242 JUNGLE Road, Palm Beach, FL 33480 (MLS# B26097413)

242 JUNGLE Road, Palm Beach, FL 33480

New Listing
$54,500,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 7 Square Footage: 11,488 Status: Active
Current Price: $54,500,000 List Date: 11/07/2026 Last Modified: 11/07/2026

Overview

Description

On the entire island of Palm Beach, fewer than two dozen homes have south-facing water views. This is one of them! Not only does 242 Jungle have coveted long, sun-dappled water views it also has unimpeded views to the southwest and west and gorgeous Palm Beach sunsets. This property is in many ways an estate section unicorn. Designed by revered architect, Marion Sims Wyeth, this is a landmarked Georgian Revival home with subtle French influences. The living and formal entertaining spaces are as gracious as you'd expect in a Palm Beach home of the 1930's. But unlike its generational peers, 242 Jungle also features an expansive family room/kitchen and terraces, all with wide views of the Intracoastal, that was added in 2014.

Supplements: Back and front stairs, plus a newly installed elevator, provide access to family bedrooms that open onto a sunlit upstairs family room and outdoor terrace running the length of the home. Meticulously maintained, with air conditioning, plumbing and wiring all up to date along with a full house generator. Its 208' waterfront offers many choices for ...

Listing Details MLS# B26097413

General Property Information

Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Bedrooms Total
5
Bathrooms Total
7
Bathrooms Full
5
Bathrooms Half
2
Building Area Main
11488
Building Area Source
Other
Living Area Main
7945
Living Area Source
Other
Accessibility Features YN
No
Year Built
1936
Garage YN
Yes
Attached Garage YN
Yes
Garage Spaces
4
Covered Spaces
4
Parking Total
4
Gated Community YN
No
Lot Size Area
35068
Lot Size Acres
0.81
Senior Community YN
No
Land Lease YN
No
Recreation Lease YN
No
Guest House YN
No
Waterfront YN
Yes
Water Frontage Feet
208
Outdoor Living Spaces YN
Yes
Stories Total
2
Stories
2
Direction Faces
North
Fireplace YN
Yes
Pool Private YN
Yes
Spa YN
No
Equestrian Features YN
No
Furnished
Unfurnished

Property Features

Dining Area: Eat-In Kitchen; Formal Dining; Kitchen Dining Exterior Features: Awning(s); Garden; Summer Kitchen Fireplace Features: Gas Flooring: Marble; Tile; Wood Foundation Details: Slab Parking Features: Attached Garage; Garage Property Condition: Resale Special Listing Conditions: Standard Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Gas Cooktop; Microwave; Oven; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Heater; Wine Refrigerator; Cooktop Water Heater Details: Electric Water Heater Architectural Style: European; Georgian; Traditional Construction Materials: Concrete Block - With Stucco Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air Heating: Central Interior Features: Elevator; Entrance Foyer; French Doors; High Ceilings; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Storage; Upstairs Living Area; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s); Wet Bar Laundry Features: Laundry Room; Main Level Levels: Two Listing Terms: Cash Main Living Area: Entry Level Pets Allowed YN: Yes Pets Allowed: No Restrictions Pool Features: Gas Heat; Heated; In Ground Possession: Close Of Escrow Restrictions: Historic Designation Other Leasing Restrictions: Leasing Prohibited Roof: Slate Sewer: Public Sewer Structure Type: House Tax Information: Homestead Exemption Utilities: Cable Connected; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected; Underground Utilities Water Access: Other Water Source: Public Water View: Intracoastal Waterfront Features: Intracoastal; Navigable Water; Seawall Window Features: Casement; Shutters Showing Requirements: Appointment Only; Listing Agent Must Accompany; Text Listing Agent Outdoor Living Spaces: Balcony; Patio; Porch Balcony Details: Balcony - Covered Patio Details: Patio - Open Porch Details: Porch - Open Acreage Description: 1/2 To Less Than 1 Acre Lot; Less Than 1 Acre Lot

Contract Information

Comp Sale YN
No
Original List Price
54500000
Negotiable Seller Concessions YN
No
Occupant Type
Vacant
Listing Service
Full Service
Seller Represented YN
Yes

Location and Legal

Country
United States
County Or Parish
Palm Beach
Street Number
242
Street Name
JUNGLE
Street Suffix
Road
Municipality Type
Incorporated
Municipal Code
50
State Or Province
FL
Postal Code
33480
Postal Code +4
4812
Subdivision Name
n/a
Area
5003
Geographic Area
PB30
Elementary School
Palm Beach Public
High School
Forest Hill
Special Assessment YN
No
Parcel Number
50434326000020360
Zoning
R-A Estate
Flood Zone
AE
Directions
West side of South County Road, last house on left

Financial Information

Application Required YN
No
Master Association YN
No
Membership Fee Required YN
No
Tax Annual Amount
157972.47
Tax Year
2025
Tax Legal Description
26-43-43~ SLY 175 FT OF NLY 752.5 FT OF WLY 268 FT OF S 1/2 OF GOV LT 2 LYG W OF COUNTY RD & TR IN OR453P418

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp
2026-11-07T14:48:43Z
Major Change Type
New Listing
Status Change Date
2026-11-06

More Information

Leasing Permitted Details

Leasing Permitted YN
No

Boat and Dock Information

Dock
No

Capital Contributions

Capital Contributions YN
No

Co-Ownership

Property Management YN
No

Main Level Rooms

Main Level Bathrooms
3
Main Level Bedrooms
Yes

Pet Details

Pet Fee YN
No

Pool Size Details

Pool Size (WxL)
36' x 15'

Price Calculations

Current Price To SqFt
6859.66

Originating Details

Originating System Key
20261103161459007578000000
Originating System ID
M00000170

Room Information

Room Name
Kitchen
Living Room
Master Bedroom

Documents

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Last Updated: November - 07 - 2026
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