Last Sold Price
4 beds3,792 sqft$765/sqft
159 Defuniak St, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

Description

This Arthur Rutenburg smart home boasts superior architectural design with modern upscale finishes. A heated pool provides an oasis between the main home and the well appointed guest quarters. Stainless kitchen appliances, quartz counter tops, and elevated ceilings throughout. Oversized butler pantry and owners closets on first floor. Tv and stereo wired throughout main and guest homes giving each room blue tooth capabilities. Study and pool house den have queen pull out beds allowing the home to...This Arthur Rutenburg smart home boasts superior architectural design with modern upscale finishes. A heated pool provides an oasis between the main home and the well appointed guest quarters. Stainless kitchen appliances, quartz counter tops, and elevated ceilings throughout. Oversized butler pantry and owners closets on first floor. Tv and stereo wired throughout main and guest homes giving each room blue tooth capabilities. Study and pool house den have queen pull out beds allowing the home to sleep 12 people comfortably. A true paradise with a fenced in back yard surrounded by natural vegetation. An oversized garage is attached to the pool house providing additional storage. This coastal beauty offers privacy, luxury living and quick beach access.
LISTING CLOSED: 09/30/2021 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Sarah A Mowell • Brokerage DRE #1029720 • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
    P: (615) 585-3577 C: (615) 585-3577 sarah@bpfla.com

Property Details for 159 Defuniak Street

Status
MLS #
875932
Days on Market
32
Taxes
$8,722 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Detached Single Family
Year Built
2018
Lot Size
0.26 AC / 11,325 SF
Zoning
Resid Single Family
Architectural Style
Florida Cottage
Subdivision Name
GRAYTON BEACH

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$3,337,500

Avg days on market

195

Sale-to-list ratio

87.3%

[Santa Rosa Beach, FL]

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Location

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Building Information for 159 Defuniak Street

Stories2Year Built2018Building Size-Lot Size0.26 AC / 11,325 SF

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$15,467 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$14,740

