544 Defuniak Street





























































































































Description
· Elevator cab with stainless steel paneling and lift system,
including (3) new elevator entry doors (2022)
· HVAC systems (2) in 2022; (1) in 2023)
· Water Heaters (2) gas and (1) electric (2022)
· Painting throughout home, including garage (2020-2023)
· High quality 20 ml LVP flooring 2 nd , 3 rd & 4 th floors (2022)
· 2 nd floor west bathroom & 2 nd floor east bathroom remodeled
Kohler Purist faucets/trim, lighting/mirrors in all 6 bathrooms (2021-22)
· Interior furnishings and décor (2020-2023)
· Pool table refurbished and leveled (2021)
· Bosch dishwasher (2022)
· French doors replaced: (2) south middle units on 2 nd & 3 rd floors,
plus 2 nd floor and loft units leading to Juliet balconies (2024)
Exterior:
· Standing seam roof replaced and North chimney rebuilt (2023)
· Pool: resurfaced and tiled, converted to salt water from chlorine (2022)
· Sprinkler system: courtyard and palm trees added with railing (2022)
· Decking: 2 nd fl replaced, deck railings replaced and repainted (2024)
· Decking: 3 rd floor south balcony decking replaced (2024)
· Hurricane shutters: sanded down and repainted, mahogany front entry
door stained and sealed, courtyard wall repainted, entry gate replaced (2022)
· Outdoor Polywood deck furnishings (2022)
· Parking area for 4 cars with stone paver walkway (2022)
- Listed by Celia Pardue • Brokerage DRE #no data • EXP Realty LLC • soldsistersofemeraldcoast@gmail.com
Property Details for 544 Defuniak Street
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$5,190,000
Avg days on market
89
Sale-to-list ratio
92.6%
[Santa Rosa Beach, FL]
9 comparable properties found
Location
Sold By Coastal Villages Real Estate
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Building Information for 544 Defuniak Street
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Property Information for 544 Defuniak Street
- Community Features: Short Term Rental Allowed
- Directions: Head east on 98, turn right onto CR 283. Cross over 30!and continue going south past AJ's, Chiringos is on the left. Go slightly right onto the sandy road heading toward the beach. This gem is the last home on the right. Parking for this home is on the right in front of the vacant lot. Make sure to stay on the right side of the road if you don't have a 4 wheel drive vechile.
- MLS Area Minor: 1204 - Walton - Grayton Beach
- MLS Area Major: 12 - Walton County
- Latitude: 30.328625
- Longitude: -86.166398
- Location Tax and Legal:Sub Area: 1705 - SRB South of 30A
- Location Tax and Legal:Elementary School: Dune Lakes
- Location Tax and Legal:Middle School: Emerald Coast
- Location Tax and Legal:High School: South Walton
- Location Tax and Legal:Legal Description: A PRCL OF LAND LYING IN SEC 17 DESC AS: COM AT THE SW/C OF THE SE1/4 OF THE SE1/4 SEC 08, S 00 DEG 00'00''E 332.64FT S 90 DEG 00'00''E 220.32FT TO POB, S 00 DEG 00'00''E 143.29FT, S 90 DEG 00'00''E 73.43FT, N 00 DEG 00'00''W 143.29FT, N 90 DEG 00' 00''W 73.43FT TO POB. OR 1703-186 OR 2151-226 OR 3034-2036 OR 3157-4990
- Tax Legal Description: A PRCL OF LAND LYING IN SEC 17 DESC AS: COM AT THE SW/C OF THE SE1/4 OF THE SE1/4 SEC 08, S 00 DEG 00'00''E 332.64FT S 90 DEG 00'00''E 220.32FT TO POB, S 00 DEG 00'00''E 143.29FT, S 90 DEG 00'00''E 73.43FT, N 00 DEG 00'00''W 143.29FT, N 90 DEG 00' 00''W 73.43FT TO POB. OR 1703-186 OR 2151-226 OR 3034-2036 OR 3157-4990
- Parcel Number: 17-3S-19-25000-013-0000
- Association Fee: $0
- Association YN: No
- Tax Annual Amount: $35,241
- Elementary School: Dune Lakes
- Middle Or Junior School: Emerald Coast
- High School: South Walton
- Carport YN: No
- Attached Garage YN: No
- Parking Features: Garage, Guest, Oversized, See Remarks
- Garage YN: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2.0
- General Property Info:Driveway Spaces: 2.0
- General Property Info:Assigned Spaces: 4.0
- Parking Features: Garage3, Guest, Oversized, See Remarks4
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://vimeo.com/808893333
- Building Area Source: Appraiser
- Lot Size Dimensions: 72.41x72.43x149.6x152.2
- Lot Size Acres: 0.25
- Lot Size Area: 0.25
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Property Condition: Renovated, Construction Complete
