260 Wit's End Lane, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
Sources: Emerald Coast MLS (listings + 12-mo closed sales), FEMA, modeled insurance. Interpretation: Momentum Research. Data notes
- No CDD assessment on record
- Built 1997 · 29 yrs
- 2-car garage
- New to market
- HOA ~$50/mo (estimate; confirm)
Pricing & the WATERCOLOR market
How this home is priced against recent nearby sales, and where WATERCOLOR has been over 25 years. Momentum Research analysis of emeraldcoast records; closed sales, deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Estimates only; see data notes.
Median sale price by year
12-month median closed price, 2012–2026.
Market Heat by year (0–100)
Momentum Market Heat, 2013–2026. Now 45 (normal).
This home’s history
- 1997BuiltPer public record
- Aug 25, 2026First trackedObserved at $875,000
- NowActiveCurrently for sale
Build year is from public record. Listing milestones reflect movewithmomentum.com’s own observations since we began tracking this listing and are not the MLS listing history; dates and prices are deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Estimated monthly payment
- Principal & interest $4,503/mo 79%
- Taxes $766/mo 13%
- Insurance $407/mo 7%
- HOA $50/mo 1%
$5,726/mo at 20% down, 30-yr @ 6.67% · edit any field to update.
Editable estimate — not a loan offer. Estimates only; see data & estimate notes.
Property taxes
✓ Based on certified county tax rollMany first-time Florida buyers are surprised when property taxes jump after closing. This estimate helps you budget before you make an offer.
Most of this comes from Florida’s Save Our Homes assessment cap resetting when the home sells — the current owner’s protected assessment doesn’t transfer to a new buyer.
Adjust for your exemptions, portability, and down payment
A market / assessed / taxable trend chart appears here once the prior-year rolls are ingested.
Sources: Florida DOR certified tax roll (2025), Emerald Coast AR. County public record, not MLS data — matched to this home by parcel ID. Estimates are not a tax bill.
Momentum Property Score
78/100 is strong across the objective indicators below. It reflects only those measures — not the home’s quality, condition, or desirability.
A 0-100 score built from objective property and market data: flood risk, insurance, pricing, supply, affordability, and recent sales. Higher means more measures line up in a buyer’s favor. It reflects only the factors below.
Momentum Scores are objective, rules-based indicators computed from listing facts, public records, and recent nearby sales. They are not appraisals, valuations, investment advice, or judgments about a neighborhood or who should live there. Verify independently.
The Momentum read
Recent WATERCOLOR sales closed near 94.1% of original asking. Cash paid for about 0% of recent closings here.Why it matters: the community’s own record shows how far opening prices typically move, and how often buyers compete without financing.Momentum Research analysis of Emerald Coast MLS records, community-level, 12 months ending July 25, 2026. Aggregates only; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
What’s unique here: one of only 2599 active listings in WATERCOLOR, no CDD assessment.
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Updated August 26, 2026 · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
About this home
Coastal polish without the coastal crowd. And in this case, the coastal influence is more than a turn of phrase. The redesign of the home was done by Seaside's own in-house interior designer, Erica Pierce, bringing that unmistakable coastal design sensibility to a completely different setting.
Tucked away at the end of a private dead-end road on 7.45 acres, 260 Wits End Lane pairs that elevated design with privacy, mature trees, a lake view and room to breathe, all less than 30 minutes from the beaches. The owners renovated the property from top to bottom, and virtually nothing was treated as an afterthought. Pella windows, mahogany exterior doors, Hardie board siding, custom cabinetry, solid interior doors, tailored millwork and elevated lighting set the tone from the start.
Inside, the kitchen is warm and polished, with custom cabinetry, new appliances and a built-in breakfast banquette with storage. The living room centers around a new gas fireplace wrapped in floor to ceiling tongue-and-groove wood and finished with an antique pine mantel. Both bathrooms were completely rebuilt.
The master bath includes a large soaking tub, custom tiled shower with glass enclosure and double vanity, while custom closets, quartz surfaces, new flooring, trim, hardware, lighting and wooden blinds continue throughout the home. Even the secondary spaces received the same attention. The laundry room features Serena & Lily wallpaper, custom shelving and a new LG washer and dryer, and a new wet bar adds another beautifully finished space for entertaining.
