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Last sold for $5,050,000 on Jul 27, 2004

898 NE 79TH ST

BOCA RATON, FL 33487
7
Beds
11 / 2
Baths
8,959 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1983
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$5,050,000 · Jul 27, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$72,654 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$4,292,483 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$4,171,509
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$9,779,160

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.24 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.85%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyPalm Beach
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2007
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.50
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete Blocks
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Bermuda
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Mixed
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Pool W/Hot Tub/Spa
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Water
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.ElevatorPatio · 1,036 ft²Porch · 1,491 ft²Boat access

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
J. C. Mitchell Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 3.6 mi
H
Boca Raton Community High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.0 mi
M
Boca Raton Community Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.0 mi

District: Palm Beach County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 33487These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.136
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.16

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.79%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.37%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.21,059
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,729 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$106,404
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$146,658
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.75°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.60 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.66%

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How this home compares

898 Ne 79th St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the largest homes in Boca Raton 33487
  • Has a bigger lot than 68% of homes in Palm Beach County

How it measures up in Boca Raton 33487

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Boca Raton 33487.

Living area8,959 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,583 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.5 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Year built1983
OlderTypical 1982Newer

Newer than 60% of homes nearby

How 898 Ne 79th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBoca Raton 33487Palm Beach County
Living areabigger than8,959 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.5 ac66% of homes68% of homes
Year builtnewer than198360% of homes44% of homes

About 898 Ne 79th St

When did 898 Ne 79th St, Boca Raton, FL last sell?

898 Ne 79th St, Boca Raton, FL last sold on Jul 27, 2004 for $5,050,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 898 Ne 79th St, Boca Raton, FL?

898 Ne 79th St, Boca Raton, FL has 7 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, 8,959 square feet of living space and a 0.50-acre lot.

When was 898 Ne 79th St, Boca Raton, FL built?

898 Ne 79th St, Boca Raton, FL was built in 1983, making it 43 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 898 Ne 79th St, Boca Raton, FL?

898 Ne 79th St, Boca Raton, FL is assigned to J. C. Mitchell Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Boca Raton Community High School (high), rated B-; Boca Raton Community Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Palm Beach County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 898 Ne 79th St, Boca Raton, FL compare to other homes in Boca Raton 33487?

Among the 11,447 homes in Boca Raton 33487, it is bigger than almost all of them (8,959 ft² against a typical 1,583 ft²), its lot is bigger than 66% of them (0.5 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 60% of them (1983 against a typical 1982). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 898 Ne 79th St, Boca Raton, FL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 898 Ne 79th St, Boca Raton, FL was $72,654. The county assessed it at $4,292,483.

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