For sale

Price cut: $1K (8/17)

$459,000

98 Live Oak Ave E, Defuniak Springs, FL 32435

3beds

2,099sqft

$2,803/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1900

0.28 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$219/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Detached storage buildingInviting propertyNestled beneath mature treesOversized lotBeautifully preserved historic homeFully fenced backyard

Step into a piece of history in the heart of DeFuniak Springs, where timeless character and Southern charm come together in this beautifully preserved historic home. Nestled beneath mature trees, this inviting property offers the perfect blend of warmth, charm, and classic craftsmanship. Located just a few blocks from the iconic lake yard, local coffee shops, restaurants, boutique shopping, and downtown favorites. This home has the character that makes historic homes so special. A bonus room connected to the home offers endless possibilities and could easily serve as an art studio, butler's pantry, home office, reading room, or creative space. Outside, a detached storage building adds even more opportunity and could be transformed into a gardening shed, workshop, hobby space, or potential mother-in-law suite. Situated on an oversized lot with a fully fenced backyard, this property provides the space, flexibility, and charm to truly make it your own.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 3

Primary bathroom

Level: First
Area: 210 Square Feet
Dimensions: 15 x 14

Dining room

Level: First
Area: 182 Square Feet
Dimensions: 13 x 14

Family room

Level: First
Area: 180 Square Feet
Dimensions: 15 x 12

Kitchen

Level: First
Area: 126 Square Feet
Dimensions: 14 x 9

Living room

Level: First
Area: 285 Square Feet
Dimensions: 19 x 15

Heating

Central

Cooling

Central Air

Features

Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,099
Total interior livable area: 2,099 sqft

Property

Parking

Parking features: Attached Carport
Has carport: Yes

Features

Stories: 2

Lot

Size: 0.28 Acres
Dimensions: 95.42 x 144.8 x 97.28 x 144.9

Details

Parcel number: 253N19190700006280
Zoning description: City

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Victorian
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Condition

Construction Complete
New construction: No
Year built: 1900

Utilities & green energy

Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Town of Defuniak Springs

Location

Region: Defuniak Springs

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $219/sqft
Tax assessed value: $307,170
Annual tax amount: $3,601
Date on market: 5/8/2026

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/17/2026	Price change	$459,000-0.2%$219/sqft
Source: ECAOR #1001337 Report a problem
5/8/2026	Listed for sale	$460,000+22.7%$219/sqft
Source: ECAOR #1001337 Report a problem
10/12/2023	Sold	$375,000-2.6%$179/sqft
Source: ECAOR #929140 Report a problem
9/27/2023	Pending sale	$385,000$183/sqft
Source: ECAOR #929140 Report a problem
8/3/2023	Listed for sale	$385,000+33.9%$183/sqft
Source: ECAOR #929140 Report a problem
3/12/2021	Sold	$287,500-3.5%$137/sqft
Source: ECAOR #856841 Report a problem
11/13/2020	Price change	$297,900-0.7%$142/sqft
Source: Merrifield & Pilcher Realty #856841 Report a problem
10/9/2020	Listed for sale	$299,900+122.1%$143/sqft
Source: Merrifield & Pilcher Realty #856841 Report a problem
2/2/2017	Sold	$135,000$64/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
5/13/2016	Sold	$135,000-9.3%$64/sqft
Source: ECAOR #749941 Report a problem
4/12/2016	Listed for sale	$148,900-6.9%$71/sqft
Source: NO COMPANY PROVIDED #749941 Report a problem
6/2/2015	Listing removed	$160,000$76/sqft
Source: EXIT Realty N.F.I. #711842 Report a problem
5/20/2015	Listed for sale	$160,000-14.4%$76/sqft
Source: EXIT Realty N.F.I. #711842 Report a problem
6/23/2014	Listing removed	$187,000$89/sqft
Source: Merrifield & Pilcher Realty LLC #561381 Report a problem
3/4/2014	Listed for sale	$187,000-5.8%$89/sqft
Source: Merrifield & Pilcher Realty LLC #561381 Report a problem
3/17/2012	Listing removed	$198,500$95/sqft
Source: Merrifield & Pilcher Realty LLC #561381 Report a problem
1/28/2012	Price change	$198,500-0.7%$95/sqft
Source: Merrifield & Pilcher Realty LLC #561381 Report a problem
7/22/2011	Listed for sale	$199,900$95/sqft
Source: Merrifield & Pilcher Realty LLC #561381 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,601 +2.4%	$304,800 +2.9%
2024	$3,517 +6.6%	$296,210 +5.3%
2023	$3,301 -5.2%	$281,185 +9.4%
2022	$3,481 +388.3%	$256,968 +177.7%
2021	$713 +2.8%	$92,530 +1.4%
2020	$694 +8%	$91,252 +2.3%
2019	$643	$89,200 +1.9%
2018	$643 +3.1%	$87,537 +0.1%
2017	$623 -0.3%	$87,493 +51.2%
2016	$625 +102.9%	$57,855 +0.7%
2015	$308 -0.7%	$57,453 +0.8%
2014	$310	$56,997 +1.5%
2013	--	$56,155 +1.7%
2012	--	$55,216 +3%
2011	--	$53,608 +1.5%
2010	--	$52,816 +2.7%
2009	--	$51,427 +0.1%
2008	--	$51,376 +3%
2007	--	$49,880 +5.6%
2005	--	$47,246 +3%
2004	--	$45,870 +1.9%
2003	--	$45,015 +2.4%
2002	--	$43,960 +1.6%
2001	--	$43,268