54 Plateau Ave
Sold 3/15/24
Sold 3/15/24
Description
Listed Below the Recently Completed Appraisal Value This Once-in-a-Lifetime Stunning ''Lady Anne'' Folk Victorian Home is located just 1 block down from the famous Lake DeFuniak in the Historic Downtown District of DeFuniak Springs, Florida! As one of the oldest homes, this home has a unique chain of ownership dating back to 1885 and has been lovingly restored over the years, with exquisite attention to the smallest of details using both original materials and period architectural salvage. The exterior...Listed Below the Recently Completed Appraisal Value This Once-in-a-Lifetime Stunning ''Lady Anne'' Folk Victorian Home is located just 1 block down from the famous Lake DeFuniak in the Historic Downtown District of DeFuniak Springs, Florida! As one of the oldest homes, this home has a unique chain of ownership dating back to 1885 and has been lovingly restored over the years, with exquisite attention to the smallest of details using both original materials and period architectural salvage. The exterior of the home featuring iconic Gingerbread Molding and other Victorian elements has been recently painted and restored! As you arrive at the home, you are welcomed by the full covered front Veranda that is perfect to enjoy an evening relaxing and talking to neighbors strolling by. This home has easy access to 3 surrounding playground areas and tennis courts and many community events year-round are just down at the lake 1 block away! You can safely Golf cart to Restaurant and Shopping down the street, the restored Chautauqua Assembly Hall and more! Another wonderful Bonus is that you are ONLY 30 minutes away from the lively 30A area and the world-renowned Emerald Coast Beaches! The large Living Room features Stacked Molding around the Trey ceiling and plenty of room to watch TV or read a book over by the Focal wall with built in bookshelves and storage cabinets! The Fireside Dining Room stands out with its Grand Staircase, Gorgeous Tin Ceiling and heavy Trim throughout! One of the best rooms in this house (although I can't really choose because they all are!) is the completely Renovated Kitchen. The Incredible antique ''Wood Cobble'' kitchen floors are the perfect base for the New Custom Cabinets, Stainless Steel appliances with Gas Range/Vent Hood, Granite Counters, River Rock Stone backsplash and Stained-Glass Window with views of the Back yard. The Main floor is finished off by a nice size Laundry room with Laundry Shoot and lots of storage plus a delightful Powder Room with an original door. Most of the floors in the home are original Heart of Pine that are perfectly maintained and refinished! As you ascend the nicely refinished Grand staircase upstairs, take note of all the amazing Trim details and a resting bench with little picture window and beautiful chandeliers! At the top of the stairs is the "Sleeping Porch" which is a multifunctional room that could be used as an Office, Den, or another Sleeping area! There are 3 Wonderful bedrooms that feature details such as Pocket Doors, Transom Windows, Tongue and Groove Ceilings, Glass Door knobs, and Custom Window Shutters and Cornice Boxes. The Owner's Suite has a delightful Shaded Porch that is perfect for morning coffee and Views of Lake DeFuniak. The Renovated bathroom features Stone and Marble, Antique Salvage Glass door Cabinets and Functioning Transom Window above the Pocket door. Even the outdoor living has been Remodeled and Expanded to provide many options for entertaining and relaxing. There are 2 large screen porches that you can enjoy for outdoor dining, watching weekend football and more! Additionally, there is a plenty of uncovered Deck space out back for Grilling and hanging out with more privacy. There is even a Putting Green featured in the newspaper plus so much more room for additional customization, expansion, maybe a pool?! There is an attached covered Carport for easy access into the home and a bonus detached Garage for parking your car, Golf cart, lawn equipment, storage and other toys! This home is on a double lot that is approximately .5 acres so there is plenty of space to bring your RV or Boat too! Over the last 5-10 years, Owners have taken care to make sure plumbing, insulation and electrical was replaced. There is new HVAC and Many windows have been replaced. There is simply no other home that compares. Words nor pictures can adequately describe! Past ownership had Architectural plans for a downstairs bedroom/bath drawn up. If you Love history, the DeFuniak Springs area has so much to offer! The New York Chautauqua movement helped establish this area as a vacation destination for families in the north; and did you know Lake DeFuniak is one of two perfectly round spring-fed Lakes! The Charm and Loveliness of this home is waiting for you!
