Duane And Kelly J. Roberts Acquire Oceanfront Villa In Palm Beach For $48.5M
1519 North Ocean Way
$48,500,000
$5,308/SF
Building Size
9,136 SF
Asset Type
Single Family
Closing
May 14, 2025
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A single-family oceanfront villa located at 1519 North Ocean Way in Palm Beach has been sold for $48.5 million. The property spans 9,136 square feet and sits on an acreage of 1.81. The price per square foot is $5,309. This estate was previously owned by hedge fund executive Edward Mulé, who acquired it for $15.01 million in 2019.
Summary of transaction details:
- Property Type: Single Family
- Transaction Amount: $48,500,000
- Address: 1519 North Ocean Way
- Market: Palm Beach
- Square Footage: 9,136
- Acreage: 1.81
- Price per Square Foot: $5,309
- Buyer: Duane & Kelly J. Roberts
- Seller: Edward Mulé - Silver Point Capital
- Buyer’s Representative: Thomas Shaw - Sotheby's International Realty
- Seller’s Representatives: Allison Wren & Dana Koch - The Corcoran Group
Duane and Kelly J. Roberts, who are billionaires and noted for founding the frozen burrito, plan to renovate the 1930s European-style estate following their relocation from California.
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Palm Beach Single Family Market Snapshot
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Purchase Price
Annual NOI
Loan Amount
Interest Rate (%)
Loan Term (yrs)
Down Payment (%)
Cap Rate
0.33%
Cash-on-Cash
-0.09%
Monthly Payment
$14,164
Annual Debt Svc
$169,964
Annual Cash Flow
$-11,334
DSCR
0.93