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156 Dolphin Road, Palm Beach, FL 33480
Palm Beach, FL, 33480
Listed by Sotheby's Intl. Realty, Inc.
156 Dolphin Road, Palm Beach, FL 33480
Listed by Sotheby's Intl. Realty, Inc.
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Know your costs before you buy
Work through three numbers: your estimated monthly payment, the cash needed at closing, and insurance & flood.
Estimated Monthly Payment
20% down · 6.75% interest · 30-year loan
Principal, interest, taxes and insurance. Property Tax (after sale). Estimated; not a lender quote.
- Principal & interest
- $67,195/mo
- Property tax (after sale) est.
- $8,860/mo
- Homeowners insurance est.
- $846/mo
- HOA
- $0/mo
Estimate only, not guaranteed. Verify before you buy or sell.
Cash to close
156 Dolphin Road, Palm Beach, FL 33480
Estimated cash to close est.
$2,681,019.83
Down payment plus Florida taxes, title, lender and prepaid costs.
Partial estimate: unknown amounts are excluded. Ask Simon to verify them.
Estimate only. Your lender's Loan Estimate and the title company's closing disclosure are the final numbers. Not financial advice.
Estimate only, not guaranteed. Verify before you buy or sell.
Loan amount (calculated): $10,360,000.00
Current site planning rate. Rate does not change the taxes or fees below. Prepaid interest is not included.
Edit closing costs & prepaids
Assumes both policies cover identical land and dates, with loan coverage within owner coverage—even if the seller pays owner title. Minimum lender premium $25. Turn off if not eligible. Endorsement allowance defaults to one $25 endorsement; actual requirements and premiums vary (Florida 69O-186.005).
Appraisal starts at $650. Waterfront and luxury homes may require a higher fee; confirm with your lender.
Tax uses existing ZIP estimates (after sale); insurance uses existing site estimates. Edit with your quote. If HOA insurance is included, confirm separate unit-owner coverage. Missing HOA costs are excluded—not assumed zero.
Estimated cash to close est.
$2,681,019.83
- Down payment est.
- $2,590,000.00
- Mortgage note documentary stamps est.
- $36,260.00
- Mortgage intangible tax est.
- $20,720.00
- Lender’s title insurance est.
- $25.00
- Lender title endorsements est.
- $25.00
- Lender fees est.
- $1,500.00
- Appraisal est.
- $650.00
- Title search & examination est.
- $125.00
- Municipal lien search est.
- $150.00
- Settlement / closing fee est.
- $450.00
- County recording (deed) est.
- $30.00
- County recording (mortgage) est.
- $120.00
- Inspection, wind mitigation & 4-point est.
- $900.00
- Survey est.
- $500.00
- Property tax escrow (2 months, after sale) est.
- $17,720.83
- Insurance escrow (2 months) est.
- $1,692.00
- First-year insurance premium est.
- $10,152.00
- HOA / condo contribution or transfer est.
- Not provided
Partial estimate: unknown amounts are excluded. Ask Simon to verify them.
Mortgage stamps: $0.35 per $100 or fraction. Intangible tax: 0.2% of loan. Title uses Florida 69O-186.003 base rates. Assumes 2 months of tax/insurance escrow for financed purchases plus first-year insurance; cash purchases have no lender escrow.
Before deposits and credits. Prepaid interest and other contract costs are not included. Discounts and title endorsements must be confirmed by the title company. Title search, municipal lien search, settlement and recording are pass-through title company charges for cash and financed buyers alike; the municipal lien search is priced by each city and can run higher (e.g. Boca Raton $150, Coral Gables $220).
Estimate only. Your lender's Loan Estimate and the title company's closing disclosure are the final numbers. Not financial advice.
Estimate only, not guaranteed. Verify before you buy or sell.
Insurance & flood
- Flood zone (FEMA)
- Zone X 0.2 Percent Annual Chance Flood Hazard in Coastal ZoneNot federally required
- Homeowners insurance est.
- $846 / month
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Date checked: Oct 22, 2026
Insurance estimates vary widely. Get a real quote before you make an offer.
Estimate only, not guaranteed. Verify before you buy or sell.
Flood zone: X
Moderate mapped flood risk; flooding is still possible.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Date checked: Oct 22, 2026
- Roof type
- Not provided —
- Roof year
- Not provided —
- Impact windows / doors
- Impact Glass (Complete)
- Shutters
- Not provided —
- Window features
- Impact Glass (Complete)
- Year built
- 1952
Homeowners insurance: $846 / month est.
- Annual premium est.
- $9,847
- Fees & taxes est.
- $305
- Annual total est.
- $10,152
- Likely range est.
- $8,629–$12,182
- Dwelling coverage est.
- $1,465,256
- Other structures est.
- $29,305
- Personal property est.
- $293,051
- Loss of use est.
- $146,526
- Hurricane deductible (2%) est.
- $29,305
Based on the listing: 4,113 sq ft · built 1952 · 2 stories · impact windows / shutters · luxury finish level.
Dwelling coverage uses living area × county rebuilding cost. Selling price and land value are not included. The monthly estimate includes fees and applicable taxes.
Broward inland rates were calibrated against two supplied policies; other county and coastal rates have not yet been calibrated against real quotes.
Assumed where the listing is silent: concrete-block construction · inland rating band · roof 6–15 years old · gable roof · 2% hurricane deductible · admitted carrier; no surplus-lines tax. A newer roof, a hip roof shape, or a higher deductible can lower the premium; frame construction can raise it.
Educational estimate only, not an insurance quote. Actual premiums depend on the carrier, inspections, discounts, and underwriting. Flood insurance not included. Simon Gedz is a Realtor, not a licensed insurance agent.
Zone X. Flood insurance is not federally required, but it is strongly recommended and usually available at lower rates.
