.Historic landmark cottage - own a original piece of Grayton Beach history -The Shepherd Cottage aka 'Sugar Shack.' This cottage is an excellent example of the 'Hall and Parlor' house which was utilized in Grayton in the early years. The house was originally lived in by mill workers in Poley, AL, and was moved to the Beach (situated just behind, south of the Butler's 'Old Store'(now Red Bar site ) by W.J. Shepherd. The family used the cottage there for years, with Shepherd's daughter composing a book of poetry that was published while she was living there.The property was purchased in the 70's by well known, local entrepreneurs and then became known as the 'Sugar Shack'. The cottage was purchased in the mid 1990's by the Hester family who relocated it to it's present site. Turn-key , Room for expansion/addition onsite. Truly a Grayton Beach Classic! Good rental-gross rents 2018 = $28,946; 2019 = $23,347
Single-familyProperty Type
1928Year Built
5,662 sq ftLot Size
$1,482Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Richard Stafford• Tommy Sholes Inc
Listed by Carol Stafford• Tommy Sholes Inc
Bought with 'Tall Tom' Hopkins• Berkshire Hathaway Home Services PenFed Realty
.Historic landmark cottage - own a original piece of Grayton Beach history -The Shepherd Cottage aka 'Sugar Shack.' This cottage is an excellent example of the 'Hall and Parlor' house which was utilized in Grayton in the early years. The house was originally lived in by mill workers in Poley, AL, and was moved to the Beach (situated just behind, south of the Butler's 'Old Store'(now Red Bar site ) by W.J. Shepherd. The family used the cottage there for years, with Shepherd's daughter composing a book of poetry that was published while she was living there.The property was purchased in the 70's by well known, local entrepreneurs and then became known as the 'Sugar Shack'. The cottage was purchased in the mid 1990's by the Hester family who relocated it to it's present site. Turn-key ,
NAMLS #585819
Jan 24, 2013
Listing Removed
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Oct 24, 2012
Listed
$425,000
$630/sq ft
Oct 24, 2012
Listed
$425,000
$630/sq ft
NAMLS #395076
Nov 6, 2009
Sold
$299,000
$443/sq ft
Nov 6, 2009
Sold
$299,000
$443/sq ft
Jun 24, 2005
Listed
$299,000
$443/sq ft
Jun 24, 2005
Listed
$299,000
$443/sq ft
ECAR #394960
Jun 24, 2005
Listed
$995,000
$1,474/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 27, 2004
Sold
$600,000
$889/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 5, 2004
Sold
$395,000
$585/sq ft
ECAR #152336
Mar 22, 2002
Sold
$269,000
$399/sq ft
Jun 22, 2000
Listed
$315,000
$467/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 23, 1995
Sold
$74,000
$110/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 1, 1979
Sold
$5,000
$7/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,957 (+17.6%)
2024
$6,768 (+3.9%)
2023
$6,517 (+0.3%)
2022
$6,500 (+23.8%)
2021
$5,251 (+41.3%)
$447,379 + $95,077
$542,456
2020
$3,715 (+7.2%)
2019
$3,465 (+10.2%)
2018
$3,145 (+8.6%)
2017
$2,897 (+10.1%)
$297,500 + $49,193
$346,693
2016
$2,630 (+28.4%)
$260,000 + $48,832
$308,832
2015
$2,048 (+12.7%)
$160,496 + $47,882
$208,378
2014
$1,817
Tax history for 183 Defuniak St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,957 (+17.6%)
2024
$6,768 (+3.9%)
2023
$6,517 (+0.3%)
2022
$6,500 (+23.8%)
2021
$5,251 (+41.3%)
$447,379 + $95,077
$542,456
2020
$3,715 (+7.2%)
2019
$3,465 (+10.2%)
2018
$3,145 (+8.6%)
2017
$2,897 (+10.1%)
$297,500 + $49,193
$346,693
2016
$2,630 (+28.4%)
$260,000 + $48,832
$308,832
2015
$2,048 (+12.7%)
$160,496 + $47,882
$208,378
2014
$1,817
*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
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
5 ft.
