196 Magnolia Street
Active
Est: $14,242/moGet pre-approved
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.16 acresLot Size
2003Year Built
$1,238/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces
Description
Welcome to your dream Gulf view beach house in historic Grayton Beach, one of Florida's most beloved and iconic coastal communities. This beautifully updated 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home sits just steps from the sugar white sand and emerald waters of Grayton Beach State Park, offering the perfect blend of charm, comfort, and investment potential. With a proven rental history and exceptional short term rental income opportunities, this property is both a serene retreat and a high performing asset. A True...Welcome to your dream Gulf view beach house in historic Grayton Beach, one of Florida's most beloved and iconic coastal communities. This beautifully updated 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home sits just steps from the sugar white sand and emerald waters of Grayton Beach State Park, offering the perfect blend of charm, comfort, and investment potential. With a proven rental history and exceptional short term rental income opportunities, this property is both a serene retreat and a high performing asset. A True Grayton Beach Gem
Located in the heart of Old Town Grayton Beach, where life moves at an easygoing pace and every day ends with a breathtaking sunset, this home invites you to relax on any of its three covered lanais and soak in the coastal breeze. The exterior has been meticulously maintained and enhanced with low maintenance natural landscaping, ensuring beauty without the upkeep. Resort Style Outdoor Living
The main level is designed for unforgettable days in the sun, featuring:
" A large custom pool
" Outdoor shower
" Poolside half bath
" Covered terrace perfect for lounging or grilling
" Ample storage, including a large owner's storage room/workspace
" Covered parking
This thoughtful layout makes beach living effortless for both owners and guests. Bright, Open, and Perfect for Entertaining
On the second level, sunlight pours through expansive windows and doors, illuminating the spacious open concept living area. The upgraded kitchen features:
" Custom white cabinetry
" Stainless steel appliances
" 6 burner gas range + dual oven
" Wine Cooler / Beverage Fridge
" Breakfast bar
" Walk in pantry
Three guest bedrooms and two full bathrooms provide plenty of space for family and visitors, while the screened porch offers a peaceful spot to enjoy morning coffee or evening cocktails. Private Third Level Retreat
The entire third floor is dedicated to the luxurious primary suite, complete with:
" Spectacular Gulf views
" Expansive walk in closet
" Spa inspired bathroom with jetted tub, large walk in shower, and dual vanities
" Private covered veranda overlooking the water
It's a sanctuary designed for relaxation and rejuvenation. Unmatched Walkability & Local Lifestyle
This home places you in the center of everything that makes Grayton Beach so special:
" Walk to 15+ restaurants, cafés, and local favorites
" Two beach access points just two blocks away
" Steps from Grayton Beach State Park
" Launch a boat or YOLO board into Western Lake
" Paddle straight out to the Gulf or explore Turtle Reef
Grayton Beach is known for its quirky charmlocals lovingly say, "Nice Dogs, Strange People"and Southern Living has described the area as "upscale but unfussy." It's a community unlike any other on 30A. Turnkey & Rental Ready
This home is being sold fully furnished and rental ready, making it an ideal opportunity for investors seeking a high value short term rental with a strong rental history. Whether you're looking for a personal getaway, a full time residence, or a top performing vacation rental, this property checks every box. Don't miss your chance to own a rare piece of paradise in one of the most sought after neighborhoods on 30A. Buyers should verify all dimensions and details important to them.