The FEMA map is a strong indication, not the final answer: your lender orders its own flood zone determination. Cash buyers are not required to carry flood insurance, but on the water it is strongly recommended.
Florida rule: by 2027, Citizens policyholders must carry flood insurance even outside a flood zone, unless the Citizens policy excludes wind coverage. The FEMA map does not show this.
How flood insurance is priced (FEMA Risk Rating 2.0)
Flood insurance is priced home by home, so two neighbors on the same canal can pay very different amounts. Premiums depend on the home's elevation (first-floor height above the expected flood level), distance to water (ocean, Intracoastal, canal or river), the type of flood risk (storm surge, heavy rain or river overflow), the cost to rebuild, the foundation and construction type, and past flood claims on the property.
Federal flood insurance (NFIP) pays at most $250,000 for the building and $100,000 for contents. A luxury waterfront home needs private flood insurance or an "excess flood" policy on top.
Before an offer: pull the official FEMA flood map (FIRMette), ask the seller for an elevation certificate (it largely decides the price), ask whether the seller's existing NFIP policy can be transferred to you (sometimes at a lower rate), and have an insurance agent check prior flood claims (CLUE report). New NFIP policies usually have a 30-day wait before they take effect — don't leave it until the week of closing.
Insurance estimates vary widely. Get a real quote before you make an offer.
Estimate only, not guaranteed. Verify before you buy or sell.
About This Property
Find similar homesMeticulously maintained and recently renovated, this Bermuda-style home offers 5 bedrooms and 5.1 bathrooms, ideally situated on one of the most desirable cabana streets in the North End of Palm Beach. Bathed in natural light from its sunny southern exposure, the residence features expansive windows and French doors, as well as a beautiful family room overlooking the updated pool deck. The chef's kitchen is thoughtfully designed with generous counter space throughout, an impressive center island with barstool seating, a walk-in pantry, and custom cabinetry. The ground floor includes 2 spacious en-suite bedrooms--perfect for guests or home offices--along with well equipped laundry room with dual washers and dryers. Upstairs are 3 large bedrooms all with en-suite baths and oversized closets Outside - lush, mature landscaping surrounds the property and is impeccably maintained, enhancing the home's private, tropical setting. At the end of the street, deeded beach access leads to a charming cabana complete with lounge seating and a covered dining area--ideal for entertaining or relaxing along one of the East Coast's most celebrated surf beaches, Reef Road. This is your opportunity to own a turnkey residence in one of Palm Beach's most iconic settings.
Why we flagged this one
A transparent review of current MLS facts—not a paid placement.
Price reduced 7%
The seller has come down from $13,950,000 to $12,950,000 — a $1,000,000 reduction since it came on the market.
Price reductions and days on market come from this listing's MLS record. This is an initial market signal, not a formal appraisal or full comparable market analysis.
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156 Dolphin Road, Palm Beach, FL 33480
What buyers ask about this home
What are the estimated monthly carrying costs at 156 Dolphin Road, Palm Beach, FL 33480?+
Property tax (after sale): $8,860/month est.; homeowners insurance: $846/month est.; HOA: $0/month. Fixed ownership costs before a mortgage: $9,706/month est. Principal and interest: $67,195/month; PMI: $0/month. Total for the payment scenario shown: $76,901/month est. Flood insurance is not included. Estimate only, not guaranteed. Verify before you buy or sell.
Will property taxes go up after I buy 156 Dolphin Road, Palm Beach, FL 33480?+
Usually yes. In Florida the assessed value resets to market value in the year after a sale, so the seller's current tax bill is rarely what a new owner pays. Budget roughly 1.8–2.0% of the purchase price annually until you file for homestead exemption and the Save Our Homes cap (or the 10% non-homestead cap) starts limiting increases.
Does 156 Dolphin Road, Palm Beach, FL 33480 need flood insurance, and what drives the premium?+
Most of Palm Beach sits in a FEMA flood zone, and lenders require flood coverage in high-risk zones. Premiums are driven by elevation certificate, flood zone, roof age and shape, and whether the home has impact windows or accordion shutters. Ask for the current declarations page, the four-point inspection and wind mitigation report early — they set your real cost of ownership.
What should an inspection focus on for a home like 156 Dolphin Road, Palm Beach, FL 33480?+
In coastal South Florida, prioritize roof age and permit history, whether windows and doors are impact-rated, the seawall and dock condition on waterfront lots, drainage and elevation, plumbing type (cast iron and polybutylene are common in homes of this era), and any open or expired permits with the city. These items, not cosmetics, drive both price and insurability.
Is there room to negotiate on 156 Dolphin Road, Palm Beach, FL 33480?+
This listing has been on the market 73 days. Leverage comes from days on market, price history, comparable closed sales and the seller's motivation — not from a fixed percentage. I pull the full history and the true comps before we write, so the offer is built on what the property is actually worth today. Call or text (954) 562-1798 for that analysis.
Neighborhood & Commute
Palm Beach. Historic island address — Worth Avenue, oceanfront estates, and the Breakers, with private clubs throughout.
Approximate Drive Times
Drive times are estimates based on straight-line distance at typical South Florida traffic speeds. Actual times vary with traffic and routing.
Assigned schools for this address
Conniston
Middle school
Career Academy Of The Palm Beaches
High school · 2.6 mi from this home · 3800 S Congress Ave, Boynton Beach
Zone boundaries published by School District of Palm Beach County.
Other options for this address
University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach
Elementary · Charter · Grades PK–8 · West Palm Beach
R J Hendley Christian Community School
Elementary · Private · Christian · Grades PK–8 · Riviera Beach
School assignment is set by the district and can change. Always confirm the zoned school with the district before you buy.
Simon Gedz
Realtor® since 1995
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