42 Palm Square, Delray Beach, FL 33483

New Listing
$1,899,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 1,455 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 4,792 Status: Active
Current Price: $1,899,000 List Date: 3/20/2026 Last Modified: 3/20/2026

Description

This 1939 Renovated cottage in the Marina Historic District is a short walk to Atlantic Avenue, the Intracoastal Waterway, and the magnificent Delray public Beach. Delray is a charming town with exciting shops, restaurants and endless entertainment.It is easily accessible to Palm Beach international Airport. This charming residence has been beautifully renovated and expanded in 2014 by local builder Curtis Meade and historic architect Roger Cope. Key features include: - Hurricane- impact windows and doors - Victorian metal shingle roof - Elegant Victorian wrought iron fencing at the front of the property

Supplements: Key features include: - Hurricane- impact windows and doors - Victorian metal shingle roof - Elegant Victorian wrought iron fencing at the front of the property - Authentic Dade County pine flooring and original tongue-and-groove cypress walls/ (beadboard ceiling in the enclosed front porch). - Upgraded tiled bathrooms: two featuring glass shower doors and one with a tub - Spacious expansion that includes a modern kitchen with an oversized island, dining area, and media/sitting space - High ceilings complemented by beams and woodwork crafted from reclaimed cypress from the original structure. Tile flooring and stainless steel appliances, including a KitchenAid gas stove and dishwasher, enhance the kitchen's appeal. Custom cabinetry with lighting and a vintage built-in cabinet with glass doors complete the space. - Exquisite Carrara marble countertops and backsplashes/stove surround - Convenient laundry room adjacent to the kitchen, with washer and dryer included - Cozy working wood fireplace - Sliding doors seamlessly connect the living room to the porch area - Solar tube installed for enhanced natural lighting - Enclosed backyard with two entry gates and a backyard that could potentially accommodate a pool - Two trellises providing shade over outdoor patio and barbecue areas, plus a canvas awning over the garage entry decking - Attic access with blown-in insulation SPECIFIC DETAILS: The owner can provide all building plans for the 2014 renovation and the most recent insurance 4-point inspection dated November 9, 2023. AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING: The installed unit, maintained semi-annually by Astro Air since 2014, includes a new compressor from 2016 and an air handler in the attic. A separate 3.5-ton split system for the garage area was installed in 2017 (Pioneer). The attic features blown-in insulation, with additional FPL discounts available due to insulation. Hurricane windows and doors are installed in the main house, and while the garage has hurricane windows, the historic garage door and "Dutch" door remain. Hurricane mitigation has been applied for insurance, with installations completed in 2014. Wooden shutters are attached for decorative purposes in accordance with historic standards. The rear windows date back to the 2014 renovation by SWI, and windows in the historic front portion were installed in June 2017 by Prestige. ROOF: The main house and garage feature a Victorian metal shingle roof, with a newly structured roof and hurricane straps added during the 2014 renovation. Hurricane insurance mitigation for roofing has been approved. Ametco completed the garage roof in 2016. UTILITIES: - FPL electric: lines were buried during renovation; new panels and wiring comply with 2014 codes - FPU gas: KitchenAid stove connected, with lines running to the laundry room, installed during the renovation with new lines buried from the main front line at the street, alongside new meter and tankless water heater. - Wi-Fi/Cable: Conduits for lines buried during the 2014 renovation. Cable-ready though currently utilizing T-Mobile wireless for internet and television services. - Access to city water, waste management, and sewage services. FENCING/TRELLISES/YARD: The entire rear property is enclosed with entry gates on both sides. An antique wrought iron fence secures the front, complemented by trellises over the side gate and over the grill/deck area, along with a covering over the outdoor patio area near the kitchen back door. The east garage entry features a canvas awning. Stone patio areas extend around three sides of the rear lawn and along the east side of the garage, with ample space for a pool in the rear lawn area. The mature landscaping includes a Jacaranda, Alfonso Mango, Lychee tree, Guava, and Pride of India tree in the front, alongside Crepe Myrtles and exotic species like Lignum vitae, bay trees, vanilla bean vine, and black pepper vine in the rear. Various palm and shade trees, such as Frangipani, further enhance the property. A sprinkler system is in place, and the exterior was painted in March 2021. A generous driveway accommodates multiple vehicles, and as part of the Marina Historic District, street parking is exclusively for residents with an annual permit cost of $60 (covering two permits). The owner can provide all renovation plans from 2014 as well as the latest insurance 4-point inspection conducted on November 9, 2023. Additionally, utility costs are remarkably low, with estimates and bills available upon request. DISCLAIMER: Information published or otherwise provided by the listing company and its representatives including but not limited to prices, measurements, square footages, lot sizes, calculations, statistics, and videos are deemed reliable but are not guaranteed and are subject to errors, omissions or changes without notice. All such information should be independently verified by any prospective purchaser or seller. Parties should perform their own due diligence to verify such information prior to a sale or listing. Listing company expressly disclaims any warranty or representation regarding such information.

