Built in 2022 as a comprehensive ground-up reconstruction in the Bel-Aire Historic Neighborhood of SoSo, this four-bedroom residence retains only three walls and the original 1951 concrete slab foundation. The project added 1,569 square feet to the original footprint, with all plumbing, electrical, sewer, mechanical systems, and roof replaced during the rebuild. The home sits on an oversized 9,600-square-foot lot east of Dixie Highway in one of West Palm Beach's most walkable south-of-Southern corridors.
Built in 2022 as a comprehensive ground-up reconstruction in the Bel-Aire Historic Neighborhood of SoSo, this four-bedroom residence retains only three walls and the original 1951 concrete slab foundation. The project added 1,569 square feet to the original footprint, with all plumbing, electrical, sewer, mechanical systems, and roof replaced during the rebuild. The home sits on an oversized 9,600-square-foot lot east of Dixie Highway in one of West Palm Beach's most walkable south-of-Southern corridors.
Reconstruction Scope & Structure
The scope of this project went well beyond a renovation. The original structure was taken down to the studs, and the expansion effectively doubled the livable area while maintaining the lot's historic-district compliance. Full impact windows and sliders were installed throughout. The home operates on two separate AC zones and includes a tankless water heater. A detached one-car garage sits at the rear of the property.
Interior Layout
The kitchen anchors the main living axis with an induction cooktop, wine cooler, and extended island that opens directly into the family room. The formal dining room includes a custom dry bar with its own wine cooler. Sliding glass doors from both the family room and the primary suite connect to the covered loggia and rear yard.
The primary suite faces the pool and features a walk-in dressing closet and a wet-room bathroom with dual sinks, a beauty bar, and an oversized shower-tub combination. Three additional bedrooms and two full bathrooms occupy a separate wing. A dedicated laundry room is positioned off the main corridor.
Outdoor Living & Grounds
The rear yard is organized around a heated saltwater pool with a Baja ledge, accessible from the covered loggia. The front yard is gated and includes a private patio, an uncommon feature in this neighborhood where lot widths typically limit usable front-yard space. At 9,600 square feet, the lot is larger than the Bel-Aire standard, which matters for future additions or accessory structures subject to historic-district review.
Location & Access
The SoSo section east of Dixie Highway places this property within walking distance of South Olive Park, the South Olive Tennis Center, and the independent restaurants and retail along the South Olive corridor. Palm Beach Island is accessible via the Southern Boulevard bridge, roughly two miles east. PBI Airport is a seven-minute drive west on Southern Boulevard, a proximity that matters for principals who travel frequently but want to avoid the congestion of downtown corridors.
Bel-Aire's historic-district designation provides architectural oversight that has preserved the neighborhood's character, but buyers should be aware that exterior modifications, including fencing, window changes, and additions, require review by the Historic Preservation Board. This is a trade-off that tends to support long-term value stability in the SoSo submarket.
Key Features
- 2022 ground-up reconstruction retaining only three original walls and slab foundation
- 1,569-square-foot expansion over the original 1951 footprint
- Full impact windows and sliding doors throughout
- Two independent AC zones with tankless water heater
- Heated saltwater pool with Baja ledge
- Gated front yard with private patio
- Induction cooktop, wine cooler, and extended island in the kitchen
- Located in the Bel-Aire Historic District, east of Dixie Highway
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