Sold
Last Sold Price
7 beds2,978 sqft
79 Garfield St, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.42 acresLot Size
1958Year Built
$443/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

An absolute must-see concrete block 1950's traditional beach house tucked within a grove of old oak trees on Western Lake in the coveted neighborhood of Grayton Beach. Beautiful pine wood throughout the home and lots of large windows in every room that bring in tons of sunlight. Open-concept living on first floor with kitchen, dining & living room, with additional family room showcasing beautiful views of Western Lake. Screened porch on 1st floor with two outdoor showers, and a glassed-in sun room...An absolute must-see concrete block 1950's traditional beach house tucked within a grove of old oak trees on Western Lake in the coveted neighborhood of Grayton Beach. Beautiful pine wood throughout the home and lots of large windows in every room that bring in tons of sunlight. Open-concept living on first floor with kitchen, dining & living room, with additional family room showcasing beautiful views of Western Lake. Screened porch on 1st floor with two outdoor showers, and a glassed-in sun room and an open deck with lake views on 2nd floor. Commercial-size ice machine. No HOA. Just a short walking distance to the beach. Enjoy the one-of-a-kind Grayton Beach lifestyle, with funky & fun restaurants within walking distance that include The Red Bar, Chiringos and shopping.
  • Listed by: Colleen K Krika 850.267.0013 ckrealtor88@gmail.com Brokerage DRE #1042342 • Berkshire Hathaway Home Services PenFed Realty
  • Listed by: Betty J Krika 850.865.2232 bettykrika@gmail.com Brokerage DRE #1042342 • Berkshire Hathaway Home Services PenFed Realty
Listing closed: 04/10/2018 12:00 AM • Source: ECAR, MLS#: 780480

See It First™ on Compass

Find homes before they're listed on other real estate sites.

Start your search

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,400,000

Avg days on market

97

Sale-to-list ratio

91.9%

Santa Rosa Beach, FL

9 comparable properties found

a view of a building with a glass windows
1/49
1

$1,175,000

Sold 08/14/26

4
Bedrooms
2,498
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres
a view of a house with swimming pool and porch with furniture
1/79
2

$1,400,000

Sold 08/29/25

6
Bedrooms
3,370
Square Feet
0.5
Acres
a view of a house with a yard and sitting area
1/86
3

$1,400,000

Sold 01/02/26

4
Bedrooms
2,967
Square Feet
0.15
Acres
$1,280,000 | 113 Morgans Trail, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
1/37
4

$1,280,000

Sold 09/03/26

4
Bedrooms
2,336
Square Feet
0.13
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
1/34
5

$1,457,000

Sold 01/07/26

5
Bedrooms
2,811
Square Feet
0.17
Acres
a front view of a house with a garden
1/53
6

$1,385,000

Sold 08/20/25

5
Bedrooms
2,654
Square Feet
0.14
Acres
a view of outdoor space with seating space
1/3
7

$1,475,000

Sold 04/14/25

4
Bedrooms
2,717
Square Feet
0.16
Acres
a view of a patio with couches chairs and swimming pool with a yard
1/74
8

$1,625,000

Sold 03/31/26

4
Bedrooms
2,784
Square Feet
0.2
Acres
a view of a house with swimming pool
1/45
9

$1,600,000

Sold 11/03/25

4
Bedrooms
2,607
Square Feet
0.15
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services PenFed Realty

Sold By The Premier Property Group Watercolor Office

Add your commute

Payment Calculator

$7,608 per month

30 year fixed, 7.03% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,047

Property Taxes

$561

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Know your buying power with a preapproval and custom rate in minutes

