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112 Mikaela Ave
F Composite 34.51
Why this score? — see what drove the F grade

The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

  • Appreciation +10.0/10.0
  • Cash flow +6.2/30.0
  • Schools +5.2/10.0
  • ARV discount +3.5/15.0
  • Livability +3.2/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.5/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • 1% rule +0.9/10.0
  • DSCR +0.5/10.0

$328,999

112 Mikaela Ave · DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433
4 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,776 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 78 Days on market
Built 2022 0.27 ac lot Est $302k · 9% over $50/mo HOA · 3% of rent

🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

You will love this DELIGHTFUL NEW Single-Story Home in the Pinehurst Estates Community! The desirable Radford Plan boasts an open design encompassing the Living, Dining, and Kitchen spaces. The Kitchen features gorgeous cabinets, granite countertops, and Stainless-Steel Steel Appliances (Includes, Range with Microwave hood, and Dishwasher). Additionally, the primary suite has a private bath with dual vanity sinks and a walk-in closet. This home also includes 3 more bedrooms and a full secondary bath.

Key facts

  • Updated kitchen
  • Versatile bonus room
  • 0.27 acre lot

Tags

UPDATED KITCHENFULLY FENCED BACKYARDPROFESSIONAL SPRINKLER SYSTEMVERSATILE BONUS ROOMCUSTOM LEVOLOR BLINDS

Property features AI

Finance

  • HOA & community: Subdivision: PINEHURST ESTATES; Short-term rentals not allowed; Pets allowed; Covenants and restrictions

Exterior

  • Parking: Attached garage with 2 garage spaces; Garage door opener
  • Security: Smoke detector(s)
  • Utilities: Public water; Public sewer; Electric service; TV cable available
  • Home design: Traditional single-story home; Built in 2022; Zoned for single-family residential; Paved road access
  • Construction: Vinyl siding; Composite shingle roof; Slab foundation
  • Exterior features: Private yard; Sprinkler system; Separate living area; Privacy fencing; Open patio

Interior

  • Kitchen: Kitchen on the first floor; Dishwasher; Disposal; Microwave
  • Bedrooms: 4 bedrooms (all on the first floor); Primary bedroom with double vanity, shower-only bath, and walk-in closet
  • Flooring: Vinyl flooring; Carpet
  • Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms
  • Heating & cooling: Central heating; Central air conditioning
  • Interior features: Recessed lighting; Washer/dryer hookup; Window treatments
  • Laundry & utility: Washer; Dryer; Electric water heater

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 3.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 4-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $329k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $-598 ($-7k/yr) — negative.
  • To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $223k (32.1% below list).
  • To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $194k (41.0% below list).
  • Recommended offer: $194k (41.0% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.

Location & tenants

  • Location reads 64/100 on livability (#694 in FL) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: health & safety C-, crime D, amenities F.
  • Walton (rural): math 62% / reading 61% proficiency, ranked #10 of 73 in FL (top 14%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease.
  • Zoned schools: Maude Saunders Elementary School (math 58% / reading 52%, grade C, #872 of 2,144 statewide, top 42%, 553 students, 87% FRL); Walton High School (math 52% / reading 53%, grade C-, #154 of 667 statewide, top 24%, 856 students, 65% FRL) — zoned schools average 76% FRL vs 48% district-wide (28 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
  • Market conditions: 422 active listings in the ZIP; 3 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 15d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 2,883 units permitted in Walton County in 2024 (1,322 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • This rent runs 45% of the median local income ($52k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.

Forward outlook

  • In year one you build about $35k of equity ($2k loan paydown + $33k appreciation (10.0% local appreciation)).
  • Walton County population projected at +46% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
  • By year 2, paydown + projected appreciation supports a ~$57k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 78 days — a 6% lower offer ($309k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 5 sale attempts since 4y ago with the ask held roughly flat each time — persistent listings suggest the price (not the market) is what's stuck; bring a comps-based counter.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Climate carrying-cost: severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; moderate wildfire risk; extreme-heat days projected 7→20/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $194,222 (41.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. What do current leases actually rent for vs. the listed asking? Can we see a recent rent roll and the last 12 months of T-12 income?
  2. It's been on market 78 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 41% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  3. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
  4. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  5. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  6. Schools are D-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
  7. Crime grade is D in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
  8. The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
  9. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
  10. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
  11. How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.

