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242 Wells Road, Palm Beach, FL 33480

$26,500,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 7 Square Footage: 7,460 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 19,602 Status: Active
Current Price: $26,500,000 List Date: 10/03/2025 Last Modified: 2/19/2026

Description

This extraordinary estate at 242 Wells Road combines classic French Provincial architecture with timeless elegance, offering an unparalleled lifestyle on one of Palm Beach's most prestigious streets. This magnificent 7,460 total sq. ft. French Provincial masterpiece is nestled on a sprawling 19,500 sq. ft. lot in the heart of Palm Beach. This stately manor, with its steep-pitched slate roof, symmetrical façade, and stone surrounds, exudes Old World charm and impeccable craftsmanship. The home's architectural grandeur is enhanced by graceful balustrades and meticulously sculptured landscaping, creating a serene and sophisticated retreat. Step inside to find luxurious interiors adorned with gleaming hardwood and marble floors

Supplements: showcasing exceptional attention to detail. A grand staircase, a stunning centerpiece of the foyer, welcomes you with its sweeping elegance, complemented by a private elevator. The residence offers 4 spacious bedrooms, 6 beautifully appointed bathrooms, and one half bath, fully furnished for effortless move-in elegance. The crown jewel is the expansive primary suite, featuring an expansive balcony overlooking the breathtaking pool and lush, professionally curated gardens. This serene retreat includes his-and-hers walk-in closets, separate opulent bathrooms with high-end finishes, and an elegant sitting room, perfect for quiet relaxation or intimate gatherings. A generously appointed guest suite also boasts its own balcony, offering stunning views of the tranquil outdoor oasis. Entertain with unparalleled style in the formal dining room, ideal for grand gatherings, seamlessly connected to a large butler's pantry and wet bar equipped for effortless hosting. The eat-in kitchen, a chef's dream, blends modern functionality with classic design, featuring top-tier appliances and ample space for casual dining. A stately fireplace anchors the formal living room, while a refined library provides an ideal space for work or leisure. Step outside to the large wraparound loggia or the luxurious balconies off the primary and guest suites, all offering captivating views of the expansive pool and gardens. The estate is complete with a 3-car garage with ample storage.

More Information MLS# R11129330

Contract Information

Comp Sale YN: No Listing Contract Date: 2025-10-02 Status: Active Original List Price: 26500000 List Price: $26,500,000 Current Price: $26,500,000

Location and Legal

County Or Parish: Palm Beach County Parish Name: Palm Beach City Name: Palm Beach Postal Zip: 33480 Geographic Area: PB30 Multiple Offers Accepted: Yes Special Assessment YN: No Building Name: 242 Country: United States Street Number: 242 Street Name: Wells Street Suffix: Road State Or Province: FL Postal Code: 33480 Subdivision Name: ADAMS ADD IN Area: 5002 Parcel Number: 50434314070000240 Zoning: R-B(ci Directions: Bradley Place or County Road to north to Wells Road

General Property Information

Living Area Main: 5988 Lot Size Dimensions: 100.0 ft x 195.0 ft Gated Community YN: No Lot Size Area: 19500 Senior Community YN: No Outdoor Living Spaces YN: Yes Furnished: Furnished Stories Total: 2 Stories: 2 Fireplace YN: Yes Pool Private YN: Yes Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence Bedrooms Total: 4 Bathrooms Total: 7 Bathrooms Full: 6 Bathrooms Half: 1 Building Area Main: 7460 Building Area Source: Public Records Year Built: 2006 Garage YN: 1 Attached Garage YN: 1 Garage Spaces: 3 Covered Spaces: 3 Lot Size Acres: 0.45 Direction Faces: North

Financial Information

Association Deposit YN: No Membership Fee Required YN: No Tax Annual Amount: 169506 Tax Year: 2025 Tax Legal Description: ADAMS ADD LT 24

Office/Member Information

DXORIGMLSID: RML

Amenities

Sidewalks: 1

Dining Area

Breakfast Area: 1 Eat-In Kitchen: 1 Formal Dining: 1 Snack Bar/Counter: 1

Electric

Three Phase: 1

Entry Information

Entry Location: Entry Level Living Area Y

Exterior Features

Custom Lighting: 1 Pool Bathroom: 1

Flooring

Ceramic Tile: 1 Marble: 1 Wood: 1

Parking Features

Decorative: 1 Driveway: 1 Garage Door Opener: 1 On Street: 1 Attached Garage: 1 Garage: 1

Property Condition

Resale: 1

Short Sale Details

Short Sale Addendum: No

Fencing

Fenced: 1

Possession

Close Of Escrow: 1

Sewer

Public Sewer: 1

Special Information

Sold As-Is: 1

Utilities

Cable Available: 1 Natural Gas Available: 1 Sewer Available: 1 Water Available: 1

View

Garden: 1 Pool: 1

Heating

Central: 1 Zoned: 1

Sprinkler Description

Auto Sprinkler: 1 Zoned Sprinkler: 1

Water Access

None: 1

Appliances

Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Dryer: 1 Electric Range: 1 Free-Standing Freezer: 1 Ice Maker: 1 Oven: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Washer: 1 Water Heater: 1 Cooktop: 1

Construction Materials

CBS: 1

Interior Features

Bar: 1 Bedroom Layout - Split: 1 Built-in Features: 1 Central Vacuum: 1 Closet Cabinetry: 1 Custom Mirrors: 1 Elevator: 1 Entrance Foyer: 1 French Doors: 1 High Ceilings: 1 Kitchen Island: 1 Pantry: 1 Roman Tub: 1 Storage: 1 Wet Bar: 1