Lot depth
11 ft.
Lot size
5,488 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1985
Sq. Ft.
715
Year built
1928
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Walton County
APN
173S19250200140090
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.
RP
Residential Preservation District
This district consists primarily of subdivisions existing as of November 7, 1996, approved development projects which are vested or built out, or recorded platted subdivisions that have infrastructure in place and are substantially built out.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
No uses permitted by right
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Driveway Spaces: 3.00
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms: 1
Bedroom: First
Bathroom Information
Full Baths: 1
Half Baths: 0
Total Baths: 1.00
Full Bathroom: First
Room Information
Rooms: Bedroom, Full Bathroom, Great Room, Kitchen, Other
Kitchen: First
Room 1
Bedroom
Area: 72.00
Dimensions: 9 x 8
Length: 9.00
Width: 8.00
Level: 1
Remarks: Dimensions: 8';x9'
Room 2
Full Bathroom
Area: 42.00
Dimensions: 7 x 6
Length: 7.00
Width: 6.00
Level: 1
Room 3
Great Room
Area: 3910.00
Dimensions: 115 x 34
Length: 115.00
Width: 34.00
Level: 1
Room 4
Kitchen
Area: 81.00
Dimensions: 9 x 9
Length: 9.00
Width: 9.00
Level: 1
Room 5
Other
Area: 32.00
Dimensions: 8 x 4
Length: 8.00
Width: 4.00
Level: 1
Room 6
Bedroom
Area: 72.00
Dimensions: 9 x 8
Length: 9.00
Width: 8.00
Level: 1
Remarks: Dimensions: 8';x9'
Room 7
Full Bathroom
Area: 42.00
Dimensions: 7 x 6
Length: 7.00
Width: 6.00
Level: 1
Room 8
Great Room
Area: 3910.00
Dimensions: 115 x 34
Length: 115.00
Width: 34.00
Level: 1
Room 9
Kitchen
Area: 81.00
Dimensions: 9 x 9
Length: 9.00
Width: 9.00
Level: 1
Room 10
Other
Area: 32.00
Dimensions: 8 x 4
Length: 8.00
Width: 4.00
Level: 1
Exterior
Exterior Features
Pool Type: None
Lot Information
Acreage: 0.13
Lot Dimensions: 50' X108' X 50' X 114'
Zoning: County, Residential Single Family
Building Information
Construction Status: Construction Complete
Financial
Tax Information
Last Tax Year: 2019
Last Taxes: 3464.76
Financial Information
Mortgage Type: None
Brokerage Interest: No Interest
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Community Sewer, Community Water
Energy: Heat Pump Air To Air, Water Heater - Elect
Location
Homeowners Association Information
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School Information
Elementary School: Van R Butler
Middle School: Emerald Coast
High School: South Walton
Location Information
Sub Area: 1705 - South of 30A West Beaches
Area: 17 - 30A West
Street #: 183
Street Name: Defuniak
Street Suffix: Street
City: Santa Rosa Beach
County: Walton
State: FL
Zip Code: 32459
Project Name/Subdivision: GRAYTON BEACH
Absolute Longitude: 86.167254
Longitude: -86.167254
Latitude: 30.334277
Directions: Traveling from County Hwy 30-A, turn south onto Defuniak Street (County Rd 283), go approx. 1/4 mi., property is located on east side of Defuniak Street, directly across from Ocean Reef Resorts.
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 715
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,488 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Walton County
APN: 173S19250200140090
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Other
Listing Price Information
List Price: 749000.00
List Price/SqFt: 1109.63
Property Information
Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 675.00
Design: Florida Cottage
Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
Listing Information
As Is
Immediate Occupancy: Immediate Occupancy
Around this home
Schools
Dune Lakes Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 5.6mi
10/10
Emerald Coast Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi
8/10
South Walton High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.2mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 70-78% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$951,000 – $1.15M
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