Investment metrics

1% rule
0.59%
Cap rate
4.11%
Cash-on-cash
-7.79%
DSCR
0.65
GRM
14.1

CMA / ARV

ARV (on-the-fly)
$301,920
Comps found
11
Show comp detail 11 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
76 Cora Rd 0.07mi 4/2.0 1,781 (+0%) 16mo $275,000 $154 83
25 Brandons Ct 0.16mi 4/2.0 1,781 (+0%) 14mo $260,000 $146 80
41 S Hidden Lakes Trl 0.32mi 4/2.0 1,900 (+7%) 2mo $342,000 $180 72
676 Hunters Ridge Rd 0.51mi 3/2.0 (-1) 1,722 (-3%) 3mo $300,000 $174 64
537 Hunters Ridge Rd 0.61mi 4/2.0 1,719 (-3%) 14mo $299,900 $174 54
80 Azalea Trce 0.66mi 4/3.0 1,868 (+5%) 8mo $310,000 $166 50
61 Spooner St 0.71mi 3/2.0 (-1) 1,616 (-9%) 0mo $282,000 $175 46
451 Hunters Ridge Rd 0.60mi 3/2.0 (-1) 1,615 (-9%) 11mo $255,000 $158 43
30 Azalea Trce 0.62mi 4/2.0 1,892 (+6%) 22mo $315,000 $166 42
237 WALTON Rd 0.61mi 4/2.0 1,520 (-14%) 19mo $259,000 $170 32
247 WALTON Rd 0.59mi 4/2.0 1,520 (-14%) 21mo $259,900 $171 31

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

10.0% appreciation · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
18.8%
Equity multiple
2.53×
Total profit
$141,039
Equity at exit
$296,388
10-year hold
IRR
17.4%
Equity multiple
5.83×
Total profit
$445,173
Equity at exit
$639,173

Cash invested: $92,120 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (STATE)
87 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
State Florida
87 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+3
County
— inherits STATE
City
— inherits STATE
3-day pay-or-quit; preempts local rent control; landlord-friendly statutes. Court speed varies by county.

ZIP-level market 32433

Home prices YoY
4.2%
Active inventory
422
Price-to-rent
14.1×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,942 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,725
Tax from tax record
$220 /mo · $2,639/yr
Insurance
$137
HOA
$50
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$408
Net cashflow
$-598

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,699
Max offer price $223,366
Occupancy floor

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $-412 -5% $-505 +0% $-598 +5% $-691 +10% $-784
Rent -10% $-751 -5% $-675 +0% $-598 +5% $-521 +10% $-445
Rate -1.0pp $-432 -0.5pp $-514 base $-598 +0.5pp $-683 +1.0pp $-770

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

Down payment
$82,250
Closing costs
$9,870
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 3 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
51 Yearling Ct Defuniak Springs, FL 3.0 2.0 1397 $1,895 $1.36 22d 1 0.44mi
51 Yearling Ct Defuniak Springs, FL 3.0 2.0 1397 $1,750 $1.25 14d 1 0.44mi
594 Hunters Ridge Rd Defuniak Springs, FL 3.0 2.0 1654 $1,950 $1.18 14d 1 0.57mi

HOA detail

Monthly dues
$50 · $600/yr

Listing history 35 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $328,999 Active 78 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $328,999 Active 77 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $328,999 Active 76 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $328,999 Active 75 DOM
  5. 2026-06-14
    days on market $328,999 Active 73 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    days on market $328,999 Active 72 DOM
  7. 2026-06-10
    days on market $328,999 Active 70 DOM
  8. 2026-06-09
    days on market $328,999 Active 69 DOM
  9. 2026-06-08
    days on market $328,999 Active 68 DOM
  10. 2026-06-07
    days on market $328,999 Active 67 DOM
  11. 2026-06-05
    days on market $328,999 Active 64 DOM
  12. 2026-06-03
    days on market $328,999 Active 63 DOM
  13. 2026-06-03
    days on market $328,999 Active 62 DOM
  14. 2026-06-01
    pricedays on market $328,999 Active 61 DOM
  15. 2026-05-31
    days on market $333,999 Active 60 DOM
  16. 2026-05-30
    days on market $333,999 Active 59 DOM
  17. 2026-05-01
    price $333,999
  18. 2026-04-01
    listed $338,999 Active
  19. 2022-06-03
    soldstatus $307,990 Sold 507-char remark
    Show marketing remark (507 chars)

    You will love this DELIGHTFUL NEW Single-Story Home in the Pinehurst Estates Community! The desirable Radford Plan boasts an open design encompassing the Living, Dining, and Kitchen spaces. The Kitchen features gorgeous cabinets, granite countertops, and Stainless-Steel Steel Appliances (Includes, Range with Microwave hood, and Dishwasher). Additionally, the primary suite has a private bath with dual vanity sinks and a walk-in closet. This home also includes 3 more bedrooms and a full secondary bath.