- Listed by Charlotte Baumgarten • Keller Williams Realty NavarreP: (850)-515-0250 klrw209@kw.com
- Listed by Paula L Kellam • Brokerage DRE #1012107 • Keller Williams Realty DestinP: (404)-610-1603 C: (404)-610-1603 paula@everydayluxuryhomes.com
Property Details for 54 Plateau Avenue
View
Lake
ZoningCity, Historical, Resid Single Family
Architectural StyleVictorian
Subdivision NameTOWN OF DEFUNIAK SPRINGS
LISTING UPDATED: 10/16/2025 08:30 AM
Property Details for 54 Plateau Avenue
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 936995 |
| Days on Market | 29 |
| Taxes | $2,510 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Detached Single Family |
| Year Built | 1885 |
| Lot Size | 0.51 AC / 22,215 SF |
| County | Walton County |
Location
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Building Information for 54 Plateau Avenue
Stories2Year Built1885Building Size-Lot Size0.51 AC / 22,215 SF
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$3,573 per month
30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest
Principal and Interest
$3,364
Property Taxes
$209
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1Property Information for 54 Plateau Avenue
Summary
Location and General Information
- Directions: From Hwy 331, turn east onto Live Oak Ave at the traffic light. Go through the 4-way stop to Circle Dr. Turn right on Circle Dr. Take second right onto Plateau Dr. Home is on the right.
- Road Frontage Type: City Street
- MLS Area Minor: 2313 - DeFuniak S.E.
- MLS Area Major: 23 - North Walton County
- Latitude: 30.714955
- Longitude: -86.116336
- Location Tax and Legal:Sub Area: 2313 - DeFuniak S.E.
- Location Tax and Legal:Elementary School: West Defuniak
- Location Tax and Legal:Middle School: Walton
- Location Tax and Legal:High School: Walton
- Location Tax and Legal:Legal Description: LOTS 520 & 521 TOWN OF DFS OR 1302-73 & BEING THE SAME AS LOTS 1411 & 1412 ACCORDING TO THE MAP OF THE FLORIDA CHAUTAUQUA OR 2652-817 OR 3036-1152
Taxes and HOA
- Tax Legal Description: LOTS 520 & 521 TOWN OF DFS OR 1302-73 & BEING THE SAME AS LOTS 1411 & 1412 ACCORDING TO THE MAP OF THE FLORIDA CHAUTAUQUA OR 2652-817 OR 3036-1152
- Parcel Number: 25-3N-19-19070-000-5200
- Association Fee: $0
- Tax Annual Amount: $2,510
- Listing Info Tax Legal:Last Taxes: $2,510
- Listing Info Tax Legal:Last Tax Year: 2022.0
School Information
- Elementary School: West Defuniak
- Middle Or Junior School: Walton
- High School: Walton
Parking
- Carport YN: Yes
- Attached Garage YN: No
- Parking Features: Garage, Boat, Carport, Carport Attached, Covered, Detached, Garage Detached, Golf Cart Covered, RV
- Carport Spaces: 1.0
- Garage Spaces: 1.0
- General Property Info:Carport Spaces: 1.0
- Parking Features: Boat, Carport3, Carport Attached, Covered, Detached, Garage3, Garage Detached, Golf Cart Covered, RV
Property
Lot Information
- Building Area Source: Appraiser
- Lot Size Dimensions: 118 x 224 x 100 x 224 x 37
- Lot Size Acres: 0.51
- Lot Size Area: 0.51
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Property Condition: Renovated, Construction Complete
- Lot Features: Corner, Level, Sidewalk, Survey Available, Within 1/2 Mile to Water
- Building Area Total: 2013.0
- Lot Size Square Feet: 22215.6
- General Property Info:SqFt Source: Appraiser
- Waterview: Lake2
- LotParcel Access: City Road, Paved Road
- Lot Features: Corner, Level, Sidewalk, Survey Available, Within 12 Mile to Water
Property and Assessments
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Tax Year: 2022.0
- Floor Plans Count: 0.0
- Property Type: Residential
- Year Built: 1885.0
- Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
- New Construction YN: No
