$1,295,000

Rare opportunity in the Old School Square Historic District: a fully approved, architect-designed historic renovation ready to break ground — no waiting on approvals, no guessing on scope. Actual plans convey with the property. This charming 1940s cottage has already cleared the hardest hurdles in a historic restoration, giving a… Read More builder or owner-investor a true head start on one of downtown Delray Beach's most sought-after streets. The full construction document set has been reviewed and approved by the City of Delray Beach and the Historic Preservation Board. The approved scope includes a complete interior remodel, all-new doors and windows throughout, and a thoughtful rear porch enclosure that adds functional living space while preserving the home's historic street presence. In other words: the vision, the paperwork, and the permitting runway are already done. What's left is the build. Walk the property today and you'll see the raw potential — original hardwood floors, a classic bay-window nook that floods the front rooms with light, generous ceiling height, and a floor plan with genuine 1920s bones. The kitchen, baths, and mechanical systems are ready for a full gut-and-rebuild, and the approved plans lay out exactly how to bring this home into modern, move-in-ready condition without sacrificing the historic detail that makes Old School Square such a desirable address. Outside, the fenced backyard offers privacy and mature shade trees, plus a detached one-car garage/workshop structure — a rare bonus for a downtown historic lot, useful for storage, a workshop, or your favorite car. The lot's location puts a future owner a block away from Atlantic Avenue's restaurants and shops, Old School Square's cultural campus, and the rest of downtown Delray's dining, art, and entertainment scene. This is a compelling opportunity for a builder, contractor, or design-minded buyer looking for a project where the entitlement risk has already been removed. Historic renovations typically stall for months (or longer) in design and approval before a single hammer swings — this one is past that stage. The included renderings show the finished vision: a soft seafoam-toned cottage with crisp white trim, a welcoming covered front porch, brick walkway, and layered tropical landscaping — the kind of curb appeal that turns a quiet old home into a showplace. Being located in the Old School Square Historic District (OSSHAD zoning) means this property can benefit from Delray Beach's historic preservation 10 year tax incentives while contributing to the character of one of the city's most storied residential pockets — a neighborhood of restored bungalows, mature oak canopies, and brick-lined sidewalks just blocks from the heart of downtown. Sold as-is, with all architectural plans, historic approval documentation, and permitting history to convey to the buyer, allowing for a fast start to construction. This is a turnkey opportunity for the right buyer: someone who sees not a fixer-upper, but a nearly shovel-ready restoration with the creative and financial upside already built in. Whether you're a contractor seeking your next signature historic project, an investor looking for a fast path to a finished, sellable showplace, or a buyer who has always dreamed of restoring a piece of Delray's history with your own hands — 112 N. Swinton Avenue offers the rare combination of historic charm, approved plans, and a location that can't be replicated. Don't miss this chance to skip the red tape and start building the vision. Read Less

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Last Updated

Oct 15, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Beds

Full Baths

Square Ft.

1,200

Lot Size

0.18 Acres

Year Built

1948

MLS Number

B26075938

30 Days Snapshot Of 33444

$1.04M

-30%

(avg) sold price

-79%

homes sold

+21%

(avg) days on market

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Property Access

Road Frontage Type: City Street, City/County Maintained, Paved Road, City, Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road, Road Surface Type: Paved Road, Paved

Appliances & Equipment

Appliances: Other Equipment/Appliances, Other Equipment: No Equipment

Building

Living Area: 1200, Architectural Style: Ranch, One Story, Construction Materials: Frame, Frame With Stucco, Wood Siding, Direction Faces: East, Levels: 1, Stories: 1, Year Built: 1948, Year Built Details: Resale, Building Area Total: 1506, Building Features: Compressed Natural Gas, Outside Storage, Room For Pool, Furnished: Unfurnished, Structure Type: House

Community

Features: Paved Road

Cooling

Cooling: Central Air

Dining Room

Features: Eat-In Kitchen

Exterior Features

Features: Fruit Trees, Room For Pool, Patio/Porch: Screened Porch

Fence

Fencing: Fenced

Floors

Flooring: Wood

Garage

Garage, Covered Spaces: 1, Garage Spaces: 1

Water Features

Water Source: Public

Heating

Heating: None

Interior Features

Features: Built-in Features, Florida Room

Lot

Acres: 0.18, Square Feet: 7858, Features: Less Than 1/4 Acre Lot, Interior Lot, Less Than 1 Acre, Treed Lot, Fenced

Living Room

Features: Florida Room

Miscellaneous

Other Structures: Livable

Parking

Open Parking, Parking Total: 3, Features: 1 Space, 2 Or More Spaces, Deeded, Detached, Driveway, Guest, Open, Parking Garage

Property

Leasable Area Units: Square Feet, View, View: Garden

Roof

Roof: Comp Shingle Roof, Shingle

Security Features

Features: No Fire Protection, No Security

Sewer

Sewer: Public Sewer, Public Sanitation, Sewer

Taxes

Parcel Number: 12434616010590142, Tax Annual Amount: $1,987, Tax Legal Description: TOWN OF DELRAY LT 14 (LESS N 1.25 FT & S 15.70 FT BLK 59 (OLD SCHOOL SQUARE HISTORIC DISTRICT), Tax Year: 2025

Utilities

Gas: Natural Gas, Utilities: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available

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