Laundry Features

Inside: 1 Laundry Closet: 1 Laundry Tub: 1

Listing Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Other Equipment

Fuel Tank(s): 1

Pool Features

Heated: 1 In Ground: 1 Pool Bath: 1

Road Frontage Type

East of US-1: 1 Public Road: 1

Road Surface Type

Paved: 1

Roof

Slate: 1

Security Features

Security System Owned: 1 Smoke Detector(s): 1

Water Source

Public: 1

Water Heater Details

Electric Water Heater: 1

Architectural Style

French Provincial: 1

Cooling

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

Showing Requirements

24 Hour Notice: 1 Appointment Only: 1 Call Listing Agent: 1 Text Listing Agent: 1

Main Level Rooms

Main Level Bathrooms: 1

Master Bedroom/Bath

2 Master Baths: 1 Bidet: 1 Master Bdrm - Sitting: 1 Master Bdrm - Upstairs: 1 Separate Shower: 1 Separate Tub: 1 Spa Tub & Shower: 1

Membership

No Membership Available: 1

Pets Allowed YN

Yes: 1

Pet Details

Other Pet Restrictions: NA

Restrictions

No Restrictions: 1

Storm Protection

Impact Glass: Complete

Tax Information

City/County: 1 No Homestead: 1

Showing Details

Pet(s) on Premises: No

Outdoor Living Spaces

Balcony: 1 Patio: 1

Balcony Details

Balcony - Covered: 1 Balcony - Open: 1 Balcony - Wrap Around: 1

Patio Details

Patio - Covered: 1 Patio - Open: 1

Room Types

Bedroom 2: 1 Bedroom 2 Level: Second Bedroom 3: 1 Bedroom 3 Level: Second Bedroom 4: 1 Bedroom 4 Level: Second Den: 1 Dining Room: 1 Dining Room Level: Second Family Room: 1 Family Room Level: Main Kitchen: 1 Kitchen Level: Main Laundry: 1 Living Room: 1 Living Room Level: Main Master Bedroom: 1 Master Bedroom Level: Main Other: 1 Other Level: Main

Price Calculations

Current Price To SqFt: 4425.51

Acreage Description

1/4 To Less Than 1/2 Acre Lot: 1

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2025-10-03T19:11:49Z Major Change Type: New Listing Status Change Date: 2025-10-03

Originating Details

Originating System Key: 20251001200533633654000000 Originating System ID: M00000170

Property Features

Dining Area: Breakfast Area; Eat-In Kitchen; Formal Dining; Snack Bar/Counter Electric: Three Phase Exterior Features: Custom Lighting; Pool Bathroom Flooring: Ceramic Tile; Marble; Wood Parking Features: Decorative; Driveway; Garage Door Opener; On Street; Attached Garage; Garage Property Condition: Resale Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Range; Free-Standing Freezer; Ice Maker; Oven; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Heater; Cooktop Water Heater Details: Electric Water Heater Architectural Style: French Provincial Construction Materials: CBS Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air; Zoned Fencing: Fenced Heating: Central; Zoned Interior Features: Bar; Bedroom Layout - Split; Built-in Features; Central Vacuum; Closet Cabinetry; Custom Mirrors; Elevator; Entrance Foyer; French Doors; High Ceilings; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Roman Tub; Storage; Wet Bar Laundry Features: Inside; Laundry Closet; Laundry Tub Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Membership: No Membership Available Other Equipment: Fuel Tank(s) Pets Allowed YN: Yes Pool Features: Heated; In Ground; Pool Bath Possession: Close Of Escrow Restrictions: No Restrictions Road Frontage Type: East of US-1; Public Road Road Surface Type: Paved Roof: Slate Security Features: Security System Owned; Smoke Detector(s) Sewer: Public Sewer Special Information: Sold As-Is Sprinkler Description: Auto Sprinkler; Zoned Sprinkler Tax Information: City/County; No Homestead Utilities: Cable Available; Natural Gas Available; Sewer Available; Water Available View: Garden; Pool Water Access: None Water Source: Public Showing Requirements: 24 Hour Notice; Appointment Only; Call Listing Agent; Text Listing Agent Outdoor Living Spaces: Balcony; Patio Balcony Details: Balcony - Covered; Balcony - Open; Balcony - Wrap Around Patio Details: Patio - Covered; Patio - Open Room Types: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Den; Dining Room; Family Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Master Bedroom; Other Acreage Description: 1/4 To Less Than 1/2 Acre Lot

Room Information

Kitchen Length: 20.00 Length: 20.00 Width: 15.00 Width: 15.00 Level: Main Living Room Length: 26.00 Length: 26.00 Width: 17.00 Width: 17.00 Level: Main Master Bedroom Length: 21.00 Length: 21.00 Width: 17.00 Width: 17.00 Level: Main Dining Room Length: 18.00 Length: 18.00 Width: 14.50 Width: 14.50 Level: Second Family Room Length: 21.00 Length: 21.00 Width: 17.00 Width: 17.00 Level: Main Other Length: 14.00 Length: 14.00 Width: 20.00 Width: 20.00 Level: Main Remarks: Library Other Length: 14.00 Length: 14.00 Width: 10.00 Width: 10.00 Level: Second Remarks: office Other Length: 21.00 Length: 21.00 Width: 32.00 Width: 32.00 Level: Main Remarks: Garage Bedroom 2 Length: 17.00 Length: 17.00 Width: 14.00 Width: 14.00 Level: Second Bedroom 3 Length: 16.00 Length: 16.00 Width: 17.00 Width: 17.00 Level: Second Bedroom 4 Length: 14.00 Length: 14.00 Width: 11.00 Width: 11.00 Level: Second Laundry

Documents

Listing Office: William Raveis Real Estate
Last Updated: February - 19 - 2026
242 Wells Road, Palm Beach, FL 33480- MLS# R11129330
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