-C(ci
Short Sale A/U: N/A
Short Sale Addendum: No
Taxes: 43913
Special Assessment: No
REO: No
Area: 5002
County: Palm Beach
Parcel ID: 50434322090000051
Street #: 228
Street Name: Phipps
Zip Code: 33480
Geo Lat: 26.70633
Geo Lon: -80.037921
Office/Member Info
DXORIGMLNO: RX-11062550
DXORIGMLSID: RML
Construction
CBS: 1
Master Bedroom/Bath
None: 1
View
Garden: 1
Rooms
Den/Office: 1
Florida: 1
Waterfront Details
None: 1
Lot Description
< 1/4 Acre: 1
Equip/Appl Included
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Dryer: 1
Microwave: 1
Range - Gas: 1
Washer: 1
Cooling
Central: 1
Heating
Central: 1
Exterior Features
Open Patio: 1
Furnished
Unfurnished: 1
Interior Features
Fireplace(s): 1
Flooring
Wood Floor: 1
Utilities
Cable: 1
Electric: 1
Gas Natural: 1
Public Sewer: 1
Public Water: 1
Restrict
None: 1
Roof
Comp Shingle: 1
Subdiv. Amenities
None: 1
Terms Considered
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Showing Instructions
Text Listing Agent: 1
Window Treatments
Double Hung Wood: 1
Storm Protection
None: 1
Taxes
City/County: 1
Property Features
Construction: CBS
View: Garden
Waterfront Details: None
Lot Description: < 1/4 Acre
Exterior Features: Open Patio
Interior Features: Fireplace(s)
Furnished: Unfurnished
Rooms: Den/Office; Florida
Restrict: None
Flooring: Wood Floor
Heating: Central
Cooling: Central
Roof: Comp Shingle
Terms Considered: Cash; Conventional
Utilities: Cable; Electric; Gas Natural; Public Sewer; Public Water
Window Treatments: Double Hung Wood
Storm Protection: None
Taxes: City/County
Showing Instructions: Text Listing Agent
Room Information
Living Room
Length: 20.00
Width: 14.00
Length: 20.00
Level: Main
Width: 14.00
Kitchen
Length: 11.00
Width: 6.00
Length: 11.00
Level: Main
Width: 6.00
Master Bedroom
Length: 16.00
Width: 14.00
Length: 16.00
Level: Main
Width: 14.00
Documents
Plans and Survey ›
Listing Office:
Brown Harris Stevens of PB
Last Updated: February - 16 - 2026
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