Upstairs, an open loft overlooks the living room below and adds genuinely useful flex space without closing off the home's airy feel. It works equally well as a home office, reading room, media space or overflow sleeping area, giving the house valuable extra square footage. Outside, new siding and paint, new porch columns, tongue-and-groove porch ceilings, new lighting and fans, a screened back porch with mahogany-finished stairs, brick walkway, crushed concrete drive and new landscaping complete the transformation.
Add in the lake view and the picture is complete. The detached two-car garage adds another layer of practicality, with plenty of room for vehicles and a truly spacious storage room across the back, substantial enough for tools, outdoor gear, seasonal storage and all the things you don't want taking over the garage itself. The covered breezeway from the garage, leads directly into the kitchen for true convenience.
The HVAC and hot water heater are also brand new, along with a 4 year young roof as well. With 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths and 2,074 SF, the house has a comfortable scale, but the setting changes the experience entirely. More than 7 acres at the end of the road create a sense of privacy that is increasingly hard to find, especially this close to the beaches.
The home was renovated to live in, not simply to sell, and it shows. Furnishings are negotiable, making it possible to purchase the home much as you see it.
Description provided by Kim & Company and reproduced from the MLS; not independently verified.
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Flood zone & elevation
Sourced environmental data for the parcel. Confirm with FEMA and your insurer.
From the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer. In this zone lender-required flood insurance is generally not mandated; confirm for the parcel.
Approximate parcel elevation from USGS; confirm exact elevation with a survey.
This is a coastal Florida county. Premiums and coverage vary by home; obtain a quote from a licensed insurer.
Internet & broadband
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Xfinity/Spectrum cable broadband is widely available.
T-Mobile / Verizon fixed-wireless as a backup option.
Recent sales activity in METES & BOUNDS
Recent comparable closed sales near this home, from public records. Summary figures are for general reference only and are not a valuation of this property. See the METES & BOUNDS neighborhood guide for more.
Recent nearby closings in the data set.
Canonical 12-month median closed price. Reference only.
Canonical 12-month median $/sq ft. Reference only.
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Assigned schools
Schools currently assigned to this address in Walton County, provided as neutral factual data. Assignments can change — confirm current zoning with the school district. This is not a statement about the home's suitability for any person or family.
Assigned schools per the MLS listing — assignments can change; confirm current zoning with the district. Browse school-zone pages →
Comparable recent sales
Recent closed sales nearby, with photos, so you can compare. Sold prices are public record, deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
No closely comparable recent sales were found in this data set.
Investment snapshot
Objective rental and cash-flow estimates for a buyer weighing this as an investment. Rough figures for general information only — not a guarantee of rent, an appraisal, or investment advice. Verify independently.
Buyer research checklist
A neutral list of items to confirm for any home. This is general guidance, not advice about this specific property.
- Confirm roof age and condition during inspection.
- Confirm HVAC age and condition during inspection.
- Request current HOA documents before relying on dues or restrictions.
- Obtain an insurance quote for this specific property.
- Confirm school zoning directly with the district.
- Order a survey to confirm lot boundaries.
- Review permit history with the county.
- Confirm whether flood insurance is required for this parcel.
- Confirm square footage and room dimensions independently.
- Ask the county how property taxes may change after a sale.
Approximate distances
Approximate drive times for general reference only.
Groceries, dining, and parks for this city — see the city guide.
Schools, taxes, and services are county-administered — see the county guide.
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View →Data sources & freshness
| Listing record | Emerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 26, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Emerald Coast MLS closed sales, as of July 25, 2026 |
| Flood zone & elevation | FEMA flood maps + USGS elevation (Zone X shown above) |
| Taxes & monthly cost | Estimated from county rates; not a quote |
| Insurance figure | Modeled estimate; obtain a real quote before offering |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments; verify with the district |
Momentum Research lines are our own analysis of Emerald Coast MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Estimates are informational, not appraisals or advice. Methodology: how Momentum scores are computed.
Frequently asked questions
Why might my property taxes differ from the current owner's?
Florida's Save Our Homes rule caps annual assessment increases for homesteaded owners, and the assessment can be re-set after a sale. As a result a new owner's bill may differ from the seller's. Any tax figure shown here is an estimate, not the actual bill — confirm with the county property appraiser and tax collector.
Where does the flood-zone information come from?
The flood designation shown (Zone X) comes from the FEMA flood map and is provided for general information. Confirm the parcel's status with FEMA and your insurer.
Can I rely on the figures on this page?
No. Estimated taxes, insurance, payments, and any market or comparable-sales summary are opinions and estimates for general information only and should not be relied upon. Verify all information independently before making any decision.
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