This Arthur Rutenburg smart home boasts superior architectural design with modern upscale finishes. A heated pool provides an oasis between the main home and the well appointed guest quarters. Stainless kitchen appliances, quartz counter tops, and elevated ceilings throughout. Oversized butler pantry and owners closets on first floor. Tv and stereo wired throughout main and guest homes giving each room blue tooth capabilities. Study and pool house den have queen pull out beds allowing the home to sleep 12 people comfortably. A true paradise with a fenced in back yard surrounded by natural vegetation. An oversized garage is attached to the pool house providing additional storage. This coastal beauty offers privacy, luxury living and quick beach access.
Single-familyProperty Type
2018Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$968Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Watersound Real Estate Mowell• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Bought with Watersound Real Estate Mowell• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
This Arthur Rutenburg smart home boasts superior architectural design with modern upscale finishes. A heated pool provides an oasis between the main home and the well appointed guest quarters. Stainless kitchen appliances, quartz counter tops, and elevated ceilings throughout. Oversized butler pantry and owners closets on first floor. Tv and stereo wired throughout main and guest homes giving each room blue tooth capabilities. Study and pool house den have queen pull out beds allowing the home to sleep 12 people comfortably. A true paradise with a fenced in back yard surrounded by natural vegetation. An oversized garage is attached to the pool house providing additional storage. This coastal beauty offers privacy, luxury living and quick beach access.
ECAR #797588
Sep 27, 2018
Sold
$1,860,000
$491/sq ft
Sep 27, 2018
Sold
$1,860,000
$491/sq ft
May 1, 2018
Listed
$1,900,000
$501/sq ft
CPARMLS #671082
Sep 28, 2018
Sold
$1,865,000
$492/sq ft
Apr 25, 2018
Listed
$1,900,000
$501/sq ft
+102
Come and enjoy luxurious casual beach elegance with colors inspired by our gorgeous beach sunsets. This is a stunning Arthur Rutenberg designed home just a quick jaunt away from the Emerald waters of Grayton Beach and close to fun restaurants, bars and beautiful art. Grayton Beach is known a the quintessential old Florida Beach neighborhood. This expansive home boasts over 3,700 square feet heated and cooled with almost 5,000 square feet of overall porches, garage and outdoor living. This home is luxuriously furnished inside and out. Relax in the private pool, entertain family or friends, or take a quick stroll to the beach. The possibilities are endless. Come and enjoy this spectacular home.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$30,342 (+5.6%)
2024
$28,730 (+14.2%)
2023
$25,149 (+5.7%)
$500,930 + $2,266,839
$2,767,769
2022
$23,794 (+161.6%)
$556,033 + $2,011,509
$2,567,542
2021
$9,097 (+4.3%)
$418,040 + $521,782
$939,822
2020
$8,722 (+3.5%)
$382,454 + $491,330
$873,784
2019
$8,431 (+134.5%)
$371,315 + $477,623
$848,938
2018
$3,595 (+3.6%)
$360,500
2017
$3,469
$350,000
Tax history for 159 Defuniak St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$30,342 (+5.6%)
2024
$28,730 (+14.2%)
2023
$25,149 (+5.7%)
$500,930 + $2,266,839
$2,767,769
2022
$23,794 (+161.6%)
$556,033 + $2,011,509
$2,567,542
2021
$9,097 (+4.3%)
$418,040 + $521,782
$939,822
2020
$8,722 (+3.5%)
$382,454 + $491,330
$873,784
2019
$8,431 (+134.5%)
$371,315 + $477,623
$848,938
2018
$3,595 (+3.6%)
$360,500
2017
$3,469
$350,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
7 ft.
Lot depth
16 ft.
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
2018
Sq. Ft.
2,829
Year built
2018
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Walton County
APN
083S192520000A0011
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.
NC
Neighborhood Commercial District
The purpose of this district is to designate small areas in proximity to residential areas that will allow for a limited group of commercial uses to serve the needs of those residential areas. All neighborhood commercial uses must be designed in use, scale, character, and intensity to be compatible with, and to protect, the abutting and surrounding residential areas.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Bank
Laundromat
General retail
Retail-Grocery
Restaurant
Bed & breakfast
Mixed use building
Office
Medical office
Educational/school
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
No
Has Garage
Garage Spaces: 2.00
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms: 4
Bedroom: Second
Master Bedroom: First
Bathroom Information
Full Baths: 4
Half Baths: 2
Total Baths: 6.00
Master Bedroom/Master Bath: MBath Double Vanity, MBath Garden Tub, MBath Separate Shwr, MBath Tile, MBed First Floor, MBed Walk-in Closet
Room Information
Rooms: Bedroom, Covered Porch, Den, Great Room, Master Bedroom, Pool House
Room 1
Den
Area: 216.62
Dimensions: 17.33 x 12.5
Length: 17.33
Width: 12.50
Level: 1
Room 2
Master Bedroom
Area: 233.95
Dimensions: 17.33 x 13.5
Length: 17.33
Width: 13.50
Level: 1
Room 3
Bedroom
Area: 200.62
Dimensions: 14.33 x 14
Length: 14.33
Width: 14.00
Level: 2
Room 4
Bedroom
Area: 177.24
Dimensions: 14 x 12.66
Length: 14.00
Width: 12.66
Level: 2
Room 5
Covered Porch
Area: 384.75
Dimensions: 28.5 x 13.5
Length: 28.50
Width: 13.50
Level: 1
Room 6
Great Room
Area: 383.94
Dimensions: 21.33 x 18
Length: 21.33
Width: 18.00
Level: 1
Room 7
Pool House
Area: 1579.20
Dimensions: 13.16 x 120
Length: 13.16
Width: 120.00
Level: 2
Room 8
Pool House
Area: 240.44
Dimensions: 19.5 x 12.33
Length: 19.50
Width: 12.33
Level: 2
Interior Features
Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Refrigerator W/IceMk, Smoke Detector, Warranty Provided, Washer, Wine Refrigerator