- General Property Info:Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
- General Property Info:Design: Victorian
- Construction Status: Construction Complete
- Construction Siding: Foundation Off Grade, Frame, Roof Metal, Siding Wood
- Occupancy Status: Occupied
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities: Electric, Gas - Natural, Public Water, TV Cable
- Electric: True
- Utilities: Electric, Gas - Natural, Public Sewer, Public Water, TV Cable
- Energy: AC - Central Elect, Ceiling Fans, Heat Cntrl Electric, Water Heater - Elect
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Balcony, Columns, Fenced Back Yard, Pavillion/Gazebo
- Construction Materials: Foundation Off Grade, Frame, Siding Wood
- Stories: 2.0
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck Covered, Deck Enclosed, Deck Open, Patio Open, Porch Screened
- Fencing: Fenced Privacy
- General Property Info:Pool: No
- General Property Info:Pool Type: None
- Exterior: Balcony, Columns, Deck Covered, Deck Enclosed, Deck Open, Fenced Back Yard, Fenced Privacy, Patio Open, PavillionGazebo, Porch Screened, Renovated
Interior Features
- Heating: Central
- Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
- Interior Features: Built-In Bookcases, Ceiling Crwn Molding, Ceiling Raised, Ceiling Tray/Cofferd, Fireplace, Kitchen Island, Lighting Recessed, Newly Painted, Walls Wainscoting, Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Fireplace Features: Fireplace Gas
- Flooring: Floor Hardwood, Floor Marble
- Window Features: Plantation Shutters
- Room Type: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Half Bathroom, Utility Room, Screened Porch, Covered Porch, Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Full Bathroom
- Rooms Total: 13.0
- Bathrooms Total Integer: 2.0
- Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.5
- Bathrooms Total Notational: 1.1
- Cooling YN: Yes
- Heating YN: Yes
- Fireplace YN: Yes
- Bedrooms Total: 3.0
- Bathrooms Full: 1.0
- Bathrooms Half: 1.0
- Interior: Built-In Bookcases, Ceiling Crwn Molding, Ceiling Raised, Ceiling TrayCofferd, Fireplace, Fireplace Gas, Floor Hardwood, Floor Marble, Kitchen Island, Lighting Recessed, Newly Painted, Plantation Shutters, Renovated2, Walls Wainscoting, WasherDryer Hookup
- Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven Self Cleaning, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Refrigerator WIceMk, StoveOven Dual Fuel, StoveOven Gas
Room Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 27.4
- Room Width: 13.7
- Room Dimensions: 27.4 x 13.7
Room 2
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 15.2
- Room Width: 11.6
- Room Dimensions: 15.2 x 11.6
Room 3
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 13.3
- Room Width: 13.0
- Room Dimensions: 13.3 x 13
Room 4
- Room Type: Half Bathroom
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 5.0
- Room Width: 5.0
- Room Dimensions: 5 x 5
Room 5
- Room Type: Utility Room
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 8.2
- Room Width: 6.3
- Room Dimensions: 8.2 x 6.3
Room 6
- Room Type: Screened Porch
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 28.0
- Room Width: 10.0
- Room Dimensions: 28 x 10
Room 7
- Room Type: Screened Porch
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 12.0
- Room Dimensions: 12 x 10
Room 8
- Room Type: Covered Porch
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 28.0
- Room Width: 10.0
- Room Dimensions: 28 x 10
Room 9
- Room Type: Master Bedroom
- Room Level: Second
- Room Length: 15.2
- Room Width: 12.8
- Room Dimensions: 15.2 x 12.8
Room 10
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Room Level: Second
- Room Length: 13.3
- Room Width: 11.6