More Information MLS# R11081945

Contract Information

Comp Sale YN: No Negotiable Seller Concessions YN: Yes Listing Contract Date: 2025-04-16 Status: Active Original List Price: 2100000 List Price: $1,899,000 Current Price: $1,899,000

Location and Legal

County Or Parish: Palm Beach County Parish Name: Palm Beach City Name: Delray Beach Postal Zip: 33483 Geographic Area: PB06 Special Assessment YN: No Country: United States Street Number: 42 Street Name: Palm Street Suffix: Square State Or Province: FL Postal Code: 33483 Subdivision Name: Marina Historic Dist. Area: 4370 Elementary School: Pine Grove Middle Or Junior School: Carver Community High School: Atlantic Parcel Number: 12434616340000380 Zoning: RM(cit Directions: Take I-95 to Exit 52 ( Atlantic Ave ) head east onto Atlantic Ave to Palm Square turn right house on right.

General Property Information

Living Area Main: 1455 Gated Community YN: No Lot Size Area: 4998 Senior Community YN: No Outdoor Living Spaces YN: Yes Furnished: Unfurnished Stories Total: 1 Stories: 1 Fireplace YN: Yes Pool Private YN: No Year Roof Installed: 2014 Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence Bedrooms Total: 3 Bathrooms Total: 3 Bathrooms Full: 3 Building Area Main: 1455 Building Area Source: Owner Year Built: 1939 Lot Size Acres: 0.11 Direction Faces: East

Financial Information

Association Deposit YN: No Membership Fee Required YN: No Tax Annual Amount: 13119.8 Tax Year: 2024 Tax Legal Description: PALM SQUARE UNREC LTS 38 & 39 IN OR1293P584

Office/Member Information

DXORIGMLSID: RML

Status Change Information

Back on Market Date: 2026-03-20 Major Change Timestamp: 2026-03-20T20:56:34Z Major Change Type: Back on Market Price Change Timestamp: 2025-12-04T14:58:53Z Status Change Date: 2026-03-20

Amenities

None: 1

Dining Area

Kitchen Dining: 1

Electric

Three Phase: 1

Flooring

Wood: 1

Property Condition

Resale: 1

Short Sale Details

Short Sale Addendum: No

Fencing

Fenced: 1

Possession

Close Of Escrow: 1

Special Information

Sold As-Is: 1

Utilities

Cable Available: 1

Heating

Other: 1

Sprinkler Description

Auto Sprinkler: 1 Zoned Sprinkler: 1

Water Access

None: 1

Appliances

Dishwasher: 1 Dryer: 1 Gas Range: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Water Heater: 1

Construction Materials

Frame: 1

Laundry Features

Inside: 1

Listing Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Lot Features

Fruit Tree(s): 1

Roof

Metal: 1

Water Heater Details

Gas Water Heater: 1

Boat and Dock Information

Dock Details: no

Capital Contributions

Capital Contributions YN: No

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): 1 Central Air: 1 Other: 1

Showing Requirements

Appointment Only: 1 Call Listing Agent: 1 Listing Agent Must Accompany: 1 Occupied: 1 Schedule Online: 1 Text Listing Agent: 1

Main Level Rooms

Main Level Bathrooms: 3 Main Level Bedrooms: 3

Master Bedroom/Bath

Master Bdrm - Ground: 1

Pets Allowed YN

Yes: 1

Pets Allowed

No Restrictions: 1

Restrictions

Historic Designation: 1

Storm Protection

Impact Glass: Complete

Storm Protection Details

Curr Owner Wind Mitig Cert Avail: 1

Tax Information

City/County: 1 Homestead Exemption: 1

Occupant Details

Owner Occupied: 1

Showing Details

Pet(s) on Premises: Yes

Outdoor Living Spaces

Patio: 1 Porch: 1

Patio Details

Patio - Covered: 1

Room Types

Attic: 1 Kitchen: 1 Kitchen Level: Main Laundry: 1 Living Room: 1 Living Room Level: Main Master Bedroom: 1 Master Bedroom Level: Main

Price Calculations

Current Price To SqFt: 1305.15

Acreage Description

Less Than 1/4 Acre Lot: 1

Originating Details

Originating System Key: 20250415190934715793000000 Originating System ID: M00000170

Property Features

Dining Area: Kitchen Dining Electric: Three Phase Flooring: Wood Property Condition: Resale Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Range; Refrigerator; Water Heater Water Heater Details: Gas Water Heater Construction Materials: Frame Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air; Other Fencing: Fenced Heating: Other Laundry Features: Inside Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Lot Features: Fruit Tree(s) Pets Allowed YN: Yes Pets Allowed: No Restrictions Possession: Close Of Escrow Restrictions: Historic Designation Roof: Metal Special Information: Sold As-Is Sprinkler Description: Auto Sprinkler; Zoned Sprinkler Storm Protection Details: Curr Owner Wind Mitig Cert Avail Tax Information: City/County; Homestead Exemption Utilities: Cable Available Water Access: None Showing Requirements: Appointment Only; Call Listing Agent; Listing Agent Must Accompany; Occupied; Schedule Online; Text Listing Agent Occupant Details: Owner Occupied Outdoor Living Spaces: Patio; Porch Patio Details: Patio - Covered Room Types: Attic; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Master Bedroom Acreage Description: Less Than 1/4 Acre Lot

Room Information

Living Room Length: 1.00 Length: 1.00 Width: 11.00 Width: 11.00 Level: Main Kitchen Length: 1.00 Length: 1.00 Width: 1.00 Width: 1.00 Level: Main Master Bedroom Length: 1.00 Length: 1.00 Width: 1.00 Width: 1.00 Level: Main Attic Laundry
Listing Office: Lehmann Realty Inc.
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Last Updated: March - 20 - 2026
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