  20. 2022-06-03
    soldstatus $307,990 Sold 507-char remark
    Show marketing remark (507 chars)

    You will love this DELIGHTFUL NEW Single-Story Home in the Pinehurst Estates Community! The desirable Radford Plan boasts an open design encompassing the Living, Dining, and Kitchen spaces. The Kitchen features gorgeous cabinets, granite countertops, and Stainless-Steel Steel Appliances (Includes, Range with Microwave hood, and Dishwasher). Additionally, the primary suite has a private bath with dual vanity sinks and a walk-in closet. This home also includes 3 more bedrooms and a full secondary bath.

  21. 2022-04-20
    status Pending 507-char remark
    Show marketing remark (507 chars)

    You will love this DELIGHTFUL NEW Single-Story Home in the Pinehurst Estates Community! The desirable Radford Plan boasts an open design encompassing the Living, Dining, and Kitchen spaces. The Kitchen features gorgeous cabinets, granite countertops, and Stainless-Steel Steel Appliances (Includes, Range with Microwave hood, and Dishwasher). Additionally, the primary suite has a private bath with dual vanity sinks and a walk-in closet. This home also includes 3 more bedrooms and a full secondary bath.

  22. 2022-04-20
    status Pending 507-char remark
    Show marketing remark (507 chars)

    You will love this DELIGHTFUL NEW Single-Story Home in the Pinehurst Estates Community! The desirable Radford Plan boasts an open design encompassing the Living, Dining, and Kitchen spaces. The Kitchen features gorgeous cabinets, granite countertops, and Stainless-Steel Steel Appliances (Includes, Range with Microwave hood, and Dishwasher). Additionally, the primary suite has a private bath with dual vanity sinks and a walk-in closet. This home also includes 3 more bedrooms and a full secondary bath.

  23. 2022-04-14
    price $307,990 507-char remark
    Show marketing remark (507 chars)

    You will love this DELIGHTFUL NEW Single-Story Home in the Pinehurst Estates Community! The desirable Radford Plan boasts an open design encompassing the Living, Dining, and Kitchen spaces. The Kitchen features gorgeous cabinets, granite countertops, and Stainless-Steel Steel Appliances (Includes, Range with Microwave hood, and Dishwasher). Additionally, the primary suite has a private bath with dual vanity sinks and a walk-in closet. This home also includes 3 more bedrooms and a full secondary bath.

  24. 2022-04-14
    status Active 507-char remark
    Show marketing remark (507 chars)

    You will love this DELIGHTFUL NEW Single-Story Home in the Pinehurst Estates Community! The desirable Radford Plan boasts an open design encompassing the Living, Dining, and Kitchen spaces. The Kitchen features gorgeous cabinets, granite countertops, and Stainless-Steel Steel Appliances (Includes, Range with Microwave hood, and Dishwasher). Additionally, the primary suite has a private bath with dual vanity sinks and a walk-in closet. This home also includes 3 more bedrooms and a full secondary bath.

  25. 2022-04-14
    price $307,990 507-char remark
    Show marketing remark (507 chars)

    You will love this DELIGHTFUL NEW Single-Story Home in the Pinehurst Estates Community! The desirable Radford Plan boasts an open design encompassing the Living, Dining, and Kitchen spaces. The Kitchen features gorgeous cabinets, granite countertops, and Stainless-Steel Steel Appliances (Includes, Range with Microwave hood, and Dishwasher). Additionally, the primary suite has a private bath with dual vanity sinks and a walk-in closet. This home also includes 3 more bedrooms and a full secondary bath.

  26. 2022-04-14
    status Active 507-char remark
    Show marketing remark (507 chars)

    You will love this DELIGHTFUL NEW Single-Story Home in the Pinehurst Estates Community! The desirable Radford Plan boasts an open design encompassing the Living, Dining, and Kitchen spaces. The Kitchen features gorgeous cabinets, granite countertops, and Stainless-Steel Steel Appliances (Includes, Range with Microwave hood, and Dishwasher). Additionally, the primary suite has a private bath with dual vanity sinks and a walk-in closet. This home also includes 3 more bedrooms and a full secondary bath.