Located in the heart of Old Town Grayton Beach, where life moves at an easygoing pace and every day ends with a breathtaking sunset, this home invites you to relax on any of its three covered lanais and soak in the coastal breeze. The exterior has been meticulously maintained and enhanced with low maintenance natural landscaping, ensuring beauty without the upkeep. Resort Style Outdoor Living
The main level is designed for unforgettable days in the sun, featuring:
" A large custom pool
" Outdoor shower
" Poolside half bath
" Covered terrace perfect for lounging or grilling
" Ample storage, including a large owner's storage room/workspace
" Covered parking
This thoughtful layout makes beach living effortless for both owners and guests. Bright, Open, and Perfect for Entertaining
On the second level, sunlight pours through expansive windows and doors, illuminating the spacious open concept living area. The upgraded kitchen features:
" Custom white cabinetry
" Stainless steel appliances
" 6 burner gas range + dual oven
" Wine Cooler / Beverage Fridge
" Breakfast bar
" Walk in pantry
Three guest bedrooms and two full bathrooms provide plenty of space for family and visitors, while the screened porch offers a peaceful spot to enjoy morning coffee or evening cocktails. Private Third Level Retreat
The entire third floor is dedicated to the luxurious primary suite, complete with:
" Spectacular Gulf views
" Expansive walk in closet
" Spa inspired bathroom with jetted tub, large walk in shower, and dual vanities
" Private covered veranda overlooking the water
It's a sanctuary designed for relaxation and rejuvenation. Unmatched Walkability & Local Lifestyle
This home places you in the center of everything that makes Grayton Beach so special:
" Walk to 15+ restaurants, cafés, and local favorites
" Two beach access points just two blocks away
" Steps from Grayton Beach State Park
" Launch a boat or YOLO board into Western Lake
" Paddle straight out to the Gulf or explore Turtle Reef
Grayton Beach is known for its quirky charmlocals lovingly say, "Nice Dogs, Strange People"and Southern Living has described the area as "upscale but unfussy." It's a community unlike any other on 30A. Turnkey & Rental Ready
This home is being sold fully furnished and rental ready, making it an ideal opportunity for investors seeking a high value short term rental with a strong rental history. Whether you're looking for a personal getaway, a full time residence, or a top performing vacation rental, this property checks every box. Don't miss your chance to own a rare piece of paradise in one of the most sought after neighborhoods on 30A. Buyers should verify all dimensions and details important to them.
273 days on Market
- Listed by: Scott M Provow 850.855.2534 scottprovow@gmail.com • Scott Provow Realty
Last updated: 03/12/2026 01:30 AM • Source: ECAR, MLS#: 991726
Location
Listing Courtesy of Scott Provow Realty
Add your commute
Payment Calculator
$14,242 per month
30 year fixed, 6.71% Interest
Principal and Interest
$12,893
Property Taxes
$1,349
HOA Dues
$0
The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.
Know your buying power with a preapproval and custom rate in minutes
1Property Information for 196 Magnolia Street
Property Details
- Taxes: $16,190 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Detached Single Family
- County: Walton County
- View: Gulf
- Zoning: Resid Single Family
- Architectural Style: Florida Cottage
- Subdivision Name: GRAYTON BEACH
Building Information
- Stories: 2
- Year Built: 2003
- Lot Size: 0.16 AC / 7,000 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
- Community Features: Short Term Rental - Allowed, Beach, Boat Launch, Fishing
- Directions: From Hwy 98 turn South on Hwy 283 and cross CO Hwy 30A. Come to the next Stop sign and turn half right onto Magnolia. Proceed ahead go to the next stop sign. 196 Magnolia will be the 5th house on left
- Road Frontage Type: County Road
- MLS Area Minor: 1705 - SRB South of 30A
- MLS Area Major: 17 - 30A West
- Latitude: 30.331057
- Longitude: -86.167968
- 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: Emerald Coast
- Location Tax and Legal:High School: South Walton
- Location Tax and Legal:Legal Description: LOT 12 BLK 15 BUTLER'S 2ND ADD TO GRAYTON BEACH PB 2-28 OR 196-462 OR 645-341 & -342 OR 3037-3794 OR 3043-3570 OR 3322-551
- Project Facilities: Beach, Boat Launch2, Fishing, Short Term Rental - Allowed
- Garage: false
Taxes and HOA
- Tax Legal Description: LOT 12 BLK 15 BUTLER'S 2ND ADD TO GRAYTON BEACH PB 2-28 OR 196-462 OR 645-341 & -342 OR 3037-3794 OR 3043-3570 OR 3322-551
- Parcel Number: 17-3S-19-25020-015-0120
- Association Fee: $0
- Tax Annual Amount: $16,190
- Listing Info Tax Legal:Last Taxes: $16,190
- Listing Info Tax Legal:Last Tax Year: 2025.0
School Information
- Elementary School: Van R Butler
- Middle Or Junior School: Emerald Coast
- High School: South Walton
Parking
- Carport YN: Yes
- Attached Garage YN: No
- Parking Features: Covered, Oversized
- Carport Spaces: 2.0
- General Property Info:Carport Spaces: 2.0
- General Property Info:Driveway Spaces: 4.0
- Parking Features: Covered, Oversized
Property
Lot Information
- Building Area Source: County PA Records
