242 Jungle Road, Palm Beach, FL 33480

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242 Jungle Road,Palm Beach, FL 33480
$54,500,000
  • 5 Beds
  • 7 Baths
  • 7,945 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: john f cregan
Office: sotheby's intl. realty, inc.
MLS#:B26097413
Source:RMLS

Price summary

  • Price:$54,500,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$4,744.08

About this home

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. 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...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1936
  • Subdivision & Development:n/a
  • Listing ID #:B26097413
  • Added:1 day(s) ago
  • Updated:November 08, 2026 at 04:20 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:5
  • Total bathrooms:7
  • Full bathrooms:5
  • Half bathrooms:2
  • Flooring:Marble, Tile, Wood
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Living area:7,945 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Heating:Central
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Slate
  • Year built:1936
  • Building area:7,945 sq. ft.
  • Architectural Style:European, Georgian, Traditional
  • Construction Materials:Concrete, Stucco
  • Exterior Features:Awnings, Patio, Porch
  • Foundation Description:Slab

Schools

  • High school:Forest Hill
  • Elementary school:Palm Beach Public

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$54,500,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$4,744.08
  • Tax amount:$157,972 (2025)

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Laundry features:Dryer, Washer
  • Pool features:Heated, In Ground

Parking

  • Total parking spaces:4
  • Parking description:Garage
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:4
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