Rocket Mortgage1

Property Information for 79 Garfield Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,731 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Detached Single Family
  • Waterfront Features: Coastal Dune Lakes
  • View: Lake
  • Zoning: Resid Single Family
  • Architectural Style: Beach House
  • Subdivision Name: GRAYTON BEACH
  • Waterfront YN: Yes
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Lot Size: 0.42 AC / 18,295 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Co Rd 30A and Co Rd 283, head south on DeFuniak Street. Turn left on Lydia Street. Turn left on Garfield Street. House is on the right.
  • MLS Area Minor: 1705 - SRB South of 30A
  • MLS Area Major: 17 - 30A West
  • Latitude: 30.331601
  • Longitude: -86.165364
  • 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: LOTS 1 & 2 & COM NW/C OF E1/2 OF BLK 8 GRAYTON BEACH RUN S 50 FT E TO LAKE ST NWLY ALONG LAKE ST TO PLANK AVE ALONG PLANK AVE TO BEG OR 465-346 OR 2679-236 OR 2690-1265
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Legal Description: LOTS 1 & 2 & COM NW/C OF E1/2 OF BLK 8 GRAYTON BEACH RUN S 50 FT E TO LAKE ST NWLY ALONG LAKE ST TO PLANK AVE ALONG PLANK AVE TO BEG OR 465-346 OR 2679-236 OR 2690-1265
  • Parcel Number: 08-3S-19-25030-008-0010
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Tax Annual Amount: $6,731
  • Listing Info Tax Legal:Last Taxes: $6,731
  • Listing Info Tax Legal:Last Tax Year: 2016.0
School Information
  • Elementary School: Van R Butler
  • Middle Or Junior School: Emerald Coast
  • High School: South Walton
Parking
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Converted Garage, Garage Detached, Guest
  • General Property Info:Driveway Spaces: 6.0
  • Parking Features: Garage Detached, Guest
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Dimensions: Irregular
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.42
  • Lot Size Area: 0.42
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Condition: Construction Complete
  • Lot Features: Survey Available, Within 1/2 Mile to Water
  • Building Area Total: 2978.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 18295.2
  • General Property Info:SqFt Source: Appraiser
  • Waterfront: Coastal Dune Lakes
  • Waterfront Feet 2: 50
  • Waterview: Coastal Dune Lakes2
  • LotParcel Access: Paved Road
  • Lot Features: Survey Available, Within 12 Mile to Water
Property and Assessments
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Tax Year: 2016.0
  • Floor Plans Count: 0.0
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1958.0
  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • New Construction YN: No
  • General Property Info:Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
  • General Property Info:Design: Beach House
  • Listing Info Tax Legal:Homestead: false
  • Construction Status: Construction Complete
  • Construction Siding: Block, Concrete, Roof Metal, Siding Vinyl
  • Occupancy Status: Vacation Rental
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Public Water
  • Electric: True
  • Utilities: Electric, Public Sewer, Public Water
  • Energy: AC - Central Elect, Ceiling Fans, Water Heater - Elect
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Dock
  • Construction Materials: Concrete, Block, Siding Vinyl
  • Stories: 2.0
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio Open
  • General Property Info:Pool: No
  • General Property Info:Pool Type: None
  • Exterior: Dock, Patio Open
Interior Features
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Flooring: Floor Laminate
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Sun Room, Dining Room, Bedroom, Florida Room
  • Rooms Total: 11.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3.0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.0
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 3.0
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Bedrooms Total: 7.0
  • Bathrooms Full: 3.0
  • Interior: Converted Garage, Floor Laminate, Furnished - None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Ice Machine, Microwave, Refrigerator, StoveOven Electric, Washer
  • Furnished: Furnished - None
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 20.0
  • Room Dimensions: 20 x 20
Room 2
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Dimensions: 14 x 14
Room 3
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Description: Dining/Living Combo
  • Room Dimensions: 16 x 16
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Dimensions: 14 x 14
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Dimensions: 18 x 12
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Dimensions: 14 x 14
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 12
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 12
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Dimensions: 16 x 16
Room 10
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Dimensions: 16 x 16
Room 11
  • Room Type: Florida Room
Rental
Rent Information
  • General Property Info:Immediate Occupancy: true
  • Listing Info Tax Legal:Is Subject Leased: false

Property History for 79 Garfield Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 10, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #620306136

$1,320,000—
Apr 10, 2018

Sold

ECAR #780480

$1,320,000—
Feb 11, 2018

Pending

ECAR #780480

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/10/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #620306136

$1,320,000
04/10/2018

Sold

ECAR #780480

$1,320,000
02/11/2018

Pending

ECAR #780480

—

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

Public Records for 79 Garfield Street

Taxable ValueLand$2,145,966Additions$534,803Total$2,680,769
Tax Record2024$16,701 ($1,392 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt2,718 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,718 SqFtStories2Lot Size18,469 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1958Year Renovated1978ZoningLKDUNECountyWALTONAPN08-3S-19-25030-008-0010

Schools near 79 Garfield Street

This home is within Walton County School District.
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

$495,000 | 11 Beachside Drive, Unit 1212, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
1/12
New

$495,000

2
Bedrooms
792
Square Feet
$575,000 | 48 Bald Eagle Drive, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
1/77
Listed By Coldwell Banker RealtyVirtual Tour

$575,000

4
Bedrooms
2,192
Square Feet
0.13
Acres
$1,185,000 | 264 Eden Drive, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
1/42
Virtual Tour

$1,185,000

4
Bedrooms
2,508
Square Feet
0.29
Acres
$1,195,000 | 31 Sweet Bay Drive, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
1/43
Listed By CompassNew

$1,195,000

3
Bedrooms
1,794
Square Feet
0.11
Acres
$1,999,890 | 3245 East County Highway 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
1/30
Virtual Tour

$1,999,890

4
Bedrooms
2,216
Square Feet
0.27
Acres
$1,100,000 | 45 Michaela Lane, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
1/52
Listed By CompassNew

$1,100,000

4
Bedrooms
2,062
Square Feet
0.1
Acres
$445,000 | 37 Currumbin Alley, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
1/8
New

$445,000

2
Bedrooms
960
Square Feet
0.14
Acres
$5,500,000 | 485 Old Beach Road, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
1/41
New

$5,500,000

5
Bedrooms
2,351
Square Feet
0.56
Acres
$4,499,000 | 146 Silver Laurel Way, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
1/107
Open: 9/30 01:30PM - 03:30PMNew

$4,499,000

5
Bedrooms
3,972
Square Feet
0.11
Acres

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. Subject to change at any time. Compass, Inc., its subsidiaries, affiliates and their agents and associated third parties make no guarantee, warranty or representation regarding the accuracy of any waterfront feature, water view or waterfront view.

Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services PenFed 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.