Step into Firenze, a timeless and classic, custom-designed, gulf-front home in historic Grayton Beach and experience the most stunning 250-degree vista in Grayton! Sunrises to sunsets over the Gulf can be your backdrop for morning coffee to coastal cuisine from the east and south balconies! The architecture and interior details of the home, along with its location are captivating! As a current rental, it solidly draws families and friends yearly, with many returning guests making annual memories. Its casual and comfortable interior makes finding a quiet spot with a favorite book or gathering for fun and entertainment a breeze! Stand up paddleboarding and kayaking on Western Lake, just two blocks away! Eateries and shopping are an easy walking or driving distance! Enter the gated courtyard, through the stunning mahogany front doors and into the foyer. Off the foyer to the left is an expansive owners' storage area. Located in the garage along with space for bikes and beach gear, is an accessibility ramp and convenient EV charger. Head up to the 2nd level via the new elevator or stairs to the open entertainment room, for an exciting game of pool or refreshing dip in the salt-water pool! When temps turn cooler, it can be heated for year-round enjoyment. A convenient laundry room, a spacious king suite, and (3) additional bedrooms and two full baths are also located on this floor. The 3rd level's living-dining area is a beautiful open space with an incredible Gulf view! The long bar countertop is a great place for appetizers and beverages, while meals are being prepared. The chef's kitchen features ample cabinet storage and prep island, Viking range, Sub-zero fridge, wine cooler and warming drawer! Plenty of great restaurants in walking or driving distance, but cooking in, with indoor/outdoor, gulf view dining is priceless! Also on this level, a spacious master suite with fireplace, large closet and lockable owner's closet, plus an additional bedroom with Juliet balcony, half bath and laundry room. Just above the 3rd level is a great, getaway loft with Juliet balcony, boasting the highest and best view to the east! Currently, a sleeping loft with a full bath & walk-in closet. It lends itself well to an additional hangout space! Parking is premium in Grayton, but at Firenze, there is an ample parking area for (4) vehicles and an oversized, deep garage providing space for (2) more vehicles and temporary parking in the driveway for (1-2) more! The spacious layout of this home comfortably accommodates up to 16 guests without feeling overcrowded. Master suite on each level and five bedrooms open directly to balconies! Home was built and has been owned by one family. Competitively priced, schedule to view this Grayton treasure and make it your own! Recent Updates: · 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)
Single-familyProperty Type
2001Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$1,454Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 spacesParking
Listed by Celia Pardue• EXP Realty LLC
Bought with Erin Joyner• Coastal Villages Real Estate
Step into Firenze, a timeless and classic, custom-designed, gulf-front home in historic Grayton Beach and experience the most stunning 250 degree vista in Grayton! Sunrises to sunsets over the Gulf can be your backdrop for morning coffee to coastal cuisine from the east and and south balconies! The architecture and interior details of the home, along with its location are captivating! As a current rental, it solidly draws families and friends yearly, with many returning guests making annual memories. Its casual and comfortable interior makes finding a quiet spot with a favorite book or gathering for fun and entertainment a breeze! Stand up paddle boarding and kayaking on Western Lake, just two blocks away! eateries and shopping are an easy walking or driving distance!
ECAR #950908
Oct 7, 2024
Sold
$6,500,000
$1,366/sq ft
Oct 3, 2024
Price Changed
$7,999,900
$1,681/sq ft
Oct 3, 2024
Relisted
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Jul 5, 2024
Price Changed
$6,950,000
$1,460/sq ft
May 24, 2024
Listed
$7,275,000
$1,528/sq ft
CPARMLS #738945
Dec 1, 2023
Listing Removed
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Sep 30, 2023
Listing Removed
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Jul 31, 2023
Price Changed
$7,775,000
$1,633/sq ft
Jun 27, 2023
Price Changed
$7,999,900
$1,681/sq ft
Apr 18, 2023
Price Changed
$8,475,000
$1,780/sq ft
Mar 18, 2023
Listed
$9,000,000
$1,891/sq ft
ECAR #919182
Oct 2, 2023
Relisted
—
Jul 31, 2023
Price Changed
$7,775,000
$1,633/sq ft
Jul 10, 2023
Relisted
—
Jul 6, 2023
Pending
—
Jun 27, 2023
Price Changed
$7,999,900
$1,681/sq ft
Apr 18, 2023
Price Changed
$8,475,000
$1,780/sq ft
Mar 17, 2023
Listed
$9,000,000
$1,891/sq ft
NAMLS #553122
Feb 29, 2012
Listing Removed
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Feb 25, 2011
Listed
$2,525,000
$530/sq ft
Feb 25, 2011
Listed
$2,525,000
$530/sq ft
NAMLS #519028
Jan 31, 2011
Listing Removed
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Jun 23, 2009
Listed
$2,999,500
$630/sq ft
Jun 23, 2009
Listed
$2,999,500
$630/sq ft
NAMLS #507040
Aug 11, 2009
Listing Removed
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Dec 11, 2008
Listed
$3,999,500
$840/sq ft
Dec 11, 2008
Listed
$3,999,500
$840/sq ft
NAMLS #473798
Oct 23, 2008
Listing Removed
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Aug 24, 2007
Listed
$4,499,000
$945/sq ft
Aug 24, 2007
Listed
$4,499,000
$945/sq ft
NAMLS #440717
Aug 22, 2007
Listing Removed
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Aug 22, 2006
Listed
$4,390,000