  27. 2022-03-09
    status Pending 507-char remark
    Show marketing remark (507 chars)

    You will love this DELIGHTFUL NEW Single-Story Home in the Pinehurst Estates Community! The desirable Radford Plan boasts an open design encompassing the Living, Dining, and Kitchen spaces. The Kitchen features gorgeous cabinets, granite countertops, and Stainless-Steel Steel Appliances (Includes, Range with Microwave hood, and Dishwasher). Additionally, the primary suite has a private bath with dual vanity sinks and a walk-in closet. This home also includes 3 more bedrooms and a full secondary bath.

  28. 2022-03-09
    historical 507-char remark
    Show marketing remark (507 chars)

    You will love this DELIGHTFUL NEW Single-Story Home in the Pinehurst Estates Community! The desirable Radford Plan boasts an open design encompassing the Living, Dining, and Kitchen spaces. The Kitchen features gorgeous cabinets, granite countertops, and Stainless-Steel Steel Appliances (Includes, Range with Microwave hood, and Dishwasher). Additionally, the primary suite has a private bath with dual vanity sinks and a walk-in closet. This home also includes 3 more bedrooms and a full secondary bath.

  29. 2022-03-02
    price $298,990 507-char remark
    Show marketing remark (507 chars)

    You will love this DELIGHTFUL NEW Single-Story Home in the Pinehurst Estates Community! The desirable Radford Plan boasts an open design encompassing the Living, Dining, and Kitchen spaces. The Kitchen features gorgeous cabinets, granite countertops, and Stainless-Steel Steel Appliances (Includes, Range with Microwave hood, and Dishwasher). Additionally, the primary suite has a private bath with dual vanity sinks and a walk-in closet. This home also includes 3 more bedrooms and a full secondary bath.

  30. 2022-02-22
    price $295,990 507-char remark
    Show marketing remark (507 chars)

    You will love this DELIGHTFUL NEW Single-Story Home in the Pinehurst Estates Community! The desirable Radford Plan boasts an open design encompassing the Living, Dining, and Kitchen spaces. The Kitchen features gorgeous cabinets, granite countertops, and Stainless-Steel Steel Appliances (Includes, Range with Microwave hood, and Dishwasher). Additionally, the primary suite has a private bath with dual vanity sinks and a walk-in closet. This home also includes 3 more bedrooms and a full secondary bath.

  31. 2022-02-16
    price $289,990 507-char remark
    Show marketing remark (507 chars)

    You will love this DELIGHTFUL NEW Single-Story Home in the Pinehurst Estates Community! The desirable Radford Plan boasts an open design encompassing the Living, Dining, and Kitchen spaces. The Kitchen features gorgeous cabinets, granite countertops, and Stainless-Steel Steel Appliances (Includes, Range with Microwave hood, and Dishwasher). Additionally, the primary suite has a private bath with dual vanity sinks and a walk-in closet. This home also includes 3 more bedrooms and a full secondary bath.

  32. 2022-02-01
    price $287,990 507-char remark
    Show marketing remark (507 chars)

    You will love this DELIGHTFUL NEW Single-Story Home in the Pinehurst Estates Community! The desirable Radford Plan boasts an open design encompassing the Living, Dining, and Kitchen spaces. The Kitchen features gorgeous cabinets, granite countertops, and Stainless-Steel Steel Appliances (Includes, Range with Microwave hood, and Dishwasher). Additionally, the primary suite has a private bath with dual vanity sinks and a walk-in closet. This home also includes 3 more bedrooms and a full secondary bath.

  33. 2022-01-25
    price $281,990 507-char remark
    Show marketing remark (507 chars)

    You will love this DELIGHTFUL NEW Single-Story Home in the Pinehurst Estates Community! The desirable Radford Plan boasts an open design encompassing the Living, Dining, and Kitchen spaces. The Kitchen features gorgeous cabinets, granite countertops, and Stainless-Steel Steel Appliances (Includes, Range with Microwave hood, and Dishwasher). Additionally, the primary suite has a private bath with dual vanity sinks and a walk-in closet. This home also includes 3 more bedrooms and a full secondary bath.

  34. 2022-01-20
    listed $276,990 Active 507-char remark
    Show marketing remark (507 chars)

    You will love this DELIGHTFUL NEW Single-Story Home in the Pinehurst Estates Community! The desirable Radford Plan boasts an open design encompassing the Living, Dining, and Kitchen spaces. The Kitchen features gorgeous cabinets, granite countertops, and Stainless-Steel Steel Appliances (Includes, Range with Microwave hood, and Dishwasher). Additionally, the primary suite has a private bath with dual vanity sinks and a walk-in closet. This home also includes 3 more bedrooms and a full secondary bath.