- Lot Size Dimensions: 50x140
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Property Condition: Renovated, Construction Complete
- Other Structures: Workshop
- Lot Features: Interior, Within 1/2 Mile to Water
- Building Area Total: 2016.0
- General Property Info:SqFt Source: County PA Records
- Waterview: Gulf2
- LotParcel Access: County Road, Paved Road
- Lot Features: Interior, Within 12 Mile to Water
Property and Assessments
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Tax Year: 2025.0
- Floor Plans Count: 0.0
- Property Type: Residential
- Year Built: 2003.0
- 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: true
- Construction Status: Construction Complete
- Construction Siding: Foundation On Piling, Roof Metal, Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd
- Occupancy Status: Vacation Rental
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities: Electric, Gas - Natural, Public Water
- Electric: True
- Utilities: Electric, Gas - Natural, Public Sewer, Public Water
- Energy: AC - 2 or More, AC - Central Elect, Ceiling Fans, Heat Cntrl Electric, Water Heater - Elect
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Balcony, BBQ Pit/Grill, Fenced Back Yard, Shower, Sprinkler System
- Construction Materials: Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd
- Foundation Details: Foundation On Piling
- Stories: 2.0
- Pool Features: Pool - In-Ground, Pool Type
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck Covered, Patio Covered, Porch, Porch Open, Porch Screened
- General Property Info:Pool: Yes
- General Property Info:Pool Type: Private
- Exterior: Balcony, BBQ PitGrill, Deck Covered, Fenced Back Yard, Patio Covered, Pool - In-Ground, Porch, Porch Open, Porch Screened, Renovated, Shower, Sprinkler System, Workshop
Interior Features
- Heating: Central
- Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
- Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Lighting Recessed, Pantry
- Flooring: Floor Hardwood, Floor Tile
- Window Features: Plantation Shutters, Window Treatment All
- Room Type: Dining Room, Kitchen, Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Workshop
- Rooms Total: 8.0
- Bathrooms Total Integer: 4.0
- Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.5
- Bathrooms Total Notational: 3.1
- Cooling YN: Yes
- Heating YN: Yes
- Bedrooms Total: 4.0
- Bathrooms Full: 3.0
- Bathrooms Half: 1.0
- Interior: Breakfast Bar, Floor Hardwood, Floor Tile, Furnished - All, Lighting Recessed, Pantry, Plantation Shutters, Renovated2, Window Treatment All
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven Double, Refrigerator, Refrigerator WIceMk, StoveOven Gas, Washer
- Furnished: Furnished - All
Room Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Level: Second
- Room Length: 23.0
- Room Width: 22.0
- Room Description: Dining/Kitchen Combo
- Room Dimensions: 23 x 22
Room 2
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: Second
- Room Length: 11.0
- Room Width: 10.0
- Room Dimensions: 11 x 10
Room 3
- Room Type: Master Bedroom
- Room Level: Third
- Room Length: 22.0
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Dimensions: 22 x 14
Room 4
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Room Level: Second
- Room Length: 11.0
- Room Width: 10.0
- Room Dimensions: 11 x 10
Room 5
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Room Level: Second
- Room Length: 11.0
- Room Width: 10.0
- Room Dimensions: 11 x 10
Room 6
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Room Level: Second
- Room Length: 11.0
- Room Width: 10.0
- Room Dimensions: 11 x 10
Room 7
- Room Type: Master Bathroom
- Room Level: Third
- Room Length: 16.0
- Room Dimensions: 16 x 8
Room 8
- Room Type: Workshop
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 16.0
- Room Width: 11.0
- Room Dimensions: 16 x 11
Rental
Rent Information
- General Property Info:Immediate Occupancy: true
- Listing Info Tax Legal:Is Subject Leased: false
Property History for 196 Magnolia Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025 | Listed (Active) ECAR #991726 | $2,495,000 | — |
| Jun 7, 2017 | Sold ECAR #762052 | $1,050,000 | — |
| Jun 6, 2017 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #597796937 | $1,050,000 | — |
| May 1, 2017 | Pending ECAR #762052 | — | |
| Mar 20, 2017 | Listed (Active) ECAR #762052 | $1,095,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2025 | Listed (Active) ECAR #991726 | $2,495,000 |
| 06/07/2017 | Sold ECAR #762052 | $1,050,000 |
| 06/06/2017 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #597796937 | $1,050,000 |
| 05/01/2017 | Pending ECAR #762052 | — |
| 03/20/2017 | Listed (Active) ECAR #762052 | $1,095,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 196 Magnolia Street
Taxable ValueLand$1,320,000Additions$871,728Total$2,191,728
Tax Record2025$16,190 ($1,349 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,016 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,016 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,970 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2003Year Renovated2003CountyWALTONAPN17-3S-19-25020-015-0120
Schools near 196 Magnolia 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.