Property Taxes

$727

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 159 Defuniak Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Community Features: Beach
  • Directions: From Hwy 30A turn South onto Defuniak Street. This house faces the state park less then 1 mile down on the left hand side.
  • MLS Area Minor: 1705 - SRB South of 30A
  • MLS Area Major: 17 - 30A West
  • Latitude: 30.334652
  • Longitude: -86.167194
  • Location Tax and Legal:Sub Area: 1705 - SRB South of 30A
  • Location Tax and Legal:Elementary School: Van R Butler
  • Location Tax and Legal:Middle School: Seaside
  • Location Tax and Legal:High School: South Walton
  • Location Tax and Legal:Legal Description: N1/2 OF LOT 1 BLK A GRAYTON TRAILS PB 5-95 OR 799-261 OR 2698-1674 OR 3020-4248
  • Project Facilities: Beach
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Legal Description: N1/2 OF LOT 1 BLK A GRAYTON TRAILS PB 5-95 OR 799-261 OR 2698-1674 OR 3020-4248
  • Parcel Number: 08-3S-19-25200-00A-0011
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Tax Annual Amount: $8,722
  • Listing Info Tax Legal:Last Taxes: $8,722
  • Listing Info Tax Legal:Last Tax Year: 2020.0
School Information
  • Elementary School: Van R Butler
  • Middle Or Junior School: Seaside
  • High School: South Walton
Parking
  • Carport YN: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Source: Building Plan
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 78x158
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.26
  • Lot Size Area: 0.26
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Condition: Construction Complete
  • Building Area Total: 3792.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 11325.6
  • General Property Info:SqFt Source: Building Plan
  • LotParcel Access: Paved Road
Property and Assessments
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Tax Year: 2020.0
  • Floor Plans Count: 0.0
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2018.0
  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • New Construction YN: No
  • General Property Info:Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
  • General Property Info:Design: Florida Cottage
  • Listing Info Tax Legal:Homestead: false
  • Construction Status: Construction Complete
  • Construction Siding: Frame, Roof Dimensional Shg, Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd
  • Occupancy Status: Vacant
Utilities
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas - Natural, Public Sewer, Public Water, TV Cable
  • Electric: True
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas - Natural, Public Sewer, Public Water, TV Cable
  • Energy: AC - High Efficiency, Ceiling Fans, Double Pane Windows, Heat Cntrl Electric, Water Heater - Elect, Water Heater - Two
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: BBQ Pit/Grill, Deck Open, Fenced Back Yard, Guest Quarters, Pool - Gunite Concrt, Pool - In-Ground, Porch, Shower, Summer Kitchen
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Roof Dimensional Shg, Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd
  • Stories: 2.0
  • Pool Features: Pool Type
  • General Property Info:Pool: Yes
  • General Property Info:Pool Type: Private
  • Exterior: BBQ PitGrill, Deck Open, Fenced Back Yard, Guest Quarters, Pool - Gunite Concrt, Pool - In-Ground, Porch, Shower, Summer Kitchen
Interior Features
  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Crwn Molding, Ceiling Raised, Ceiling Tray/Cofferd, Floor Hardwood, Floor Tile, Furnished - All, Guest Quarters, Kitchen Island, Lighting Recessed, Newly Painted, Pantry, Shelving, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Window Treatment All, Woodwork Painted
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Room Type: Den, Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Covered Porch, Great Room, Pool House
  • Rooms Total: 8.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 6.0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 5.0
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 4.2
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Bedrooms Total: 4.0
  • Bathrooms Full: 4.0
  • Bathrooms Half: 2.0
  • Interior: Ceiling Crwn Molding, Ceiling Raised, Ceiling TrayCofferd, Floor Hardwood, Floor Tile, Furnished - All, Guest Quarters2, Kitchen Island, Lighting Recessed, Newly Painted, Pantry, Shelving, WasherDryer Hookup, Window Treatment All, Woodwork Painted
  • Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Refrigerator WIceMk, Smoke Detector, Warranty Provided, Washer, Wine Refrigerator
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 17.33
  • Room Width: 12.5
  • Room Dimensions: 17.33 x 12.5
Room 2
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 17.33
  • Room Width: 13.5
  • Room Dimensions: 17.33 x 13.5
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 14.33
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Dimensions: 14.33 x 14
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 12.66
  • Room Dimensions: 14 x 12.66
Room 5
  • Room Type: Covered Porch
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 28.5
  • Room Width: 13.5
  • Room Dimensions: 28.5 x 13.5
Room 6
  • Room Type: Great Room
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 21.33
  • Room Width: 18.0
  • Room Dimensions: 21.33 x 18
Room 7
  • Room Type: Pool House
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 13.16
  • Room Dimensions: 13.16 x 120
Room 8
  • Room Type: Pool House
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 19.5
  • Room Width: 12.33
  • Room Dimensions: 19.5 x 12.33
Rental
Rent Information
  • General Property Info:Immediate Occupancy: true
  • Listing Info Tax Legal:Is Subject Leased: false

Property History for 159 Defuniak Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 30, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1473719448

$2,900,000

+15.9% / yr

Sep 30, 2021

Sold

ECAR #875932

$2,900,000
Aug 3, 2021

Pending

ECAR #875932

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/30/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1473719448

$2,900,000

+15.9% / yr

09/30/2021

Sold

ECAR #875932

$2,900,000
08/03/2021

Pending

ECAR #875932

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 159 Defuniak Street

Taxable ValueLand$984,000Additions$2,384,085Total$3,368,085
Tax Record2024$28,730 ($2,394 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt2,829 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,829 SqFtStories2Lot Size11,151 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2018CountyWALTONAPN08-3S-19-25200-00A-0011

Schools near 159 Defuniak Street

This home is within Walton.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - 5 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Dune Lakes Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Emerald Coast Middle School
Public6 to 8

South Walton High School
Public9 to 12

Seaside Neighborhood School
Charter5 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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