- Lot Features: Dead End, Level, Survey Available
- Building Area Total: 4760.0
- Lot Size Square Feet: 10890.0
- Living Area Source: Appraiser
- General Property Info:SqFt Source: Appraiser
- Waterfront: Gulf
- Waterfront Feet 2: Full waterfront
- Waterview: Gulf2
- Lot Features: Dead End, Level, Survey Available
- Road Surface Type: Maintained
- Tax Year: 2023.0
- Floor Plans Count: 0.0
- Property Type: Residential
- Year Built: 2001.0
- Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
- New Construction YN: No
- General Property Info:Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
- General Property Info:Design: Beach House
- Construction Status: Construction Complete
- Construction Siding: Roof Metal, Roof Pitched, Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd, Trim Wood
- Occupancy Status: Vacation Rental
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities: Community Water, Electric, Gas - Natural, Public Water, TV Cable, Underground
- Electric: True
- Utilities: Community Water, Electric, Gas - Natural, Public Sewer, Public Water, TV Cable, Underground
- Energy: AC - 2 or More, AC - Central Elect, AC - Central Gas, Ceiling Fans, Heat Cntrl Electric, Water Heater - Elect, Water Heater - Two
- Exterior Features: Balcony, BBQ Pit/Grill, Hurricane Shutters, Pool - Gunite Concrt, Sprinkler System
- Construction Materials: Roof Pitched, Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd, Trim Wood
- Stories: 4.0
- Pool Features: Pool - Heated, Pool - In-Ground, Pool Type
- Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Covered, Open, Porch
- Fencing: Fenced Lot-Part, Fenced Privacy
- Roof: Metal, Other
- Stories Total: 4.0
- Accessibility Features: Accessible Elevator Installed, Accessible Approach With Ramp, Accessible Entrance
- General Property Info:Pool: Yes
- General Property Info:Pool Type: Private
- Exterior: Balcony, BBQ PitGrill, Fenced Lot-Part, Fenced Privacy, Fireplace2, Hurricane Shutters, Pool - Gunite Concrt, Pool - Heated, Pool - In-Ground, Renovated, Sprinkler System
- Heating: Central
- Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Central Air, Gas
- Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Beamed, Ceiling Raised, Ceiling Vaulted, Elevator, Fireplace, Fireplace 2+, Handicap Provisions, Kitchen Island, Lighting Recessed, Newly Painted, Owner's Closet, Pantry, Split Bedroom, Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Fireplace Features: Fireplace Gas, Fireplace
- Window Features: Window Treatment All
- Room Type: Family Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Kitchen, Balcony, Bedroom
- Rooms Total: 9.0
- Bathrooms Total Integer: 6.0
- Bathrooms Total Decimal: 5.5
- Bathrooms Total Notational: 5.1
- Cooling YN: Yes
- Heating YN: Yes
- Fireplace YN: Yes
- Bedrooms Total: 6.0
- Bathrooms Full: 5.0
- Bathrooms Half: 1.0
- Interior: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Beamed, Ceiling Raised, Ceiling Vaulted, Elevator, Fireplace, Fireplace 2, Fireplace Gas, Furnished - All, Handicap Provisions, Kitchen Island, Lighting Recessed, Newly Painted, Owner's Closet, Pantry, Renovated2, Split Bedroom, WasherDryer Hookup, Window Treatment All
- Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Refrigerator WIceMk, Smoke Detector, StoveOven Gas, Washer, Wine Refrigerator
- Furnished: Furnished - All
- Room Type: Family Room
- Room Level: Second
- Room Length: 19.4
- Room Width: 16.5
- Room Description: Waterfront
- Room Dimensions: 19.4 x 16.5
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Level: Third
- Room Length: 19.4
- Room Width: 16.5
- Room Description: Waterfront
- Room Dimensions: 19.4 x 16.5
- Room Type: Master Bedroom
- Room Level: Third
- Room Length: 19.0
- Room Width: 15.0
- Room Description: Gulf view
- Room Dimensions: 19 x 15
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: Third
- Room Length: 14.0
- Room Width: 11.0
- Room Description: Gulf view
- Room Dimensions: 14 x 11
- Room Type: Balcony
- Room Level: Second
- Room Length: 38.8
- Room Width: 6.0
- Room Description: Gulf front
- Room Dimensions: 38.8 x 6
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Room Level: Second
- Room Length: 12.0
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Dimensions: 12 x 14