  35. 2022-01-20
    listed $298,990 507-char remark
    Show marketing remark (507 chars)

    You will love this DELIGHTFUL NEW Single-Story Home in the Pinehurst Estates Community! The desirable Radford Plan boasts an open design encompassing the Living, Dining, and Kitchen spaces. The Kitchen features gorgeous cabinets, granite countertops, and Stainless-Steel Steel Appliances (Includes, Range with Microwave hood, and Dishwasher). Additionally, the primary suite has a private bath with dual vanity sinks and a walk-in closet. This home also includes 3 more bedrooms and a full secondary bath.

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast FL · Resets to sale price

Current annual tax
$2,639 · $220/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$2,731 · $228/mo
Expected delta
+$92/yr (+$8/mo · 3.5%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

  • 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 5/10 Major
  • 🌡 Heat 9/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥107°F today · 20 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 9/10 Extreme 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 1/10 Low 0 unhealthy d/yr today · 0 by 30 yrs out

Nearby sold comps map

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$23,307
− Mortgage interest
−$18,429
− Property taxes
−$2,639
− Insurance
−$1,645
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,865
− Management
−$1,865
− HOA
−$600
− Depreciation
−$9,571
Taxable loss
−$13,307
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$3,194
After-tax cash flow
$-3,982/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Schools (NCES district)

District
Walton
NCES district ID
1201980
Math proficiency
62% ▼ -4.00%
Reading proficiency
61% ▼ -2.00%
Median HH income
$46,794
Composite
52.03/100
National rank
#1634
State rank
#10 of 73 in FL

Livability — DeFuniak Springs

Score
64/100
State rank
#694
US rank
#14475

Category grades

Amenities F Commute F Cost of living A+ Crime D Employment D- Housing A+ Health & safety C- User ratings D-

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
DeFuniak Springs, FL
County
Walton County · 70,839 people
City population
19,746
Metro
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL
Population (ZIP)
19,746
Household income
$52,199
Rent vs Own
25.4% rent · 74.6% own
Severe rent burden
356.0

Population outlook (Walton County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
80,014 people
By 2030
88,120 · +10.1%
By 2040
103,537 · +29.4%
By 2050
117,034 · +46.3%
By 2075
143,901 · +79.8%
By 2100
155,138 · +93.9%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly White (75%)
Race & ethnicity
White 75% Black 10% Hispanic / Latino 8% Two or more races 7% Native American 1%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 5%
Common ancestry
Slovak 3% Italian 2% Lithuanian 2%
Foreign-born
6% · Canada
Languages at home
92% English-only · Spanish 4% Other Indo-European 1% French/Haitian/Cajun 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Walton

2024 margin
Solid R (+57.8) · D 20.7% · R 78.6%
2008→2024 swing
-12.0pp toward R · 2008: -45.8pp · 2024: -57.8pp
All cycles
2024: R+57.8 2020: R+51.7 2016: R+56.1 2012: R+52.0 2008: R+45.8

Not yet ingested

Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▲ 14.77%
Current HPI
367.046
Rent YoY
Metro
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL
State GDP YoY
▲ 3.28%
F500 in state
36

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in FL)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+11.7% since first listed
19 events — show timeline
  • 2026-05-01 Price Changed $333,999 ECAR
  • 2026-04-01 Listed $338,999 ECAR
  • 2022-06-03 Sold (MLS) $307,990 NAMLS
  • 2022-06-03 Sold (MLS) $307,990 ECAR
  • 2022-04-20 Pending NAMLS
  • 2022-04-20 Pending ECAR
  • 2022-04-14 Price Changed $307,990 ECAR
  • 2022-04-14 Relisted NAMLS
  • 2022-04-14 Price Changed $307,990 NAMLS
  • 2022-04-14 Relisted ECAR
  • 2022-03-09 Pending ECAR
  • 2022-03-09 Listing Removed NAMLS
  • 2022-03-02 Price Changed $298,990 ECAR
  • 2022-02-22 Price Changed $295,990 ECAR
  • 2022-02-16 Price Changed $289,990 ECAR
  • 2022-02-01 Price Changed $287,990 ECAR
  • 2022-01-25 Price Changed $281,990 ECAR
  • 2022-01-20 Listed $276,990 ECAR
  • 2022-01-20 Listed $298,990 NAMLS

Property tax history

+72.8%/yr

Latest (2025): $2,639 · -11.1% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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