473 Defuniak St
Sold 5/12/21
Sold 5/12/21
Description
Back on the market... This Old Grayton Beach Cottage was built for and the construction was supervised by, the grandson of one of the founding fathers of Grayton Beach. At the time of construction, the owner was a charter boat captain, thus the nautical theme. The house was designed by an architect in Seaside to be respectful of and complementary to the cottage style in Grayton Beach. The style of the house is: modified shotgun. The front door is solid mahogany hung on 200-year-old solid brass bayonet...Back on the market... This Old Grayton Beach Cottage was built for and the construction was supervised by, the grandson of one of the founding fathers of Grayton Beach. At the time of construction, the owner was a charter boat captain, thus the nautical theme. The house was designed by an architect in Seaside to be respectful of and complementary to the cottage style in Grayton Beach. The style of the house is: modified shotgun. The front door is solid mahogany hung on 200-year-old solid brass bayonet hinges. The Cypress boards used for the trim, mantel, wainscoting and cabinets in the living room/kitchen were hand selected at the sawmill by the owner, then planed to order. Notice very few knots. The Cypress dining room table was custom built for that space. The fire place was hand built, is wood burning, draws perfectly and throws an impressive amount of heat. A nice treat after those winter days on the beach! Behind the fireplace is a chart desk from a World War II Liberty Ship (Destroyer). The thin drawers held the charts and the glassed-in case contained the compass and sextant used for Navigation. This will stay with the house if the buyers would like it. The kitchen includes a professional natural gas range with a commercial stainless-steel vent hood which is vented to the outside. A free-standing icemaker, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, disposal and a natural gas tankless water heater (Rinnai) is also provided. Operable hurricane shutters affixed to all of the windows. The carriage house was added at a later date and the living quarters have been recently updated. It is run on it's own power grid and can be powered by a generator if the need arises. The range is propane. A Murphy bed and fold out sofa allow sleeping for 4. The lower level includes a tool room and an enclosed 2 car garage, a rarity in Grayton Beach. You will never run out of storage space. The pavers from the front parking pad back to the carriage house were recently added. The screened in porch is the place for a great afternoon nap on the swinging bed, which stays with the house. Friends visiting the house always comment on how beautiful the live oak trees are. People who live in condos really miss the vegetation. An architect friend did a study for an observation deck either on the roof of the carriage house or free standing over the parking pad south of the garage. There are unobstructed views of the Gulf via the alley. Outside showers are the best! The outside shower is strategically located for privacy. If you stand at the shower and look towards the street or the alley, you will notice carefully placed lattice privacy screens. The lot to the South has been vacant for longer than we have owned the house (bought in 2005. It is commonly believed by those in the area that the day will come when driving on the beach is no longer allowed. The close proximity to the sand makes walking to the beach a breeze. In fact, our kids usually prefer to walk. The most important thing a potential buyer should know, and value, is this house has never been on the rental market. Always lovingly cared for, it is very solidly built and rated to withstand winds to 150 mph. The front porch is the best porch in America for "people watching" and the house is located smack dab in the center of cool! Plus, you can crawl home from the Red Bar, if necessary. It just doesn't get any better than living in the heart of Old Grayton Beach. All measurements are estimates and buyers should verify that which they deem important. Sold partly furnished and AS IS. List of furnishings being left is in the document section as well as the Grayton Beach Neighborhood Plan.
- Listed by Scott M Provow • Scott Provow RealtyP: (850)-855-2534 C: (850)-855-2534 scottprovow@gmail.com
Property Details for 473 Defuniak Street
Zoning
Resid Single Family
Architectural StyleFlorida Cottage
Subdivision NameGRAYTON BEACH
LISTING CLOSED: 05/12/2021 12:00 AM
Property Details for 473 Defuniak Street
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 859396 |
| Days on Market | 128 |
| Taxes | $6,378 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Detached Single Family |
| Year Built | 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 AC / 6,969 SF |
| County | Walton County |
Location
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Building Information for 473 Defuniak Street
Stories1Year Built1989Building Size-Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,969 SF
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$9,172 per month
30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest
Principal and Interest
$8,641
Property Taxes
$532
HOA Dues
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1Property Information for 473 Defuniak Street
Summary
Location and General Information
- Community Features: Beach, Fishing, Pets Allowed
- Directions: From Hwy 98 turn south on Hwy 283. Go thru the four way stop at 30A and continue into Grayton Beach. At the second stop sign continue and the house will be the second house on your left (right after the old remodel going on).
