Discover a unique opportunity with this spacious 2,191 square foot home situated on a private 0.82 acre lot within DeFuniak Springs city limits--just three blocks from beautiful Lake DeFuniak. This well-designed 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers an open floor plan with a generously sized master suite featuring two walk-in closets, a large laundry room, and abundant storage throughout. A portion of the home, including two bedrooms and a full bath, was previously used as an apartment with its own living area, kitchen, and separate entrance off the screened porch--ideal for guests, in-laws, or easy conversion back to an income-producing unit. Tucked away at the end of a quiet dead-end street, the property spans two parcels and includes an attached 3-car carport, screened porch, open back deck, workshop, and an additional storage building. The home is equipped with a built-in whole-house Coleman generator powered by natural gas, ensuring peace of mind during outages. This property combines space, flexibility, and locationschedule your showing today!
For sale
$314,900
97 Walnut Ave, Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
3beds
2,168sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1971
0.82 Acres Lot
$305,000 Zestimate®
$145/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Large laundry roomAdditional storage buildingOpen floor planAbundant storageGenerously sized master suiteOpen back deckScreened porch
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 08, 2025 at 07:09am
Listed by:
Amanda L Gaskin 850-902-4465,
Briar Patch Realty LLC
Source: ECAOR,MLS#: 984809
Originating MLS: Emerald Coast
Originating MLS: Emerald CoastTour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Level: First
Bathroom
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- AC - 2 or More, Electric, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer/Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
Features
- Pantry, Split Bedroom, Bedroom, Dining Area, Full Bathroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Other, Sitting Room
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,168
- Total interior livable area: 2,168 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Carport
- Carport spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 3
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck Open, Porch, Porch Screened, Screened Porch
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.82 Acres
- Features: Dead End
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop, Yard Building
- Parcel number: 253N19190700001411
- Zoning description: City,Resid Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Masonite
- Foundation: Foundation Off Grade, Slab
- Roof: Roof Composite Shngl
Condition
- Construction Complete
- Year built: 1971
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Phone Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Town Of Defuniak Springs
Location
- Region: Defuniak Springs
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $145/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $176,406
- Annual tax amount: $1,078
- Date on market: 9/6/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 96 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,RHS,VA Loan
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$305,000
$290,000 - $320,000
$2,341/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $314,900+168.9%$145/sqft |
Source:  ECAOR #984809 Report a problem | ||
| 2/9/2018 | Sold | $117,100+1.8%$54/sqft |
Source: ECAOR #743872 Report a problem | ||
| 11/27/2017 | Price change | $115,000-4.1%$53/sqft |
Source: Team Walton Real Estate Professionals #743872 Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/2017 | Price change | $119,900-1.7%$55/sqft |
Source: Team Walton Real Estate Professionals #743872 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2017 | Price change | $122,000-2.4%$56/sqft |
Source: Team Walton Real Estate Professionals #743872 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,078 +5% | $120,119 +3% |
| 2023 | $1,027 +6.3% | $116,620 +3% |
| 2022 | $966 +1.9% | $113,223 +3% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,854/mo
Principal & interest
$1500
Property taxes
$244
Home insurance
$110
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 32435
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10West Defuniak Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2 mi
- 7/10Walton Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10Walton High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: West Defuniak
- Middle: Walton
- High: Walton
Source: ECAOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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