218 Merrain Rd, Palm Beach, FL 33480 Property Records

Palm Beach County property record for 218 Merrain Rd, Palm Beach, FL 33480

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 4 ba · 2,590 sqft · built 1938
Lot Size	0.293 acres (12,772 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$6,475,000 (May 2021)
Tax Bill	$102,938 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone AE (high risk)
APN	`50-43-43-03-06-000-0290`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`50-43-43-03-06-000-0290`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	4 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,590 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,371 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,928 sqft
Upper Floors Area	1,542 sqft
Flooring	Wood
Interior Walls	Plaster
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1938
Effective Year Built	Effective 1995
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Tile
Lot Area	12,772 sqft (0.293 acres)
Lot Dimensions	128 ft deep x 100 ft wide
Garage Area	716 sqft

Exterior Amenities

Pool Area	84 sqft
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	101 sqft
Patio Area	1,708 sqft
Total Buildings	2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air
Heating Fuel	Electric

Location & Zoning

Street Address	218 MERRAIN RD
City	PALM BEACH
State	FL
Zip	33480-3114
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-B
Legal Description	BELLO LIDO LT 29
Legal Range	43E
Legal Township	43S
Legal Section	03
Legal Subdivision	BELLO LIDO
Legal Lot Number	29
Jurisdiction	PALM BEACH FL
Township / Civil Division	WEST PALM BEACH
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3048
Census Tract	3507

Owner

218 Merrain Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2021.

Source: Palm Beach County records, as of December 8, 2025

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Co-owner	Co-owner on File
Mailing Address	218 MERRAIN RD, PALM BEACH, FL 33480-3114
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 18, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 18, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 2, 2007 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20210228474
Deed Book / Page	32493 / 1701
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

May 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	PALM BEACH FL
Recording Date	May 18, 2021
Property Address	218 MERRAIN RD, PALM BEACH, FL 33480-3114
Document Number	0324931701
Book / Page	32493 / 1701
Map Reference	MB 11 PG 37
Instrument Date	May 10, 2021
Instrument	20210228474
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 16, 2021
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$45,325.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 869, PALM BEACH, FL 33480-0869

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	218 MERRAIN RD, PALM BEACH, FL 33480-3114

Mortgage

Document Number	324931703
Date	May 18, 2021
Instrument	32493/1703

Lender

Name	FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2051

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	2.75%
Type Change Date	Jun 1, 2031
Change Frequency	Annually
Min Rate At Change	2.95%
Index	1-Year CMT
Max Rate	10.9%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 218 Merrain Rd was $102,938 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Palm Beach County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Florida
County	Palm Beach County
Municipality	Palm Beach Town
Unified School District	Palm Beach County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$102,938.00 Homeowner's exemption	$6,883,797	$7,019,310 Land $6,719,750 Building $299,560
2023	$97,973.00 (+19.03%) Homeowner's exemption	$6,494,945 (+23.85%) Land $5,564,528 Building $930,417	$6,494,945 (+23.85%) Land $5,564,528 Building $930,417
2022	$82,308.00	$5,244,231 Land $4,456,730 Building $787,501	$5,244,231 Land $4,456,730 Building $787,501

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 218 Merrain Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone AE high risk
100-Year Floodplain	Yes 1% annual chance
Floodway	No
Base Flood Elevation	6.0 ft
Coastal	Yes
Flood Insurance Requirement	Required federally backed loans
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on File median of 247 policies
Community Rating System	Class 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	247 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	118 (1978–2020)
Claims Outside the SFHA	25 of 118
Most Recent Claim	Oct 2020 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event	Hurricane Frances, Sep 2004 · 40 claims Hurricane Irene, Oct 1999 · 5 claims Severe Flooding, Oct 1995 · 2 claims

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 218 Merrain Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	WEST PALM BEACH WTP serves 132,000 people · EPA ID FL4501559
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Nov 2024
Lead	3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	Turbidity resolved · Jul 2024 Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jan 2022
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	1 last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 183 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · DSL	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20