Similar Homes
New listings in 32459
1/93
$3,250,000
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2,953
- Square Feet
- 0.43
- Acres
1/55
$1,950,000
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Bathrooms
- 3,177
- Square Feet
- 0.19
- Acres
1/39
$485,000
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,911
- Square Feet
- 0.28
- Acres
1/48
$1,115,000
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2,340
- Square Feet
- 0.02
- Acres
1/38
$749,900
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2,992
- Square Feet
- 0.52
- Acres
1/36
1/3
$175,000
- Unavailable
- Bedrooms
- Unavailable
- Bathrooms
- Unavailable
- Square Feet
- 0.69
- Acres
1/76
1/34
$569,000
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 816
- Square Feet
- 0.26
- Acres
Explore Nearby Homes
- Grayton Beach Homes for Sale
- 30A West Homes for Sale
- Beach Highlands Homes for Sale
- Beachside Villas Homes for Sale
- Blue Gulf Resort Homes for Sale
- Church Street Village Homes for Sale
- Cypress Dunes Homes for Sale
- Driftwood Estates Homes for Sale
- Eagle Bay Homes for Sale
- Escada Homes for Sale
- Gulf Place Homes for Sale
- Gulf Shore Manor Homes for Sale
- Lakeside at Blue Mountain Beach Homes for Sale
- NatureWalk at Seagrove Homes for Sale
- North Santa Rosa Beach Homes for Sale
- Watersound Homes for Sale
- Miramar Beach Homes for Sale
- Santa Rosa Beach Homes for Sale
- Seacrest Homes for Sale
- Rosemary Beach Homes for Sale
- Freeport Homes for Sale
- Inlet Beach Homes for Sale
- Destin Homes for Sale
- Panama City Beach Homes for Sale
- Niceville Homes for Sale
- Ebro Homes for Sale
- Valparaiso Homes for Sale
- Eglin AFB Homes for Sale
- Fort Walton Beach Homes for Sale
- Shalimar Homes for Sale
- 32461 Homes for Sale
- 32550 Homes for Sale
- 32462 Homes for Sale
- 32439 Homes for Sale
- 32455 Homes for Sale
- 32413 Homes for Sale
- 32578 Homes for Sale
- 32437 Homes for Sale
- 32541 Homes for Sale
- 32435 Homes for Sale
- 32542 Homes for Sale
- 32580 Homes for Sale
- 32409 Homes for Sale
- 32548 Homes for Sale
- 32579 Homes for Sale
No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of any information, descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified through appropriate means, including, but not limited to, in person inspection and public records, and Compass International Holdings, its subsidiaries, affiliates and independently owned and operated franchisees, and their affiliated agents and associated third parties expressly disclaim any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the seller's discretion. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity.
Listing Courtesy of Scott Provow Realty
The data relating to real estate for sale/lease on this web site come in part from a cooperative data exchange program of the Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS, Central Panhandle Association of REALTORS, Pensacola Association of REALTORS and Capital Area Technology & REALTOR Services. The properties displayed may not be all of the properties in the MLS's database, or all of the properties listed with Brokers participating in the cooperative data exchange program. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Copyright© 2026 Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS, Central Panhandle Association of REALTORS, Pensacola Association of REALTORS and Capital Area Technology & REALTOR Services. All Rights Reserved.