Built in 1925, the ''Grand Dame'' of El Cid is the most important Historic waterfront home of its era in West Palm Beach. The architectural splendor of the roaring twenties is bountiful in this unique masterpiece from the soaring ceiling heights right down to the original hardware on the windows. After welcoming you with priceless Pecky Cypress radius top double entry doors, the wrought iron and ''cast-in-place'' concrete staircase dominates the entry foyer and serves as the centerpiece of the home. From there, the living and family rooms are graced with original French doors that lead to the open waterfront patio. The views from every room across the massive front lawn to the Intracoastal Waterway and Palm Beach are breathtaking. The formal dining room and recently updated gourmet kitchen and butler's pantry dominate the opposite side of the entry and are state-of-the-art in appointments. A hardwood paneled library and powder room are off the entry foyer. Upstairs the views from the massive Master Suite are as you would expect...fabulous. Three additional bedrooms plus 2 baths and a large laundry make this the perfect home for both family and guests to enjoy. This spectacular waterfront home sits on a huge corner lot that boasts over 25,000 square feet of property and 138' of frontage along Flagler Drive. The large driveway, accessed from Valencia Road leads to a two car garage with a fully efficient guest house above it. This magnificent home has been updated to include, but not limited to, a fabulous gourmet kitchen, 2 new baths, barrel tile roofs, Icynene attic insulation, A/C systems, irrigation and new landscaping/outdoor lighting.
For sale
$17,900,000
245 Valencia Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
4beds
3,910sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1925
0.59 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$4,578/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Soaring ceiling heightsRecently updated gourmet kitchenOpen waterfront patioLarge laundryFormal dining roomBarrel tile roofsTwo car garage
- 18 days |
- 1,010 |
- 60 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 15, 2025 at 10:17am
Listed by:
Stephen R Simpson 561-655-6570,
William Raveis Real Estate
Source: Palm Beach BOR,MLS#: 25-1905
Tour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 378
- Dimensions: 21 x 18
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 234
- Dimensions: 18 x 13
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 14 x 13
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 270
- Dimensions: 18 x 15
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 252
- Dimensions: 18 x 14
Family room
- Level: First
- Area: 324
- Dimensions: 18 x 18
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 360
- Dimensions: 20 x 18
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 486
- Dimensions: 27 x 18
Heating
- Zoned
Cooling
- Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Ice Maker, Gas Range, Double Oven, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Sound System, Storage, Wet Bar, Pantry
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Windows: Casement, Storm Shutters
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,228
- Total interior livable area: 3,910 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Detached
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Exterior features: Sprinkler System
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Pool
- Fencing: Back Yard
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: ICW - Across Street, Lake Front
Lot
- Size: 0.59 Acres
- Dimensions: 138
- Features: 1/2 Acre to 1 Acre, Corner Lot, Irregular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 74434327210090271
- Zoning: SF-14-C5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mediterranean,Spanish
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Barrel
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Water: City Water
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: El Cid
Location
- Region: West Palm Beach
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $4,578/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $9,408,665
- Annual tax amount: $56,067
- Date on market: 12/15/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash Terms,Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $17,900,000+261.6%$4,578/sqft |
Source:  BeachesMLS #RX-11146831 Report a problem | ||
| 11/28/2017 | Listing removed | $4,950,000$1,266/sqft |
Source: The Fite Group Luxury Homes #RX-10221096 Report a problem | ||
| 3/30/2016 | Listed for sale | $4,950,000+120%$1,266/sqft |
Source: The Fite Group #RX-10221096 Report a problem | ||
| 3/3/2014 | Sold | $2,250,000-2%$575/sqft |
Source: Palm Beach BOR #13-2255 Report a problem | ||
| 10/17/2013 | Listed for sale | $2,295,000-20.9%$587/sqft |
Source: Fite Shavell & Associates #RX-9986114 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $54,487 +2.3% | $2,691,999 +3% |
| 2023 | $53,262 +0.5% | $2,613,591 +3% |
| 2022 | $52,971 -0.1% | $2,537,467 +3% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$120,056/mo
Principal & interest
$87836
Property taxes
$25955
Home insurance
$6265
Climate risks
Neighborhood: El Cid
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Palm Beach Public SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 3/10Conniston Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 3/10Forest Hill Community High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.9 mi
- Loading
- Loading
