This is only the second time in 100 years that the opportunity to own this four lot estate filled with history in the heart of Old Grayton has come around. The Murray House, as it is fondly known, was not on the open market when it was purchased by the current owners, a family with generational ties to Grayton. They hired O.B. Laurent Construction to helm the renovation of the unique 1920's cottage. The two year long project began in 1991 was followed by the construction of the carriage house in 1996. The main house kitchen was later renovated and the pool was added in 2005, joined by the Hufham Farris built pool cabana two years later. One of the special features of this 6 bedroom + bunk room property is its spacious amount of open area.
Single-familyProperty Type
1933Year Built
0.61 acresLot Size
$1,530Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Mary Grace Sanders• The Premier Property Group Watercolor Office
Bought with Mary Grace Sanders• The Premier Property Group Watercolor Office
This is only the second time in 100 years that the opportunity to own this four lot estate filled with history in the heart of Old Grayton has come around. The Murray House, as it is fondly known, was not on the open market when it was purchased by the current owners, a family with generational ties to Grayton. They hired O.B. Laurent Construction to helm the renovation of the unique 1920's cottage. The two year long project began in 1991 was followed by the construction of the carriage house in 1996. The main house kitchen was later renovated and the pool was added in 2005, joined by the Hufham Farris built pool cabana two years later. One of the special features of this 6 bedroom + bunk room property is its spacious amount of open area.
Public Records
Dec 28, 2012
Sold
$297,200
$79/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$30,317 (−1.3%)
2024
$30,709 (+39.2%)
2023
$22,059 (+7.5%)
$755,775 + $1,671,946
$2,427,721
2022
$20,519 (+35.5%)
$838,910 + $1,375,226
$2,214,136
2021
$15,139 (−19.5%)
$733,762 + $830,198
$1,563,960
2020
$18,811 (+8.1%)
$1,295,554 + $588,834
$1,884,388
2019
$17,398 (+8.3%)
2018
$16,061 (+8.2%)
2017
$14,839 (+10.4%)
$1,057,290 + $512,258
$1,569,548
2016
$13,441 (+5.6%)
$884,022 + $507,427
$1,391,449
2015
$12,728 (+15.7%)
$826,188 + $496,596
$1,322,784
2014
$11,001
Tax history for 490 Defuniak St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$30,317 (−1.3%)
2024
$30,709 (+39.2%)
2023
$22,059 (+7.5%)
$755,775 + $1,671,946
$2,427,721
2022
$20,519 (+35.5%)
$838,910 + $1,375,226
$2,214,136
2021
$15,139 (−19.5%)
$733,762 + $830,198
$1,563,960
2020
$18,811 (+8.1%)
$1,295,554 + $588,834
$1,884,388
2019
$17,398 (+8.3%)
2018
$16,061 (+8.2%)
2017
$14,839 (+10.4%)
$1,057,290 + $512,258
$1,569,548
2016
$13,441 (+5.6%)
$884,022 + $507,427
$1,391,449
2015
$12,728 (+15.7%)
$826,188 + $496,596
$1,322,784
2014
$11,001
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
4 ft.
Lot depth
14 ft.
Lot size
0.32 Acres
Year renovated
1988
Sq. Ft.
2,300
Year built
1933
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Walton County
APN
083S19250300020100
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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
Jan 26, 2026 • Active
Mechanical standalone permit - licensed contractors only
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Lot Features: See Remarks, Within 1/2 Mile to Water
Lot/Parcel Access: County Road, Paved Road
Zoning: County, Residential Single Family
Building Information
Construction Status: Construction Complete
Construction/Siding: Block, Concrete, Foundation Off Grade, Foundation On Piling, Frame, Roof Metal, Roof Pitched, Siding Wood, Trim Wood
Financial
Tax Information
Last Tax Year: 2019
Last Taxes: 16702.33
Financial Information
Mortgage Type: None
Financing: Conventional, Other
Brokerage Interest: No Interest
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electric, Gas - Natural, Phone, Public Sewer, Public Water, TV Cable
Energy: AC - 2 or More, AC - Central Elect, Ceiling Fans, Heat - Two or More, Heat Cntrl Electric, Water Heater - Tnkls, Water Heater - Two +
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Dune Lakes
Middle School: Emerald Coast
High School: South Walton
Location Information
Sub Area: 1705 - South of 30A West Beaches
Area: 17 - 30A West
Street #: 490
Street Name: Defuniak
Street Suffix: Street
City: Santa Rosa Beach
County: Walton
State: FL
Zip Code: 32459
Project Name/Subdivision: GRAYTON BEACH
Absolute Longitude: 86.166619
Longitude: -86.166619
Latitude: 30.330057
Directions: At the intersection of 30A & 283 South, head south on Defuniak Street (283 South) continue on Defuniak Street. Once you pass Lydia Street on your left, 490 Defuniak will be the 3rd Driveway on the right.
Project Facilities
Beach, Fishing, Pets Allowed, TV Cable
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,300
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1933
Year Renovated: 1988
County: Walton County
APN: 083S19250300020100
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Other
Listing Price Information
List Price: 4650000.00
List Price/SqFt: 1241.32
Property Information
Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 3746.00
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 • 3.7mi
8/10
South Walton High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.5mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
8/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ 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, 23 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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