- Room Dimensions: 13.3 x 11.6
Room 11
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Room Level: Second
- Room Length: 13.4
- Room Width: 13.3
- Room Dimensions: 13.4 x 13.3
Room 12
- Room Type: Full Bathroom
- Room Level: Second
- Room Length: 11.0
- Room Width: 8.0
- Room Dimensions: 11 x 8
Rental
Rent Information
- Listing Info Tax Legal:Is Subject Leased: false
Property History for 54 Plateau Avenue
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2025 | Expired ECAR #952846 | $675,000 | — |
| Jun 20, 2024 | Listed (Active) ECAR #952846 | $699,000 | — |
| Mar 15, 2024 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1529917305 | $675,000 | +15.3% / yr |
| Mar 15, 2024 | Sold ECAR #936995 | $675,000 | — |
| Dec 16, 2023 | Pending ECAR #936995 | — | |
| Nov 20, 2023 | Listed (Active) ECAR #936995 | $675,000 | — |
| Nov 16, 2023 | Withdrawn ECAR #932912 | $700,000 | — |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Listed (Active) ECAR #932912 | $800,000 | — |
| Mar 20, 2017 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #591517235 | $249,000 | +3.0% / yr |
| Mar 20, 2017 | Sold ECAR #766714 | $249,000 | — |
| Jan 23, 2017 | Pending ECAR #766714 | — | |
| Jan 5, 2017 | Listed (Active) ECAR #766714 | $249,900 | — |
| Feb 1, 2005 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #151047962 | $175,000 | — |
| Feb 1, 2005 | Sold ECAR #368491 | $175,000 | — |
| Jan 5, 2005 | Pending ECAR #368491 | — | |
| Aug 17, 2004 | Listed (Active) ECAR #368491 | $200,000 | — |
| Jul 30, 1995 | Sold ECAR #67152 | $49,500 | — |
| Jun 15, 1995 | Pending ECAR #67152 | — | |
| May 10, 1995 | Listed (Active) ECAR #67152 | $49,500 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 01/01/2025 | Expired ECAR #952846 | $675,000 |
| 06/20/2024 | Listed (Active) ECAR #952846 | $699,000 |
| 03/15/2024 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1529917305 | $675,000 +15.3% / yr |
| 03/15/2024 | Sold ECAR #936995 | $675,000 |
| 12/16/2023 | Pending ECAR #936995 | — |
| 11/20/2023 | Listed (Active) ECAR #936995 | $675,000 |
| 11/16/2023 | Withdrawn ECAR #932912 | $700,000 |
| 09/22/2023 | Listed (Active) ECAR #932912 | $800,000 |
| 03/20/2017 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #591517235 | $249,000 +3.0% / yr |
| 03/20/2017 | Sold ECAR #766714 | $249,000 |
| 01/23/2017 | Pending ECAR #766714 | — |
| 01/05/2017 | Listed (Active) ECAR #766714 | $249,900 |
| 02/01/2005 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #151047962 | $175,000 |
| 02/01/2005 | Sold ECAR #368491 | $175,000 |
| 01/05/2005 | Pending ECAR #368491 | — |
| 08/17/2004 | Listed (Active) ECAR #368491 | $200,000 |
| 07/30/1995 | Sold ECAR #67152 | $49,500 |
| 06/15/1995 | Pending ECAR #67152 | — |
| 05/10/1995 | Listed (Active) ECAR #67152 | $49,500 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 54 Plateau Avenue
Taxable ValueLand$64,000Additions$428,707Total$492,707
Tax Record2024$2,691 ($224 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt2,010 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,010 SqFtStories2Lot Size22,390 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900Year Renovated2010ZoningHD1CountyWALTONAPN25-3N-19-19070-000-5200
Schools near 54 Plateau Avenue
This home is within Walton.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 5 | |||
| Public - | K to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
West Defuniak Elementary School PublicK to 5 | ||
Maude Saunders Elementary School PublicK to 5 | ||
Walton Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Walton High School Public9 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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