$922/sq ft
Aug 22, 2006
Listed
$4,390,000
$922/sq ft
NAMLS #398888
Aug 5, 2006
Listing Removed
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Aug 5, 2005
Listed
$5,290,000
$1,111/sq ft
Aug 5, 2005
Listed
$5,290,000
$1,111/sq ft
NAMLS #349462
Jan 2, 2004
Listing Removed
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Sep 29, 2003
Listed
$5,500,000
$1,155/sq ft
Sep 29, 2003
Listed
$5,500,000
$1,155/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$48,608 (+23.2%)
$2,718,750 + $2,660,852
$5,379,602
2024
$39,464 (+12.0%)
2023
$35,241 (+6.2%)
2022
$33,182 (+36.6%)
2021
$24,298 (+22.4%)
$1,007,579 + $1,502,622
$2,510,201
2020
$19,847 (+8.1%)
$921,808 + $1,066,371
$1,988,179
2019
$18,351 (+6.0%)
$894,960 + $952,927
$1,847,887
2018
$17,313 (+4.6%)
$843,855 + $892,495
$1,736,350
2017
$16,555 (+12.6%)
$819,276 + $888,190
$1,707,466
2016
$14,702 (+4.5%)
$685,014 + $898,091
$1,583,105
2015
$14,064 (+20.2%)
$640,200 + $887,108
$1,527,308
2014
$11,701
Tax history for 544 Defuniak St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$48,608 (+23.2%)
$2,718,750 + $2,660,852
$5,379,602
2024
$39,464 (+12.0%)
2023
$35,241 (+6.2%)
2022
$33,182 (+36.6%)
2021
$24,298 (+22.4%)
$1,007,579 + $1,502,622
$2,510,201
2020
$19,847 (+8.1%)
$921,808 + $1,066,371
$1,988,179
2019
$18,351 (+6.0%)
$894,960 + $952,927
$1,847,887
2018
$17,313 (+4.6%)
$843,855 + $892,495
$1,736,350
2017
$16,555 (+12.6%)
$819,276 + $888,190
$1,707,466
2016
$14,702 (+4.5%)
$685,014 + $898,091
$1,583,105
2015
$14,064 (+20.2%)
$640,200 + $887,108
$1,527,308
2014
$11,701
*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
6
Baths
7
Stories
4
Lot width
7 ft.
Lot depth
14 ft.
Lot size
10,193 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2001
Sq. Ft.
4,404
Year built
2001
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Walton County
APN
173S19250000130000
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
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
Mar 10, 2026 • Active
Gas standalone permit - licensed contractors only
Gas
Mar 10, 2026 • Active
Residential electrical standalone permit - licensed contractors only
Electrical
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
No
Has Garage
Parking Features: Garage, Guest, Oversized, See Remarks
Rooms: Balcony, Bedroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Master Bedroom
Kitchen: Third
Room 1
Family Room
Area: 320.10
Dimensions: 19.4 x 16.5
Length: 19.40
Width: 16.50
Level: 2
Remarks: Waterfront
Room 2
Dining Room
Area: 320.10
Dimensions: 19.4 x 16.5
Length: 19.40
Width: 16.50
Level: 3
Remarks: Waterfront
Room 3
Master Bedroom
Area: 285.00
Dimensions: 19 x 15
Length: 19.00
Width: 15.00
Level: 3
Remarks: Gulf view
Room 4
Kitchen
Area: 154.00
Dimensions: 14 x 11
Length: 14.00
Width: 11.00
Level: 3
Remarks: Gulf view
Room 5
Balcony
Area: 232.80
Dimensions: 38.8 x 6
Length: 38.80
Width: 6.00
Level: 2
Remarks: Gulf front
Room 6
Bedroom
Area: 168.00
Dimensions: 12 x 14
Length: 12.00
Width: 14.00
Level: 2
Room 7
Bedroom
Area: 182.00
Dimensions: 14 x 13
Length: 14.00
Width: 13.00
Level: 2
Room 8
Bedroom
Area: 70.00
Dimensions: 14 x 5
Length: 14.00
Width: 5.00
Level: 3
Room 9
Bedroom
Area: 300.00
Dimensions: 20 x 15
Length: 20.00
Width: 15.00
Level: 4
Interior Features
Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Refrigerator W/IceMk, Smoke Detector, Stove/Oven Gas, Washer, Wine Refrigerator
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, Renovated, Split Bedroom, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Window Treatment All
Exterior
Exterior Features
Has Pool
Pool Type: Private
Exterior: Balcony, BBQ Pit/Grill, Fenced Lot-Part, Fenced Privacy, Fireplace, Hurricane Shutters, Pool - Gunite Concrt, Pool - Heated, Pool - In-Ground, Renovated, Sprinkler System
Lot Information
Acreage: 0.25
Lot Dimensions: 72.41x72.43x149.6x152.2
Waterfront: Gulf
Waterfront Feet: Full waterfront
Lot Features: Dead End, Level, Survey Available
Zoning: Residential Single Family
Building Information
Construction Status: Construction Complete
Construction/Siding: Roof Metal, Roof Pitched, Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd, Trim Wood
Financial
Financial Information
Mortgage Type: Other
Financing: Conventional
Brokerage Interest: No Interest
Buyer
Seller
Utilities
Utility Information
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 +
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 #: 544
Street Name: Defuniak
Street Suffix: Street
City: Santa Rosa Beach
County: Walton
State: FL
Zip Code: 32459
Project Name/Subdivision: GRAYTON BEACH FRONT
Absolute Longitude: 86.166398
Longitude: -86.166398
Latitude: 30.328625
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.
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 7.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,404
Stories: 4.0
Lot Size: 10,193 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2001
Year Renovated: 2001
County: Walton County
APN: 173S19250000130000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Other
Listing Price Information
List Price: 7999900.00
List Price/SqFt: 1680.65
Property Information
Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 4760.00
Design: Beach House
Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
Waterview: Gulf
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 • 3.6mi
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, 24 days in 30 years
10/10 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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in
June and 5.5 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$6.58M – $7.96M
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