242 Cortez Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
3 bd 3 ba 2,604 sqft Built 1931 Lot 10,425 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$3,250,000
Apr 30, 2024
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2024 | Sold | $3,250,000 | BeachesMLSFlex |
| Jan 5, 2024 | Listing removed | — | BeachesMLSFlex |
| Nov 15, 2023 | Listed | $3,795,000 | BeachesMLSFlex |
| Sep 15, 2023 | Price changed (rent) | $25,000 | BeachesMLSFlex |
| Aug 25, 2023 | Listing removed | — | BeachesMLSFlex |
| Aug 25, 2023 | Listed for rent | $30,000 | BeachesMLSFlex |
| Aug 14, 2023 | Price changed (rent) | $30,000 | BeachesMLSFlex |
| May 19, 2023 | Price changed (rent) | $35,000 | BeachesMLSFlex |
| Aug 25, 2022 | Price changed (rent) | $30,000 | BeachesMLSFlex |
| Aug 24, 2022 | Listed for rent | $24,000 | BeachesMLSFlex |
| Aug 19, 2022 | Listing removed | — | BeachesMLSFlex |
| Aug 17, 2021 | Listed for rent | $30,000 | BeachesMLSFlex |
| Aug 31, 2020 | Sold | $850,000 | Public Record |
| May 12, 2020 | Listing removed | — | BeachesMLSFlex |
| May 11, 2020 | Listing removed | — | PalmBeachFL |
| Apr 25, 2020 | Listing removed | — | BeachesMLSFlex |
| Apr 14, 2020 | Price changed | $895,000 | BeachesMLSFlex |
| Apr 14, 2020 | Price changed (rent) | $4,450 | BeachesMLSFlex |
| Jan 27, 2020 | Listed for rent | $4,950 | BeachesMLSFlex |
| Jan 6, 2020 | Price changed | $935,000 | PalmBeachFL |
| Dec 10, 2019 | Listed | $975,000 | BeachesMLSFlex |
| Feb 15, 2019 | Sold | $412,000 | BeachesMLSFlex |
| Nov 12, 2018 | Listing removed | $5,000 | BeachesMLSFlex |
| Jun 21, 2018 | Listing removed | — | PalmBeachFL |
| Jun 20, 2018 | Listing removed | $5,000 | PalmBeachFL |
| Jun 5, 2018 | Listed for rent | $5,000 | PalmBeachFL |
| Dec 28, 2016 | Sold | $680,000 | Public Record |
| Dec 27, 2016 | Listing removed | $5,000 | PalmBeachFL |
| Dec 23, 2016 | Listing removed | $4,800 | BeachesMLSFlex |
| Dec 14, 2016 | Listed for rent | $5,000 | PalmBeachFL |
| Dec 8, 2016 | Sold | $680,000 | BeachesMLSFlex |
| Nov 28, 2016 | Listing removed | $699,000 | PalmBeachFL |
| Oct 28, 2016 | Price changed | $699,000 | PalmBeachFL |
| Oct 24, 2016 | Price changed | $699,000 | BeachesMLSFlex |
| Oct 14, 2016 | Price changed | $725,000 | PalmBeachFL |
| Oct 13, 2016 | Price changed | $725,000 | BeachesMLSFlex |
| Sep 6, 2016 | Price changed | $749,900 | PalmBeachFL |
| Jun 21, 2016 | Listed | $775,000 | PalmBeachFL |
| Jun 6, 2016 | Listed | $775,000 | BeachesMLSFlex |
| Jun 4, 2016 | Listing removed | $795,000 | BeachesMLSFlex |
| May 16, 2016 | Listing removed | $795,000 | PalmBeachFL |
| May 4, 2016 | Price changed | $795,000 | BeachesMLSFlex |
| Feb 11, 2016 | Price changed | $795,000 | PalmBeachFL |
| Jan 26, 2016 | Price changed | $865,000 | BeachesMLSFlex |
| Jan 25, 2016 | Price changed | $865,000 | PalmBeachFL |
| Dec 1, 2015 | Listed | $895,000 | PalmBeachFL |
| Jul 28, 2015 | Listing removed | $775,000 | BeachesMLSFlex |
| Jul 27, 2015 | Sold | $715,000 | Public Record |
| May 26, 2015 | Listing removed | $775,000 | PalmBeachFL |
| May 21, 2015 | Listed | $775,000 | BeachesMLSFlex |
| Apr 15, 2015 | Listing removed | $795,000 | BeachesMLSFlex |
| Apr 7, 2015 | Listed | $795,000 | BeachesMLSFlex |
| Sep 22, 2011 | Sold | $412,000 | Public Record |
| Sep 19, 2011 | Listed | $429,000 | BeachesMLSFlex |
| Sep 19, 2011 | Sold | $412,000 | JTHSMLS |
| Aug 6, 2011 | Listing removed | $429,000 | JTHSMLS |
| Jun 16, 2011 | Listed | $429,000 | JTHSMLS |
| Jun 13, 2011 | Listed | $429,000 | JTHSMLS |
| Mar 2, 1993 | Sold | $194,000 | Public Record |
| Jun 1, 1989 | Sold | $190,000 | Public Record |
| Jan 1, 1987 | Sold | $80,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,236,025 | $875,000 | $2,111,025 | $43,468 |
| 2022 | — | — | $892,792 | $20,186 |
| 2021 | $547,397 | $270,000 | $817,397 | $18,053 |
| 2020 | $437,232 | $240,000 | $677,232 | $15,152 |
| 2019 | $460,772 | $200,000 | $660,772 | $14,928 |
| 2018 | $406,294 | $201,420 | $607,714 | $13,373 |
| 2017 | $513,081 | $183,109 | $696,190 | $15,476 |
| 2016 | $433,328 | $166,463 | $599,791 | $12,700 |
| 2015 | — | — | $335,462 | $6,961 |
| 2014 | — | — | $332,800 | $6,970 |
| 2013 | — | — | $305,888 | $6,361 |
| 2012 | — | — | $300,775 | $6,319 |
| 2011 | — | — | $239,703 | $4,915 |
| 2010 | — | — | $236,161 | $4,903 |
| 2008 | — | — | $229,952 | $4,199 |
| 2007 | — | — | $223,031 | $4,276 |
Property facts
Year built
1931
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
3
Baths
3
Living area
2,604 sqft
Lot size
10,425 sqft
ZIP code
33405
City
West Palm Beach
Street
Cortez Rd
Coordinates
26.65738, -80.05083
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$19,500
Gross rental yield
7.20%
Implied cap rate
4.68%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 242 Cortez Rd last sell?
242 Cortez Rd most recently sold on Apr 30, 2024 for $3,250,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 242 Cortez Rd?
The most recent total assessment for 242 Cortez Rd (year 2025) is $2,111,025 with $43,468 in property tax.
How does 242 Cortez Rd's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 35.0% below the last sale price of $3,250,000.
When was 242 Cortez Rd built?
242 Cortez Rd was built in 1931.
How does 242 Cortez Rd compare to others on Cortez Rd?
We track 7 other properties on Cortez Rd. Browse the list under "Other properties on Cortez Rd" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 242 Cortez Rd?
242 Cortez Rd is a 3 bed, 3 bath, 2,604 sqft, 10,425 sqft lot single_family.
Is 242 Cortez Rd a flip candidate?
Yes — 242 Cortez Rd appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 242 Cortez Rd a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 242 Cortez Rd is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+6.1%
Implied 1-yr
+24.6%
2026 Q3
$2.62M
2026 Q4
$2.73M
ZIP 33405 — Median Price History + Forecast
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