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Palm Beach home hits sales records at $12.75 million
The most expensive sale to hit March 6th records in South Florida was 485 South County Road in Palm Beach. Jack Rooney with Douglas Elliman had the listing for the 4,300-square-foot home,.
Residence fetches $12.75 million near Worth Avenue in Palm Beach
Jack Rooney of Douglas Elliman Real Estate represented the seller of this stylish and historic 1948 Palm Beach home, which closed on March 3.
Inside a $14.5M Palm Beach Home Filled With Glamour and Whimsy
Jack Rooney of Douglas Elliman is representing a quintessential Palm Beach residence just steps from the Colony Hotel, blending midcentury charm with bold, joyful interiors. Priced at $14.5 million, the five-bedroom home offers a rare mix of personality, location, and classic Palm Beach lifestyle appeal.
Inside Palm Beach’s High-Stakes Inventory Crunch
Jack Rooney of Douglas Elliman notes that Palm Beach proper faces a permanent supply constraint, with roughly 2,400 single-family homes and no new inventory coming online. He adds that demand remains strongest for finished, in-town, and waterfront properties, where scarcity continues to command a premium.
South Florida’s top residential sales of 2025
One of South Florida’s top residential sales of 2025 was the off-market sale of the oceanfront estate at 530 South Ocean Boulevard in Palm Beach by billionaire Red Ventures co-founder Ric Elias. Jack Rooney of Douglas Elliman represented the buyer in the high-profile transaction.
Palm Beach Mansion Sells for $73M in All-Cash Deal
It was built as a spec house in 2018 by insurance mogul Sir Peter Wood, who sold it to the Elias family for $37.25 million in 2020. Douglas Elliman’s star rookie broker of the year in 2024, Jack Rooney repped both the buyer and seller.
Billionaire CEO Behind America’s Largest Media Company Sells Florida Mansion for $73 Million in All Cash Deal
Douglas Elliman’s “Rookie of The Year” for 2024, agent Jack Rooney repped both the buyer and the seller in the Eias sale. “People in Palm Beach are willing to pay a premium for newly completed development on the beach.”
$73M All-Cash Closing is the Second-Highest Deal of the Year on Palm Beach Island
Jack Rooney of Douglas Elliman, inset, sold the 14,000-square-foot residence at 530 South Ocean Boulevard in Palm Beach in an all-cash, off-market deal last wee
Palm Beach Estate With Beach Parcel Sells for $27M
A Mediterranean-style estate with commanding ocean views and a coveted 100-foot private beach parcel has sold for $26,670,750 on North Ocean Boulevard in Palm Beach. Representing the seller were Jack Rooney of Douglas Elliman
Seaside house ripe for an update sells for $26.67M near Bon Jovi’s old house in Palm Beach
Built in 1992, the seaside house at 240 N. Ocean Blvd. on the near North End was last priced at $34.5 million, down from its original asking of $39 million.
Jack Rooney Brokers $73M Palm Beach Sale for Ric & Brenda Elias
This transaction involved a single-family asset located at 530 South Ocean Boulevard in Palm Beach. The property was sold for $73,000,000. The deal was orchestrated by broker Jack Rooney, representing the sellers, Ric & Brenda Elias, as they finalized the sale of the property in the competitive Palm Beach market.
Take Our Photo Tour of a Handsome Palm Beach Townhouse Listed at $8.9 Million
A retractable striped awning shades the patio in the rear yard of townhouse No. 2 at 355 Cocoanut Row in Palm Beach. The recently renovated townhouse is listed at $8.9 million.
The 15 Priciest Home Sales of 2025 So Far are Pretty Huge
Properties on this year's list reaffirm that ultra-luxury buyers have little concern over owning homes in areas prone to natural disasters since they have the means to rebuild, if necessary
Inman Announces the 2025 Golden I Club Finalists, Celebrating the Leaders in Luxury Real Estate
Inman proudly announces the finalists of the 2025 Inman Golden I Club. Now in its sixth year, the Golden I Club honors the top luxury agents and brokers, the most innovative luxury properties and more.
Oceanfront mansion in Palm Beach sold for $27 million
The sale of this Palm Beach oceanfront mansion reveals a staggering increase in property value over two decades, highlighting the area's booming real estate market.
Couple completely remodeled their Palm Beach condo at the prime 400 Building
The owners carried out a major renovation of their two-bedroom condo, which is under contract in The 400 Building facing Midtown Beach.
Seaside estate fetches $51.42M near Trump’s Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach
A trust affiliated with real estate investor Andrew L. Farkas sold the house at 516 S. Ocean Blvd. The new owner is a Colorado-registered company linked to to businesswoman Bren Simon.
How Generation S.O.S. Empowers Teens to Talk about Mental Health and Substance Misuse
Generation S.O.S. turns candid peer stories into a lifeline for teens. Its school programs help students open up about mental health and substance misuse—and get support before a crisis.
Take a look at the 2024-25 season’s priciest real estate sales in Palm Beach
In March, digital-media billionaire Ric Elias of Red Ventures and his wife, Brenda, transferred ownership of this oceanfront house they had bought new in 2020 — through 530 South Ocean Blvd LLC — to Mark Paley, co-founder of Harvest Investors, a Connecticut apartment-complex builder and manager.
Widow sells oceanfront Palm Beach house for $27M, down from $39M asking price
A widow sold her oceanfront house in Palm Beach for $26.7 million, down from the $39 million she listed it for over a year ago. Records show Tiffany Cloutier sold the home at 240 North Ocean Boulevard to Dune Boggle LLC, a Delaware entity. The true buyer is unknown.
Ask an Agent: Tips for Listing in the Spring Market
In addition to tidying and making the home look presentable, sellers might consider making some minor adjustments to make their home look like new. “I think the spring market is especially important to capitalize on,” says Palm Beach agent Jack Rooney.
Palm Beach: Jack Rooney Sells Ric & Brenda Elias’ Home for $73M
Billionaire Red Ventures co-founder and CEO Ric Elias sold his oceanfront Palm Beach mansion for $73 million in an off-market deal.
Resi roundup: NFL star Jeremy Shockey buys Bay Point home
In Palm Beach, Andrea Travaglia sold a non-waterfront house for $11.3 million. John Rooney with Douglas Elliman brought the buyer.
Palm Beach real estate agents honored for sales in Douglas Elliman’s ‘Ellie’ awards
Douglas Elliman Real Estate has presented its latest “Ellie” awards, and several Palm Beach-based agents and teams were among the national and Florida winners, based on their sales performance in 2023.
