Jimmy Buffett’s Palm Beach Bungalow Hits the Market for $7.25 Million

The three-bedroom, 1,500-square foot property is “brimming with unique charm,” and comes with a detached structure that served as the late singer-songwriter’s studio, as well as storage space for his surf boards, according to Realtor.com. 

Listed by Blake Anderson Hanley of Brown Harris Stevens, 138 Root Trail dates back to 1925 and is located on a much-sought after ocean block, although itself is not waterfront. The bungalow is across the street from two other homes owned by the late crooner and his wife, which were also recently placed on the market, according to The Palm Beach Post.

Buffett purchased the smaller home in 2002 for $802,000, representing just the third transaction since it was built. 

The interior features bright white walls with light blue ceilings and pine flooring throughout, with French doors and large windows creating an airy feel in each room. The detached studio is a compliment to the main house’s color scheme. The kitchen, though compact, is complete with stainless steel appliances, and a wood-topped island that has seating for two.

The listing boasts off-the-street parking and additional outdoor showers for post-beach cleanliness. There is even an outdoor patio space so the new homeowners can cook up their own personal “Cheeseburger in Paradise.”

Buffett, who built the “Margaritaville” empire to include retirement communities, endless merchandise, alcohol, restaurants, hotels and more died at age 76 in September 2023 at his home in Sag Harbor, New York.

Throughout his storied career he owned and sold several Palm Beach properties, once telling The Palm Beach Post that he enjoyed the area because,”No one bothers me.”

“It’s amazing,” he told the outlet in 2015. “I’m not on television and that’s the big difference. I can walk around with shocking anonymity.”

At the time of his death he had been fighting Merkel Cell Skin Cancer for four years, according to a statement on his website. He continued performing through treatment, with his last stage appearance occurring in July. He is survived by his wife and three children.