550 Circle Drive
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
$1,200,000
Active
Description
This stunning Victorian residence, located in the heart of the DeFuniak Springs Historic District, offers a rare combination of historic elegance and modern updates. Built in the early 1900s by Wallace Bruce, founder of the Florida Chautauqua, the home was designed to host visiting dignitaries and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The current homeowner has invested over $350,000 in renovations, including but not limited to
• New metal roof (2025)
• 2 new HVAC systems (2018)
• Back porch addition with mini-split
• Third floor conversion into a guest suite with living area, sleeping area, full bath, and mini-split A/C (2022)
The meticulous design and high-quality restoration make this home one of the most desirable in DeFuniak Springs. By appt. 24 hours' notice
Listing details MLS# 1000224
Location, Tax and Legal
- Area
- 23 - North Walton County
- Sub area
- 2313 - DeFuniak S.E.
- Subdivision
- TOWN OF DEFUNIAK SPRINGS
- County
- Walton
- Parcel ID
- 25-3N-19-19070-000-2260
- Tax year
- 2025
- Annual tax
- 10256.2
- Legal description
- LOTS 226 & 227 MAP OF LAKE DEFUNIAK LESS:A PORTION OF LOT 227 WHICH CONSISTS OF A STRIP OF LAND 7FT IN WIDTH RUNNING PARALLEL WITH AND ADJACENT TO THE COMMON LOT LINE DIVIDING SAID LOTS 227 AND 228 OR 3012-2109
- Zoning
- City, Historical, Resid Single Family
General Property Info
- Property type
- Residential
- Year built
- 1907
- Acreage
- 0.27
- Lot size (sq ft)
- 11761.2
- Lot dimensions
- 83X140
- New construction
- No
- Condition
- Renovated, Construction Complete
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 6
- Full baths
- 6
- Half baths
- 0
- Building area
- 7000
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Ceiling Fans, Central Air
- Flooring
- Floor Hardwood, Floor Tile
- Interior features
- Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Crwn Molding, Ceiling Tray/Cofferd, Fireplace, Fireplace 2+, Pantry, Shelving, Upgraded Media Wing, Walls Wainscoting, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Wet Bar, Woodwork Stained
- Appliances
- Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove/Oven Gas, Washer, Water Heater - Gas
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Total rooms
- 20
Exterior and Site
- Construction
- Foundation Off Grade, Frame, Roof Pitched
- Roof
- Roof Metal
- Exterior features
- Balcony
- Patio and porch
- Deck Covered, Deck Open, Porch
- Parking
- Garage Detached, Other
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Fencing
- Fenced Lot-Part
- View
- Lake
- Road surface
- Paved
- Road frontage
- City Street
Utilities
- Utilities
- Electric, Gas - Natural, Phone, Public Water, TV Cable, Underground
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
Schools
- Elementary
- Maude Saunders
- Middle school
- Walton
- High school
- Walton
Remarks and Misc
- Directions
- From US Hwy 331N in DeFuniak Springs: Turn RIGHT (East) onto Live Oak Avenue. Go five blocks to Circle Drive and turn RIGHT. Go five blocks to house on right, corner of Circle Drive and Pine Street.
