Walton County, Florida

DeFuniak Springs Real Estate

DeFuniak Springs is the Walton County market known for 30A beach properties and coastal cottages, reached by US-98 and US-331 traffic. As the county seat, it is also where Walton County deeds are recorded and cases are heard. Home to about 5,919 residents (2020 Census).

Market Snapshot · July 2026

DeFuniak Springs home values right now

Typical DeFuniak Springs home values are roughly flat over the past year (+0.3%), at about $232,757.

Typical home value$232,757
1-year change+0.3%
5-year change+21.2%
Typical rent$1,650 / mo
Walton County typical value$659,313 (-0.1% yr)
Population (2020 Census)5,919
County seatDeFuniak Springs (this city)
CourtsFirst Judicial Circuit · Walton County Clerk of the Circuit Court

Values: Zillow Home Value Index and Observed Rent Index, mid-tier, smoothed and seasonally adjusted, July 2026. Population: U.S. Census 2020. Indexes are estimates, not appraisals; a free DeFuniak Springs market report gives you sold comps for your exact street.

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Living in DeFuniak Springs

What defines the DeFuniak Springs market

30A beach properties and coastal cottages

Access via US-98 and US-331 traffic

Walton County · seat DeFuniak Springs · First Judicial Circuit

Buying or Selling in DeFuniak Springs?

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Arthur Simpson · Realty Pros Assured is licensed statewide and serves DeFuniak Springs buyers and sellers by phone, video, and in-person appointment. Because Arthur is also a Florida attorney, REALTOR® & CIPS, you get a sharper eye on the contract, the title, and the deed, the parts of a Walton County deal where money is usually lost.

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Questions

DeFuniak Springs real estate FAQ

What is the typical home value in DeFuniak Springs, Florida?

As of July 2026, Zillow's Home Value Index puts the typical DeFuniak Springs home at about $232,757, +0.3% over the past year. Walton County overall is about $659,313.

Which county and court handle DeFuniak Springs property records?

DeFuniak Springs is in Walton County (county seat: DeFuniak Springs). Deeds and liens are recorded with the Walton County Clerk of the Circuit Court, and real estate disputes are heard in the First Judicial Circuit.

Can Arthur Simpson help me buy or sell in DeFuniak Springs?

Yes. Arthur Simpson is licensed statewide as a Florida REALTOR® with Realty Pros Assured and is also a Florida attorney, so DeFuniak Springs buyers and sellers get one person for the contract, the negotiation, and the legal side. He works DeFuniak Springs by phone, video, and in-person appointment from Ormond Beach.

Do I need a real estate attorney to buy or sell a home in DeFuniak Springs?

Florida does not require one, but DeFuniak Springs contracts, title questions, and deed transfers are where money is usually lost. Arthur reviews your paperwork as an attorney at no extra cost when he represents you as your REALTOR®; legal services are provided separately through Truestead Law when you need them.

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