About this home
An irreplaceable Palm Beach landmark, Casa Eleda embodies the romance, history, and architectural grandeur that define the town's most storied estates. It is impossible to overlook the remarkable provenance behind this exceptional oceanfront property, as it is deeply intertwined with Palm Beach's vibrant past. Affectionately known by locals as the ''Ham and Cheese House,'' a reference to Maurice Fatio's iconic use of alternating brick and coquina stone, Casa Eleda stands as a masterwork of timeless design. Originally commissioned for renowned businessman Mortimer L. Schiff, the residence is a deeply personal tribute; its name, Eleda, is a nod at his wife Adele's name spelled in reverse.…
Facts & features
- MLS ID
- B26073543
- Property type
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Neighborhood
- Palm Beach
- Community
- N/a
- Beds
- 7
- Baths
- 12
- Half baths
- 4
- Interior
- 13,171 sq ft
- Price per sq ft
- $7,972
- Pets
- No
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Covered parking
- 3
- Listed
- Sep 4, 2026
- Days on market
- 16
- Property tax
- $467,661 per year (2025)
- Financing accepted
- Cash, Conventional
- Total area
- 22,754 sq ft
- Exposure
- Faces south
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Ice maker, Refrigerator, Washer
- Interior features
- Bar, Dining area, Elevator, Entrance foyer, Pantry, Separate formal dining room, Sitting area in primary
- Flooring
- Hardwood, Wood
- Parking
- Attached, Garage, Two or more spaces
- Pool
- Pool
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central air
Schools
Zoned public schools by county attendance boundary. Boundaries change — confirm enrollment eligibility with the school district before relying on this. Letter grades and School of Excellence designations are the Florida Department of Education’s, each for the year shown beside it.
- Elementary
- Palm Beach PublicA2025-26Florida Department of Education school grade A, 2025-26 school yearSchool of Excellence2024-25
- Middle
- ConnistonB2025-26Florida Department of Education school grade B, 2025-26 school year
- High
- Forest HillA2025-26Florida Department of Education school grade A, 2025-26 school year
Location
920 S Ocean Boulevard
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