- Road Frontage Type: County Road
- MLS Area Minor: 1705 - SRB South of 30A
- MLS Area Major: 17 - 30A West
- Latitude: 30.330405
- Longitude: -86.166143
- 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 8 BLK 4 TOWN OF GRAYTON BCH OR 2671-59 OR 2698-767
- Project Facilities: Beach, Fishing, Pets Allowed2
Taxes and HOA
- Tax Legal Description: LOT 8 BLK 4 TOWN OF GRAYTON BCH OR 2671-59 OR 2698-767
- Parcel Number: 08-3S-19-25030-004-0080
- Association Fee: $0
- Tax Annual Amount: $6,378
- Listing Info Tax Legal:Last Taxes: $6,378
- Listing Info Tax Legal:Last Tax Year: 2019.0
School Information
- Elementary School: Van R Butler
- Middle Or Junior School: Emerald Coast
- High School: South Walton
Parking
- Carport YN: No
- Garage Spaces: 2.0
- General Property Info:Street Spaces: 2.0
Property
Lot Information
- Building Area Source: County PA Records
- Lot Size Dimensions: 50x140
- Lot Size Acres: 0.16
- Lot Size Area: 0.16
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Property Condition: Construction Complete
- Lot Features: Interior, Level, Within 1/2 Mile to Water
- Building Area Total: 2148.0
- Lot Size Square Feet: 6969.6
- General Property Info:SqFt Source: County PA Records
- LotParcel Access: County Road, Paved Road
- Lot Features: Interior, Level, Within 12 Mile to Water
Property and Assessments
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Tax Year: 2019.0
- Floor Plans Count: 0.0
- Property Type: Residential
- Year Built: 1989.0
- Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
- New Construction YN: No
- General Property Info:Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
- General Property Info:Design: Florida Cottage
- Construction Status: Construction Complete
- Construction Siding: Foundation Off Grade, Siding Wood
- Occupancy Status: Vacant
Utilities
- Utilities: Electric, Gas - Natural, Gas - Propane, Public Sewer, Public Water, Tap Fee Paid
- Electric: True
- Utilities: Electric, Gas - Natural, Gas - Propane, Public Sewer, Public Water, Tap Fee Paid
- Energy: AC - Central Elect, Heat Cntrl Electric, Water Heater - Gas, Water Heater - Tnkls
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Deck Covered, Hurricane Shutters, Porch Screened
- Construction Materials: Foundation Off Grade, Siding Wood
- Stories: 1.0
- General Property Info:Pool: No
- General Property Info:Pool Type: None
- Exterior: Deck Covered, Hurricane Shutters, Porch Screened
Interior Features
- Heating: Central
- Cooling: Central Air
- Interior Features: Fireplace, Floor Hardwood, Furnished - Some, Kitchen Island, Walls Wainscoting
- Room Type: Covered Porch, Foyer, Living Room, Kitchen, Office, Full Bathroom, Bedroom, Laundry, Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Screened Porch, Garage, Storage, Separate Apartment
- Rooms Total: 14.0
- Bathrooms Total Integer: 3.0
- Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.0
- Bathrooms Total Notational: 3.0
- Cooling YN: Yes
- Heating YN: Yes
- Bedrooms Total: 3.0
- Bathrooms Full: 3.0
- Bathrooms Half: 0.0
- Interior: Fireplace, Floor Hardwood, Furnished - Some, Kitchen Island, Walls Wainscoting
- Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn, Dishwasher, Dryer, Ice Machine, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
Room Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Covered Porch
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 24.0
- Room Width: 8.0
- Room Description: Front Porch
- Room Dimensions: 24 x 8
Room 2
- Room Type: Foyer
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 7.0
- Room Width: 6.0
- Room Dimensions: 7 x 6
Room 3
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 23.0
- Room Width: 15.0
- Room Description: Living/Dining room combined
- Room Dimensions: 23 x 15
Room 4
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 8.0
- Room Width: 15.0
- Room Dimensions: 8 x 15
Room 5
- Room Type: Office
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 8.0
- Room Width: 15.0
- Room Dimensions: 8 x 15
Room 6
- Room Type: Full Bathroom
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 7.0
- Room Width: 7.0
- Room Dimensions: 7 x 7
Room 7
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 10.0
- Room Dimensions: 10 x 11.5
Room 8
- Room Type: Laundry
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 7.0
- Room Width: 3.0
- Room Dimensions: 7 x 3
Room 9
- Room Type: Master Bedroom
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 16.0
- Room Width: 15.0
- Room Dimensions: 16 x 15
Room 10
- Room Type: Master Bathroom
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 14.0
- Room Width: 7.5
- Room Dimensions: 14 x 7.5
Room 11
- Room Type: Screened Porch
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 15.5
- Room Width: 8.0
- Room Description: Porch off the master bedroom
- Room Dimensions: 15.5 x 8
Room 12
- Room Type: Garage
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 23.0
- Room Width: 23.0
- Room Description: Two car garage
- Room Dimensions: 23 x 23
Rental
Rent Information
- Listing Info Tax Legal:Is Subject Leased: false
Property History for 473 Defuniak Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2021 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1460404529 | $1,700,000 | +1.2% / yr |
| May 12, 2021 | Sold ECAR #859396 | $1,700,000 | — |
| Mar 25, 2021 | Pending ECAR #859396 | — | |
| Mar 24, 2021 | Listed (Active) ECAR #859396 | $1,725,000 | — |
| May 20, 2005 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #158093430 | $1,400,000 | — |
| May 20, 2005 | Sold ECAR #363369 | $1,400,000 | — |
| Mar 23, 2005 | Pending ECAR #363369 | — | |
| Dec 10, 2004 | Listed (Active) ECAR #363369 | $1,495,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 05/12/2021 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1460404529 | $1,700,000 +1.2% / yr |
| 05/12/2021 | Sold ECAR #859396 | $1,700,000 |
| 03/25/2021 | Pending ECAR #859396 | — |
| 03/24/2021 | Listed (Active) ECAR #859396 | $1,725,000 |
| 05/20/2005 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #158093430 | $1,400,000 |
| 05/20/2005 | Sold ECAR #363369 | $1,400,000 |
| 03/23/2005 | Pending ECAR #363369 | — |
| 12/10/2004 | Listed (Active) ECAR #363369 | $1,495,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 473 Defuniak Street
Taxable ValueLand$1,600,000Additions$751,647Total$2,351,647
Tax Record2024$19,432 ($1,619 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,572 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,572 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,970 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1989CountyWALTONAPN08-3S-19-25030-004-0080
Schools near 473 Defuniak Street
This home is within Walton.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | K 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 | ||
WALTON VIRTUAL SCHOOL WCSD-7023 PublicK 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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