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Room Level: Second
- Room Length: 14.0
- Room Dimensions: 14 x 13
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Room Level: Third
- Room Length: 14.0
- Room Width: 5.0
- Room Dimensions: 14 x 5
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Room Level: Fourth
- Room Length: 20.0
- Room Width: 15.0
- Room Dimensions: 20 x 15
- Listing Info Tax Legal:Is Subject Leased: false
Property History for 544 Defuniak Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2024 | Sold CPAR #758847 | $6,500,000 | — |
| Oct 7, 2024 | Sold ECAR #950908 | $6,500,000 | — |
| Oct 4, 2024 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1543072506 | $6,500,000 | — |
| Oct 4, 2024 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1916700706 | $6,500,000 | — |
| Oct 3, 2024 | Listed (Active) ECAR #950908 | $7,275,000 | — |
| Aug 9, 2024 | Pending CPAR #758847 | — | |
| Jun 19, 2024 | Listed (Active) CPAR #758847 | $7,275,000 | — |
| Jan 14, 2024 | Withdrawn ECAR #919182 | $7,775,000 | — |
| Dec 2, 2023 | Expired CPAR #738945 | $7,775,000 | — |
| Oct 2, 2023 | Listed (Active) ECAR #919182 | $9,000,000 | — |
| Mar 18, 2023 | Listed (Active) CPAR #738945 | $9,000,000 | — |
| Mar 1, 2012 | Expired ECAR #553122 | $2,525,000 | — |
| Jun 25, 2011 | Listed (Active) ECAR #553122 | $2,999,500 | — |
| Feb 1, 2011 | Expired ECAR #519028 | $2,999,500 | — |
| Aug 12, 2009 | Expired ECAR #507040 | $3,999,500 | — |
| Aug 11, 2009 | Listed (Active) ECAR #507040 | $3,999,500 | — |
| Jun 25, 2009 | Listed (Active) ECAR #519028 | $3,999,500 | — |
| Oct 24, 2008 | Expired ECAR #473798 | $4,499,000 | — |
| Aug 28, 2007 | Listed (Active) ECAR #473798 | $4,499,000 | — |
| Aug 23, 2007 | Expired ECAR #440717 | $4,390,000 | — |
| Aug 22, 2006 | Listed (Active) ECAR #440717 | $4,390,000 | — |
| Aug 6, 2006 | Expired ECAR #398888 | $5,290,000 | — |
| Aug 6, 2005 | Listed (Active) ECAR #398888 | $5,790,000 | — |
| Jan 2, 2004 | Expired ECAR #349462 | — | |
| Sep 29, 2003 | Listed (Active) ECAR #349462 | $5,500,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/07/2024 | Sold CPAR #758847 | $6,500,000 |
| 10/07/2024 | Sold ECAR #950908 | $6,500,000 |
| 10/04/2024 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1543072506 | $6,500,000 |
| 10/04/2024 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1916700706 | $6,500,000 |
| 10/03/2024 | Listed (Active) ECAR #950908 | $7,275,000 |
| 08/09/2024 | Pending CPAR #758847 | — |
| 06/19/2024 | Listed (Active) CPAR #758847 | $7,275,000 |
| 01/14/2024 | Withdrawn ECAR #919182 | $7,775,000 |
| 12/02/2023 | Expired CPAR #738945 | $7,775,000 |
| 10/02/2023 | Listed (Active) ECAR #919182 | $9,000,000 |
| 03/18/2023 | Listed (Active) CPAR #738945 | $9,000,000 |
| 03/01/2012 | Expired ECAR #553122 | $2,525,000 |
| 06/25/2011 | Listed (Active) ECAR #553122 | $2,999,500 |
| 02/01/2011 | Expired ECAR #519028 | $2,999,500 |
| 08/12/2009 | Expired ECAR #507040 | $3,999,500 |
| 08/11/2009 | Listed (Active) ECAR #507040 | $3,999,500 |
| 06/25/2009 | Listed (Active) ECAR #519028 | $3,999,500 |
| 10/24/2008 | Expired ECAR #473798 | $4,499,000 |
| 08/28/2007 | Listed (Active) ECAR #473798 | $4,499,000 |
| 08/23/2007 | Expired ECAR #440717 | $4,390,000 |
| 08/22/2006 | Listed (Active) ECAR #440717 | $4,390,000 |
| 08/06/2006 | Expired ECAR #398888 | $5,290,000 |
| 08/06/2005 | Listed (Active) ECAR #398888 | $5,790,000 |
| 01/02/2004 | Expired ECAR #349462 | — |
| 09/29/2003 | Listed (Active) ECAR #349462 | $5,500,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 544 Defuniak Street
Schools near 544 Defuniak Street
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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 544 Defuniak Street, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 | $6,500,000 | 6 | 6 | 4,760 | 10,890 |
– | 2 | 2 | 1,036 | 14,157 | |
$3,025,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,496 | 3,286 | |
$12,500,000 | 3 | 3 | 3,513 | 54,014 | |
$76,600 | 2 | 1 | 870 | 4,879 | |
$2,300,000 | – | – | – | 6,970 | |
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$501,000 | 5 | 4 | 2,400 | 0 | |
$395,000 | – | – | – | 12,000 | |
$2,300,000 | – | – | – | 6,969 | |
$775,000 | – | – | – | 4,791 | |
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